Covid-19: WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trials on patients
GENEVA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization decided to halt trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for…
Covid-19: US daily virus deaths drop below 1,000 for 7 days in a row
WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States recorded 840 deaths from the new coronavirus in the past 24 hours,…
Bodies of children and others found in Libyan town after LNA retreat, Red Crescent says
A member of security forces points to a mass grave, in Tarhouna city TRIPOLI, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bodies of…
Racism: US “not above scrutiny”, urges other states to be open on racism – US diplomat
A United Nations Human Rights Council in session GENEVA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is grappling with racial…
US unrest: Policeman charged with murdering Rayshard Brooks
Rolfe conducted a sobriety test on Brooks in the car park before the shooting ATLANTA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) —A police officer who…
Syria War: New US sanctions target Assad’s wife, foreign backers
WASHINGTON/DAMASCUS, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has imposed tough new economic sanctions aimed at deterring foreign business activity with Syrian President Bashar…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s car involved in crash involving protesters outside Parliament
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson LONDON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s car was involved in a…
Covid-19: World Bank provides $400 million to boost health insurance in Egypt
WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank said it would provide $400 million to support universal health coverage in…
Egypt passes electoral changes that could bolster Pres Sisi supporters
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of Egypt CAIRO, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Egypt’s parliament approved amendments which critics say will help supporters…
Nigeria: Two children die as building collapses following mudslide after heavy downpour
‘The building collapsed due to mudslide resulting from a downpour ABUJA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two children lost their lives…