US COVID-19 deaths exceed 180,000; Iowa and Minnesota see spikes in new cases
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US deaths from the novel coronavirus topped 180,000 on Thursday (Aug 27) as Iowa and Minnesota…
Violent 24 hours in Rio de Janeiro, as shootouts plague city
A woman reacts next to the body of a person who was shot near Sao Carlos slums complex during a…
US slams Chinese missile launches in South China Sea
US urged China to reduce “militarisation and coercion” in the region WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Defense Department said…
Flash floods kill more than 70 in Afghanistan
A general view of the aftermath of flooding in Parwan KABUL, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A violent flash flood killed…
US military presence needed in Asia, Philippines’ foreign minister says
US military forces and Filipino soldiers take part in the annual “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games MANILA, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Covid-19: Kenya extends curfew as cases rise outside capital
Kenyatta asked police to enforce the curfew rule NAIROBI, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s president extended a nationwide curfew for…
South African court allows sheep exports to Middle East, rejects cruelty concerns
CAPE TOWN, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A South African court ruled that a Kuwaiti firm could ship thousands of sheep…
UAE implicated in lethal drone strike in Libya in January
TRIPOLI, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New evidence has uncovered that a drone operated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) killed 26 unarmed cadets at…
Australia storm: Three killed as winds cause widespread damage in Melbourne
A car crushed in Belgrave – one suburb which saw much damage MELBOURNE, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Three people – including a…
Syria war: American troops hurt as Russian and US military vehicles collide
A clip of the incident was broadcast by Russian website Rusvesna.su DAMASCUS, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The Russian and US governments have…