Pray for Liberia’s economy – President George Weah
MONROVIA, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Liberia’s President George Weah has urged citizens to pray for two hours every day for…
Troops kill Mali mayor by accident
BAMAKO, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The authorities in Mali have said soldiers accidentally killed the mayor of a north-eastern town…
President Ramaphosa’s 10 principles for the mining industry
CAPE TOWN, Feb 6 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa says mining companies should invest in development where they mine and…
Thailand makes Siamese fighting fish national aquatic animal
BANGKOK, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tiny, testy and eye-catching with a colourful fin plumage, the Siamese fighting fish has been…
Sri Lanka ready for landmark hanging of drug convicts: Minister
COLOMBO, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sri Lanka is ready to execute five drug convicts and end its 42-year capital punishment…
FIFA, Qatar announce joint venture to deliver 2022 World Cup
ZURICH, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global soccer body FIFA says it has set up a joint venture with Qatar to…
Saudis launch office to keep up corruption fight after crackdown
RIYADH, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Saudi Arabia has launched a new office to monitor state spending, saying it would help…
Dutch former anti-Islam MP says he’s become a Muslim
THE HAGUE, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Dutch former far-right MP and right-hand man of anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders has…
Audit of burst Brazil dam found issues with drainage, monitoring: Report
BELO HORIZONTE (Brazil), Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A report commissioned by Brazilian miner Vale SA last year to look into…
Thailand blames Australia for arrest of refugee Bahraini footballer
BANGKOK, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thailand defended on Wednesday its arrest of a Bahraini footballer with refugee status in Australia,…