Ambush blamed on jihadists kills 24 Malian troops
BAMAKO, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A weekend ambush on a military convoy in central Mali left 24 soldiers dead and…
Covid-19: More than 8 million confirmed cases worldwide – tally
PARIS, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 8 million cases of novel coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide, with more than…
Covid-19: Brazil reports highest daily jump in cases while Peru’s deaths surge past 7,000
BRASILIA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil on Tuesday recorded its highest daily jump in new coronavirus cases since the start…
Seven nations vying for five UN Security Council seats
UNITED NATIONS, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN General Assembly on Wednesday will elect five new members of the Security…
Covid-19: ‘Hunger pandemic’ threatens Latin America – UN
GENEVA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The coronavirus crisis is pushing 40 million people into food insecurity in South and Central…
Covid-19: Coronavirus leaves more Americans dead than WWI
WASHINGTON, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With 740 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, the United States has seen more people…
Update: WHO hails virus steroid as ‘lifesaving scientific breakthrough’
GENEVA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization on Tuesday hailed as a “lifesaving scientific breakthrough” the British use…
Covid-19: Czech quarantine policy draws protest on Polish border
Residents from both sides of the border took part in what was described as a “silent protest” CIESZYN (Poland), June…
Covid-19: Face masks now mandatory on public transport and hospitals in UK
LONDON, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Face coverings has become compulsory on public transport and in hospitals in England from Monday.…
Covid-19: Life-saving drug has been found, claims UK researchers
Researchers say the new drug cuts the risk of death by a third for patients on ventilators LONDON, June 17…