Covid-19: Bolivia leader ‘asymptomatic’ after testing positive – Doctor

LA PAZ, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bolivia’s interim leader Jeanine Anez is self-isolating but is “asymtomatic” after testing positive for the coronavirus, her personal doctor said. The 53-year-old, a candidate the Sept 6 presidential elections, is isolating in the official residence in La Paz, Andrei Miranda told Bolivia’s Cadena A…

Covid-19: Fourth day of protests in Serbia as virus cases spike

Demonstrators clash with riot police on the steps of the parliament building in Belgrade BELGRADE, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands protested for a fourth day on Friday across Serbia over the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as officials condemned the demonstrations and announced a record jump in cases. The…

Covid-19: Russia sets date to resume international flights, defends anti-viral drug

A restaurant employee wears a protective face shield and mask in Moscow MOSCOW, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Russian government proposed international flights should resume from July 15 after it re-opened sports facilities and restaurants, despite recording thousands of new cases, and as it continued trials of drugs to treat COVID-19. To…

Covid-19: US welcomes WHO inquiry into coronavirus origins in China as Pres Trump continue attack on the Asian country

GENEVA/MIAMI, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States welcomes the World Health Organization’s W(HO) probe into the origins of the novel coronavirus in China, its ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said. “We welcome the WHO’s investigation. We view the scientific investigation as a necessary step to having a…

Covid-19: 6 US states see record surges in cases, Florida becomes epicentre

Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park in Florida WASHINGTON, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Six US states suffered record spikes in new COVID-19 cases on Friday and Florida, an epicentre of the pandemic, saw infections rise sharply for the second day in a row as the Walt Disney Co. stuck to its…

Covid-19: WHO reports record daily increase in global cases, up over 228,000

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Chief of World Health Organization(WHO) GENEVA, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Friday, with the total rising by 228,102 in 24 hours. The biggest increases were from the United States, Brazil, India and South Africa, according…

Two men arrested for murder of Ethiopian protest singer

Hachalu Hundessa’s murder sparked days of protests and violence ADDIS ABABA, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The authorities in Ethiopia have detained two suspects who are accused of being involved in the shooting dead of the popular Oromo musician Hachalu Hundessa as investigations continue. His death last week sparked widespread protests…

Mali police fire gunshots and tear gas to disperse protesters demanding resignation of president

BAMAKO, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in Mali fired gunshots and tear gas to try to dislodge protesters demanding the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita from occupying the state broadcasting house and parliament. According to sources, at least one person was killed outside the national assembly building. Mali’s state…

Malawi’s president promises to sack bad ministers; defends appointees with family ties

President Lazarus Chakwera’s new cabinet includes members with family ties LILONGWE, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malawi’s new President Lazarus Chakwera has responded to criticisms of nepotism by saying that he had good reasons to select the cabinet that he did. He has included a husband and wife duo as well…

Libya resumes oil exports after six months

Protesters gather in front of Libya’s National Oil Company in February over halt in production TRIPOLI, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Libya’s national oil company says it has resumed its vitally important exports after a halt of nearly six months, caused by conflict and political upheaval. The first tanker has begun…