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Workers with HIV-AIDS continue to face stigma, discrimination: ILO

Geneva [Switzerland], December 1 (ANI): "Myths and misconceptions" about HIV and AIDS continue to fuel stigma and discrimination at the workplace, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on Tuesday.

2021-12-01T08:08:59.205743+00:00 IST

Canadian province of Alberta confirms first case of Omicron variant

Alberta [Canada], December 1 (ANI/Sputnik): The Canadian province of Alberta has reported the first case of a coronavirus Omicron variant infection of a returning traveller who visited Nigeria and the Netherlands, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Deena Hinshaw said.

2021-12-01T03:29:10.518608+00:00 IST

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes northeast of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby [Papua New Guinea], November 30 (ANI): An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted 759 km northeast of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said on Tuesday.

2021-11-30T11:45:02.666167+00:00 IST

11 killed, 262 inmates flee from Nigerian prison after attack by militants

Moscow [Russia], November 30 (ANI/Sputnik): At least 11 people were killed and 262 inmates fled as a result of a militant attack on a prison in the city of Jos in central Nigeria, local media reported on Monday.

2021-11-29T21:49:21.418600+00:00 IST

'Twitter is ready to move on': CTO Parag Agrawal to replace Jack Dorsey as CEO

Washington DC [US], November 29 (ANI): Twitter chief technology officer (CTO), Parag Agrawal, is due to replace Jack Dorsey as Chief executive officer (CEO), the company announced on Monday.

2021-11-29T16:21:02.541780+00:00 IST

No bilateral talks between Iran, US on JCPOA in Vienna planned: Iranian Spokesperson

Tehran [Iran], November 29 (ANI/Sputnik): Tehran and Washington will not hold bilateral meetings during ongoing negotiations on the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday.

2021-11-29T16:17:06.341665+00:00 IST

Australian border reopening delayed amid Omicron concerns

Canberra [Australia], November 29 (ANI/Xinhua): The Australian government has delayed the reopening of the country's borders amid concerns over the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

2021-11-29T12:25:44.666722+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 182 new community cases of COVID-19 Delta variant

Wellington, New Zealand November 29 (ANI/ Xinhua) New Zealand reported 182 new Delta variant cases of COVID-19 in the community on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country's current community outbreak to 8,298.

2021-11-29T05:43:42.926612+00:00 IST

Australian government announces anti-trolling laws

Canberra, [Australia], November 29 (ANI/Xinhua): The Australian government has announced landmark legislation to crack down on abuse and bullying on social media.

2021-11-29T01:59:31.002308+00:00 IST

Over 2,000 people protest against COVID-19 measures in Prague: Reports

Prague [Czech Republic], November 29 (ANI/Sputnik): More than 2,000 people took to the streets in the Czech capital on Sunday, protesting against fresh coronavirus restrictions, Czech TV reports.

2021-11-29T01:59:06.855163+00:00 IST

COVID: South Africa's Health Minister unhappy with international reaction to Omicron strain

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 29 (ANI/Sputnik): South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla told Sputnik on Sunday that he is unhappy with the travel restrictions that many nations imposed on his country and its neighbours after the emergence of the new Omicron coronavirus strain.

2021-11-28T19:25:53.250880+00:00 IST

Czech president appoints Petr Fiala as new prime minister

Prague [Czech Republic], November 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Czech President Milos Zeman appointed Petr Fiala, the leader of the Together coalition that won the general election in October, as the head of the new government on Sunday.

2021-11-28T14:07:14.067800+00:00 IST

5.1-magnitude quake hits near Callao, Peru

Callao [Peru], November 28 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 28 km west of Callao, Peru at 0632 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

2021-11-28T07:53:39.074264+00:00 IST

Omicron Covid variant: Israel bars tourists, reimposes quarantine rules

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 28 (ANI): Israel is banning the entry of foreigners for two weeks to prevent the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus strain, local media reports said on Sunday.

2021-11-28T07:28:08.409881+00:00 IST

China cautions its nationals in Solomon Islands as unrest continues

Honiara [Solomon Islands], November 28 (ANI): The Chinese Embassy in the Solomon Islands on Sunday asked its nationals to strengthen security precautions after days of violent protest in the island nation.

2021-11-28T06:41:10.088778+00:00 IST

Attempted coup thwarted in Kyrgyzstan could have serious organizers: Security Council Head

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], November 28 (ANI/Sputnik): There could be serious masterminds behind those who had intended to organize a coup in Kyrgyzstan following the parliamentary elections, Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan Marat Imankulov told Sputnik.

2021-11-28T05:26:43.775474+00:00 IST

Tunisia imposes new COVID-19 measures for arrivals from abroad

Tunis [Tunisia], November 28 (ANI/Xinhua): The Tunisian Ministry of Health announced on Saturday new measures for arrivals from abroad to prevent the spread of the new variant of COVID-19 Omicron in the country.

2021-11-28T01:15:21.375111+00:00 IST

Three children die after eating sea turtle meat in Three children die after eating sea turtle meat in Tanzania's Zanzibar

Zanzibar [Tanzania], November 27 (ANI/Xinhua): Three children from the same family have died after eating sea turtle meat on Pemba Island in Tanzania's Zanzibar, police said on Saturday.

2021-11-27T17:06:30.138620+00:00 IST

South Africa to share Omicron strain samples with foreign biosecurity bodies

Cape Town [South Africa], November 27 (ANI/Sputnik): South Africa will share the samples of the new Omicron coronavirus variant with biosecurity agencies of other nations, the director of the country's Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation, Tulio de Oliveira, said on Saturday.

2021-11-27T16:54:24.369007+00:00 IST

UNICEF has no plans to evacuate staff from S Africa amid spread of new COVID Strain

New York [US], November 27 (ANI): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said it does not have a plan to evacuate its staff from South Africa amid the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

2021-11-27T13:04:30.166397+00:00 IST

Vietnam reports 13,063 new COVID-19 cases, 1,197,404 in total

Hanoi [Vietnam], November 27 (ANI/Xinhua): Vietnam reported 13,063 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, including 13,048 locally transmitted and 15 imported, according to its Ministry of Health.

2021-11-27T12:51:16.398575+00:00 IST