Namibia confirms cases of typhoid fever, announces end of hepatitis E outbreak

WINDHOEK, March 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — Namibia has confirmed cases of typhoid fever in the capital district, Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula said Wednesday. “Following the report of the first case in January, nine contacts, including three close contacts, were traced and tested for typhoid fever. Among the…

Gas pipeline to be built from Norway to Poland

COPENHAGEN, March 2 (NNN-TELESUR) — Denmark has authorized the construction of a gas pipeline, the Baltic Pipe, from Norway to Poland, intended to reduce dependence on Russian gas. This innovative project would ensure that Poland receives supplies of Norwegian gas through the Baltic Sea. The new pipeline is expected to transport about…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Argentina to deploy White Helmets to Poland-Ukraine border

BUENOS AIRES, March 2 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero ordered the deployment of the so-called White Helmets to the border between Poland and Ukraine on a humanitarian mission to assist nationals stranded in the area, it was announced in Buenos Aires. A White Helmets mission headed by a…

Bolivia’s carnival makes headlines for the number of people killed

LA PAZ, March 2 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — At least 14 people have been killed in various car accidents and other incidents across Bolivia during Carnival weekend, including a hit-and-run case Sunday in Cochabamba, which alone resulted in nine deaths. Dancers, musicians, and spectators were returning home after participating in the parade in…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: NASA and Russians continue to operate jointly the Space Station

WASHINGTON, March 2 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) –The US space agency, NASA, said that the agency continues to operate the International Space Station with all its partners, including Russia. However, there is close contact with the State Department. “Our operations are nominal,” said Associate Administrator for Space Operations Kathy Lueders. She acknowledged that…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Venezuelan leader strongly supports Putin

MOSCOW, March 2 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro Tuesday called Russian President Vladimir Putin on the telephone to express his “strong support” and wish him well regarding the military deployment in Ukraine, according to Kremlin sources. “Nicolás Maduro expressed his strong support for Russia’s key actions, condemning the destabilizing…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Millions in Bitcoin donations pour into Ukraine

KIEV, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cryptocurrency analysts say at least $11m has so far been donated to the Ukrainian war effort through anonymous Bitcoin donations. Researchers at Elliptic, a blockchain analysis company, say the Ukrainian government, NGOs and volunteer groups have raised the money by advertising their Bitcoin wallet addresses…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Mexico declines to impose economic sanctions on Russia

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador MEXICO CITY, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico will not impose any economic sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said. He also criticised what he called censorship of Russian state-sponsored media by social media companies. “We are not going to take…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: UN General Assembly set to censure Russia

UNITED NATIONS, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations General Assembly is set to reprimand Russia on Wednesday over its invasion of Ukraine and demand that Moscow stop fighting and withdraw its military forces, a move that aims to diplomatically isolate Russia at the world body. By Tuesday evening, nearly half the 193-member…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Pres Biden announces closure of US airspace to Russian planes

A Russian Aeroflot airlines plane takes off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) WASHINGTON, March 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President Joe Biden announced that the United States will close its airspace to all Russian planes in response to Moscow’s ongoing military operations in Ukraine. Biden made the announcement while delivering…