UN decries killing of 442 people in South Sudan
JUBA, Oct 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said on Wednesday that 442 people were…
Chile: Mine accident in northern Caldera commune leaves 2 dead, 2 injured
SANTIAGO, Oct 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — The National Geology and Mining Service of Chile reported on Wednesday that an accident at…
Peru: At least 5 killed, a dozen injured in fire at central prison
LIMA, Oct 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least five people died and over a dozen were injured in a fire that…
US: 3 dead and 4 injured in collapse of Mississippi bridge being prepped for demolition
MENDENHALL (Mississippi, US), Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three people were killed and four were critically injured Wednesday when a bridge…
Kenyan deputy president’s impeachment trial begins at the Senate
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua NAIROBI, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s parliament has begun the final step to remove Deputy President…
UN: Worst drought in century devastates Southern Africa, millions at risk
Millions of people across Southern Africa are going hungry due to a historic drought JOHANNESBURG, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Millions…
South Africa issues severe weather alerts
PRETORIA, Oct 17 (NNN-SANEWS) — The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe storms in the Free State,…
Killing of Sikh separatist: ‘Clear indications’ India violated Canada’s sovereignty – PM Trudeau
OTTAWA, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were “clear indications” that India had violated Canadian…
Update: Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills at least 147, injures dozens
MAJIA (Jigawa State, Nigeria), Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 140 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded…
Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills over 90, injures dozens
ABUJA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 90 people have been killed and 50 wounded after a fuel tanker exploded…