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Covid-19: US says China trying to steal vaccine research

WASHINGTON, May 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chinese hackers are trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine research, US authorities said Wednesday, ratcheting up…

Covid-19: US Pres Trump says Dr Fauci’s warning ‘not acceptable’

WASHINGTON, May 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump has said a sobering warning by his top infectious diseases expert…

Covid-19: WHO stresses need to find source of virus

Dr Sylvie Briand GENEVA, May 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pinning down the source of the coronavirus pandemic should help in working…

17 die of adulterated alcohol in central Mexico

Beverages were adulterated with methanol. MEXICO CITY, May 13 (NNN-Xinhua) — Seventeen people were killed after drinking adulterated alcohol in…

Afghan attack: US condemns attack at Kabul maternity ward

As well as two babies, at least 12 mothers and healthcare workers were killed  KABUL, May 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US…

US Senate threatens sanctions on China over COVID-19 accounting

WASHINGTON, May 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Republican senators proposed legislation Tuesday that would empower President Donald Trump to slap sanctions…

Covid-19: Brazil registers one-day record for deaths

BRASILIA, May 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil registered its highest COVID-19 death toll for a single day, with 881 new deaths…

Covid-19: Pres Maduro extends lockdown measures in Venezuela

CARACAS, May 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro announced he was extending his country’s lockdown measures against the coronavirus…

Covid-19: Vice President Pence to ‘keep distance’ from Pres Trump – White House

WASHINGTON, May 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Vice President Mike Pence, whose press secretary tested positive for coronavirus, has decided to…

Covid-19: Chile asks IMF for a $23.8 billion line of credit

WASHINGTON, May 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Authorities in Chile have asked the International Monetary Fund for a flexible line of credit…