Covid-19: Several countries tighten curbs over fears of a second wave
Saudi Arabia is preparing for a dramatically scaled down hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to holy sites such as the…
Covid-19: Canada OKs remdesivir for use against coronavirus
MONTREAL, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada on Tuesday gave the green light for people with severe symptoms of COVID-19 to…
With 1,592 new deaths, US daily virus toll at highest in 2.5 months: Johns Hopkins
WASHINGTON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States Tuesday recorded 1,592 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, the highest number…
US welcomes Afghan ceasefire, urges quick start to talks
KABUL, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States welcomed a new ceasefire between Afghanistan’s government and Taliban insurgents, and voiced…
22 killed in Mali minibus-truck accident
BAMAKO, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Twenty-two people were killed and 21 were wounded in southern Mali on Tuesday when a…
Covid-19: Two-thirds of 94 migrants rescued by Malta have coronavirus
VALLETTA, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Over two-thirds of a group of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean by Malta have…
Rebel ambush kills 7 soldiers in eastern DR Congo: monitor
BENI (DR Congo), July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Seven Congolese soldiers were killed in an ambush Tuesday in the Virunga national…
US warns Venezuela vote will be worse than ever
WASHINGTON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States warned that elections planned in Venezuela later this year would be deeply…
Record 212 environmental activists murdered in 2019 – NGO
At least 212 environmental campaigners worldwide were murdered in 2019 LONDON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 212 environmental campaigners…
Covid-19: UK Sports Minister confident of safe return to stadiums for spectators
Sport has been held behind closed doors since its return LONDON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UK government is confident…