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Pakistan begins probe into cause of deadly train crash

Metro News NgAug 7, 20237 August 20230

Pakistani investigators on Monday were set to begin an investigation to determine the cause of a deadly train crash, officials said. Several carriages of Hazara

Chinese Yuan weakens to 7.1368 to dollar

Metro News NgAug 2, 20232 August 20230

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan,weakened 85 pips to 7.1368 to the dollar on Wednesday, according to the China

Norway industrial confidence weakest in 3 years

Metro News NgJul 25, 202325 July 20230

Norway’s industrial sentiment declined to the lowest since 2020, Statistics Norway reported on Tuesday. The industrial confidence index slid to seasonally-adjusted to 5.3 in the

Fires kill 34 in Algeria amid high temperature

Metro News NgJul 25, 202325 July 20230

The death toll due to wildfires in Algeria has reached 34 people amid a heat wave roiling North African countries. The Interior Ministry said 24

New investigation for possible incitement after Koran stunt in Sweden

Metro News NgJul 21, 202321 July 20230

After the renewed desecration of a Koran in Stockholm, the Swedish authorities are launching a new investigation for possible incitement. A complaint had been filed

UN to work with governors to advance girl-child education – Resident coordinator

Metro News NgJul 13, 202313 July 20230

UN Resident Coordinator to Nigeria Mathias Schmale said in Abuja the global body “is committed to working closely with state governors to advance education of

Biden pays tributes to Martin Luther king, COVID-19 victims

Metro News NgJul 5, 20235 July 20230

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday honoured the memories of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., late American Presidents and COVID-19 victims as well as those

U.S Institute mulls collaboration on peace building

Metro News NgJun 16, 202316 June 20230

US Institute of Peace (USIP),has advocated collaborative effort towards peace building in Nigeria and equipping community members in conflict states with mediation and dialogue skills.

Junior doctors in England go on strike over pay dispute

Metro News NgJun 14, 202314 June 20230

Thousands of junior doctors have gone on strike across England as the dispute with the British Government over pay continues. The 72-hour walkout by medics

Actor Treat Williams dies at age 71 after motorcycle accident

Metro News NgJun 13, 202313 June 20230

Treat Williams, the actor best known for his role on “Everwood,” died in a motorcycle accident at age 71. His death was confirmed on Tuesday