Covid-19: Covax seeks $2 bn donations to cover vaccines; $400m raised so far
GENEVA, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Covax scheme launched a push for an extra $2 billion in donations, saying it…
UK summons Russian ambassador over ‘malign activity’
LONDON, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain said it had summoned the Russian ambassador to express what it said was the…
UN to maintain Afghanistan mission after US, NATO withdrawal
UNITED NATIONS, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN said it will maintain its political and humanitarian mission to Afghanistan despite…
Covid-19: China’s Coronavac 80% effective at preventing Covid deaths – Chile results
SANTIAGO, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China’s Coronavac vaccine was 67percent effective at preventing symptomatic Covid-19 and 80 percent atpreventing death,…
Covid-19: Latin American pandemic recovery lagging – IMF
WASHINGTON, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Latin America’s recovery from the pandemic crisis is lagging the rest of the world and…
Russia Expels 10 US Diplomats In Response To US Moves
MOSCOW, Apr 17 (NNN-TASS) – Russia asked 10 U.S. diplomats to leave the country, in retaliation for Washington’s expulsion of…
Brazil Reports 3,560 Single-Day Deaths From COVID-19
SAO PAULO, Apr 16 (NNN-CMA) – Brazil yesterday reported 3,560 deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, raising its…
Gunman Dead, Multiple People Shot At Indianapolis Fedex Facility
WASHINGTON, Apr 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A suspected gunman killed himself, after shooting multiple people at a FedEx facility in the…
U.S. Replaces Britain To Be Largest Source Of Ireland’s Imported Goods
DUBLIN, Apr 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The United States replaced Britain, to be the largest source of Ireland’s imported goods, in…
Biden Calls For De-Escalation Following Sanctioning Russia
WASHINGTON, Apr 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – U.S. President, Joe Biden, yesterday called for de-escalating the tension with Moscow, after authorising multiple…