Weekly COVID-19-related mortality down 9pc worldwide: WHO
GENEVA, Dec 24 (NNN-TASS) — Over 4.1 mln people contracted the coronavirus infection worldwide over the past week, more than…
Two dead after blast in Indian court building
NEW DELHI, Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two people were killed and two others injured after a powerful explosion ripped…
Covid-19: US announces first recorded Omicron-related death
HOUSTON, Dec 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — An unvaccinated man living in Harris County, Texas, is believed to be the first victim…
4 missing after military helicopter crash on Madagascar coast
ANTANANARIVO, Dec 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — A military helicopter crashed on the coast of Fenerive-Est in Madagascar’s northeast region, with four…
466 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week: IOM
Representative image TRIPOLI, Dec 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that 466 illegal migrants were rescued…
US homicides: 16 cities see record cases
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least 16 US cities have seen record homicides this year, Fox News has reported.…
US: 3 retired generals warn of potential military coup
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — Three retired US military generals have said that they are concerned about “the aftermath of…
Covid-19: UK’s PM Johnson rules out virus curbs over Xmas, despite pressure
LONDON, Dec 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defied pressure to tighten coronavirus rules over Christmas to curb…
US military extremism: 100 service members engaged in ‘prohibited extremist activity’ – Pentagon
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 100 members of the US military took part in some form of “prohibited…
At least 17 die, 60 missing in Madagascar shipwreck
ANTANANARIVO, Dec 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 17 people died and around 60 were missing after a boat sank…