Mexico reports 6,561 new COVID-19 cases, 779 more deaths
MEXICO CITY, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s health ministry reported 6,561 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country and…
Covid-19: Africa reports nearly 3.95 mln cases
South Africa has had the most cases on the continent ADDIS ABABA, March 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — The number of confirmed…
World Bank approves US$ 420 million loan to Argentina for sanitation and housing
WASHINGTON, March 7 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$ 300 million loan to expand and…
Covid-19: World sees 10,685 new deaths in 24 hours
PARIS, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The novel coronavirus has killed at least 2,581,034 people since the outbreak emerged in China…
Somalia’s Puntland state says recaptures some prisoners freed by al Shabaab
Shabaab militant movement in Somalia BOSASO (Puntlad, Somalia), March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The military in Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland…
Update: Boy killed in Senegal protests as opposition steps up pressure
Supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko clash with security forces in Dakar DAKAR, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 17-year-old boy…
Covid-19: Paraguay reshuffles cabinet after violent protests
ASUNCION, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Paraguay’s President Mario Abdo Benitez announced a cabinet reshuffle after violent street protests over thegovernment’s…
Covid-19: Thousands turn out for Vienna anti-lockdown protest
VIENNA, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands turned out for thelatest protest in Vienna against coronavirus restrictions and several arrestswere made…
Mexican president defends 10-foot barriers to wall off women protesters
People walk past fences placed outside the National Palace ahead of expected violence in coming Monday Women’s Day protest, in…
Covid-19: Hundreds in Stockholm protest Sweden’s restrictions
Anti-lockdown protestors face police action STOCKHOLM, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Swedish police dispersed hundreds of people who had gathered in…