UN chief urges funding for Sahel states
KINSHASA, Sept 03: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday suggested the UN help fund the fight against jihadism in the Sahel, warning "we are not winning the war against terrorism" in the frail region. "I am in favour of funding by the United Nations, with obligatory contributions for the G5 Sahel force," Guterres said in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI). "I totally believe we are not winning the war against terrorism in the Sahel and that the operation should be strengthened." — AFP
Magpie shot dead in Sydney following attacks
SYDNEY, Sept 03: A notorious magpie whose habit of swooping on passers-by in Sydney led to dozens of complaints was shot dead, prompting an outcry from magpie lovers. The local council defended shooting the "particularly aggressive" bird, saying the decision was "not taken lightly". The magpie had attacked people in the Hills Shire area of the city, sending some to hospital, local media reported. The Australian magpie is a different species to the European bird with which it shares its name. — BBC
German foreign minister Maas visits Sudan
KHARTOUM, Sept 03: German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas arrived Tuesday in Sudan which is ushering in a long-awaited transition from decades of autocratic rule under ousted leader Omar al-Bashir. The visit by Maas comes after Sudan swore in a new prime minister and a civilian-majority ruling body to steer the country through a three-year transitional period. — AFP
Bolsonaro to attend UNGA despite health problems
RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 03: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro confirmed on Monday his attendance at the upcoming United Nations (UN) General Assembly (GA) despite his health problems. The president will undergo a surgery on Sept. 8, and is expected to have a 10-day recovery period. This may mean that he would have to miss the important address-making opening session of the GA, which opens on Sept 17. — Xinhua
Jailed presidential candidate awaits court decision
TUNIS, Sept 03: Supporters of jailed Tunisian presidential candidate Nabil Karoui are protesting to demand his release so that he can freely campaign for the Sept. 15 vote. Judges are set to decide on Tuesday whether to free Karoui pending further investigation into money laundering and tax evasion charges against him. Dozens of Karoui's supporters rallied Tuesday outside the Tunis courthouse where the closed-door decision is taking place, chanting "Liberate him!". — AP
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