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US unrest: Pres Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes, says they were acting in self-defence

 WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) —US President Donald Trump has defended supporters of his for their alleged roles in recent deadly street…

Covid-19: WHO urges ‘dialogue’ with protesters

GENEVA, Sept 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization urged governments to engage with people demonstrating against Covid-19 restrictions and…

US vetoes foreign fighters resolution at UN over repatriation: diplomats

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has vetoed a UN resolution on the fate of foreign fighters…

U.S. COVID-19 Cases Surpass Six Million — Johns Hopkins University

NEW YORK, Sept 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – The number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. surpassed six million on Monday, according…

Venezuelan President Pardons Over 100 Opposition Politicians

CARACAS, Sept 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, on Monday pardoned over 100 political opposition leaders, who are serving…

Worst Of Pandemic Over For Argentine Capital, Says Local Official

BUENOS AIRES, Sept 1 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – For Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is over,…

US: Firefighters make headway against lightning-sparked California wildfires

A helicopter releases water to extinguish a section of the LNU Lightning Complex Fire near Middletown, California LOS ANGELES, Aug…

Covid-19: US nears 6 million cases as world continues to see increase in coronavirus infections

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States neared six million coronavirus cases on Sunday, nearly a quarter of the…

Covid-19: US floats idea of early approval for eventual vaccine

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The head of the US Food and Drug Administration raised the possibility that a future…

Covid-19: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Dominican Republic reports increase in new infections, deaths

A Guadalajara staff member disinfects the stands before the start of a Mexican Apertura tournament football match in Guadalajara, Jalisco…