Covid-19: Brazil daily deaths again top 1,000

BRASILIA, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil reported 1,039 deaths in 24 hours from the new coronavirus Tuesday, the fourth time its daily toll has passed 1,000 since the pandemic accelerated in the country a week ago. Latin America’s largest country, a new epicenter in the pandemic, has now confirmed a…

Five militants, two soldiers killed in Cameroon clash

YAOUNDE, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two soldiers were killed on Tuesday when militants attacked a military position in northern Cameroon after crossing from Nigeria, sources said, while seven other soldiers were injured in a mine blast in the same village. The device exploded when the soldiers’ vehicle was passing, according…

Covid-19: World cases top 5.5 million as US toll of new deaths under 700 for third day straight

PARIS/WASHINGTON, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 5.5 million cases of the new coronavirus have been officially declared in the world, more than two-thirds of them in Europe and the United States, according to a tally compiled as of 0740 GMT on Tuesday. At least 5,505,307 infections including 346,188 deaths…

Covid-19: Spain to hold 10 days of mourning for virus victims

MADRID, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spain is to hold 10 days of official mourning for victims of the coronavirus epidemic that has so far claimed more than 27,000 lives, the government said. The mourning period is to begin on Wednesday when all flags on public buildings will be lowered to…

EU announces 1.1m euro to minimize Bangladesh’s Amphan damages

BRUSSELS, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — European Union (EU) has decided to provide 1.1 million euro to Bangladesh for helping recover damages triggered by cyclone Amphan last week. “The EU is determined to start helping people in need with no further delay and provides an initial funding of ?500.000 for India…

Covid-19: EU global campaign mobilises over US$10b for vaccines, drugs

BRUSSELS, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A European Commission (EU) global campaign to raise funds for vaccines and drugs against COVID-19 has so far raised over US$10 billion, amid expert speculations that several drug makers could simultaneously emerge winners in the race for developing the inoculations against the virus.  “Great result,…

Covid-19: Fears of second wave prompt flu push at US pharmacies, drugmakers

Drugmakers are ramping up to meet the demand WASHINGTON, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) –US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks off in October, hoping to curb tens of thousands of serious cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections.CVS Health…

US accuses Russia of sending jets to help its ‘mercenaries’ in Libya

National Accord troops in Tripoli paraded a captured Russian Pantsir air defence system WASHINGTON, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US military has accused Russia of sending fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries there. There was no immediate response from the Russian Defence Ministry to the US Africa command…

Covid-19: UK minister resigns over Cummings lockdown trip

Douglas Ross LONDON, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government was hit by its first resignation on Tuesday over the controversy surrounding top aide Dominic Cummings’ cross-country trip during the coronavirus lockdown. Undermining attempts by ministers to try and move on from the crisis which has dominated…

Covid-19: Two ministers test positive in Chile

Police member check two passers-by at Plaza de Armas square, in Santiago SANTIAGO, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chile registered a new high for Coronavirus cases on Monday, with nearly 5,000 infections in 24 hours, including two ministers in President Sebastian Pinera’s government. Health authorities announced 4,895 new infections in the South American…