Covid-19: US Pres Biden, Indian PM Modi have phone conversation on tackling pandemic

US President Joe Biden (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi WASHINGTON, April 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President Joe Biden promised to support India hit hard by COVID-19 in a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the White House said. Biden pledged “America’s steadfast support for the people…

Covid-19: Over 9,000 homeless Peruvians set up camp on the outskirts of Lima

LIMA, April 26 (NNN-TELESUR) — Thousands of Peruvians have set up a temporary camp on the outskirts of Lima after losing their homes due to the economic crisis generated by COVID-19. Government officials have unsuccessfully tried to persuade occupants to leave. They refuse, not having anywhere else to go, their leaders say.…

Covid-19: Paraguay takes starker approach with further restrictions

ASUNCION, April 26 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The government of Paraguay decided to impose tighter restrictions effective April 27 through May 10 in an attempt to slow down the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, which is reportedly reaching unprecedented records. Through the signing of Decree 5160 Saturday, President Mario Abdo Benítez enacted…

US racism: Attacker kicked and stomped on Asian American man’s head repeatedly in New York

NYPDPolice released surveillance images of a wanted man suspected of shoving a 61-year-old Asian man in East Harlem and repeatedly kicking his head. NEW YORK, April 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 61-year-old Asian American man was attacked by a man who kicked him repeatedly in the head in East Harlem, police said. The…

Covid-19: European Union will let vaccinated Americans visit this summer – Official

Travelers go through general screening at a security checkpoint at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport WASHINGTON, April 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A top European Union official said that Americans who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 should be able to travel to Europe by summer, easing existing travel restrictions. European Commission President Ursula von…

Iran Blasts U.S. Sanctions For Hindering Its Vaccine Campaign

TEHRAN, Apr 26 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, yesterday, criticised unilateral sanctions by the U.S., for having an adverse impact on Iran’s vaccination campaign. “Global COVID-19 pandemic should’ve had a global vaccination response,” Zarif tweeted yesterday. “But many have been left to fend for themselves, whether due…

Covid-19: US will rapidly deploy additional support to India to fight surge – Blinken

Washington, Apr 26 (NNN-PTI) — The US will rapidly deploy additional support to India to combat the massive surge in coronavirus infections in the country, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced. Blinken’s statement came as pressure mounted on the Biden administration to ship excess COVID-19 vaccines along with several…

Hundreds of migrants stranded in Honduras resume journey towards United States

Francisco, 34, an asylum seeking migrant from Honduras, cradles his 9-month-old daughter Megan from the early morning cold and wind TEGUCIGALPA, April 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Hundreds of migrants who had been stranded in Honduras, including at least 500 Haitians, have set out on their way to the United States, local…

US shooting: LA police killed man wearing body armor in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, April 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Los Angeles police said officers shot dead a driver wearing body armor who had reversed into a patrol car in Hollywood. The officers were responding to a call when a car pulled in front of them on Sunset Boulevard, hit the brakes and backed…

Cuba to present UN resolution to end the US blockade on June 23

HAVANA, April 25 (NNN-TELESUR) — Cuba’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, said that next June 23 the United Nations General Assembly will consider the resolution to put an end to the US blockade against the island. Rodríguez Parrilla stressed that the blockade is an act of genocide that constitutes…
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