UN-Backed Libyan Gov’t Takes Four More Cities From East-Based Army

TRIPOLI, Apr 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – The UN-backed Libyan government, said that, its forces took four more cities from the rival east-based army. “Our brave forces took complete control of Al-Ajaylat, Aljmail, Riqdalin, and Zolton, and are now chasing the fleeing terrorist militias,” said Mohamed Gonono, spokesman of the UN-backed government…

Israel Reports 441 New COVID-19 Cases, 11,586 In Total

JERUSALEM, Apr 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – The number of COVID-19 cases rose to 11,586 in Israel, after 441 new ones were added on Monday. The ministry also reported 11 new deaths, bringing the death toll to 116. Among the 11 death cases is a 41-year-old woman, one of the youngest COVID-19…

Russia May Use Military Resources To Fight COVID-19: Putin

MOSCOW, Apr 14 (NNN-TASS) – Russia may resort to its military resources, in the fight against COVID-19, if the situation in the country continues to worsen, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said Monday. “The Defence Ministry is working, I repeat, quite efficiently, but it is using only a fraction of what…

White House Says Trump Not Firing Dr. Fauci

WASHINGTON, Apr 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The White House said, Trump is not firing the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, Anthony Fauci. “This media chatter is ridiculous,” White House deputy press secretary, Hogan Gidley, said. “Dr. Fauci has been and remains a trusted adviser to President Trump.” The statement came after…

ASEAN Holds Special Summit On Response To COVID-19 Pandemic

HANOI, Apr 14 (NNN-VNA) – The Special Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, on the COVID-19 Response, kicked off this morning, in videoconferencing format, to affirm their commitment to combating the global pandemic, ensuring peaceful life of people and sustainable development of countries in the region. In his capacity…

Italy’s COVID-19 Death Toll Exceeds 20,000

ROME, Apr 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – The COVID-19 pandemic claimed 20,465 lives, in locked-down Italy as of Monday, bringing the total number of infections, fatalities and recoveries to 159,516, according to the latest data released by the country’s Civil Protection Department. Civil Protection Department Chief, Angelo Borrelli, explained that, there were…

Turkey Declares Another Two-Day Curfew Starting On Apr 17

ISTANBUL, Apr 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, announced a new two-day curfew, which would be put into effect on Apr 17, to curb the spread of COVID-19. Speaking in Istanbul, after attending a cabinet meeting via teleconference, Erdogan said, the lock-down would start at midnight on Friday,…

N.Y. COVID-19 Update: Cuomo Says ‘The Worst Is Over If We Continue To Be Smart’

NEW YORK, Apr 14 (NNN-WABC) – New York Gov., Cuomo says, “The worst is over, if we continue to be smart,” but noted, people are still dying at a “horrific level of pain and grief and sorrow,” as the state’s death toll surpassed the 10,000 mark. As a hopeful sign,…

S. African President Warns Against Crimes During Lock-down

CAPE TOWN, Apr 14 (NNN-BUANEWS) – President Cyril Ramaphosa, warned against those who seek to exploit the nationwide lock-down “for their own sinister ends.” “It is despicable that criminals use this period as a cover to break the law, at a time when our law-enforcement authorities are occupied with supporting…

Indonesia Reports 316 New Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19, 26 New Deaths

JAKARTA, April 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Indonesian government said, it received reports on 316 new confirmed cases of the COVID-19 and 26 deaths within the past 24 hours, from all the provinces in the country. At present, the number of confirmed cases in the country jumped to 4,557 and the…