UN orders probe of ‘systematic’ abuses in Israel, Palestinian areas

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet is seen on a screen delivering her speech remotely at the opening of a UN Human Rights Council emergency meeting on occupied Palestinian territory including East Jerusalem in Geneva on May 27 GENEVA, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN Human Rights…

US: For the first time, a Black woman will serve as a judge on Missouri’s Supreme Court

Judge Robin Ransom JEFFERSON CITY (Missouri, US), May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After nearly two centuries, a Black woman has been appointed to serve as a Missouri Supreme Court judge. Judge Robin Ransom was appointed earlier this week by Gov Mike Parson, which makes her the first Black woman to be…

US arrests Bolivian ex-minister on bribery, money laundering charges

Arturo Murillo WASHINGTON, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A former cabinet minister in the Bolivian interim government of ex-president Jeanine Anez was arrested in the United states on bribery and money laundering charges, the US Department of Justice said. Former interior minister Arturo Murillo, 57, his ex-chief of staff Sergio Mendez,…

Covid-19: Argentines defy lockdown and stage protests nationwide against President Fernández

BUENOS AIRES, May 27 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Street protests against the Government were recorded in most Argentine cities, particularly around Buenos Aires’ iconic Obelisco, but also outside the Olivos presidential residence to signal the people’s disapproval of the newer restrictions on sanitary grounds. The larger anti government crowds gathered in Córdoba,…

Peruvian president calls for calm as presidential runoff draws near

LIMA, May 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti called for calm in the upcoming presidential runoff on June 6 between conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori, of the right-wing Popular Force party, and her rival Pedro Castillo, of the left-wing Free Peru party. Sagasti urged “all citizens and the candidates in…

Covid-19: Brazil reports 2,398 more deaths as hardest-hit Sao Paulo extends lockdown

ICUs are struggling to cope with a new influx of patients BRASILIA, May 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil reported 2,398 more deaths from COVID-19, raising the national count to 454,429, the Ministry of Health said. A total of 80,486 more infections were detected, raising the nationwide tally to 16,274,695, the ministry…

Japan To Vaccinate Olympic Delegation From June 1

TOKYO, May 27 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese delegation for the Tokyo Olympic Games will receive vaccinations from June 1, the Japanese Olympic Committee announced. The Japanese delegation, which will consist of about 1,600 athletes, coaches, and officials, will be vaccinated at Tokyo’s National Training Centre (NTC), from next Tuesday, by…

Covid-19: Chile rolls out mobility pass for the vaccinated

SANTIAGO, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — People in Chile who have been vaccinated and are fully immunized against the coronavirus could from Wednesday obtain a pass to move about more freely, a move criticized by health professionals. The pass, which can be downloaded on a person’s mobile phone two weeks after…

US shooting: 8 killed in deadly shooting rampage at San Jose, California, rail yard

SAN JOSE (California, US), May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A gunman opened fire at a Northern California light rail yard Wednesday, killing at least eight people in the latest shooting rampage to rock the nation in recent weeks. Police spokesman Russell Davis said the gunman, an employee at the sprawling Santa Clara Valley Transportation…

Covid-19: US urges ‘transparent’ WHO inquiry into covid origins

The WHO has already co-authored on report on the Wuhan lab  WASHINGTON, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The US health secretary has urged the World Health Organization to ensure the next phase of investigation into Covid-19’s origins is “transparent”. Speaking to a ministerial-level WHO meeting, Xavier Becerra said international experts should be allowed to…
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