UK, Canada impose sanctions on embattled Belarus President Lukashenko
LONDON, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain and Canada slapped sanctions on Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, his son and senior figures…
US Sec of State Pompeo in tense visit to Vatican as US vote nears
ROME, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Rome Wednesday, just a month ahead of the…
Brazil court blocks move to repeal mangrove protections
BRASILIA, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Brazilian court blocked President Jair Bolsonaro’s government from repealing regulations protecting mangroves and other…
Covid-19: World Bank wants $12 bn for vaccine in poor nations
WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion…
Global COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses One Million: WHO
GENEVA, Sept 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has surpassed one million, reaching 1,000,040 as of Tuesday, according…
Kuwait Names Crown Prince As New Emir
KUWAIT, Sept 30 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwaiti Crown Prince, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, yesterday, was named the new Emir, after…
UN Chief Calls For Further Debt Relief For Developing Countries Amid COVID-19
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, called for further debt relief, for poor and middle-income countries…
UN, EU Sign Agreement To Enhance Cooperation, Strengthen Response In Peace Operations
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – The United Nations and the European Union, yesterday signed an agreement on the side-lines…
U.S. Employment Won’t Recover To Pre-Pandemic Levels Until 2023: Fed Official
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) – While the U.S. economy rebounded faster than originally anticipated, following a large contraction in the…
California wildfires burn 3.75 mln acres with 26 fatalities
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — Wildfires in California have burned more than 3.75 million acres of land this year…