Americas

Covid-19: US Pres Trump says he got Covid test after close advisor tests positive

WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump said that he was awaiting results from a test for Covid-19…

Ministry to investigate claims of forced labour by FGV

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Ministry of Human Resources will seek detailed information on the alleged use of forced…

Tunisian President meets US Defense Secretary over anti-terrorism, Libyan crisis

Tunisian President Kais Saied (C) meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper and the American delegation in Tunis TUNIS, Oct…

Oman Urges For Fair Distribution Of Resources To Fight Against COVID-19

MUSCAT, Oct 1 (NNN-ONA) – Oman, on Wednesday, called for “equitable distribution of resources” to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic,…

US wildfires: Northern California death toll rises to 4 as crews scramble to beat winds

CALISTOGA (California, US), Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from a wildfire raging in northern California’s Cascade foothills climbed…

US shooting: Court approves $800 mn settlement in Las Vegas mass shooting

LOS ANGELES, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US court approved an $800 million settlement for victims of America’s worst mass…

Covid-19: Canada extends ban on international travelers as cases surge

OTTAWA, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada extended a ban on non-essential international entries until the end of October as the…

EU keeps up pressure on Venezuela to delay election

BRUSSELS, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union again urged Venezuela to delay a Dec 6 parliamentary poll, saying that…

Covid-19: American Airlines says to start furloughing 19,000 workers

NEW YORK, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 workers from Thursday, the company announced, as US…

WHO to probe ‘sexual exploitation’ by aid workers in DR Congo

This woman said she was sexually exploited by a doctor involved in the Ebola response KINSHASA, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…