Covid-19: Scepticism as vaccination campaigns begin across Africa
Coronavirus active cases are rising in Africa ADDIS ABABA, Feb 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Conspiracy theories, mistrust and patchy communication have…
Draghi asked to form new Italian coalition government
Mario Draghi (R) has agreed to put forward a new administration in the hope of fixing a fractured parliament ROME, Feb…
Brazil ends Car Wash anti corruption unit, which sent top politicians and business leaders to jail
BRASILIA, Feb 4 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazil’s Car Wash anti-corruption unit has officially been disbanded putting an end for a team…
Covid-19: Three variants found in 20 countries in the Americas, PAHO reports
WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — Three new coronavirus strains have been detected in 20 countries in the Americas, raising concerns…
US ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of systematic rape of Muslims in China camps
Up to a million Uighurs and ethnic minorities are believed to have been detained in Xinjiang’s internment camps WASHINGTON, Feb…
US Pres Biden sees no contact ‘anytime soon’ with Venezuela’s Pres Maduro; says Guaido still interim president
WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden’s administration said it had no plans to open direct contacts with…
US shooting: 5 children, 1 adult killed in Oklahoma
MUSKOGEE (Oklahoma, US), Feb 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five young children and one adult were shot to death early on Tuesday…
Ethiopia crisis: UN still hoping for humanitarian access to Tigray
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Every member of theUN Security Council called for increased aid during a closed-door meetingWednesday…
Covid-19: American Airlines warns of as many as 13,000 layoffs
NEW YORK, Feb 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — American Airlines will notify 13,000workers that they could be laid off due to the…
Taiwan opens ‘milestone’ trade office in Guyana
TAIPEI, Feb 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Taiwan has set up a trade office in Guyana, officials announced on Thursday, a step…