US: National Guard and military helping to fight California fires
LOS ANGELES, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The help comes amid a staffing shortage on the fire lines that has caused…
Madagascar, 11 escapees recaptured after prison break
The police opened fire, killing 20 inmates ANTANANARIVO, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The police in Madagascar say 11 out of…
Tunisia: Prime Minister-designate names new government
Hichem Mechichi, Tunisia’s new prime minister-designate TUNIS, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tunisia’s Prime Minister-designate, Hichem Mechichi, has unveiled a new…
Tanzania: Pres Magufuli cleared for second term bid
John Magufuli, President of Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has been cleared by…
Zambian health minister acquitted of corruption
Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya LUSAKA, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A court in Zambia has acquitted Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya…
Covid-19: Cases, deaths slow in most regions – WHO
GENEVA, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The coronavirus pandemic is still raging worldwide, but fresh World Health Organization data indicates its…
US Secretary of State Pompeo visits Sudan on tour to boost Israel’s Arab ties
KHARTOUM, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Sudan Tuesday on a tour urging more…
Storm Laura upgraded to hurricane, to hit US Gulf Coast: meteorologists
WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Storm Laura was upgraded to a hurricane and is forecast to make landfall along the…
Stricken ship behind oil spill sunk off Mauritius
The larger section has been sunk to a depth of 3,180 meters PORT LOUIS, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The broken…
Covid-19: Lockdowns limit Daesh attacks in many nations – UN
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Coronavirus lockdowns appear to have reduced the threat of Daesh group attacks in many…