UN Security Council encourages resumption of talks on Blue Nile dam

Irish UN Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason (L) chairs a UN Security Council meeting on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile UNITED NATIONS, Sept 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Security Council encouraged Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to resume negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile.…

Covid-19: Chile to allow entry of fully vaccinated foreigners from Oct. 1

People rest at a square in Santiago SANTIAGO, Sept 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chile will allow foreigners who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the country starting Oct 1, as the country’s pandemic eases, the government said. “We call on all citizens and foreigners, whether residents or not, to…

345 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast: UN refugee agency

TRIPOLI, Sept 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that 345 illegal migrants were rescued and returned to Libya in two separate operations. The UN refugee agency tweeted, “32 persons were disembarked today at Azzawiya Refinery point (western Libya) and 313 others were returned to…

Security Council approves technical rollover for mandate of UN mission in Libya

The UN Security Council votes extending the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya till Sept 30 UNITED NATIONS, Sept 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution to approve a “technical rollover” for the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to allow…

US condemns DPRK missile launches, calls for dialogue

State Department spokesman Ned Price WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United States condemned ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), calling on Pyongyang to engage in meaningful dialogue with Washington. State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters in a briefing that the United States condemns…

UK: PM Boris Johnson demotes foreign minister in cabinet revamp

LONDON, Sept 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday appointed a new-look cabinet to revamp his Brexiteer government after controversies over Covid, Afghanistan and taxes, demoting his under-fire foreign secretary. Dominic Raab was moved to the lesser role of justice secretary but will retain the title of…

Somalia: Several civilians and soldiers killed in Mogadishu suicide attack

MOGADISHU, Sept 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least nine people have died in a suspected suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, police, and witnesses said.The attack on Tuesday has killed and wounded civilians and members of the security forces.Dadir Hassan, another police officer in Mogadishu, said the death toll stood at…

Migrants in hunger strike to demand free transit through Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Sept 15 (NNN-TELESUR) — Central American migrants and activists began a hunger strike in the Tapachula municipality (Chiapas), demanding to be allowed to advance to the north of Mexico. The Monday protest is being carried out as a form of pressure towards the authorities so that thousands of undocumented…

Mexican Judge Pacheco shot dead in La Reforma City

MEXICO CITY, Sept 15 (NNN-TELESUR) — The Oaxaca State’s Administrative Justice Tribunal (TJAO) Judge Enrique Pacheco was shot dead on Monday while leaving his house to the gym in La Reforma City. The gunmen, disguised as municipal cleaners to go unnoticed, shot Pacheco in his van and fled. Although their identity…

Brazilian Senate repeals Bolsonaro decree against social media alleged censorship

BRASILIA, Sept 15 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazil’s Senate Speaker Rodrigo Pacheco repealed a Law-decree issued last week by President Jair Bolsonaro concerning censorship on social media. Pacheco argued that Bolsonaro’s decree violated constitutional rules and generated “legal insecurity,” for which it was returned to the president, rendering it effectless. Almost simultaneously…