Covid-19: Brazil struggles to vaccinate as toll spirals
BRASILIA, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Four months into a Covid-19 vaccination campaign marred by shortages and delays, hard-hit Brazil is…
Thousands rally in North America in solidarity with Palestinians
NEW YORK, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in cities across North America on Saturday, calling for…
UN chief ‘dismayed’, ‘disturbed’ by Israel strikes on Gaza
UNITED NATIONS, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was “dismayed” by civilian casualties in Gaza and “deeply disturbed”…
Kenya’s BBI blocked in scathing court verdict for Pres Kenyatta
President Kenyatta (L) and Odinga launched the BBI initiative after the contentious 2017 election NAIROBI, May 16 (NNN-AENCIES) —In a scathing ruling,…
US immigration: White House vows probe into migrant children kept on buses
An asylum seeking family is transported on a Border Patrol bus WASHINGTON, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The White House has vowed to investigate…
Covid-19: Greece ends lockdown measures and opens to tourists
Tourist arrived in Crete on Friday morning as restrictions eased ATHENS, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Greece has launched its tourist season, lifting most…
Covid-19: Pandemic slows globally, despite India toll
PARIS, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The coronavirus pandemic slowed its pace around the world for a second week in a…
Covid-19: Vaccines ‘almost certainly less effective’ against Indian variant – UK expert
LONDON, May 16 (NNN-PTI) — The vaccines being administered to protect against COVID-19 are “almost certainly less effective” against preventing…
South Africa considers law to allow women marry more than one husband
The proposed law has been submitted to MPs for consideration PRETORIA, May 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The South African government has…
Italy urges EU ‘solidarity’ on migrants
These are some of the 13,000 people who have crossed to Italy ROME, May 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Italy called for…