One dead, 20 injured in Washington D.C. shooting as North Coralina hit by rare quake

Law enforcement work the scene of a shooting in Southeast Washington WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — One person was killed and at least 20 people injured following a shooting in southeastern Washington D.C. on early Sunday morning, authorities said. Shots were fired around 1 a.m. eastern time (0500 GMT) on…

Covid-19: US hits 5 million cases as Pres Trump criticised over relief package

WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States reached the extraordinary milestone of five million coronavirus cases as President Donald Trump was accused of flouting the constitution by unilaterally extending a virus relief package. The US has been hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic, recording nearly 163,000 deaths — by far…

Eleven from one family drown in flash flood in Panama

PANAMA CITY, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eleven people from one family died Sunday in Panama when their home was swept away in a flash flood as they slept, officials said. Nine of them were minors, said Carlos Rumbo, head of the national civil protection service. Two other people are missing…

China Has No Interest In U.S. Internal Affairs: FM Spokesperson

BEIJING, Aug 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Chinese spokesperson, on Monday, reiterated that, China has no interest and has never interfered in the U.S. presidential elections, in response to a top U.S. intelligence official’s statement, saying China is stepping up efforts to influence the election. Foreign ministry spokesperson, Zhao Lijian, told…

Afghan President Signs Decree To Free 400 Taliban Inmates

KABUL, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Afghan President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, issued a decree to pardon and release about 400 controversial Taliban inmates, the Presidential Palace confirmed. The palace tweeted that Ghani signed the decree late last night, for pardon of punishment of convicted Taliban prisoners, who are included in the…

Bomb Explosion Rocks Iraqi Border Crossing With Kuwait

BAGHDAD, Aug 11 (NNN-NINA) – A bomb was detonated near an Iraqi border crossing with neighbouring Kuwait in southern Iraq, with casualties unclear yet, an Iraqi security source said yesterday. The blast took place late last night, near Jraischan crossing point with Kuwait, the source said, on condition of anonymity.…

Russian Jet Intercepts U.S. Reconnaissance Planes Over Black Sea

MOSCOW, Aug 11 (NNN-TASS) – A Russian Su-27 fighter jet, intercepted a U.S. Navy P-8A and a U.S. Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance planes, over the Black Sea, the Russian Defence Ministry said yesterday. “Russian airspace control systems detected two air targets approaching the Russian state border, over the neutral waters…

U.S. COVID-19 Cases Surpass Five Million

NEW YORK, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The total number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. surpassed the five million mark, according to the Centre for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE), at Johns Hopkins University. U.S. COVID-19 case count rose to 5,000,603, with the national death toll reaching 162,441 as of…

Roadside Bomb Hits U.S.-Led Coalition Trucks In Southern Iraq

BAGHDAD, Aug 10 (NNN-NINA) – A roadside bomb, struck a convoy of trucks, carrying logistical equipment, belonging to the U.S.-led coalition forces in southern Iraq, the Iraqi military said yesterday. The attack took place on the international road in Dhi Qar Province, causing minor damage to one of the vehicles,…

Trump’s Orders To Extend Certain COVID-19 Relief Draw Criticism From Democrats

WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – U.S. President, Donald Trump’s orders to extend certain COVID-19 economic relief, sparked sharp criticism from Democrats, who might challenge the legality of the president’s executive action. As White House officials and Democratic lawmakers remain deadlocked over the new relief bill, Trump signed four actions on…
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