After U.S. talks, Sudan sees path to lifting sanctions soon

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan’s prime minister said on Friday he had held useful talks with U.S. officials while at the United Nations this week, and expressed hope Khartoum could reach an agreement to be removed from Washington’s state-sponsored terrorism list “very soon.” Abdalla Hamdok, an economist, was…

Cuba moves towards normality amid energy saving measures

HAVANA, Sept 28 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Cuba is currently moving towards normality after experiencing fuel shortages due to the tightening of the US blockade, which has been in force for almost six decades. Two weeks after President Miguel Diaz-Canel appeared on television to announce a temporary fuel shortage and the…

Pres Trump signs stopgap funding bill, averting US government shutdown

WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a stopgap funding bill, averting another government shutdown days before the end of the current fiscal year. The so-called continuing resolution will keep the federal government running through Nov 21. The House and Senate both passed the measure…

China supports Venezuela’s efforts to safeguard sovereignty, stability: Chinese FM

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) and Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez (R) UNITED NATIONS, Sept 28 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here that China supports Venezuela’s efforts to safeguard its national sovereignty and social stability. China will continue to view…

Protest in Argentina turns creative with Evitas, flash-mobs and fruit

BUENOS AIRES, Sept 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Women dressed as Eva Peron, old political anthems blaring in the streets, flash-mobs with step-perfect choreography – it’s all part of the present day cut and thrust of politics in Buenos Aires. Protesters in crisis-wracked Argentina are showcasing new and creative ways to vent their anger…

Lebanese Health Minister Slams U.S. For Creating Obstacles To Lebanon’s Medical Sector

BEIRUT, Sept 28 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Health Minister Jamil Jabak, accused the United States of preventing the international community from supporting Lebanon in the medical sector, local media reported. “The Americans are fighting medical programmes offered by donor countries to Lebanon,” Jabak was quoted as saying, by Elnashra, an online…

UN launches probe into Venezuela rights abuses

Protesters carrying a national flag outside Supreme Court of Justice building against the absence of the rule of law in Venezuela GENEVA, Sept 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN Human Rights Council on Friday voted to send a team of investigators to probe alleged violations, including extrajudicial executions and torture, in crisis-wracked…

US airstrike kills 17 Daesh militants in southwestern Libya

TRIPOLI, Sept 28 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Friday said it carried out an airstrike that killed Daesh militants in southwestern Libya, in coordination with the UN-backed government. “In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting Daesh-Libya terrorists…

Brazilian Congress passes bill allowing large auction of pre-salt oil fields

BRASILIA, Sept 28 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Brazilian Congress passed a constitutional amendment bill on Thursday, authorizing the government to hold a large auction for the concession of large pre-salt oil exploration areas. “The approval of this measure is essential for Brazil’s development,” said Davi Alcolumbre, president of the Senate. The…

Haiti gripped by violent protests, rage against president

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Sept 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Angry protests rumbled through Haiti and its capital of Port-au-Prince Friday as thousands of people took to the streets against President Jovenel Moise, drawing tear gas from police as demonstrators looted and threw stones. Protesters took over a police station in the impoverished Cite Soleilneighborhood,…
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