Latin American and Caribbean COVID-19 deaths top 150,000

An aerial view of a burial site in Chile MONTEVIDEO, July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Latin America and the Caribbean topped 150,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday, almost half of which have been recorded in Brazil. The region, with 3,540,060 total cases and 151,022 fatalities, is the area second-hardest-hit after…

As pandemic worsens, Miami Beach visitors party, residents mostly comply

The Miami Beach Convention Center, which has become a drive up/walk up coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing site and also contains a 450-bed field hospital MIAMI BEACH (Florida, US), July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A few blocks from the Miami Beach Convention Center, where an emergency field hospital stands ready to treat…

Chinese coast guard, navy vessels no longer encroaching Malaysian waters – Hishammuddin

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Chinese Coast Guard and Navy vessels have not been seen encroaching into Malaysian waters of late, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said.  He said bilateral ties between both countries have been strengthened further in the 100 days since he was appointed to…

Thousands in Bolivia anti-government protest

Bolivian demonstrators blew large sea shell horns known as “pututus” during a march against the government LA PAZ, July 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of demonstrators defied quarantine restrictions and marched on the Bolivian capital La Paz to protest against the government of interim President Jeanine Anez. “The people are expressing their…

Covid-19: US CDC urges all Americans to wear masks

WASHINGTON, July 15 (NNN-XINHUA) — US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged all Americans to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Cloth face coverings are one of the most powerful weapons we have to slow and stop the spread of the virus, particularly when used universally…

Covid-19: Brazil’s Pres Bolsonaro fed up with quarantine, to take new virus test

BRASILIA, July 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been in quarantine nearly a week after testing positive for the new coronavirus, said he plans to take another test as he “can’t stand” being in isolation. “I will wait quite anxiously because I can’t stand this routine of…

World hunger worsening as coronavirus weighs and obesity rises: UN

ROME, July 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nearly one in nine people in the world are going hungry, with the coronavirus pandemic exacerbating already worsening trends this year, according to a new United Nations report. Economic slowdowns and climate-related shocks are pushing more people into hunger, while nutritious foods remain too expensive…

Covid-19: US clocks up another 63,000 cases in 24 hours

WASHINGTON, July 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States recorded 63,262 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, according to a tally by the Johns Hopkins University on Tuesday. The total number of cases recorded in the country since the start of the pandemic now exceeds 3.42 million, according to…

US ends Hong Kong trade preferences, backs banking sanctions

WASHINGTON, July 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump said he was ending trade preferences for Hong Kong and signed into law an act that authorizes sanctions on banks over China’s clampdown in the international finance hub. In a discursive news conference dominated by attacks on his domestic rivals, Trump…

US: Pres Trump reverses course on barring many foreign students

WASHINGTON, July 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US administration has abandoned a plan that would have forced out tens of thousands of foreign students following widespread condemnation of the move and pressure from colleges and major businesses. US officials announced last week that international students at schools that had moved to…
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