US senior diplomat complains Europe not doing enough in Libya

Troops loyal to Libya’s internationally recognised government prepare themselves to confront rival east-based army WASHINGTON, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Europe can do more in Libya by designating Russian military contractor Wagner Group and calling out Moscow and other countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Egypt that are violating…

Covid-19: Virus vaccine hopes raised by fresh trials

Hopes of an effective COVID-19 vaccine being developed in the near future have been raised after two separate studies showed potential positive results LONDON, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hopes of an effective COVID-19 vaccine being developed in the near future have been raised after two separate studies showed potential positive…

COVID-19: Coronavirus spreads though Bolivia’s political elite; looms over election

LA PAZ, July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bolivia’s government has been rocked by the novel coronavirus, with the president and at least seven of her Cabinet ministers testing positive, straining the interim leadership and casting a shadow over a slated election rerun in under two months. Conservative caretaker President Jeanine Anez,…

US targets Russia group over Libya mines, Sudan suppression

Turkey carries out demining in the Salah al-Din area south of Tripoli in June 2020, amid allegations that a Russian group laid mines WASHINGTON, July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States accused a Russian mercenary group of laying landmines in and around Tripoli and imposed sanctions over its alleged cooperation…

Covid-19: Peru reopens air and bus travel as GDP slumps

Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima LIMA, July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Peru has reopened domestic air travel in a bid to reignite the economy as it announced a drop of 33 percent in GDP for May year-on-year. Long queues of passengers formed from dawn at the Jorge Chavez airport in…

Covid-19: US sets record of more than 67,000 cases in 24 hours – Johns Hopkins

WASHINGTON, July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States posted a new daily record of 67,632 new coronavirus cases in the previous 24 hours on Wednesday, according to Johns Hopkins University, which tracks the spread of the disease. The global leader in infections has seen a surge in the virus since…

Iraqi Forces Kill Six Daesh Militants, Arrest Four

BAGHDAD, July 16 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) forces, killed six Daesh militants in northern Iraq and arrested four others near the capital, Baghdad. In the early morning, the CTS troops, backed by international coalition aircraft, conducted a security operation in an area in the southern part of…

US hopeful for ‘senior’ talks soon with North Korea: Sec of State Pompeo

WASHINGTON, July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced hope of holding high-level talks soon with North Korea and did not rule out a summit, a break with recent pessimistic signs from both countries. Pompeo, without elaborating, said there was “more discussion than is publicly noticed” with…

Covid-19: Brazil’s Pres Bolsonaro tests positive again

BRASILIA, July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro announced that he still has the coronavirus, after undergoing a new test on Tuesday. “I’m fine, thank God. Yesterday (Tuesday) morning, I took the test, and in the evening the result was that I am still positive for the coronavirus,” he…

US presidential election: Under-fire Trump replaces campaign manager – statement

WASHINGTON, July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump axed his campaign manager in an attempt to shake up his faltering re-election bid, with polls showing his popularity tanking four months ahead of November’s vote. “I am pleased to announce that Bill Stepien has been promoted to the role of…
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