US unrest: New York cuts police budget amid ‘defund’ calls
NEW YORK, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New York City lawmakers have approved a disputed budget that purports to slash $1…
Russia reforms: Pres Putin strongly backed by voters, partial results
Voting has been taking place since last Thursday MOSCOW, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Russians have strongly supported constitutional reforms that could keep President…
Covid-19: US buys nearly all of Gilead’s drug Remdesivir
WASHINGTON, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US is buying nearly all the next three months’ projected production of Covid-19 treatment…
US House moves to toughen sanctions over Hong Kong law
WASHINGTON, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US House of Representatives agreed unanimously to seek tough sanctions on Chinese officials and…
UN Security Council adopts resolution on COVID-19
The United Nations headquarters in New York UNITED NATIONS, July 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — The United Nations Security Council has adopted…
Venezuela parliamentary elections set for Dec 6
CARACAS, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela’s National Electoral Council on Wednesday called parliamentary elections for Dec 6, with the opposition…
Covid-19: Over 160,000 cases reported every day in past week – WHO
GENEVA, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The global coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, the World Health Organization said, pointing out that June…
Covid-19: Brazil surpasses 60,000 deaths – official
BRASILIA, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil topped 60,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus after recording more than 1,000 fatalities over…
Update: 81 killed in violence after death of Ethiopian singer
ADDIS ABABA, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two days of protests have left atleast 81 people dead in Ethiopia, a police…
Gun attack leaves 24 dead in central Mexico
GUANAJUATO (Mexico), July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen attacked a drug rehabilitation center in central Mexico killing at least 24 people…