Update: US, Russia issue Ethiopia travel advisories as rebels threaten to hit capital

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and Russia have issued travel advisories to their nationals asking them to strongly reconsider travel to Ethiopia.The notice comes at a time two major rebel groups have threatened to march into the capital Addis Ababa to overthrow the Abiy Ahmed-led government.The…

WHO urges vaccine against bacteria killing 150,000 babies each year

   GENEVA, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization on Wednesday called for the urgent development of a vaccine against a bacterial infection responsible for nearly 150,000 stillbirths and infant deaths each year.   A fresh report by the UN health agency and the London School of Hygiene and…

US state elections: Republican wins tight election in bellwether Virginia

  ALEXANDRIA (Virginia, US), Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Republican candidate pulled off a stunning upset to win the governor’s mansion in the US state of Virginia Wednesday, US television networks projected, in a race seen as anearly verdict on President Joe Biden’s first year in office.   Newcomer Glenn…

Covid-19: Cuba to see increase in int’l flights in mid-November

HAVANA, Nov 3 (NNN-Xinhua) — The number of international flights to Cuba could increase from the current 63 a week to about 400 in mid-November as the island relaxes pandemic restrictions, Transportation Minister Eduardo Rodriguez said. “We strongly believe all these measures could contribute to improving passenger comfort,” Rodriguez told…

Landslide kills 11 in southern Colombia, others missing

BOGOTA, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A landslide in Colombia’s Narino province, close to the border with Ecuador, has killed 11 people, the country’s disaster relief agency (UNGRD) said on Tuesday, adding that dozens more were hurt or missing. The landslide, which followed heavy rain, took place in the rural municipality…

Covid-19: Canada to allow 8 more airports to accept int’l passenger flights

OTTAWA, Nov 3 (NNN-Xinhua) — Canada will allow more airports to accept international passenger flights at the end of November, Canada’s Transport Ministry said. The Canadian government’s strict vaccine travel requirements that will be fully phased in by Nov 30, and the issuing of a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination passport,…

US Pres Biden says China, Russia failed to lead at COP26 climate summit

GLASGOW, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden accused China and Russia of failing to show leadership on climate change in blistering criticism of their leaders for not attending the COP26 summit in Glasgow. Speaking at the UN summit aimed at forging an ambitious new climate agreement, Biden called…

Ukraine denies Russia border build-up as defence minister quits

KIEV, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ukraine has denied reports of a Russian military build-up near its eastern border that raised fears of a new escalation in fighting with pro-Moscow separatists. The statement came hours before a government official said that Ukraine’s Defence Minister Andriy Taran had resigned – reportedly on health…

Covid-19: US can start giving children aged 5 to 11 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine – CDC

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) backed broad use of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine in children aged five to 11, clearing the way for shots to go into young arms as soon as Wednesday. The announcement comes hours after the advisers to…

Argentina makes interest payment to IMF

 BUENOS AIRES, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentina made a payment of $390 million to the International Monetary Fund for interest on a $44 billion loan it is seeking to renegotiate, the government said.   The amount was the final interest payment for 2021, the economy ministry said.   So far…
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