With 1,592 new deaths, US daily virus toll at highest in 2.5 months: Johns Hopkins

WASHINGTON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States Tuesday recorded 1,592 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, the highest number of daily fatalities in 2.5 months, Johns Hopkins University reported in its real-time tally. The country also notched more than 60,000 new coronavirus cases in one day, the Baltimo Meanwhile,…

US welcomes Afghan ceasefire, urges quick start to talks

KABUL, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States welcomed a new ceasefire between Afghanistan’s government and Taliban insurgents, and voiced hope that they can quickly open talks. “I welcome the announcements of an Eid ceasefire. Afghans deserve to celebrate the holiday in peace,” said Ross Wilson, the top US diplomat…

US warns Venezuela vote will be worse than ever

WASHINGTON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States warned that elections planned in Venezuela later this year would be deeply fraudulent, accusing leftist leader Nicolas Maduro of seeking to manipulate the outcome. Venezuelan authorities have called Dec 6 elections for the National Assembly, the only government branch led by the…

Record 212 environmental activists murdered in 2019 – NGO

At least 212 environmental campaigners worldwide were murdered in 2019 LONDON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 212 environmental campaigners worldwide were murdered in 2019, making last year the deadliest on record for frontline activists battling  the destruction of Nature, watchdog group Global Witness reported Wednesday. Colombia and the Philippines…

Over 8,000 Foreigners Leave Nepal Since Mar Amid Nationwide Lock-down: Immigration Dept

KATHMANDU, July 29 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – Over 15,000 people, including 8,004 foreigners, have left Nepal by air, since Nepal enforced a nationwide lock-down on Mar 24, Nepal’s Department of Immigration said. Although scheduled international flights have remained suspended since Mar 22, the Nepali government allowed chartered flights for humanitarian purpose and…

Covid-19: US Pres Trump defends hydroxychloroquine again

 WASHINGTON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) —US President Donald Trump has again defended the use of hydroxychloroquine to ward off coronavirus, contradicting his own public health officials. He argued the malaria medication is only rejected as a Covid-19 treatment because he is the one who suggested it. His remarks come a day after…

Covid-19: Latest global developments

PARIS, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Here are some of the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: . MORE THAN 654,000 DEATHS: The pandemic has killed more than 654,477 people worldwide since it surfaced in China late last year, with more than 16.5 million people infected. The United States has the…

Honduras seizes 900kg of cocaine in joint op with Colombia

Honduras is working with Colombia and the US to prevent Gracias a Dios from becoming a cocaine trafficking launchpad TEGUCIGALPA, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Honduras said it had seized 900 kilos of cocaine in a joint operation with Colombia. Military and police authorities intercepted a fishing boat on Sunday in the…

Covid-19: Peru says more than 900 girls, women feared dead since pandemic began

LIMA, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A staggering more than 900 girls and women are missing and feared dead in Peru since the COVID-19 confinement began, authorities said. The Andean nation home to 33 million people long has had a horrific domestic violence problem. But COVID-19, which has compounded home confinement combined…

US, Australia open talks focused on China

WASHINGTON, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and Australia opened top-level talks in which they are expected to seek a common front amid soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper welcomed to Washington their Australian counterparts, Marise Payne and…
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