Covid-19: Hospitalised patients top 100,000 for first time in US; death toll surpasses 2,700 since April
WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of people being treated in US hospitals for Covid-19 topped 100,000 for the…
Canada announces plan to tax foreign digital giants from 2022
Justin Trudeau, Canada Prime Minister OTTAWA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada plans to add further tax requirements for companies providing…
Deforestation in the Amazon at highest level since 2008 in Brazil: space agency INPE
The amazon forest BRASILIA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Deforestation of rainforests in Brazil’s Amazon region has reached a 12-year high,…
UN: 2020 likely world’s second hottest year
The WMO will confirm the data in March 2021 GENEVA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — This year is on track to…
Covid-19: US Pres-elect Biden urges Congress to pass robust relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden WILMINGTON (Delaware, US), Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) –President-elect Joe Biden called on Congress to quickly approve a “robust”…
Brexit: Chief EU negotiator Barnier says talks with UK nearing ‘make-or-break’ point
Chief EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chief EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier warned Wednesday he…
Iran watchdog passes law on hardening nuclear stance, halting UN inspections
The Guardian Council is charged with ensuring draft laws do not contradict Shi’ite Islamic laws TEHRAN, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Iran’s…
Lebanese political stalemate leaves France pushing aid meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron PARIS/BEIRUT, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Emmanuel Macron attempted to revive a French initiative on Lebanon…
Commonwealth sends team to observe Ghana elections
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Commonwealth has deployed a team of election observers to Ghana…
East African Community upbeat US Pres-elect Biden will revive stalled trade talks
Textile workers make garments for the US market ARUSHA (Tanzania), Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The East African Community is optimistic…