Covid-19: J&J submits one-shot vaccine for WHO emergency use approval
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, still under review by the United States health regulator GENEVA, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Johnson…
US: Democrats unveil immigration reforms offering citizenship to 11 mn
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Democrats unveiled legislation for President Joe Biden’s plan to create a path to citizenship for…
Covid-19: US Pres Biden and G7 refocus on Covid recovery
LONDON, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Wealthy G7 powers on Friday ramped up health funding for poorer nations after accusations they…
Iran Urges U.S. To Lift Sanctions Before Joining Nuke Meeting
TEHRAN, Feb 20 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran urged, again, the United States, to “unconditionally and effectively” lift its sanctions against Iran,…
Colombian military accused of 6,400 extrajudicial killings: Special Court
BOGOTA. Feb 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombia’s military carried out at least 6,400 extrajudicial killings and presented them as combat deaths…
Dutch authorities seize huge cocaine haul hidden among coffee beans
1,300 kilograms of cocaine was hidden between a load of coffee beans ROTTERDAM, Feb 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Dutch customs investigators…
Congolese torch metallic structure that mysteriously appeared in Kinshasa
The 12-foot metallic structure first appeared in Kinshasa’s Bandal neighbourhood KINSHASA, Feb 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The latest in a series…
World Bank names former Senegal finance minister to head IFC
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank announced that it has selected former Senegal finance minister Makhtar Diop to…
Covid-19: Pres Biden pledges $4bn for global vaccine program as CDC projects 559,000 US deaths by March 13
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden will pledge $4 billion in US aid to the Covax global Covid-19…
Update: US offers to meet Iran, reverses Trump steps in push to save nuclear deal
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden’s administration offered talks with Iran led by European allies and reversed…