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Poisoned Navalny discharged from German hospital
The poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been discharged from German hospital after 32 days, reports AP.
75th session of UNGA begins in largely virtual format
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 16, 2020 (BSS/PTI)- The landmark 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly has commenced amidst the devastating coronavirus pandemic, with the world leaders set to meet virtually for the first time in the UN’s 75-year history…
Wildlife in ‘catastrophic decline’ due to human destruction
Wildlife populations have fallen by more than two-thirds in less than 50 years, according to a major report by the conservation group WWF.
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East for peace, reports AP.
Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee dies
Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee, who had been in coma after a brain surgery earlier this month, has died at 84.
UNSC resolution to promote women’s role in peacekeeping
The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to promote women’s participation in peacekeeping operations.
Maldives ex-president tests positive for coronavirus
MALE, Maldives, Aug 26, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Former Maldives president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom said Tuesday he has tested positive for coronavirus as the island nation battles an increase in new cases.
Address root cause of Rohingya refugee crisis: UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for greater attention to the Rohingya refugee crisis and addressing its root causes.
Coronavirus cases, deaths slow in most regions: WHO
GENEVA, Aug 25, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – The coronavirus pandemic is still raging worldwide, but fresh World Health Organization data indicates its pace is easing in most regions, with the biggest slowdown seen in the hard-hit Americas.
NZ mosque shooting: Survivors describe living with horror
Relatives and survivors from a mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques described on Tuesday how more than a year later they are still having trouble sleeping, enjoying life and providing for their families.
17 people killed in plane crash in South Sudan
JUBA, Aug 22, 2020 (BSS/XINHUA) – At least 17 people were killed and one survived after a cargo plane crashed after takeoff from Juba airport in South Sudan on Saturday morning, witnesses said.
Alexei Navalny: Doctors say can’t be moved to Germany
Russian doctors say leading opposition figure Alexei Navalny – who supporters believe was poisoned – remains too ill to be moved to Germany for treatment.
Two gold nuggets worth $350,000 found in Australia
Two gold nuggets worth around A$350,000 (£190,000; US$250,000) have been discovered by a pair of diggers in southern Australia.
Dubai relaxes liquor rule again
Dubai has again loosened laws governing alcohol sales and possession of liquor as part of the United Arab Emirates efforts to bring itself out of an economic depression worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus outbreak: New Zealand delays election
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced delaying New Zealand’s elections by four weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak in Auckland.
‘It’s good to be home,’ says Markle as she finds her voice in US
Meghan Markle said Friday she was pleased to be back in America, where she plans to speak out against racism and campaign for positive change in her home country.
6.0 magnitude quake strikes off Tanzania: USGS
A shallow 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck southeast of the Tanzanian financial centre of Dar es Salaam late Wednesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Number of COVID-19 cases across globe up
Nearly 220,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection were registered worldwide on August 4, with the overall number of such cases exceeding 18.14 million, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily bulletin on Tuesday.
India’s Covid-19 cases cross 1.75M
India’s coronavirus caseload crossed 1.75 million with another spike of 54,735 in the past 24 hours.
We must learn to live with this coronavirus: WHO chief
The global coronavirus outbreak is the sort of disaster whose effects will last far into the future, World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Saturday.
Muslims begin hajj pilgrimage
Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday begin the annual hajj, dramatically downsized this year as the Saudi hosts strive to prevent a coronavirus outbreak during the five-day pilgrimage.The hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam and a must for able-bodied Muslims…
Global coronavirus infections top 13 million
More than 13 million coronavirus infections have now been recorded across the world, with more than half in the United States and Latin America, according to an AFP tally of official sources at 2000 GMT on Monday.
Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi dies
Zindzi Mandela, daughter of South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, died early Monday. She was 59.
German lawmakers for discontinuing coal use as energy source
Germany lawmakers of the lower house of parliament on Friday voted to finalise the country’s long-awaited phase-out of coal as an energy source by 2038.
Pregnant women might be at increased risk for COVID-19
Pregnant women might be at increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness, according to a report of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Friday.
London police attacked for second night after street party
For the second night running, police officers in London have been attacked by revellers after trying to disperse crowds at an unlicensed music event.
UN probes reports on record Arctic heat in Siberia
The United Nation weather agency has been investigating media reports suggesting the Arctic Circle has recorded a new record high temperature of over 38 degrees Celsius amid a heat wave and prolonged wildfires in eastern Siberia.
Covid-19 the most serious threat to world’s economy: ICCB
International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB) said COVID-19 is both the biggest health crisis and most uncertain threat to the world’s economy.
Global virus death toll passes 450,000: AFP tally
The novel coronavirus has killed at least 450,386 people since the outbreak began in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP as of 1900 GMT on Thursday.