Russia defends Azerbaijan-Armenia deal over Karabakh conflict after France criticism
Nagorno-Karabakh’s main town, Stepanakert, would have been captured by Azerbaijani forces had a peace deal not been signed, Armenia’s Prime…
Covid-19: France becomes first European country to top 2 million cases
A patient suffering being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Centre Cardiologique du Nord private hospital in…
Pres Putin announces a naval facility in Sudan strengthening Russian foothold in Africa
MOSCOW, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Vladimir Putin approved the creation of a Russian naval facility in Sudan capable of…
Europe bird flu outbreak extends to France and Denmark; thousands of chickens culled
PARIS, Nov 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — France and Denmark confirmed bird flu cases on Monday days after an outbreak in the…
Brazil is emerging as the world’s leading offshore oil producer
BRASILIA, Nov 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Sharply weaker oil prices, the COVID-19 pandemic, and heightened geopolitical uncertainty have done little to…
Colombia requests more time to complete removal of landmines in accordance with the Ottawa Treaty
BOGOTA, Nov 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Colombia has requested a more than four-year extension under the Ottawa Treaty for removing landmines…
Covid-19: Virus infections top 15 million in Europe
PARIS, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of coronavirus infections in Europe climbed past 15 million on Tuesday. The continent…
UK to ban petrol, diesel cars from 2030 in green ‘revolution’
LONDON, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain will ban petrol and diesel vehicle sales from 2030 as part of a 10-point…
Update: Iota, weakened but deadly, rips through Central America
TEGUCIGALPA, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Storm Iota has killed at least nine people as it smashed homes, uprooted trees and…
Mali holds state funeral for ex-president Toure
BAMAKO, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mali held a state funeral on Tuesday for former president Amadou Toumani Toure, who steered…