Covid-19: Pandemic spreading “with enormous ferocity” in Argentina’s interior, warns president

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 12 (NNN-Xinhua) — The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading “with enormous ferocity” in the interior of Argentina, President Alberto Fernandez warned. “Between now and the end of the year we have to contain it, because the pandemic is not over, it is at its worst at the moment.…

US unrest: Black man who police led by rope sues Texas city for US$1 million

Neely has sued the city of Galveston, Texas and its police department. GALVESTON (Texas, US), Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback has sued a southeast Texas city and its police department for US$1 million, saying he suffered…

Covid-19: Nurses suffer burn-out, psychological distress – association

A nurse wearing protective gear at El Dorado airport in Bogota, Colombia GENEVA, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Many nurses caring for COVID-19 patients are suffering burn-out or psychological distress, and many have faced abuse or discrimination outside of work, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) said. Supplies of personal protective…

US presidential election: Top government scientist says Pres Trump campaign ad twists his words on virus

WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Top government scientist Anthony Fauci said that an ad aired by Donald Trump’s re-election campaign was edited to make him seem to endorse the president’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. “In my nearly five decades of public service, I have never publicly endorsed any political…

Covid-19: White House says new stimulus deal still possible

NEW YORK, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A new Covid-19 economic stimulus package proposed by the White House could still be passed despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, President Donald Trump’s economic advisor said. Asked if the proposed deal was dead, Larry Kudlow told CNN’s “State of the Union,” “No,…

Mexico takes down Columbus statue ahead of protest

MEXICO CITY, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexican authorities removed a statue of Christopher Columbus that stood in the capital, two days before protesters planned to knock it down during events commemorating the Italian navigator’s arrival in the Americas. The culture ministry said the statue was removed Saturday from Reforma Avenue…

Covid-19: US President Trump is no longer a carrier – doctor

WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – US President Donald Trump is no longer an active carrier of the novel coronavirus, his physician Sean Conley said in a statement, released by the White House press service. “This evening I am happy to report that in addition to the President meeting CDC criteria…

Brazilian Agribusiness Exports Grow 4.8 Percent In Sept

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 11 (NNN-CMA) – Brazilian agribusiness exports, one of the engines of the country’s economy, increased 4.8 percent in Sept, compared to the same month in 2019, with revenues reaching 8.56 billion U.S. dollars, according to government figures. The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture reported that, the sugar…

Hurricane Delta Leaves Half A Million In U.S. Louisiana Without Power

HOUSTON, Oct 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Nearly half a million people in the U.S. state of Louisiana were out of power yesterday, due to the impact of Hurricane Delta, which made landfall Friday evening on the Gulf Coast. Local media quoted Entergy and DEMCO, the two largest energy providers in the…

U.S. Oregon Reports Over 400 COVID-19 Cases For Three Consecutive Days

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The U.S. state of Oregon reported 409 cases on Saturday, the third day in a row with more than 400 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to Oregon Health Authority. The state reported an all-time high of 484 cases on Thursday and…
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