Brazil forecasts $273 mn in savings from pension reform
SAO PAULO, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s government predicts it cansave up to one billion reais ($273 million) over a…
Venezuela’s military blocks humanitarian aid shipment
CARACAS, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuelan military officers blocked abridge on the border with Colombia ahead of an anticipated humanitarian…
Hailing diplomacy, US Pres Trump announces new N.Korea summit in Vietnam
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that his second summit with North Korea will…
Kabul must be involved in peace talks: US general
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Afghan government must be involved in talks between the US and the Taliban if…
Bangladesh to seek more Indian support to resolve Rohingya crisis
DHAKA, Feb 6 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh will seek more Indian support toresolve the Rohingya crisis as foreign minister AK Abdul…
Top Cleric Urges Middle East’s Muslims To ‘Embrace’ Christians
Pope Francis and Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb signed a “document on human fraternity” ABU DHABI, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The head of Sunni Islam’s…
Ivory Coast Ex-President Gbagbo Released To Belgium After Acquittal
THE HAGUE, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast ex-President Laurent Gbagbo has now been released after his acquittal last month by the…
DR Congo Defends ‘Golden Parachute’ Decree
KINSHASA, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The government of Democratic Republic of Congo has defended the decrees that grant ministers lifetime…
Egypt: MPs To Vote On Extending Presidential Term Limits
CAIRO, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) —An Egyptian parliamentary committee has given initial approval to a proposal to amend the constitution in a…
Australia Floods: Two Found Dead As Waters Grip Townsville
TOWNSVILLE (Australia), Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Two men have died in floodwaters that have forced large-scale evacuations in the Australian city of…