US presidential election: ‘President-elect Biden’ will have mandate to lead, says House speaker Pelosi
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was looking ahead to a Joe Biden…
Nigerian Okonjo-Iweala closer to becoming WTO chief, despite Trump blocking her
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is up against South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee GENEVA, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The first female and African…
Cameroon buries 7 children lost to gun attack in Kumba
Coffins holding the seven bodies headed towards the Festival square for burial YAOUNDE, Nov 7 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A dark cloud…
Covid-19: Italian regions latest to enter lockdown as virus grips Europe
MILAN, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Swathes of Italy return to coronavirus lockdown as the resurgent pandemic continued its march through…
More stimulus needed to help US economy, says Fed’s Powell
WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The trajectory of Covid-19 remains key to the US recovery and until it is eradicated,…
US presidential election: Democratic candidate Biden on brink of victory in tense White House race
WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Democrat Joe Biden pulled ahead of President Donald Trump in the potentially decisive state of…
Peace seems impossible on Afghanistan’s front lines
MAIWAND (Afghanistan), Nov 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The dry and dusty village of Aziz Abad sits on the frontline of Afghanistan’s…
Bangladesh signs deal with India for 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
DHAKA, Nov 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bangladesh signed a deal with the Serum Institute of India to buy 30 million doses…
Singapore to contribute US$200,000 in disaster relief for ASEAN nations hit by typhoon, floods
An aerial view shows destroyed and flooded houses after super Typhoon Goni hit the town of Malinao, Albay province, south…
Saudi Arabia to host F1 night race in Jeddah in 2021
Saudi Arabia is set to be paired with next year’s season-ending round at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina, also held under…