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Covid-10: Global deaths reach 3,346,813

PARIS, May 15 (NNN-AGENCES) — The novel coronavirus has killed at least 3,346,813 people since the outbreak emerged in China…

Covid-19: Brazil states suspend AstraZeneca vaccine for pregnant women after a reported death

BRASILIA, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian states on Tuesday suspended immunization of pregnant…

Covid-19: Indian variant found in 44 countries – WHO

GENEVA, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization said Wednesday that a variant of Covid-19 behind the acceleration of…

US border apprehensions of undocumented migrants jump in April

WASHINGTON, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Apprehensions of undocumented immigrants at the US border with Mexico rose to a fresh 15-year…

UN extends peace monitoring mission in Colombia

UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday extending its mission to monitor…

Death toll from Colombia protests climbs to 42: ombudsman

BOGOTA, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 42 people have been killed in near-daily protests against the government of Colombian…

Covid-19: Canada’s Ontario province pauses AstraZeneca first-dose jabs

OTTAWA, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada’s most populous province of Ontario suspended use of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine as a…

Covid-19: Amid protests, Colombian cities brace for more infections

BOGOTA, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombia’s three largest cities are bracing for an extended third peak in coronavirus cases and…

Some 155 million people suffer from hunger in 2020 – UN

Antonio Guterres, United Nations (UN) Secretary General UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 155 million people faced crisis…

Strait of Hormuz: US fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Gulf

The US Navy vessels were escorting USS Georgia, a guided-missile submarine, as it transited the Strait of Hormuz  WASHINGTON, May…