At least 132 killed in Sudan flooding: health ministry

KHARTOUM – At least 132 people have died in war-torn Sudan as a result of flooding and heavy rains this year, the health ministry said Monday. The country has experienced an intense rainy season since last month, with intermittent torrential flooding mainly in the country’s north and east.  “The total number of affected states is […] More

submitted by


Venezuela opposition candidate due before prosecutors in election dispute

CARACAS – Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, in hiding since shortly after the country’s disputed presidential election, is due to appear before prosecutors in a criminal investigation launched by officials considered close to President Nicolas Maduro. However, it was not immediately clear whether Gonzalez Urrutia would in fact appear. Maduro has threatened to arrest […] More

submitted by