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Shun church or ‘go to hell’, Zimbabwe government warns

A Zimbabwe spokesman warned people against flocking to church Sunday in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, and even claimed that worshippers risked going to hell. “A quick survey around town (in the capital Harare) shows a lot of religious activity above

March 23, 2020

Breaking News·United States

United States begins first human trial of coronavirus vaccine

The first human trial to evaluate a candidate vaccine against the new coronavirus has begun in Seattle, US health officials said Monday, raising hopes in the global fight against the disease. But it may be another year to 18 months before it

March 17, 2020

Breaking News

Sunday earthquake kills nine in Turkey, injures dozens in Iran

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake in northwestern Iran on Sunday killed nine people, including children, in neighbouring Turkey and injured dozens on both sides of the border, authorities said. Ambulances and teams of medics rushed to the scene after the quake left homes

February 23, 2020

Sports

South Africa’s rugby team wins World Sports team of the year Award

A big win for South Africa’s ruby team as it was named World sports team of the year in Berlin, Monday. The Laureus Worlds Sports award follows the triumph of the Springboks at the world cup in Japan last year. “Winning the

February 18, 2020

Breaking News

Anxious passengers wait to leave Japan virus ship

Several hundred passengers who have endured a torrid 14-day quarantine on board a coronavirus-riddled cruise ship in Japan are set to disembark Wednesday — if they have tested negative. The Diamond Princess moored in Yokohama near Tokyo has proved a fertile breeding

February 18, 2020

Breaking News

Death toll from China coronavirus jumps to 1,770

The death toll from China’s new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 1,770 after 105 more people died, the National Health Commission said Monday. More than 70,500 have now been infected nationwide by the virus, which first emerged in December in central Hubei province

February 17, 2020

Breaking News

Saudi fighter jet crashes in Yemen: coalition

A Saudi fighter jet crashed in conflict-torn Yemen, the Riyadh-led military coalition said Saturday, as the Huthi rebels said they downed the plane. The Tornado aircraft came down on Friday in northern Al-Jawf province during an operation to support Yemeni government forces,

February 15, 2020

Europe

Macron’s Paris mayoral candidate quits after sex video leak

French President Emmanuel Macron’s candidate Benjamin Griveaux for Paris mayor in March local elections told AFP Friday he was dropping out of the race after the release of a sex video on social media. “A website and social networks have launched vile

February 14, 2020

Russia

Russia rejects oil output cuts proposed by OPEC: reports

Russia on Thursday rejected proposals to slash crude output at an OPEC+ meeting, media reported, and asked for more time to assess the impact of a new coronavirus on crude prices. Delegates of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and non-member

February 6, 2020

Breaking News

President Donald Trump acquittal ‘meaningless’ without witnesses: Chuck Schumer

US President Donald Trump’s expected acquittal in his impeachment trial will be a hollow victory if the trial does not call any witnesses, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Friday. “This country is headed towards the greatest cover-up since Watergate,” Schumer said

January 31, 2020

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