WHO says Covid-19 at ‘decisive point’ as world battles spread
GENEVA, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization declared that the new coronavirus epidemic was at a “decisive point”…
US Trade Show begins to promote economic ties with Bangladesh
DHAKA, Feb 28 (NNN-BSS) — A three-day ‘US Trade Show’ began here showcasing high quality, cutting-edge American products and services…
Covid-19: Bangladesh’s state-owned airline Biman to refund Saudi-bound passengers
DHAKA, Feb 28 (NNN-BSS) – Biman Bangladesh Airlines will refund to its passengers who, bought tickets for traveling to Saudi…
Pres Trump appoints VP Pence to oversee US response to COVID-19 outbreak
Vice President Mike Pence speaks as President Donald Trump listens during a news conference about the coronavirus WASHINGTON, Feb 27…
Tear gas fired as Greek island protest intensify
Protesters took to the streets of Lesbos to protest against the new camps ATHENS, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police have…
Five Latin American countries planning to issue green bonds
BOGOTA (Colombia), Feb 27 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — At least five Latin American governments and several companies are considering debt sales to…
Argentina forensic anthropology team nominated for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The EAAF team was involved in the identification of Argentine soldiers remains buried in the Falkland Islands BUENOS AIRES, Feb…
Tunisia’s parliament approves a coalition government
There were 129 votes in favor, 77 against. TUNIS, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tunisia’s parliament approved a new coalition government…
Mexico’s central bank downgrades 2020, 2021 growth forecasts
MEXICO CITY, Feb 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — The central bank of Mexico (Banxico) on Wednesday downgraded its growth forecasts for 2020…
African experts discuss combating yellow fever epidemic in Uganda
KAMPALA, Feb 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — Health experts from 17 African countries met here to discuss strategies to eliminate yellow fever…