Covid-19: Mexico reports 5,931 new cases as 2nd state to enter highest alert level

MEXICO CITY, Nov 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Mexico’s Health Ministry reported 5,931 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection with 551 additional fatalities as a second state planned to enter the highest alert level. As of Friday, the country has recorded a total of 955,128 cases and 94,323 deaths, with the number…

Libya’s oil revenues decrease remarkably in September, October: state oil company

An oil refinery in Libya’s northern town of Ras Lanuf TRIPOLI, Nov 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Libya’s oil revenues during the September-October period saw a sharp year-on-year drop, standing at 347.1 million U.S. dollars, the state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) said. The NOC said in a statement that total oil revenues…

Swedish police initiate special action in wake of terror attacks in European cities

STOCKHOLM, Nov 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — In wake of recent terror attacks in European cities, Swedish police have initiated a national special action to be able to act quickly in the event of a terrorist attack, Swedish police said in a press release. According to Swedish police, the current terror threat…

Tunisia, France discuss cooperation against terrorism, extremism

Tunisia President, Kais Saied TUNIS, Nov 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Tunisian President Kais Saied discussed with visiting French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin joint efforts to fight terrorism, extremism and illegal immigration. “Tunisia was not immune to terrorist operations. It has witnessed a number of terrorist attacks targeting Tunisians and foreigners in…

Ethiopia unrest: Prime Minister Abiy calls Tigray rebels a ‘criminal clique’

Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed ADDIS ABABA, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A rebel political party in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region is a “criminal clique” that has forced the federal government into military action, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said. Abiy sparked fears of civil war earlier this week by announcing that…

Update: Republicans ask Supreme Court to halt Pennsylvania count as Biden solidified lead

WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US Supreme Court justicedenied a request by Pennsylvania’s Republicans to immediately halt thecounting of ballots arriving after Election Day — referring the challenge tothe full court for a ruling on Saturday. Samuel Alito ordered Pennsylvania in the meantime to continue keeping the late-arriving ballots…

Covid-19: US cases hit record for third day, topping 127,000

WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has set a thirdstraight daily record for new Covid-19 infections, notching more than 127,000 cases, John Hopkins University reported. And the death toll as of 8:30 pm (0130 GMT) over the past 24 hours was1,149, the Baltimore-based university said. The outbreak has…

Storm Eta leaves 150 dead or missing in Guatemala

GUATEMALA CITY, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 150 people have either died or remain unaccounted for in Guatemala due to mudslides caused by powerful storm Eta, which buried an entire village, President Alejandro Giammattei said. The toll is in addition to the approximately 20 people who died elsewherein Central America…

Covid-19: Liverpool begins UK’s first city-wide testing

People queued for Covid tests in Liverpool as the first trial of city-wide testing in England got under way LONDON, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Liverpool began England’s first city-wide trial of coronavirus testing in an attempt to prevent hospitals becoming overwhelmed during the country’s second wave of the pandemic. All…

Russian lawmakers consider bill that would give Putin lifelong immunity from prosecution

President Vladimir Putin MOSCOW, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian lawmakers submitted a draft bill that could grant former presidents lifelong immunity from criminal prosecution beyond their terms of office, state-run news agency TASS reported. Such a bill would give current President Vladimir Putin protection from prosecution if and when he…