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Mexico City Mayor confirms death of 15 people in metro overpass collapse

Mexico City [Mexico] May 4 (ANI/Sputnik): Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed on Monday night that 15 people had died as a result of a rail overpass collapse.

2021-05-04T05:58:39.850743+00:00 IST

Action should be taken against lack of press freedom in Pakistan: NGO

The Hague [Netherlands], May 3 (ANI): Highlighting lack of press freedom in Pakistan, a Netherlands-based NGO has urged the international community to take actions as journalists, who dare to speak against the Pakistan military, are under severe threat.

2021-05-03T14:22:57.176991+00:00 IST

New Zealand PM says differences with China 'becoming harder to reconcile'

Wellington [New Zealand], May 3 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said that differences between Wellington and Beijing's values and interests are "becoming harder to reconcile".

2021-05-03T12:55:37.231941+00:00 IST

4 dead, several others missing due to flood in eastern Yemen

Hadhramaut [Yemen], May 3 (ANI/Sputnik): At least four people are dead and several others are missing due to heavy rains in Yemen's eastern province of Hadhramaut, a source told Sputnik.

2021-05-03T09:36:49.551660+00:00 IST

Right-wing Proud Boys Canada disbands after being designated as terrorist outfit

Ottawa [Canada], May 3 (ANI): The Proud Boys Canada group, which was enlisted by Ottawa as a terrorist entity, has dissolved itself today.

2021-05-03T08:10:22.063001+00:00 IST

Chad's Military Council names transitional government

Rabat [Morocco], May 3 (ANI/Sputnik): The Transitional Military Council that assumed power in Chad after the death of President Idriss Deby has formed a new, transitional government consisting of 40 ministers, the council's press service informs.

2021-05-03T02:40:35.765337+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Chile reports new 6,122 cases, 104 deaths

Santiago [Chile], May 3 (ANI/Xinhua): The Chilean Ministry of Health reported 6,122 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Sunday, bringing the total to 1,210,920, and registered 104 more deaths, bringing the death toll to 26,561.

2021-05-02T23:45:37.195395+00:00 IST

TRIPS waiver will allow developing nations speedy access to COVID-19 vaccines, says South African President

Pretoria [South Africa] May 1, (ANI): President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday said South Africa and India have made a "strong call" for a temporary TRIPS waiver of COVID-19 vaccine patents at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as it will allow developing nations more speedy and equitable access to the vaccines.

2021-05-01T15:23:46.304486+00:00 IST

Russia registers 9,270 new COVID-19 cases

Moscow [Russia], May 1 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered 9,270 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, up from 8,731 the day before, taking the overall tally to 4,814,558, the coronavirus response centre said on Saturday.

2021-05-01T08:40:40.229452+00:00 IST

Chile records 7,000 new daily COVID-19 cases

Santiago [Chile], May 1 (ANI/Xinhua): Chile again registered more than 7,000 new COVID-19 infections in one day, despite a weekly drop, with 7,199 cases, for a total of 1,198,245, the Health Ministry said on Friday, adding that there were also 106 more deaths, to total 26,353.

2021-05-01T00:19:00.317378+00:00 IST

Gunmen kill 323, kidnap 949 in 3 months in Nigerian state

Kaduna [Nigeria], May 1 (ANI/Xinhua): A total of 323 people were killed and 949 others kidnapped within three months in a spate of attacks by gunmen who have been on the rampage in Nigeria's northwestern state of Kaduna, an official data released by the government on Friday indicated.

2021-04-30T18:40:05.563646+00:00 IST

Netanyahu declares Sunday mourning day in Israel following deadly Meron tragedy

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 30 (ANI/Sputnik): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Sunday a nationwide mourning day after the tragic events on Mount Meron, where 44 people were killed and 150 more injured in a stampede at Lag B'Omer celebrations.

2021-04-30T10:25:26.681383+00:00 IST

Russia preparing documents to register COVID-19 vaccine for animals abroad

Moscow [Russia], April 30 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia's Federal Center for Animal Health, which is subordinate to veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor, is preparing documents to have its Carnivac-Cov vaccine against COVID-19 for animals registered abroad, an adviser to Rosselkhoznadzor chief announced on Friday.

2021-04-30T08:08:23.539595+00:00 IST

Australia to spend millions to upgrade military bases amid China tensions

Canberra [Australia], April 29 (ANI): Australia has announced plans to spend as much as USD 581 million upgrading its military bases and expanding joint exercises with the United States, amid China's growing military aggression.

2021-04-29T17:51:14.437843+00:00 IST

Brazil begins to make own COVID-19 vaccine

Sao Paulo [Brazil], April 29 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil's Sao Paulo-based Butantan Institute, a state-run medical research facility, on Wednesday began to manufacture ButanVac, the first Brazilian vaccine against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), state governor Joao Doria announced.

2021-04-29T01:47:37.407174+00:00 IST

Argentina reports 23,718 new COVID-19 cases

Buenos Aires [Argentina], April 29 (ANI/Xinhua): Argentina's Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday 23,718 new COVID-19 infections and 348 more deaths in the last day, for a total of 2,928,890 cases and 62,947 deaths, amid a new wave of infections.

2021-04-29T01:07:43.475241+00:00 IST

Canada's COVID-19 cases surpass 1.2 million despite decreased daily cases

Ottawa [Canada], April 29 (ANI/Xinhua): Canada reported 5,071 new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday afternoon, bringing the total number to 1,200,057, including 24,106 deaths and 101,586 variants, according to CTV.

2021-04-29T00:15:15.039446+00:00 IST

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll tops 395,000

Sao Paulo [Brazil], April 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil's death toll reached 395,022 on Tuesday after 3,086 more people died of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said.

2021-04-28T05:43:41.778427+00:00 IST

Australia to receive Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in Q3

Canberra [Australia], April 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia will receive Novavax's coronavirus vaccine in the third quarter, the head of the Department of Health has revealed.

2021-04-28T04:22:22.908906+00:00 IST

Chile reports 4,141 COVID-19 cases in one day

Santiago [Chile], April 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Chile's Health Ministry reported on Tuesday 4,141 COVID-19 infections and 45 more deaths in the last 24 hours, for a total of 1,179,772 cases and 26,020 deaths.

2021-04-28T00:23:31.024452+00:00 IST

Four killed, 23 injured as civilians clash with security forces in Chad

N'Djamena [Chad], April 27 (ANI/Sputnik): At least four people were killed and 23 others sustained injuries in clashes between protesters against the military rule and law enforcement officers in the Chadian capital of N'Djamena, an informed source told Sputnik.

2021-04-27T16:51:24.948146+00:00 IST