COVID-19 spreads in Brazil’s prisons, reformatories
BRASILIA, Sept 3 (NNN-Xinhua) — COVID-19 is rapidly spreading through Brazil’s prison system and reformatories, with almost 33,000 inmates testing…
Covid-19: Global deaths surpass 860,000 – Johns Hopkins University
NEW YORK, Sept 3 (NNN-Xinhua) — Global COVID-19 deaths surpassed 860,000 on Wednesday, according to the Center for Systems Science…
UN dismayed over US sanctions on top International Criminal Court officials
International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda UNITED NATIONS, Sept 3 (NNN-Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted “with…
US unrest: Portland mayor to leave his home after being targeted by protesters
Portland’s Mayor Ted Wheeler PORTLAND (Oregon, US), Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said he planned to move out…
Amid plans to quit, US will not pay what it owes WHO this year
WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said that it will not pay some US$80 million it currently owes…
Sec of State Pompeo announces fresh restrictions on Chinese diplomats in US
WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it would require senior Chinese diplomats to get State Department approval before…
US slaps sanctions on war crimes court prosecutor
The Hague-based ICC is currently investigating whether US forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary…
Brazil Amazon fires likely worst in 10 years, August data incomplete, government researcher says
A tract of the Amazon jungle is seen burning as it is cleared by loggers and farmers near Humaita, Amazonas…
After months of heartache, signs of COVID-19 easing in Brazil
People wearing protective masks walk past a graffiti, following the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Rio de Janeiro BRASILIA, Sept 3…
Covid-19: Cuba imposes Havana curfew to curb spike in cases
HAVANA, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The clocks strike 7pm in Havana and the usually crowded Malecon esplanade quickly empties. For the…