DRC president orders military, police to take over northeastern provinces under state of siege
DRC President Felix Tsishekedi KINSHASA, May 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — The civilian authorities in two northeastern provinces of the Democratic Republic…
Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto road, killing 20 people
Visuals on television and social media showed emergency medical crews and firefighters combing through the wreckage looking for survivors MEXICO…
Covid-19: New US cases fall for third week, deaths lowest since July
New US covid cases fall for third week, deaths lowest since July WASHINGTON, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New cases of…
Tanzania, once sceptical of Covid-19, announces measures to curb new variants
Pres Suluhu approach to tackling COVID-19 contrasts sharply with her late predecessor John Magufuli who dismissed fears of the infection.…
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…