Pentagon downplays newest Afghanistan clashes
WASHINGTON, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Pentagon downplayed Monday the impact of attacks by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan over the…
More than 800 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week: IOM
Libyan coast guard vessel returning migrants to Tripoli TRIPOLI, May 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — More than 800 illegal migrants have been…
US shooting: Armed man shot after standoff outside CIA headquarters, authorities say
WASHINGTON, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Federal agents opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, during…
Covid-19: Sweden to donate 1 million doses of unused AstraZeneca vaccine
STOCKHOLM, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Swedish government is donating 1 million doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to poorer…
Covid-19: Social distancing could be scrapped in England next month – British PM
LONDON, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — England could see its one-metre social distancing rule scrapped from next month, British Prime Minister…
US economy expected to grow at fastest rate since 1980s, Fed chief says
US President Joseph R. Biden NEW YORK, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US economy is likely to expand by seven…
At least 17 dead, 800 injured in days-long Colombia protests
A demonstrator in Cali holds a homemade shield at a barricade to protest against a tax reform bill BOGOTA, May…
$5 billion in 18 years: US contibution to HIV fight in Tanzania
The funding for the grants comes from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) DAR ES SALAAM, May…
Dozens killed in suspected terrorist attack in eastern Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, MAY 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Suspected jihadists killed several dozen people in an attack Monday in eastern Burkina Faso, local…
Covid-19: Uruguay begins gradual return to in-person education amid pandemic
MONTEVIDEO, May 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — Uruguay on Monday began the process of gradually resuming in-person classes, which have been suspended…