Covid-19: ‘Signs of hope’ as cases in Africa level off
Africans were urged to continue wearing masks and practising social distancing ADDIS ABABA, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Average daily cases of coronavirus…
Belarus unrest: Lukashenko steps up efforts to reassert control
Security forces were posted outside factories and plants on Wednesday MINSK, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has stepped up efforts to…
Update: Kim Jong-Un gives sister Yo-Jong ‘more responsibilities’
Jong-un and Yo-jong are said to be close SEOUL, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has delegated more responsibilities…
Iran nuclear deal: European nations ‘siding with Ayatollahs’ – US Sec of State Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo UNITED NATIONS, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused European allies of…
Germany to take on more debt in 2021 due to virus: finance minister
BERLIN, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Germany will need to take on yet more debt in 2021 to mitigate the impact…
After port disaster, Lebanese brace for virus lockdown
BEIRUT, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Still reeling from a deadly port blastthat ravaged their Beirut homes and businesses, Lebanese wearily…
Covid-19: UK accused of ignoring warnings over virus-hit exams
LONDON, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The British government came under fresh pressure over its botched policy for grading exams cancelled…
Update: Coronavirus bites back in Europe as Latin America tops 250,000 deaths
PARIS, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global health authorities said European countries should be able to ride out a surge in…
Eight kidnap victims freed after Mexico shootout
GUADALAJARA (Mexico), Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexican authorities said they had rescued eight people who had been kidnapped, including onewho…
Bolivia probes alleged former Pres Morales affair with minor
Former president of Bolivia Evo Morales LA PAZ, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bolivia’s justice ministry has filed acriminal complaint against…