Americas

Covid-19: US Pres Trump’s son Barron had coronavirus, but now negative, says First Lady

 WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump’s 14-year-old son Barron contracted coronavirus but has since tested negative, First…

Chile’s Oct 25 plebiscite: Feminist group ‘Las Tesis’ lead protest over constitution

SANTIAGO, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A crowd of women dressed in mourning marched in the Chilean port city of Valparaiso…

Covid-19: World Bank approves $12 bln for vaccines

WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank said that it approved $12 billion for developing countries to finance the…

Covid-19: Surge in cases in Europe of ‘great concern’, says WHO Europe

COPENHAGEN, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization’s European office said that the soaring number of Covid-19 cases in…

US encourages Saudis to normalize ties with Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo encouraged Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel, in what would…

Bangladesh urges int’l community to help rehabilitate Rohingyas in Myanmar

DHAKA, Oct 16 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh put emphasis on immediate repatriation of the Rohingyas in their homeland and reiterated call…

Massive Fire Burns Apartment Building Under Construction In Houston

HOUSTON, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Firefighters responded to a massive fire, at an apartment complex under construction, on the outskirts…

Canada’s Average Daily COVID-19 Case Count Remains Elevated

OTTAWA, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A total of 4,042 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Canada, including 1,996 backlogged…

Nearly 700,000 Children In U.S. Test Positive For COVID-19

WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Nearly 700,000 children in the United States have been diagnosed with COVID-19, since the onset…

FOCA has been active in the promotion of Cuban heritage in Malaysia – Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Malaysian public has been able to appreciate part of the cultural heritage of…