WHO: Mixed messages from some world leaders undermining coronavirus response
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief, Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Monday, criticised the attitude of some world leaders to the fight against the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
President predicts coronavirus in Indonesia will reach peak in August-September
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has predicted that the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country would occur in August or September, 2020.
French police arrest most-wanted ‘darknet’ paedophile suspect
French prosecutors said Monday that police had arrested a man suspected of operating paedophilia sites on secret “darknet” internet networks providing pornographic videos and pictures to thousands of people worldwide.
UN: Three billion people lack basic hand washing facilities at home
A new report has shown that 3 billion people worldwide lack basic hand washing facilities at home, which is one of the most effective methods for COVID-19 prevention.
LaLiga chief blasts CAS after Man City’s European ban is overturned
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has revealed his dismay at the decision to overturn Manchester City’s two-year ban from European football.
UK tries new campaign to prepare public for brexit
Brexit moved back to the front-burner of British politics on Monday, months after COVID-19 knocked it out of the headlines, with the government launching a new public information campaign to prepare the nation for departure.
UNODC: World risks another virus like coronavirus if …
The United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) says that the world risks another virus of the magnitude of COVID-19 if the trafficking, sale and consumption of wildlife are not stopped.
Japan, US discuss jump in coronavirus cases at American military bases
Japan and the U.S. are sharing information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections at U.S. military bases after an outbreak provoked ire in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa, a top Japanese official said on Monday.
Argentina records 100,000 COVID-19 cases
Argentina has registered more than 100,000 COVID-19 cases, its Ministry of Health said Sunday, despite the Buenos Aires area — the country’s coronavirus hot spot — being under the extended shutdown.
Fire crews battle San Diego navy ship fire, 18 sailors injured
At least 18 sailors were taken to a San Diego area hospital after suffering minor injuries in a large, ongoing blaze aboard the military ship, USS Bonhomme Richard, on Sunday, Navy officials said.
Donald Trump confirms retaliatory US cyberattack against Russia
President Donald Trump confirmed for the first time that the United States launched a cyberattack against the Russian Internet Research Agency in 2018.
Hungary bars travel from Africa, Asia
Hungary’s government said Sunday it was barring travel from Africa, most of Asia apart from China and Japan, and restricting entry from several European countries after worldwide spikes in coronavirus cases.
Donald Trump wears mask in public for first time
President Donald Trump finally yielded to pressure and wore a face mask in public for the first time on Saturday as the US posted another daily record for coronavirus cases, while Disney World reopened in a state hit hard by the pandemic.
US bets on untested company to deliver coronavirus vaccine
When precious vats of COVID-19 vaccine are finally ready, jabbing the lifesaving solution into the arms of Americans will require hundreds of millions of injections.
German students in United States turn to their government for help
German students studying in the United States have appealed to their government for help after being threatened with expulsion from the country under new pandemic-era rules.
UK premier to tell firms to order staff back to workplaces – report
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will tell employers in the coming week to start ordering staff back into their places of work, the Daily Mail reported on Saturday.g
California to release 8,000 prisoners
California will release up to 8,000 more prisoners to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in its crowded jails, according to authorities in the US state, one of the hardest hit by the pandemic.
North Korea denounces UK for sanctions on organisations accused of links to prison camps
North Korea on Saturday denounced UK for announcing sanctions against two organisations that the British government has said are involved in forced labour, torture and murder in North Korean prison camps.
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Real Madrid manager set another record in the 2-1 win against Granada
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NGO distributes food items, stoves to vulnerable households in Kaduna
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Former ASUU chairman, professors disown union over UNILAG pro-chancellor
Some lecturers at the University of Lagos, including a former Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Ayo Olowe have the threat by the union against the Pro-Chancellor, Dr Wale Babalakin does not represent the collective will of the majority of academic staff and other stakeholders of the University.
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Rivers governor sacks permanent secretary for flouting coronavirus guidelines
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California to release 8,000 prisoners
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Delta governor, family test negative for coronavirus
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Kwara advocates aggressive coronavirus campaign at grassroots
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