US says plot against Myanmar UN envoy fits ‘disturbing pattern’

Myanmar’s ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun NEW YORK, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Saturday condemned a thwarted plot to attack Myanmar’s UN ambassador in New York, saying it fits a “disturbing pattern” of authoritarian leaders and their supporters seeking to persecute opponents around the world. Two Myanmar citizens have been arrested in New York…

Nicaragua’s election has ‘lost all credibility’: US

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega (right), his wife, Vice-President Rosario Murillo (left) and their daughter Camila Ortega (centre) attending a commemoration event in Managua WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Nicaragua’s November election had “lost all credibility”, accusing President Daniel Ortega of an autocratic campaign…

Covid-19: Ireland’s cases keep surging despite higher vaccination rate

DUBLIN, Aug 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Ireland’s COVID-19 cases on Saturday set another daily high since the breakout of the current wave of infections in the country in July. There were 1,828 new confirmed cases reported in Ireland in the day, according to the Irish Department of Health. This is the…

Covid-19: Zambia receives Chinese vaccines in fight against pandemic

A batch of China’s Sinopharm vaccines arrive at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka LUSAKA, Aug 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — A batch of China’s Sinopharm vaccines arrived in Zambia on Saturday to be part of the southern African nation’s basket of COVID-19 vaccines. A plane of Ethiopian Airlines carrying the…

Covid-19: Peru’s newly-elected president expresses confidence in Sinopharm vaccine after receiving first dose

Peru’s President Pedro Castillo receives a dose of China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in Lima LIMA, Aug 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Peru’s President Pedro Castillo expressed confidence in China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine after receiving his dose. Castillo spoke to reporters after receiving the first shot of the multi-dose vaccine at a vaccination…

Greece wildfires: Thousands evacuated as fires rage near Athens

Several firefighters and volunteers were hospitalized with burns ATHENS, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of residents fled to safety from a wildfire that burned for a fourth day north of Athens, during an overnight battle to stop the flames from reaching populated areas, electricity installations and historic sites.In heatwave conditions,…

Covid-19: Refugee doctors recruited to fight the pandemic in the UK

There are hundreds of doctors from other countries who are not accredited to practise in the UK LONDON, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mohammad Saoud trained as a doctor in Syria before coming to the UK.Now, thanks to a 15 million British Pound NHS England scheme he’s a medical support worker…

DR Congo: More tremors continue to shake Goma, months after volcanic eruption

An aerial view shows lava flowing from the volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo near Goma GOMA (DR Congo), Aug 8 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Two months after the eruption of DR Congo’s Nyiragongo volcano that affected the city of Goma and its surroundings, an earthquake of magnitude 4 on the Richter scale…

Nigerian authorities warn of increased gang, terror activities

Authorities say the recent increase in kidnappings is worrying ABUJA, Aug 8 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Nigerian authorities have raised concerns over the recent escalation of both terror and gang-related activities orchestrated by both the Daesh jihadists and the bandits in the northeastern and northwestern regionsThe recent increase in kidnappings in…

Africa needs to spend US$15.7 billion on refineries to curb emissions

Africa’s overall energy consumption is set to increase at twice the pace of the global average ABIDJAN, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — African nations need to spend about US$15.7 billion on their refineries to curb emissions and meet climate-change targets as demand for oil and gas surges, according to an industry…