Covid-19: Moscow lockdown to end as Russia eases restrictions

People enjoy warm weather Monday in downtown Moscow MOSCOW, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia announced it would lift a range of COVID-19 restrictions including a strict lockdown on Moscow, despite still recording thousands of new infections every day. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the capital’s general lockdown and pass system…

Covid-19: Hard-hit New York City begins reopening as infection rate falls

Patrons at a pharmacy in the Queens borough of New York NEW YORK, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Exactly 100 days after the first coronavirus case was confirmed in New York City, some workers began returning to jobs on Monday at the start of reopening from a citywide shutdown to battle…

US records 450 virus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

WASHINGTON, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States recorded 450 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the latest real-time tally reported Monday by Johns Hopkins University — the lowest total in about two months. It remains to be seen if the low mark will hold in the…

US warns against dealing with top Iran shipper

WASHINGTON, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States warned that it would punish any country that deals with Iran’s top shipping company, accusing it of contributing to Tehran’s contested weapons programs. The Treasury Department said sanctions came into effect Monday against the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, known by…

Turkey says reached ‘agreements’ with US over Libya

ANKARA, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he reached “some agreements” with US counterpart Donald Trump over Libya during telephone talks. Ankara supports Libya’s UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) and has stepped up military support to Tripoli against warlord Khalifa Haftar. The United States officially…

Covid-19: WHO says situation ‘worsening’ worldwide

GENEVA, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization said that the coronavirus pandemic situation was worsening around the globe, as it warned against complacency. The WHO said it had recorded its highest daily tally of new infections, with COVID-19 raging in the Americas. And as mass protests for racial…

Covid-19: UK daily deaths drop to pre-lockdown level

UK daily COVID-19 deaths drop to pre-lockdown level LONDON, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UK has recorded its lowest daily rise in the number of Coronavirus deaths since before lockdown on March 23, the latest government figures show.A further 55 people died after testing positive with the virus, taking the total to…

US unrest: Democrats introduce sweeping legislation to reform police

Democrats kneel in moment of silence for George Floyd WASHINGTON, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Democrats in Congress have proposed sweeping legislation to reform American police, following weeks of protests against police brutality and racism. The bill would make it easier to prosecute police for misconduct, ban chokeholds, and addresses…

Covid-19: Pres Ramaphosa urges SA not to be alarmed at rise of coronavirus

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the coronavirus cases will keep increasing PRETORIA, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans not to be scared by the rising numbers of Coronavirus cases. The country has recorded more than half of the current total number of cases in the last two weeks.…

UN-backed Libyan government defies Russian warnings with plans to take eastern sites

Libyans in Martyrs Square, Tripoli celebrating the liberation of Tarhuna and Bani Walid from Gen Haftar’s forces TRIPOLI, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Libya’s resurgent UN-recognised government has said it will defy any Russian warnings and press ahead with the capture of at least two more strategic sites in the west…