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Monkeypox cases top 35,000 as 15,000 Covid-19 deaths reported in a week, says WHO

GENEVA, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Monkeypox infections continue to rise globally, with more than 35,000 cases across 92 countries and…

Covid-19: Brazil lifts mandatory mask use in airports, on flights

BRASILIA, Aug 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil’s National Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) on Wednesday lifted the mandatory use of face masks…

Ecuadoran police arrest suspect for involvement in deadly explosion

QUITO, Aug 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — Ecuadoran police on Wednesday captured a suspect for involvement in the deadly explosion that rocked…

U.S. Pandemic Fight A Complete Failure, Says Turkish Specialist

ISTANBUL, Aug 18 (NNN-ANADOLU) – The United States’ dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic is a total failure, as it disregards…

U.S. Steals 398 Tankers Of Oil From Syria In Five Days

DAMASCUS, Aug 17 (NNN-SANA) – The U.S. forces have stolen 398 tankers of Syrian oil, since Thursday, and sent them…

Arrest tally in El Salvador gang crackdown reaches 50,000

SAN SALVADOR, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — El Salvador has arrested some 50,000 suspected gang members since President Nayib Bukele launched…

Journalist found dead in northwest Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A crime reporter has been found dead in northwestern Mexico, authorities said — the…

World’s first malaria vaccine to benefit millions of children: UNICEF

UNICEF said that in 2020, nearly half a million children died from malaria in Africa alone UNITED NATIONS, Aug 17…

Monkeypox: Ecuador’s cases climb to 19; Bolivia confirms 15 cases

QUITO, Aug 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — Ecuador has detected three new cases of monkeypox, bringing the total number of national cases…

Covid-19: US First lady Dr Jill Biden tests positive

First lady Dr Jill Biden WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US First lady Dr Jill Biden has tested positive for…