Covid-19: US companies sack 44.2 million workers
WASHINGTON, June 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Total US layoffs caused by the Coronavirus pandemic reached 44.2 million even as businesses try to reopen,…
US unrest: Pres Trump says police choke holds should be banned in most instances
WASHINGTON, June 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Friday that he would like…
Racism: Kenya celebrates removal of Britain’s Queen Victoria statue
NAIROBI, June 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The removal of a prominent reminder of Kenya’s British colonization is being celebrated – five…
Russian most-advanced nuclear-powered sub enters service amid arms control fears
MOSCOW, June 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia’s most-advanced new nuclear-powered submarine entered service on Friday, the defence ministry said, at a…
Spotlight: Iraq, U.S. Launch Strategic Dialogue To Discuss Future Of U.S. Troops, Bilateral Ties
by Jamal Hashim BAGHDAD, June 13 (NNN-NINA) – Baghdad and Washington launched an initial session of strategic dialogue, with the…
Racism: International Cricket Council to use ‘common sense’ if players protest at Floyd death
DUBAI (UAE), June 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cricket’s world body has said it will take a “common sense approach” to on-field…
International Criminal Court slams US sanctions move
THE HAGUE, June 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) hit back at a decision by US President Donald…
Covid-19: Brazil deaths top 40,000, 1.5m cases in Latin America
Activists from the Brazilian NGO Rio de Paz (Peace Rio), dig 100 mock graves on Copacabana beach symbolizing deaths from…
Covid-19: Chile’s cases climb past 154,000 in 100 days
SANTIAGO, June 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chile on Thursday exceeded 154,000 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus and 2,600 deaths, one…
Covid-19: 170 police officers die of coronavirus in Peru – Minister
Peru has lost at least 170 police officers to the disease LIMA, June 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 170 police…