Pres Biden to announce withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by Sept 11

WASHINGTON, April 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — President Joe Biden will announce the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by Sept 11 on Wednesday, multiple US media outlets reported on Tuesday. The decision would extend US military presence in Afghanistan past a May 1 deadline set in a deal between the previous…

Covid-19: Moderna vaccine rolled out in England as country hits target

Moderna’s vaccine has started being rolled out in England as Britain has hit its jab target LONDON, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Moderna’s vaccine has started being rolled out in England as Britain has hit its jab target.The vaccine, which is the third one to be approved by the regulator in…

Covid-19: US recommends pausing J&J vaccinations on clotting concern

The recommended pause may further complicate efforts to vaccinate the world WASHINGTON, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US health officials recommended a pause in the use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine on concerns about rare and severe blood clotting side effects.A type of brain blood clot called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis was…

Covid-19: France suspends all Brazil flights over variant fears

France is suspending all flights to and from Brazil PARIS, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France is suspending all flights to and from Brazil to curb the spread of a new Covid-19 variant found in the South American country, Prime Minister Jean Castex said.Experts say the Brazilian variant, known as P1,…

Covid-19: More than 100,000 coronavirus vaccinations in one day in Denmark

Almost one in 50 Danes received a coronavirus vaccination on Monday COPENHAGEN, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Almost one in 50 Danes received a Covid-19 vaccination on Monday.In a dress rehearsal for the time when more doses of the vaccine are available, 104,824 vaccinations were registered nationwide during the day, Danish…

Covid-19: Russia suspends regular flights to Tanzania and Turkey

MOSCOW, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia announced the suspension of flights between Russia and Tanzania, with effect from April 15 to June 1, due to the status of the coronavirus pandemic.The Russian Government says it will review the suspension if the pandemic situation in Tanzania stabilizes.The suspension was announced by…

Eritrea frees 36 Christians jailed for their faith

14 of the released prisoners have been in detention for the past 4 years ASMARA, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Eritrean authorities have released on bail 36 prisoners who had been in detention because of their faith.Fourteen of the released prisoners have been in detention for the past four years…

US Defence Secretary Austin in Germany to help settle defence ties

US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin BERLIN, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is meeting his counterpart Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer in Berlin, with the aim of settling defence ties after a tumultuous four years under the previous US administration.Former US president Donald Trump repeatedly criticized Germany for not spending…

At least 10 dead in Congo protests against UN mission

More than 20 people were injured in the demonstrations in North Kivu province according to reports KINSHASA, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 10 people have been killed during violent protests against the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).More than 20 people…

UN: All of St Vincent without clean water after volcanic eruption

According to reports, around 20,000 evacuees from the large island nation still need shelter KINGSTOWN, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The entire population of the Caribbean island of St Vincent has been left without clean water and electricity after last week’s eruption of the La Soufriere volcano, a UN spokesperson said.In…