Washington, AP/UNB, Oct 02 – The confirmed coronavirus caseload across the world has crossed 34 million on Friday morning, according to the latest tally provided by the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
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False claims flood Trump-Biden debate
President Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of fabrications and fear-mongering in a belligerent debate with Joe Biden, at one point claiming the U.S. death toll would have been 10 times higher under the Democrat because he wanted open borders in…
Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf sworn in as new ruler of Kuwait
Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah was sworn in Wednesday as the ruling emir of the tiny oil-rich country, propelled to power by the death of his half-brother after a long career in the security services, reports…
US city warned as brain-eating microbe found in water supply
A deadly brain-eating microbe was found in the public water supply of Lake Jackson in Texas.
Global Covid-19 death toll hits 992,984; cases 32.7 mn
Global death toll due to Covid-19 reached 992,984 on Sunday morning, according to the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Besides, the confirmed Covid-19 cases hit 32,747, 374 globally, according to the JHU data. The United States remains the country worst hit…
Poisoned Navalny discharged from German hospital
The poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been discharged from German hospital after 32 days, reports AP.
Navalny posts photo of him walking, describes recovery
MOSCOW, Sept 19, 2020 (AFP) – Russia’s leading opposition politician Alexei Navalny announced Saturday that he could now walk with a “tremble”, and gave the first detailed account of his recovery nearly a month after being poisoned.
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.
Coronavirus global death toll passes 900,000; cases 27.7 mn
Paris, Sept 10 – The global toll from the coronavirus pandemic has topped 900,000 deaths since it first appeared in China late last year, according to an AFP tally late Wednesday.
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.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe ‘intends to resign’
Tokyo, AP/UNB, Aug 28 – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed his willingness to step down citing his declining health conditions, according to media reports.
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.
Iran’s Natanz nuclear plant fire ’caused by sabotage’
Iran’s nuclear body has said that a fire last month at a major nuclear facility at Natanz was caused by sabotage. But the Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation (IAEO) did not say who they believe is behind the incident.
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.
Apple first US company to be valued at $2tn
Tech giant Apple has become the first US company to be valued at $2tn (£1.5tn) on the stock market. It reached the milestone just two years after becoming the world’s first trillion-dollar company in 2018.
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.
Trump stokes ‘birther’ theory about Kamala Harris
President Donald Trump says he has heard Democratic running mate Kamala Harris “doesn’t qualify” to serve as US vice-president, amplifying a fringe legal theory critics decry as racist.
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.
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…
Nine killed, 6 hurt in Colombia military helicopter crash
Xinhua/UNB, July 22 – At least nine people were killed and six others injured after a military helicopter crashed, Colombia’s army said Tuesday.
WHO reports record single-day global rise in corona cases
The number of new cases of coronavirus rose by almost 260,000 in 24 hours – the largest single-day increase since the pandemic began, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday. According to the WHO, this is the first time…
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.