Latam Countries Ramp Up Measures Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

MEXICO, Mar 5 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – As more confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Latin America, many countries have stepped up effort to contain the spread of the virus. Member countries of the Forum for the Progress and Development of South America, commonly known as Prosur, agreed to…

Two Dead, 14 Injured After Jeepney Rear-Ends Dump Truck In Philippines

MANILA, Mar 5 (NNN-PNA) – Two people died and 14 others injured, after a passenger jeepney rear-ended a dump truck, late Wednesday night, in Pasig City, in Metro Manila, police said. The crash happened shortly before midnight, while the speeding jeepney, travelling along a highway in Pasig City, collided with…

Seven Injured After Police Helicopter Crashes South Of Manila

MANILA, Mar 5 (NNN-PNA) – Seven people, including Philippine National Police chief, General Archie Gamboa, and four other police officers were injured, after a police helicopter crashed on Thursday (today), during take-off in Laguna province, south of Manila. Police emergency responder, Captain Edgar Miguel, said, Gamboa and the rest of…

S.Korea’s COVID-19 Cases Rise To 5,766, Death Toll At 36

SEOUL, Mar 5 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea confirmed 438 more cases of COVID-19 on Thursday (today), raising the total number of infections to 5,766. As of midnight local time, the number of infected patients totaled 5,766, up 438 from 24 hours ago. Four more deaths were reported, lifting the death…

Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Missiles In Central, Southern Regions

DAMASCUS, Mar 5 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian air defences intercepted Israeli missiles in the central province of Homs, and the southern Quneitra province, after midnight Thursday (early this morning). The missiles were fired from Israeli warplanes, over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and from Lebanese airspace, said the report. The attack is…

Two Flag-bearers, A Male And A Female, Allowed At Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony

GENEVA, Mar 5 (NNN-NHK) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC), allowed two flag-bearers, a male and a female, for each team, at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony. “We have changed the rules to allow National Olympic Committees to nominate a female and a male athlete, to jointly bear their flag…

Algeria, Spain Deny Reports On Maritime Border Disputes

ALGIERS, Mar 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Algerian Foreign Minister, Sabri Boukadoum, denied reports alleging that it has disputes with Spain, over maritime borders. “The reports that alleged the two Mediterranean nations have had problems over maritime frontiers and islands are mere lies,” Boukadoum said, at a press conference with visiting Spanish…

COVID-19 Update: Global Infections Exceed 90,000 As Countries Scramble To Contain Spread

CHINA, Mar 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – COVID-19 continued its spread across the globe, despite travel restrictions aimed at curtailing its spread. As the global death toll reached over 3,000, South Korea said, it has confirmed 599 new cases, far higher than the daily tally reported in China. With 4,335 confirmed infections…

Total Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Exceed 100 In United States

NEW YORK, Mar 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – U.S. health authorities reported a total of 108 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and a death toll of nine in the country. New Hampshire, Georgia and North Carolina were the most recent to have joined the list of states with first confirmed cases reported. All…

Iran’s President Urges U.S. To Lift Sanctions To Help Fight COVID-19

TEHRAN, Mar 5 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, said that, if the U.S. really wants to help Iran fight COVID-19, it should lift the sanctions, including a ban on importing medical supplies. Rouhani rejected as a “lie” the U.S. offer of help for Iran in the fight against the…