Covid-19: Brazil’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 90,000

BRASILIA, July 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil registered record daily numbers of infections and deaths from the new coronavirus Wednesday, sending its overall death toll surging past 90,000 people. Despite the record figures, the government issued a decree reopening the country to foreign visitors arriving by plane, ending a four-month travel…

US unrest: New York City police accused of ‘kidnapping’ protester

Ms Stone cheered by protesters as she left the police station NEW YORK, July 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The arrest of a protester by New York City Police (NYPD) has led to outrage from officials and accusations of “kidnapping” by witnesses. Footage of the dramatic arrest shows mostly plain-clothed men grabbing…

Covid-19: US man opens fire on mother, son for failing to observe social distancing

Shooting suspect Douglas Marks  MIAMI, July 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A man has been arrested for shooting at a mother and son in a Miami Beach hotel lobby after becoming upset over their lack of social distancing.Douglas Marks, 47, confronted the woman and her son in the lobby of the Crystal…

US to withdraw 11,900 troops from Germany

WASHINGTON, July 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States will slashits military presence in Germany by 11,900 troops in what the Pentagoncalled a “strategic” repositioning but President Donald Trump said was to punish Berlin for its weak defense spending. US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that the Pentagon will besending home…

Covid-19: Several countries tighten curbs over fears of a second wave

Saudi Arabia is preparing for a dramatically scaled down hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to holy sites such as the Kaaba at the grand Mosque in Mecca PARIS, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spain and Germany were among the countries tightening restrictions in a bid to cool coronavirus hotspots that have…

Covid-19: Canada OKs remdesivir for use against coronavirus

MONTREAL, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada on Tuesday gave the green light for people with severe symptoms of COVID-19 to be treated with the anti-viral drug remdesivir. “Remdesivir is the first drug that Health Canada has authorized for the treatment of COVID-19,” said the health ministry. At least two major…

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…
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