Geneva, Dec. 11, (dpa/GNA) – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said that there are signs that the La Niña weather phenomenon may form, but only in…
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WHO says many mystery disease cases in DRC linked to malaria
Geneva, Dec. 11, (dpa/GNA) – Signs point to an all-clear regarding a potential new disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the World Health Organization…
Nigerian government commits over 450 mln USD to natural gas initiative
ABUJA, Dec. 9, (Xinhua/GNA) — The Nigerian government, has committed more than 450 million U.S. dollars to the country’s compressed natural gas (CNG) value…
Death toll rises to 5 as search continues after explosion in The Hague
THE HAGUE, Dec. 9, (Xinhua/GNA) — Dutch authorities, have confirmed the recovery of five bodies from the rubble of an apartment building, that partially…
Over 1,400 illegal miners resurface at Stillfontein in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 9, (Xinhua/GNA) — The South African Police Service has announced, that six more illegal miners have resurfaced at various abandoned mine shafts…
Death toll rises to 6 as search continues after The Hague explosion
THE HAGUE, Dec. 9, (Xinhua/GNA) — A sixth body has been recovered from the rubble of the apartment building in The Hague, the Netherlands,…
Hamas releases new video of Israeli hostage, says ending Gaza war key to any truce deal
GAZA/JERUSALEM, Dec. 6, (Xinhua/GNA) — The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, has released a new video showing an Israeli hostage alive and…
Disappointment mounts following failed impeachment motion against S. Korean president
SEOUL, Dec. 9, (Xinhua/GNA) — Despite bitter cold winds, large crowds of people have gathered around the National Assembly in Seoul, capital of South…
U.S. announces nearly 1 bln USD in longer-term weapons aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, (Xinhua/GNA) — The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that it will provide weapons worth 988 million U.S. dollars to Ukraine…
Syrian opposition claims rebel fighters entered Damascus
DAMASCUS, Dec. 9, (Xinhua/GNA) — Opposition activists said the rebel fighters entered the Syrian capital of Damascus at dawn Sunday, according to the Britain-based…
Zelensky says discussed with Trump prospects for freezing conflict
KIEV, Dec. 9, (Xinhua/GNA) — Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, said Monday that he discussed the prospects for freezing the Russia-Ukraine conflict with U.S. President-elect…
International observers commend Ghana for peaceful polls
ACCRA, Dec. 9, (Xinhua/GNA) — International election observer groups monitoring Ghana’s general elections, on Monday commended the West African country for a peaceful poll.…
African Union official calls for collective efforts to curb hate speech
KIGALI, Dec. 9 (Xinhua/GNA) — African Union Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities, Adama Dieng, on Monday called for…
UN human rights chief calls for inclusive dialogue among Syrian parties
GENEVA, Dec. 9, (Xinhua/GNA) — United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Monday urged Syrian parties to engage in an…
S. Korean Justice Ministry imposes travel ban on President Yoon for martial law investigation
SEOUL, Dec. 9, (Xinhua/GNA) — South Korea’s Ministry of Justice, Monday placed a travel ban on President Yoon Suk-yeol, Yonhap news agency reported, marking…
Netanyahu rebuffs ‘absurd’ accusations in corruption trial testimony
Tel Aviv, Dec. 10, (dpa/GNA) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday for the first time since his corruption trial began more than…
Macron hunts for solution to ongoing political crisis over budget
Paris, Dec. 10, (dpa/GNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister, possibly as early as Wednesday, after launching talks with all…
Nearly 10,000 residents flee homes after Philippine volcano erupts
Manila, Dec. 10, (dpa/GNA) – Nearly 10,000 residents have fled their homes near an erupting volcano in the central Philippines, the national disaster agency said on Tuesday,…
UN Refugee Agency warns against deportation of Syrians
Vienna, Dec. 10, (dpa/GNA) – The UN Refugee Agency has warned against the deportation of Syrian refugees, given the unstable situation in the country. “No asylum seeker should…
IATA head: Restrictions on liquid in hand baggage could be dropped
Geneva, Dec. 10, (dpa/GNA) – Restrictions on liquids permitted in passengers’ hand baggage on flights could soon fall away, Willie Walsh, head of the International Air Transport…