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UN official warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ in Gaza as Israeli violations continue
on: by Fernil News
The UN’s special coordinator for the Middle East peace process expressed concerns Tuesday that violence in Gaza may lead to devastating consequences. “I am concerned that we may, once again, be facing another very dangerous escalation of violence in Gaza, with
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 makes emergency landing in Orlando after malfunction
on: by Fernil News
The Federal Aviation Administration says a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max jet made a safe emergency landing Tuesday in Orlando, Florida, after experiencing an apparent engine problem. The crew declared an emergency after taking off from Orlando International Airport around 2:50
Ghana and Guinea to cooperate on Bauxite industry development
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana and Guinea are scheduled to commence discussions for bilateral cooperation in bauxite industry development, similar to the trade cooperation between Ghana and Ivory Coast in the cocoa sector. This was made known by Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia after
Angola mine collapse leaves 30 dead
on: by Radia Sambare
A deadly mine collapse in Angola has unfortunately left at least 30 people dead. The incident occurred in Chipindo municipality in Angola’s south-west Huila Province as illegal gold miners mined for gold, the state media reported on Sunday. Radio Nacional de
49 killed, 48 injured in terror attack on mosques in New Zealand’s Christchurch
on: by Fernil News
At least 49 people were killed and 48 others, 20 of them in critical condition, were injured in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand during Friday prayers, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. Ardern said 30 were killed in the
Malawi’s Joyce Banda withdraws from presidential race
on: by Radia Sambare
Joyce Banda, who was Malawi’s first female president in 2012, has decided not to run in the 2019 presidential race, endorsing opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera who heads the Malawi Congress Party. Speaking to AFP, Banda, who heads the People’s Party, confirmed her
UK parliament approves Brexit delay, rejects second referendum
on: by Fernil News
British lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to seek a delay in Britain’s exit from the European Union, setting the stage for Prime Minister Theresa May to renew efforts to get her divorce deal approved by parliament next week. Lawmakers approved by
Nigeria school building collapse: pupils feared dead in Lagos
on: by Radia Sambare
A building containing a primary school has collapsed in the Nigerian city of Lagos and pupils are feared to be among the dead and injured. The school is said to have been on the top floor of the three-storey building in