Ex-Mexican defense minister arrested in US: FM
Salvador Cienfuegos was Mexican defense minister from 2012 to 2018 under ex-president Enrique Pena Nieto MEXICO CITY, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Covid-19: Singapore Airlines sells out meals on parked plane – new business model to make up for lost revenues
SINGAPORE, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Singapore diners have jumped at the opportunity to have lunch on a stationary Airbus A380…
EU can impose around US$4 billion in tariffs on US goods – WTO
The European Union won the right to impose tariffs on about US$4 billion of US goods GENEVA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Covid-19: Uganda reopens schools for final year students
Learners are maintaining social distance in classrooms KAMPALA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Schools in Uganda have reopened for final year…
Tanzania to use planes to put out Kilimanjaro fire
The fires have been raging since Sunday DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzania says more helicopters and planes…
Kenya: MP to face murder charge over election chaos
Aisha Jumwa NAIROBI, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s public prosecutor has approved murder and assault charges against MP Aisha Jumwa…
Sudan: At least six killed in port city protests after governor sacked amid ethnic tensions
The violence broke out following the sacking of the governor of neighbouring Kassala State KHARTOUM, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Doctors…
Nigeria: Army says it is ready to step in to bring ‘law and order’ amid continued protests against police brutality
Protests in major cities in Nigeria have been going on for more than a week ABUJA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
US unrest: George Floyd mural unveiled as family celebrate his 47th birthday
Floyd died from suffocation after a police officer kneeled on his neck HOUSTON (Texas, US), Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — They…
Covid-19: Syria government ‘prepares for virus second wave’
DAMASCUS, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Syrian government has set up a temporary hospital for Covid-19 patients at a Damascus…