Deforestation in the Amazon at highest level since 2008 in Brazil: space agency INPE
The amazon forest BRASILIA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Deforestation of rainforests in Brazil’s Amazon region has reached a 12-year high,…
UN: 2020 likely world’s second hottest year
The WMO will confirm the data in March 2021 GENEVA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — This year is on track to…
Covid-19: US Pres-elect Biden urges Congress to pass robust relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden WILMINGTON (Delaware, US), Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) –President-elect Joe Biden called on Congress to quickly approve a “robust”…
Brexit: Chief EU negotiator Barnier says talks with UK nearing ‘make-or-break’ point
Chief EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chief EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier warned Wednesday he…
Iran watchdog passes law on hardening nuclear stance, halting UN inspections
The Guardian Council is charged with ensuring draft laws do not contradict Shi’ite Islamic laws TEHRAN, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Iran’s…
Lebanese political stalemate leaves France pushing aid meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron PARIS/BEIRUT, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Emmanuel Macron attempted to revive a French initiative on Lebanon…
Commonwealth sends team to observe Ghana elections
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Commonwealth has deployed a team of election observers to Ghana…
East African Community upbeat US Pres-elect Biden will revive stalled trade talks
Textile workers make garments for the US market ARUSHA (Tanzania), Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The East African Community is optimistic…
Nigeria police rescue 10 people after ‘baby factory’ raid
Illegal facilities parading as clinics often house pregnant women and offer their babies for sale ABUJA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Zimbabwe: Rescue slows a week after mine collapse; all trapped presumed dead
All efforts to rescue survivors from the pit have proved futile HARARE, Dec 3 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Rain and flooding have…