Zimbabwe’s drought-hit Bulawayo limits tap water to just a day a week
HARARE, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe’s second biggest city of Bulawayo limited access to tap water to just one day…
Covid-19: London streets to go car-free to encourage walking and cycling amid social distancing restrictions
Experts say it is crucial to encourage walking and cycling as physical distancing is impossible on crowded transport LONDON, May…
US Pres Trump fires State Dept watchdog said to be probing Sec of State Pompeo
Sacked State Department Inspector General Steve Linick WASHINGTON, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A government watchdog fired suddenly by Pres Donald Trump…
Covid-19: 38 indigenous groups infected in Brazil
Indigenous people from the Parque das Tribos community mourns at the funeral of Chief Messias, 53, of the Kokama tribe…
Covid-19: Austria gives go-ahead for cultural events to restart
VIENNA, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Austria’s government said it would allow cultural events for up to 100 spectators from the…
Uruguay renegotiates $3 bn pulp plant deal with Finland’s UPM
MONTEVIDEO, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uruguay’s President Luis Lacalle Pou announced that the government had renegotiated the terms of a…
Update: New York City lockdown extended until May 28 – governor
NEW YORK, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lockdown measures in New York City have been extended until May 28, Governor Andrew…
Mali army kills 30 militants in raid
BAMAKO, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malian troops have killed some 30 militants in a raid, the army said, in the…
Covid-19: LATAM Airlines says cutting 1,400 jobs in South America
SANTIAGO, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — LATAM Airlines said it would lay off 1,400 employees in South America, blaming a drastic…
Covid-19: IMF approves $520 mn emergency loan for Jamaica
WASHINGTON, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The IMF approved a $520 million loan for Jamaica to help the island nation deal…