More than 27,000 displaced in Colombia violence in 2021

People take part in a rally against violence BOGOTA, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 27,000 people were displaced during the first quarter of 2021 due to a surge of violence in lawless areas of Colombia, the human rights ombudsman said. People have either fled or been chased from their land…

US population tops 331 million, slowest growth since 1930s

WASHINGTON, April 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United States has a population topping 331 million, marking the country’s slowest growth rate since the 1930s and the second slowest ever, the US Census Bureau announced on Monday. In total, the US population rose to 331,449,281 in 2020, up by 7.4 percent compared…

Erdogan Calls On Biden To Reverse Armenian “Genocide” Statement

ANKARA, Apr 27 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, yesterday called on U.S. President, Joe Biden, to immediately reverse his declaration, that designated the atrocities to Armenians during World War I as “genocide.” “I hope the U.S. President will turn back from this wrong step, as soon as possible,”…

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…
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