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Turkey earthquake death toll climbs to 39

Ankara [Turkey], November 1 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of those killed in the wake of Friday's powerful earthquake in western Turkey has climbed up to 39, the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) announced on Saturday.

2020-10-31T22:01:53.832151+00:00 IST

Number of COVID-19 cases in Brazil surpasses 5.5 million

Brasilia [Brazil], October 31 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 22,282 to 5,516,658 within the past 24 hours, the national Ministry of Health said on late Friday.

2020-10-31T03:07:57.071247+00:00 IST

Turkey earthquake toll rises to 17, search, rescue operations underway

Ankara [Turkey], October 31 (ANI): A search and rescue operation is underway in Izmir city after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 on Richter Scale hit the Aegean Sea, causing massive loss of life and property.

2020-10-30T23:15:48.015802+00:00 IST

Turkey says 12 killed, 438 injured in Aegean Sea earthquake

Istanbul [Turkey], October 31 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 12 people were killed and 438 others were injured at a strong earthquake that hit Turkey's western province of Izmir on Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

2020-10-30T18:54:37.904643+00:00 IST

Marshall Islands records first Covid-19 cases

Majuro [Marshall Islands], October 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The Marshall Islands authorities have recorded two cases of the coronavirus infection in the country at the US military base on Kwajalein Atoll, for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, the Office of the Chief Secretary said.

2020-10-29T10:23:39.364059+00:00 IST

Russia registers record 17,717 COVID-19 cases in past 24 Hours

Moscow [Russia], October 29 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia has registered a new record single-day increase of 17,717 COVID-19 cases, up from 16,202 yesterday, taking the cumulative total to 1,581,693, the country's coronavirus response center said on Thursday.

2020-10-29T09:33:52.541073+00:00 IST

Argentina's COVID-19 death toll tops 30,000

Buenos Aires [Argentina], October 29 (ANI/Xinhua): Argentina on Wednesday reported 345 more deaths from COVID-19, pushing the national tally to 30,071, according to the Ministry of Health.

2020-10-29T03:59:31.596581+00:00 IST

Increase in new COVID-19 cases in Russia may end within 3 weeks: Health Ministry

Moscow [Russia], October 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases in Russia may come to an end within three weeks, Vladimir Chulanov, the chief infectiology official in the Russian Health Ministry, told Sputnik.

2020-10-29T03:39:34.018365+00:00 IST

Death toll from COVID-19 in Mexico surpasses 90,000

Mexico City [Mexico], October 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The death toll from the coronavirus disease in Mexico has increased by 495 people within the past 24 hours and has thus surpassed 90,000, Jose Luis Alomia, the director of epidemiology at the Health Ministry, said.

2020-10-29T02:54:48.422905+00:00 IST

Jordan's COVID-19 cases exceed 60,000

Amman [Jordan], October 29 (ANI/Xinhua): The tally of COVID-19 cases in Jordan surpassed 60,000 on Wednesday after 3,087 new infections were recorded.

2020-10-28T23:42:31.374019+00:00 IST

Russia records 16,202 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Moscow [Russia], October 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia has registered 16,202 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, down from 16,550 yesterday, taking the cumulative total to 1,563,976, the country's coronavirus response centre said on Wednesday.

2020-10-28T08:40:24.131249+00:00 IST

Number of COVID-19 cases in Mexico tops 900,000

Mexico City [Mexico], October 28 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mexico has topped 900,000, with more than 89,000 deaths, a senior health official reported.

2020-10-28T03:20:22.856725+00:00 IST

Canada's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 10,000 level

Ottawa [Canada], October 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Canada hit another grim milestone on Tuesday as the country's COVID-19 death toll reached 10,001, according to CTV.

2020-10-27T23:36:18.076889+00:00 IST

Iraqi security officer killed in IS attack in Northern Kirkuk Province - Reports

Moscow [Russia], October 27 (ANI/Sputnik): An Iraqi security officer was killed on Tuesday as a result of an attack by the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, banned in Russia) on a checkpoint at one of the oil fields in the northern province of Kirkuk, Iraq's Shafaq news agency reported, citing a security source.

2020-10-27T11:36:12.351737+00:00 IST

4 children killed, 15 injured in armed attack at Cameroon school

Yaounde [Cameroon], October 25 (ANI): Armed men attacked a school in the town of Kumba in Cameroon on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least four children, and wounding at least 15 others.

2020-10-25T11:03:15.452035+00:00 IST

Boko Haram gunmen attack community in NE Nigeria

Lagos [Nigeria], October 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Suspected members of the Boko Haram on Saturday attacked a community in Yobe state, northeastern Nigeria, according to local police Sunday.

2020-10-25T09:13:49.507866+00:00 IST

4th International Diplomats Day celebrated globally

Dubai [UAE], October 25 (ANI): The 4th International Diplomats Day was celebrated all across the world on October 24 as scores of diplomats, celebrities, and politicians around the world put out their text, photo, and video messages on Twitter to mark the day.

2020-10-25T07:36:11.191138+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora in Canada holds protest against Pakistan sponsored terrorism

Toronto [Canada], October 25 (ANI): Indian diaspora on Saturday staged a protest outside Pakistan Consulate, Toronto Canada to register their protest over Pakistan's attack and invasion on October 22, 1947.

2020-10-25T04:21:50.298943+00:00 IST

India will continue to play its part for world peace, development: TS Tirumurti

New York [US], October 25 (ANI): On the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, permanent representative TS Tirumurti has said that India has and will always continue to play its part for world peace and development.

2020-10-25T03:12:01.023420+00:00 IST

Brazil reports another 432 COVID-19 deaths

Brasilia [Brazil], October 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil reported another 432 deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 156,903, the government announced on Saturday.

2020-10-25T00:27:54.296714+00:00 IST

Morocco registers 4,045 new COVID-19 cases, 50 deaths

Rabat [Morocco], October 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Morocco announced on Saturday 4,045 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the North African country since March 2 to 194,461.

2020-10-24T20:39:17.429309+00:00 IST