Brazil’s methanol poisoning death toll rises to 9

Sao Paulo, Oct. 21 (UNI) The death toll from methanol-tainted distilled beverages in Brazil has risen to nine, with another seven deaths still under investigation, the Health Ministry said Monday. The adulteration of distilled drinks such as gin, vodka and whiskey with methanol, an alcohol unfit for human consumption, occurred in September at bars and…

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Venezuela: 12 bodies recovered following mine collapse

Caracas, (UNI) Twelve bodies have been recovered following a mine collapse in Venezuela’s southern Bolivar state, Governor Yulisbeth Garcia said Monday. Rescuers recovered the bodies at the Cuatro Esquinas mine in the town of El Callao after 168 hours of continuous search efforts, the official said on social media. The collapse, caused by heavy rains…

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Cypriot Gov’t urges stronger UN role after Turkish Cypriot election

Nicosia, (UNI) The Cypriot government will seek stronger United Nations efforts to resume talks on Cyprus reunification following the election of a new Turkish Cypriot leader, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Monday. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides congratulated Tufan Erhurman, who won Sunday’s Turkish Cypriot election by a large margin, and reaffirmed his readiness to resume…

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New prime minister appointed in Madagascar

Antananarivo, (UNI) President of Madagascar Michael Randrianirina appointed Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as prime minister on Monday. According to the president, the choice of Rajaonarivelo as the new cabinet chief was motivated, among other reasons, by his “relational skills on the international stage” and his ability to engage in dialogue with the country’s economic partners. A trained…

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US President Donald Trump extends Diwali greetings

Washington/New Delhi, (UNI) US President Donald Trump today extended greetings to every American celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. In a message, he said: “Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali—the “Festival of Lights.” “For many Americans, Diwali is a timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness. “It is also a…

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Japanese PM Ishiba’s cabinet resigns

Tokyo Oct. 21 (UNI) Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with his cabinet on Tuesday, marking an end to the administration that took office just over a year ago. At an extraordinary cabinet meeting held shortly before 9 a.m. local time, ministers submitted their letters of resignation, and the Ishiba cabinet formally stepped down.

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