Ethiopia says Eritrean troops killed civilians in Tigray

The Tigray conflict erupted in early November ADDIS ABABA, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopia for the first time accused troops from neighbouring Eritrea of killing 110 civilians in a massacre in the war-hit Tigray region. The attorney general’s office sharply contradicted law enforcement officials who claimed earlier this month that…

One dead, 4 hurt in Amsterdam stabbings

Dutch police investigating a spate of stabbings in Amsterdam in which one person died and four were injured AMSTERDAM, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Dutch police were on Saturday investigating a spate of stabbings in Amsterdam in which one person died and four were injured, but said there were no indications…

US racism: Former Pres Trump sued for calling Covid-19 “China virus”

“The truth matters, words have consequences especially from those in powerful and influential positions,” the complaint said WASHINGTON, May 22 (NNN-Xinhua) — Former US President Donald Trump has been sued by a civil rights group for calling COVID-19 the “China virus.” The complaint, filed in a federal court in New…

Covid-19: Brazil working to contain Indian variant in northern state

BRASILIA, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s health minister said the government is doing everything possible to prevent the spread of the concerning coronavirus variant first identified in India in the northern state of Maranhao, which has detected the country’s first cases. One crew member of a cargo ship, anchored at…

Covid-19: IMF unveils US$50 billion proposal to end pandemic

WASHINGTON, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund unveiled a US$50 billion proposal to end the COVID-19 pandemic by vaccinating at least 40 per cent of the population in all countries by the end of 2021 and at least 60 per cent by the first half of 2022. Doing…

Covid-19: Covid-detecting robot protecting schoolchildren in Mexico

Two Benebot robots, capable of detecting covid-19 and other diseases, in the city of Queretaro, Mexico MEXICO CITY, May 22 (NNN-EFE) — Certain schools in the central Mexican state of Queretaro are getting ready to reopen with the help of Benebot, a robot that can detect Covid-19 and other diseases.…

WHO creates experts’ network panel to prevent zoonotic outbreaks

GENEVA, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization and three other international bodies, FAO, OIE and UNEP have formed a team of experts to help develop a global plan to prevent the spread of diseases from animals to humans. The One Health High-Level Expert Panel was an initiative launched…

Nigeria: Bandits attack church, kill reverend father, abducts another

ABUJA, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bandits have attacked St.Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church located in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State in Nigeria, killing Reverend Alphonsus Bello.During the attack which occurred on Thursday night another priest, Reverend Joe Keke was abducted.The gunmen, according to an eyewitness, attacked the church compound…

Kenya’s President Kenyatta inaugurates deep water port in Lamu, almost a decade after its launch

LAMU (Kenya), May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A new deep-water port at the Kenyan island of Lamu welcomed its first ships Thursday, launching a potential trade corridor for neighboring countries despite local opposition.The $3 billion Lamu Port is part of an ambitious $23 billion regional transport corridor known as LAPSSET, or…

UN to allocate additional $4.5 mln to Gaza Strip aid

UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (NNN-TASS) — The United Nations has allocated additional $4.5 mln worth of aid to the Gaza Strip after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was declared, UN Secretary General Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told a briefing. “The emergency relief coordinator today (Friday) allocated $4.5 mln on the…