Covid-19: Canada extends ban on international travelers as cases surge
OTTAWA, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada extended a ban on non-essential international entries until the end of October as the…
EU keeps up pressure on Venezuela to delay election
BRUSSELS, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union again urged Venezuela to delay a Dec 6 parliamentary poll, saying that…
Covid-19: American Airlines says to start furloughing 19,000 workers
NEW YORK, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 workers from Thursday, the company announced, as US…
WHO to probe ‘sexual exploitation’ by aid workers in DR Congo
This woman said she was sexually exploited by a doctor involved in the Ebola response KINSHASA, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Mexico’s forgotten Afro-descendants celebrate roots
MEXICO CITY, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With dancing devils, fireworks and traditional musical instruments like the donkey jawbone, Afro-Mexicans proudly…
UK, Canada impose sanctions on embattled Belarus President Lukashenko
LONDON, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain and Canada slapped sanctions on Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, his son and senior figures…
US Sec of State Pompeo in tense visit to Vatican as US vote nears
ROME, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Rome Wednesday, just a month ahead of the…
Brazil court blocks move to repeal mangrove protections
BRASILIA, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Brazilian court blocked President Jair Bolsonaro’s government from repealing regulations protecting mangroves and other…
Covid-19: World Bank wants $12 bn for vaccine in poor nations
WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion…
Global COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses One Million: WHO
GENEVA, Sept 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has surpassed one million, reaching 1,000,040 as of Tuesday, according…