Nearly quarter-million Venezuelans sought asylum in 2018, UNHCR says
GENEVA, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More and more Venezuelans are seeking asylum abroad, with nearly a quarter of a million…
Some 50 migrants wounded by clash inside detention centre in Libya-UN
TRIPOLI, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 50 migrants were reportedly injured after they staged a protest that was suppressed…
On International Women’s Day, Sudan’s Bashir orders release of female detainees
KHARTOUM, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir on International Women’s Day on Friday ordered the release of all…
Colombia to allow Venezuelans to enter on expired passports
BOGOTA, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombia will allow Venezuelans to cross the border using expired passports in view of the…
Switzerland ranked as best country for women’s rights
People take part in a demonstration on the occasion of the International Women’s Day in Lausanne, Switzerland LONDON, March 9…
Zambian SMEs create 27,000 jobs in 2018
LUSAKA, March 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — About 27,000 jobs were created by small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia last year, the country’s…
South Sudan peace deal holds with positive changes: UN envoy
UNITED NATIONS, March 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — The South Sudan peace agreement continues to hold six months after its signing with…
South Africa commits to support Iran
CAPE TOWN, March 9 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa is committed to support the Republic of Iran, says International Relations and…
Brazil: Pres Bolsonaro to visit China later this year
BRASILIA, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said he will visit China this year, indicating he was more…
Brazil’s Sao Paulo state to offer tax incentives to automakers
SAO PAULO, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s Sao Paulo state said it would offer fresh tax incentives to automakers, weeks…