Covid-19: Global deaths surpass 880,000 – Johns Hopkins University

NEW YORK, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global COVID-19 deaths surpassed 880,000 on Sunday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. The global deaths from the coronavirus reached 880,779, with a total of more than 26,951,838 cases worldwide as of 2:28 p.m. (1828 GMT),…

Brexit: Negotiator David Frost says UK not scared of walking away

The EU has said it wants full access for its boats to fish in UK waters LONDON/BRUSSELS, Sept 7 (NNN–AGENCIES) — The UK’s chief Brexit negotiator has said the government is not “scared” of walking away from talks without a trade deal ready to come into force in 2021. David…

US Pres Trump refuses to condemn Russia over poisoning, says has not seen any proof

WASHINGTON, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump has refused to condemn Russia over the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, saying he has not seen proof. He said the case was “tragic” but urged reporters to focus instead on China, which he said was a bigger threat to…

US: Several boats sink at pro-Trump parade in Lake Travis, Texas; no reports of casualties

The choppy water was likely caused by the large number of vessels moving closely together AUSTIN, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Several boats have sunk on a lake in the US state of Texas during a parade to support President Donald Trump in November’s election, officials say. Authorities say the choppy…

US wildfires: Dozens rescued at California reservoir

The blaze, dubbed the Creek Fire, has swept across thousands of acres in the Sierra National Forest LOS ANGELES, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A major rescue operation is taking place in California after a wildfire trapped people at a popular reservoir. Helicopters have brought out dozens of people so far…

Mali: Ousted president Keita leaves country as transition talks begin

Ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita BAMAKO, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES0 — Ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has left the country for medical treatment in Abu Dhabi, an adviser said, as talks about a transition back to civilian rule following last month’s military coup got off to a chaotic start.…

Botched gas project: UK court allows Nigeria more time to appeal $10bn gas fine

The fine was originally $6.6bn but interest has accrued in the seven years since. LONDON, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A London court has granted Nigeria more time to appeal against a nearly $10bn (£7.5bn) fine in a case with a UK-based company in relation to a major botched project to…

Covid-19: South Africa no longer among five countries worst hit by coronavirus

GENEVA, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa is no longer among the five countries most affected by Coronavirus, according to the World Health Organization.Peru now has the fifth-highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 663,437 reported by Wednesday.South Africa, which accounts for half of all the cases confirmed in Africa, has had 630,595…

Senegal activates emergency floods aid plan after downpour

Senegal’s meteorological agency ANACIM say more thunderstorms and rains were expected DAKAR, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Senegalese President Macky Sall has activated an emergency aid plan after a seven-hour downpour caused widespread floods. Water Minister Serigne Mbaye Thiam told national television that more rain fell on a single day on…

Nigeria to deliver aid by air in conflict-hit northeast

Security forces in Nigeria have in recent months battled strikes by insurgents in the northeast ABUJA, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s government plans to deliver humanitarian aid supplies by air to people in remote communities in parts of the northeast that have been ravaged by the decade-long insurgency spearheaded by…