Covid-19: US House committee approves another US$14 billion for pandemic-hit airlines
U.S. airlines are burning through millions of dollars as the pandemic crushes travel demand WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A…
Covid-19: Patient sets fire to Spanish hospital room trying to escape
MADRID, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A COVID-19 patient caused panic when he set fire to his mattress while trying to escape a…
Covid-19: Africa records 40% increase in deaths over past month
Africa’s overall fatality rates were lower than those elsewhere in the world during the first stage BRAZZAVILLE, Feb 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS)…
Ethiopia unrest: Tigray ‘one step from famine’ – EU
The country has been involved in a three-month-long conflict BRUSSELS, Feb 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The European Commission warned that the…
2,500 Zambians to be compensated by UK miner over water pollution
Issued in 2015, the claim centered on pollution caused by the Nchanga Copper Mine LONDON, Feb 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Over…
Pres Biden cancels funding for Trump border wall
Construction of the border wall takes place in Arizona WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden has rescinded the national…
Charles de Gaulle: Plans for huge new airport terminal in Paris scrapped
Charles de Gaulle airport, which opened in 1974, is the second busiest airport in Europe after London Heathrow PARIS, Feb…
Covid-19: Zimbabwe to begin vaccination next week – Official
HARARE, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Zimbabwe is scheduled to roll out its COVID-19 vaccination program next week after it receives the first…
WFP appeals for more urgent funding for refugees in Rwanda
KIGALI, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Food Program (WFP) announced that it will have to cut food assistance to…
Ecuador to recount presidential election votes in 17 provinces
Presidential candidate Yaku Perez QUITO, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Ecuador’s National Electoral Council (CNE) agreed to a recount of votes in 17 of the country’s…