US Homeland Security chief Nielsen out as border crossings surge
WASHINGTON, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump announced the departure of Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, underscoring his intent…
Libya crisis: UN appeal for truce to evacuate wounded
Photo courtesy of Anadolu TRIPOLI, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN has urged rival forces fighting near the Libyan capital…
Saudi kills 2 suspects after attack in Shiite region: media
RIYADH, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two suspects armed with explosives were killed and two others arrested after they attacked a…
Former Maldives president makes comeback with landslide win
Maldives, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The former Maldives president vowed sweeping reforms and an end to government corruption after leading…
Bangladesh seeks sustained global pressure to repatriate Rohingyas
Photo courtesy of bssnews.net DHAKA, April 8 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the international community, including…
Botswana’s ruling party picks president Masisi to contest October poll
GABORONE, April 7 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Botswana’s ruling party nominated President Mokgweetsi Masisi as its candidate for October’s general elections after…
UN appeals for extra $60 million to help Zimbabwe recover from cyclone disaster
HARARE, April 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations asked donors for an extra $60 million to help Zimbabwe recover from…
South Africa: Pretoria Permanently Withdraws Its Ambassador From Israel
Flags of South Africa and Israel JOHANNESBURG, April 7 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — International Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says withdrawing South Africa…
Argentina combats violence in football: 128 hooligans banned from stadiums during four years
BUENOS AIRES, April 7 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — More than 100 members of Boca Junior’s ‘barra bravas’ – among them hooligan leaders Rafael Di…
Heavy rains with flash floods in northeast Brazil and in Paraguay
BRASILIA, April 7 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Civil defense officials have reported that heavy rains in northeastern Brazil have killed at least…