At Least 19 Killed In Shootout Between Rival Gangs In Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Apr 5 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – At least 19 people were killed and one wounded, in a confrontation between alleged criminal groups in Mexico’s northern state of Chihuahua, authorities said. The shootout was first reported at 6:35 p.m. local time (0030 GMT) on Friday, in the town of Chuhuichupa,…

Global Virus Cases Top A Million, Deaths Surpass 50,000

BEIRUT, Apr 4 (NNN-NNA) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world, has soared past one million, and fatalities have topped 50,000, as the United States reported the highest daily death toll of any country, so far. Despite more than half the planet living in some form of…

DOE to ensure proper disposal of increased clinical waste – Tuan Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The amount of clinical waste generated in the country increased by 27 per cent last month compared to a 17 per cent rise in February following the COVID-19 outbreak, said Environment and Water Minister Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. He said the percentage was…

Tropical Cyclone Harold To Hit Vanuatu, Fiji

SUVA, Apr 4 (NNN-SPINEWS) – Tropical cyclone Harold, has intensified into a category-two cyclone on Saturday (today), heading towards Vanuatu and will hit Fiji soon. According to the Fiji Meteorological Service, Vanuatu is currently under a tropical cyclone and severe weather warning. With the current track, tropical cyclone Harold is…

Roadkills further threaten endangered tapir population in Johor

By Lucia Terey John JOHOR BAHRU, April 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — It does not come as a surprise when one hears of wildlife getting killed because of human encroachment into their jungle habitat through unplanned development as well as poaching. But their being threatened by roadkill is something too much to bear. Saddening…

India Welcomes Formation Of Team For Intra-Afghan Negotiations

NEW DELHI, Apr 2 (NNN-PTI) – India welcomed the formation of a team by the Afghanistan government, for intra-Afghan negotiations. According to an official statement, issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, India consistently supported an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled process for enduring peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. “In this…

UAE’s Mohamed Bin Zayed Receives Phone Call From Sri Lankan PM

ABU DHABI, Mar 31 (NNN-WAM) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces, today received a phone call from Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, to discuss ways to enhance fraternal relations in all domains, as…

‘We’re Not Scared:’ Some Ultra-Orthodox Jews In Israel Are Ignoring Virus Rules

By Sam Sokol JERUSALEM, Mar 31, (NNN-JTA) – “Do you want trouble?” the Hasidic man asked, leaning towards me intimidatingly. “Are you threatening me?” I asked, turning to look at the lean man in a flat black hat and long caftan. “No. But if you stay here, everyone will come…

Overseas Chinese Association In Bangladesh Donates Medical Supplies To Bangladesh Police

DHAKA, Mar 30 (NNN-BSS) – Overseas Chinese Association in Bangladesh (OCAIB), made donations of medical supplies to support Bangladesh Police, in fighting COVID-19 in the country. The supplies, including medical masks, medical protective clothing and testing reagents, were handed over to Inspector General of Bangladesh Police, Mohammad Javed Patwary, by…

DPRK Conducts Test-Firing Of Super-Large Multiple Rocket Launchers

PYONGYANG, Mar 30 (NNN-KCNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), successfully test-fired super-large multiple rocket launchers on Sunday, it was reported on Monday morning. The report said, the test was conducted by the Academy of Defence Science, to verify the tactical and technological specifications of the launch system…
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