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Thousands of US-bound Honduran migrants cross border into Guatemala
At least 4,500 Honduran migrants pushed past police and crossed into Guatemala Friday night, passing the first hurdle of a journey north they hope will take them to a better life in the United States.
CAF appoints four female referees with one Nigerian among 47 for African Nations Championship
The Referee Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed 47 referees and assistant referees – including Video Assistant Referees – from 31 countries in the continent for the 6th edition of the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) holding in Cameroon from 16 January to 7 February 2021.
Japan leads 2021 world’s most powerful passport
The passports were rated according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
Central Americans flee north after back-to-back hurricanes
It took Luis Salgado years of manual labor to save enough money to open a small fresh produce store, so when torrential floods swept away $1,500 worth of apples, bananas and other fruits, he decided there was no longer a future for him in Honduras.
![A court-appointed committee has yet to find the parents of 628 children separated at the border early in the Trump administration, according to a court filing that also said the government last week provided additional phone numbers to aid the long-running search [File: Santiago Billy/AP Photo]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/03161926-324x235.jpg "Search persists for parents of 628 kids separated at US border")
Search persists for parents of 628 kids separated at US border
A court-appointed committee has yet to find the parents of 628 children separated at the United States-Mexico border early in the Trump administration, according to a court filing on Wednesday that also said the government last week provided additional phone numbers to aid the long-running search.
Storms, coronavirus, drought spread hunger to millions in Central America
The back-to-back hurricanes destroyed a small patch of corn that helped Tomasa Mendoza feed her five children in a tiny hamlet nestled in the impoverished mountains of eastern Guatemala.
![Residents walk past inundated vehicles in the flooded streets of Planeta, Honduras, in the aftermath of Hurricane Eta [Delmer Martinez-AP Photo]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/16163805-324x235.jpg "Hurricane Iota powers up in new threat to Central America")
Hurricane Iota powers up in new threat to Central America
Fast-strengthening Hurricane Iota, the strongest hurricane yet in this record-smashing season, became very dangerous Category 4 on Monday as it approached the same part of Central America battered by a similarly powerful Hurricane Eta just over a week ago.
![Residents affected by Hurricane Eta stand in a line to receive donated food in Planeta, Honduras [Delmer Martinez-AP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/14193807-324x235.jpg "Honduras, Guatemala brace for next incoming storm")
Honduras, Guatemala brace for next incoming storm
In a statement issued at 10am ET (15:00 GMT) on Saturday, the United States-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that Tropical Storm Iota was expected to strengthen, bringing “dangerous winds, storm surge and rainfall” to Central America starting on Monday.
Asia Pacific stocks rise as investors await US election results
Shares in Asia Pacific rose modestly on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden were locked in a fierce battle for the White House.
EU to support flooded communities in Nigeria
The European Union has said it will provide €80,000 (N35.5 million) in emergency humanitarian funding to assist flood victims in Nigeria.
Qatar renews apology over Doha airport incident
Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke to his Australian counterpart Marisa Payne on Friday, weeks after the October 2 incident that saw airport staff take women off several planes to examine them to check whether they were the mother of a baby abandoned at Hamad International Airport (HIA).
Super Eagles goalkeeper makes first competitive appearance after after 380 days
Francis Uzoho returned to action for APOEL Nicosia for the first time in over a year and kept a clean sheet.
Donald Trump further lowers cap for refugee admissions into US to 15,000
President Donald Trump has cut the number of refugees allowed into the United States to historic low of 15,000 in the current fiscal year.
France, Germany, 104 other countries back ex-Nigerian minister for WTO post
The 27 European Union member states have backed Nigeria’s former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in her bid to become the first African and first female director-general of the World Trade Organisation.
Air Peace begins regular commercial flights to Jo’burg soon
The Air Peace says it will soon begin regular commercial flight operations from its Lagos hub to Johannesburg, South Africa.
Ahmed Musa leaves Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr
Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has left Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr after two years.
Barcelona legend Ronaldinho contracts coronavirus
The World Cup winner, through a story he posted on Instagram, broke the news, saying that he tested positive for Coronavirus, while being asymptomatic, and self-isolating in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Joe Aribo scores in Rangers’ home win vs Livingston
Hagi dispossessed Efe Ambrose and set up Defoe, whose shot was stopped by the goalkeeper’s legs, but Hagi showed good awareness to square to Aribo, who swept the ball into the empty net.
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APC Kwara elders: Lai Mohammed, Gbemi Saraki lack electoral value to fight Governor Abdulrazaq
Concerned Elders/Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kwara State chapter, have described the duo of Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, and Minister of State for Transportation, Olugbemi Saraki, as having no electoral value to challenge or fight Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq.
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NMA urges health workers to treat every patient as a potential coronavirus case
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