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Indigenous protesters in Ecuador defy state of emergency

Ecuadorian soldiers patrol near the Government Palace in Quito, Ecuador QUITO, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Indigenous protesters demanding cheaper fuel…

Thousands gather in Washington D.C. for Poor People’s Campaign

Demonstrators gathered in Washington for the Poor People’s Campaign to protest inequality WASHINGTON, June 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — Thousands of Americans…

Chile confirms 1st monkeypox case

First case of monkeypox registered in Chile SANTIAGO, June 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Ministry of Health confirmed Chile’s first case…

South Africa turns to Russia for food

Russian President Vladimir Putin greets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa PRETORIA, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa has turned to…

Ghana Airport probes death of male passenger from the US at KIA

ACCRA, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Authorities have confirmed the death of a middle-aged male passenger travelling from the US to…

Boxing class: Mexico City punches its way to a new Guinness record

MEXICO CITY, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico City has set a world record for hosting the largest boxing class ever,…

Covid-19: US rolls out vaccine for younger children

WASHINGTON, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for children as…

British journalist and Brazilian guide shot in Amazon killings: Police

Jefferson da Silva Lima, a thrid suspect in the killing of British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenist Bruno Pereira…

US Pres Biden falls from bike but is unhurt

US president Joe Biden falls off his bicycle as he approaches well-wishers following a bike ride at Gordon’s Pond State…

WHO drops endemic country distinction for monkeypox

GENEVA, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization says it has removed the distinction between endemic and non-endemic countries…