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India’s Dramatic Fall In Virus Cases Leaves Experts Stumped
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in India, there were fears it would sink the fragile health system of the world’s second-most populous country.
Congo Working To Stop New Ebola Outbreak In Country’s East
Health officials in Congo confirmed another Ebola outbreak in the country’s east on Sunday, the fourth in less than three years. On February 3, a woman died in Butembo town in North Kivu province, Minister of Health Eteni Longondo…
Three Variants Of The COVID-19 Virus Found In 14 Countries In The Americas, PAHO Reports
Three new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which are raising concerns about possible heightened spread and severity of COVID-19, have been detected in 14 countries in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported in a…
Countries In The Americas Notified Of The First COVID-19 Vaccine Allocations Through COVAX
COVAX, a coalition led by WHO and Gavi to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, has notified countries in the Americas of the estimated dose allocation for the first phase of vaccine delivery in a letter to health authorities, the…
St. Kitts And Nevis Prime Minister Extends Best Wishes To President Biden And Vice President Harris
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has joined other Caribbean and world leaders in extending sincerest congratulations and best wishes to President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris who…
Hurricane Iota Powers Up In New Threat To Central America
A fast-strengthening Hurricane Iota became a very dangerous Category 4 storm as it swept over the western Caribbean early Monday, approaching the same part of Central America battered by a similarly powerful Hurricane Eta just over a week…
US Election 2020: Joe Biden wins the presidency
Joe Biden has won the race to become the next US president, defeating Donald Trump following a cliff-hanger vote count after Tuesday's election.
USA Election Officials Worried By Threats And Protesters
Election officials in several states said Thursday they are worried about the safety of their staffs amid a stream of threats and gatherings of angry protesters outside their doors, drawn by President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of…
Nevis Jr. Health Minister Deems Breast Cancer Awareness Activities Important
Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, Junior Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), believes there is merit in hosting activities to bring greater awareness and attention to the fight against breast cancer due to the serious…
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Webinar Emphasises The Role Of Building Effective…
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has emphasised the key role of building effective partnerships with Commonwealth organisations in achieving the organisation’s strategic goals for 2022-2025 during a CPA webinar event. The…
End SARS: Nigerian Forces ‘Open Fire On Protesters’ In Lagos After 12 Days Of…
Nigerians have taken to the streets to protest against SARS - a widely-criticised unit of the police often accused of abuses.
Officer Charged In Breonna Taylor Case Pleads Not Guilty
The lone Kentucky detective facing charges related to the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor pleaded not guilty Monday.
Vanessa Bryant Sues LA Sheriff Over Helicopter Crash Photos
Vanessa Bryant, the widow of basketball star Kobe Bryant, has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County sheriff claiming deputies shared unauthorized photos of the crash that killed her husband, their 13-year-old daughter and seven…
Rescuers Reach People Cut Off By Gulf Coast Hurricane
Rescuers on the Gulf Coast used boats and high-water vehicles Thursday to reach people cut off by floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, even as a second round of flooding took shape along rivers and creeks swollen by the storm’s…
US Suspends Some Aid To Ethiopia Over Dam Dispute With Egypt
On the guidance of President Donald Trump, the State Department said Wednesday the U.S. is suspending some aid to Ethiopia over the “lack of progress” in the country’s talks with Egypt and Sudan over a massive, disputed dam project it is…