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Global COVID-19 death toll passes 400,000
The coronavirus pandemic has killed 400,000 people since it emerged in China late last year, according to an AFP tally of official…
Study abroad dreams now in turmoil
Given the restrictions on international travel, it’s no surprise that hundreds of thousands of students who were planning to study abroad this…
George Floyd: Protesters set Minneapolis police station ablaze
A police station in Minneapolis has been set alight during a third night of protests over the death of an unarmed black…
Woman Discovers Her Husband Of 40 Years Is A Prison Escapee
Humans of New York, a photoblog and book of street portraits and interviews collected on the streets of New York City has…
WHO ‘fears silent virus epidemic’ in Africa
The World Health Organization is worried Africa could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders do not prioritise testing of coronavirus, an…
Ghana ‘can’t be under restrictions forever’
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has hinted at easing restrictions, citing the need for normalcy. The president said consultations would be concluded this…
African oil firms join gender equality campaign
A picture taken on March 26, 2017, shows an oil drilling block managed by British company Tullow Oil at Lokichar AFPCopyright: AFP…
First human vaccine trial in southern hemisphere
The first human trial of a vaccine in the southern hemisphere has begun today in Melbourne, Australia. The vaccine being tested –…
WHO suspends trials of hydroxychloroquine
Testing of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a possible treatment for coronavirus has been halted because of safety fears, the World Health…
Quarantine-breaker bags four months prison term in Korea
A 27-year-old man in South Korea has been sentenced to four months in prison for breaking coronavirus quarantine rules. It’s the first…
Latam Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
Latin America’s largest airline has filed bankruptcy protection in New York after the coronavirus pandemic grounded flights across the region. The move…
WHO warns of ‘second peak’ as lockdowns are eased
Countries could see a “second peak” of coronavirus cases during the first wave of the pandemic if lockdown restrictions are lifted too…
South Korea raises age of consent from 13 to 16
South Korea has raised the age of consent for sex to 16 from 13 as it seeks to strengthen protection for minors…
Saudi triples VAT, suspends monthly payment to citizens
Saudi Arabia’s finance minister on Monday said the kingdom will triple its Value Added Tax and halt monthly handout payments to citizens…
WHO, Tanzania disagree over COVID-19 test results
The World Health Organisation on Thursday rejected claims by Tanzanian President John Magufuli that coronavirus tests in his country had been faulty.…