DR Congo attacks kill 43: officials

BENI (DR Congo), April 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Forty-three people have died in three days of clashes between armed groups and soldiers in DR Congo’sperennially unstable east, government and army officials said. The deadliest clash occurred on Friday when “attackers armed with guns and knives killed 21 civilians in Mahagi,” said…

Nepal rescuers recover bodies of 2 missing South Korean trekkers

KATHMANDU, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescuers on Sunday retrieved two bodies of South Korean trekkers who went missing after being hit by a massive avalanche in January on one of the most popular hiking trails in Nepal, police and army officials said. Four South Korean trekkers and three guides disappeared in January after…

Covid-19: Dubai lifts lockdown on two densely populated commercial districts

The UAE has 10,300 covid-19 cases and 76 deaths  DUBAI, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The emirate of Dubai said it has lifted its full lockdown on two commercial districts which have a large population of low-income migrant workers, after the United Arab Emirates eased nationwide coronavirus curfews over the weekend.…

New Zealand volcano disaster victims to sue cruise ship firm

 Tourists on the White Island volcano SYDNEY, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Survivors of last year’s New Zealand volcano eruption are planning to sue cruise ship company Royal Caribbean for failing to warn of the risks involved in touring the area, lawyers said Monday. There were 47 people, mainly Australian tourists,…

Iran plans to reopen mosques in areas free of COVID-19, says president

President Hassan Rouhani says mosques could be reopened with Friday prayers resuming TEHRAN, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran plans to reopen mosques in parts of the country that have been consistently free of the coronavirus outbreak as restrictions on Iranians gradually ease, President Hassan Rouhani said. Iran, one of the…

Covid-19: UNICEF scales up delivery of health supplies across LatAm, Caribbean

UNITED NATIONS, April 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is stepping up delivery of health and hygiene items for families and health workers in 12 Latin American and Caribbean countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Items locally procured and distributed included hand sanitizers, soap, water supplies and personal…

Covid-19: Massive homecoming blocked as Indonesia ramps up strides to curb virus spread

Passengers walk inside the domestic flight terminal of Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, following the government’s suspension of commercial flights JAKARTA, April 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Indonesian police have thwarted thousands of people planning to go back to hometowns for celebrating the Islamic festivity as the country has been…

Covid-19: Egypt’s infections rise to 4,534 with 317 deaths – ministry

A pedestrian wearing a face mask walks on a street in Cairo CAIRO, April 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — Egypt confirmed 215 new cases and 10 deaths of COVID-19, raising the total number of cases registered in the country to 4,534, including 317 deaths, said the Egyptian Health Ministry. Meanwhile, 62 COVID-19…

Covid-19: Spain records lowest daily death toll as lockdown eases

Spanish children under the age of 14 allowed outside one hour per day  MADRID, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Spain, which has been one of the countries worst hit in the coronavirus pandemic, has reported its lowest daily death toll in more than a month. Its health ministry said that 288 more people…

Covid-19: More US states begin lifting lockdown orders

WASHINGTON, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) —More US states are beginning to lift lockdown orders even as US leaders say social distancing guidelines will be necessary throughout the summer. But governors warn that life will not quickly return to normal, and that restrictions will remain in some places to keep the virus from resurging.…