Over 200,000 displaced by conflict in Central African Republic – UNHCR
CAR security forces have been battling rebels seeking to overturn a Dec 27 presidential vote BANGUI, Feb 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
US racism: Police pepper-spray 9-year-old Black girl, sparking outrage
The police department in Rochester, N.Y., released body-camera footage that showed a 9-year-old girl being handcuffed and pepper-sprayed by officers…
Venezuelans hit the streets, demand Cape Verde release Alex Saab, the country special envoy
CARACAS, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 200,000 protestors stormed the streets in Venezuela, to demand the release of Alex Saab,…
Twelve dead in Colombia after boats sink
BOGOTA, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 12 people have died, including seven children, after two vessels sank close to…
Update: Nine dead in Sunday hotel attack in Somali capital – police
Paramedics at the Madina hospital push a gurney with a civilian injured in a car bomb explosion in Mogadishu MOGADISHU,…
Major storm to hit eastern US after dumping snow on capital
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A powerful winter storm is expected to dump deep snow on parts of the northeastern…
Brazil: New protests seek Pres Bolsonaro’s removal over COVID-19 response
Demonstrators stand next to police officers during a protest against President Jair Bolsonaro BRASILIA, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hundreds of…
Covid-19: Canada bans flights to Caribbean and Mexico
OTTAWA, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a new agreement with airlines to suspend travel to the Caribbean…
Britain to apply to join Asia-Pacific free trade bloc
LONDON, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain said it is to apply to join a massive 11-nation free-trade bloc of…
US warns of response after military detains Myanmar officials; UN condemns detention
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) –– The United States urged Myanmar’s military to release detained officials, including de facto leader Aung…