Iran Urges Foreign Forces’ Exit From Region

TEHRAN, Dec 29 (NNN-IRNA) – Top Iranian security official, yesterday urged foreign forces, to leave the region, semi-official FARS news agency reported. “Security in the region can only be achieved through the removal of external factors” which are against the stability of the region, Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme…

Covid-19: Rio de Janeiro to block beach access on New Year’s Eve

( RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rio de Janeiro authorities announced they will block beach access the night of Dec 31 to prevent crowds in one of Brazil’s worst-hit cities by the coronavirus pandemic. The measures will include a ban on vehicles along some 30 kilometers of Rio’s…

US shooting: Police officer fired after killing unarmed Black man

Karissa Hill (left), Andre Hill’s daughter, is comforted by friends and loved ones at a candlelight vigil to honour her father’s memory outside the Brentnell Community Recreation Center in Columbus, Ohio COLUMBUS (Ohio, US), Dec 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A white police officer who shot dead a Black man in Columbus,…

US: Pres Trump backers look to last-stand protest on Jan 6 to overturn election results

WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump is urging supporters to amass in Washington on Jan 6 for a last-ditch rally to pressure Congress to not certify Joe Biden’s election victory. Thousands of supporters from around the country, from the Women for America First group, to StoptheSteal, to the…

US bombing: Investigators name Nashville bomber, say he died in blast

WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The man suspected of setting off a bomb in Nashville that ripped through the southern US city’s downtown on Christmas morning was named by authorities as they confirmed he died in the blast. “We’ve come to the conclusion that an individual named Anthony Warner is…

Covid-19: Global vaccine campaign grows alongside fears Covid spreading faster

BRUSSELS, Dec 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Belgium joined a growinglist of countries to launch Covid-19 vaccination campaigns, while a newcoronavirus variant believed to be more infectious spread further and other nations ramped up restrictions. Just as vaccination drives gather pace, global infections have racedpast 80 million with nearly 1.8 million deaths.…

Iran Expands List Of American Suspects In Soleimani’s Assassination To 48 Names

TEHRAN, Dec 28 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran expanded the list of Americans suspected of involvement in the assassination of its senior commander, Qassem Soleimani, to include 48 names. “The number of main accused in the assassination, increased from 45 to 48,” said Hossein Amir Abdollahian, spokesman for the Popular Committee for…

Brazil VP Tests Positive For COVID-19

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 28 (NNN-CMA) – Brazilian Vice President, Hamilton Mourao, tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, his office said in a statement. The result was confirmed yesterday afternoon, and the vice president will remain in isolation at the official vice-presidential residence, said the statement. Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro, was…

“Wonder Woman 1984” Tops North American Box Office In Opening Weekend

LOS ANGELES, Dec 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Warner Bros.’ superhero film, “Wonder Woman 1984,” took the top spot at the North American box office, with an estimated 16.7-million-U.S.-dollar debut, from 2,151 locations, according to studio figures collected by measurement firm, Comscore. It’s the biggest opening weekend of any film released in…

India’s Daily COVID-19 Caseload Drops To Six-Month Low

NEW DELHI, Dec 28 (NNN-PTI) – The number of daily new cases of COVID-19 hit a six-month low in India yesterday, the federal health ministry said. The daily COVID-19 caseload dropped to 18,732 yesterday, which was below 19,000 cases, after six months, which the ministry described as “a landmark.” India’s…
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