Europe

Sri Lanka Cabinet Approved Agreement To Facilitate Trade With Russia

COLOMBO, Oct 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lankan cabinet approved an agreement, to facilitate legally valid trade activities with Russia, through…

Brazilian nun wins UN refugee prize

GENEVA, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian nun Sister Rosita Milesi on Wednesday won the United Nations refugee agency’s Nansen Award…

Rabat’s choice as World Book Capital, recognition of Morocco’s commitment to culture

RABAT, Oct 9 (NNN-MAP) — The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s decision to name Rabat as the “World…

FAO, Japan to support water projects in Kenya and Rwanda

NAIROBI, Oct 9 (NNN-KBC) — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Japan…

Bosnia floods death toll rises to 22, evacuation ordered from Jablanica and Konjic regions

SARAJEVO, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 22 people have died in the devastating floods and landslides that hit Bosnia…

UK: Three million children living below poverty line – ngo study

LONDON, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A record 9.3 million people, including three million children, are facing hunger and hardship in…

Latvian police arrest 46 migrants in high-speed pursuit involving fake police van

RIGA, Oct 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — Latvian law enforcement authorities conducted a large-scale operation on Tuesday, apprehending 46 migrants and their…

UN chief expresses concern over Israel’s draft legislation on UN relief agency

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres UNITED NATIONS, Oct 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed “profound concern” over Israel’s draft…

Uzbekistan Exported Apricots Worth 62.3 Million USD In First Eight Months Of The Year

TASHKENT, Oct 9 (NNN-UzA) – Uzbekistan exported apricots worth 62.3 million U.S. dollars, in the fist eight months of this…

DR Congo Pres Tshisekedi walk-out overshadows summit of Francophone countries

PARIS, Oct 8 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A walk-out staged by DR Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi nearly overshadowed the summit of French…