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Africa's confirmed COVID-19 cases near 1.7 million: Africa CDC

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], October 25 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of confirmed cases in the African continent has reached 1,696,286, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Saturday.

2020-10-24T19:36:29.711865+00:00 IST

Iran sees 5,814 new COVID-19 cases

Tehran [Iran], October 25 (ANI/Xinhua): The total number of COVID-19 infections reported in Iran reached 652,705 on Saturday after an overnight registration of 5,814 new cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.

2020-10-24T18:51:43.430870+00:00 IST

UN says 3.6 mln people affected by floods, landslides in East Africa since June

Nairobi [Kenya], October 24 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 3.6 million people were impacted by floods and landslides across large swathes of East Africa since June, the UN humanitarian agency said on Saturday.

2020-10-24T17:29:04.653263+00:00 IST

Kyrgyzstan seeks to nominate new ambassador in Moscow soon: Minister

Moscow [Russia], October 24 (ANI/Sputnik): Bishkek seeks to nominate its new ambassador to Moscow as soon as possible, after the dismissal of the former head of mission, Alikbek Jeshenkulov, by ex-President Sooronbay Jeenbekov, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbaev told Sputnik on Saturday.

2020-10-24T16:03:45.926376+00:00 IST

Nigerian President acknowledges loss of lives during protests

Abuja [Nigeria], October 24 (ANI): Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday acknowledged that 'many lives have been lost' during the unrest in the country, which has been going on for weeks.

2020-10-24T11:46:51.664378+00:00 IST

22 killed in church collapse in Ghana

Abuja [Ghana], October 24 (ANI): At least 22 people were killed and several injured after a six-storeyed church building collapsed in eastern Ghana on Friday, reported a local official.

2020-10-24T08:53:01.470874+00:00 IST

Turkey records 2,165 new COVID-19 cases, highest daily increase since May 6

Ankara [Turkey], October 24 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Turkey has risen by 2,165 to 357,693 within the past 24 hours marking the largest daily increase since May 6, Turkish Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca said.

2020-10-24T00:24:40.928986+00:00 IST

Argentina prolongs coronavirus-linked restrictions until November 8

Buenos Aires [Argentina], October 24 (ANI/Sputnik): Argentina decided to prolong the restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic until November 8, President Alberto Fernandez said.

2020-10-23T23:35:08.692530+00:00 IST

Australia to shift its naval presence from Middle East to Asia-Pacific, China

Canberra [Australia], October 24 (ANI): Amid growing Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, Australia has now announced its decision to shift its naval presence in the Middle East to Asia-Pacific and China.

2020-10-23T21:27:36.494392+00:00 IST

Africa's COVID-19 cases pass 1.68 mn as death toll surges to 40,690

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], October 23 (ANI/Xinhua): The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent has reached 1,685,589 as of Friday, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.

2020-10-23T16:59:40.750806+00:00 IST

Australia's Police arrest 44 suspects as part of operation against child pornography

Sydney [Australia], October 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested 44 men suspected in the production, possession and distribution of child pornography as part of a large-scale operation in the country, according to a release published on the law-enforcement website on Friday.

2020-10-23T14:28:53.030605+00:00 IST

International Day of Diplomats to be celebrated on Oct 24, globally

New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): A number of diplomats around the world are celebrating October 24 as International Diplomats Day to highlight the contributions made by diplomats in shaping the world since ancient times and in making our planet a better place.

2020-10-23T12:09:42.778830+00:00 IST

India working with Somalian authorities for return of 33 nationals stuck in Mogadishu: Jaishankar

New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian High Commission in Kenya are working for the return of 33 Indians stuck in Mogadishu, Somalia, said Union Minister S Jaishankar on Friday.

2020-10-23T06:42:49.854488+00:00 IST

Canada launches pilot programme to test travellers for COVID-19 upon entry

Ottawa [Canada], October 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The Canadian government in conjunction with Alberta are launching a pilot programme looking to cut down quarantine time for international travellers by testing for COVID-19 at the point of entry, the Department of Intergovernmental Affairs said in a statement.

2020-10-22T22:27:02.466984+00:00 IST

Nigerian President calls on nation to end street protests against police brutality

Abuja [Nigeria], October 23 (ANI/Sputnik): Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday (local time) called on the people to stop taking to the streets to protest against police violence.

2020-10-22T21:04:40.480475+00:00 IST

European Parliament member Dominique Bilde says Pakistan a key player in 'security threats' through EU passport, visa sales

Brussels [Belgium], October 22 (ANI): Member of European Parliament, Dominique Bilde on Thursday presented a statement to a session, stating Pakistan to be a key player regarding the 'serious security threats' through the sale of EU passports and visas to criminals.

2020-10-22T11:07:39.441494+00:00 IST

Pakistan should have sufficient resources to prevent money laundering, terror: Report

Berlin [Germany], October 22 (ANI): Pakistan should ensure that they have sufficient resources devoted to monitoring the activities of anyone suspected of having been or still being involved in money laundering and terror financing to militant groups, said an anti-money laundering expert.

2020-10-22T06:42:59.796617+00:00 IST

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll tops 155,000

Brasilia [Brazil], October 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil on Wednesday said its COVID-19 death toll surpassed 155,000 after 566 more patients died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, pushing the number of fatalities to 155,403.

2020-10-22T03:22:45.471260+00:00 IST

Brazil's COVID-19 vaccine volunteer dies, authorities say trial to continue

Brasilia [Brazil], October 22 (ANI): A volunteer in Brazil's clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University has died, the Brazilian health agency Anvisa announced on Wednesday while adding that the trial will continue.

2020-10-22T01:29:40.055602+00:00 IST

COVID-19 cases in Argentina rise by record 18,326 to over 1.03 mln

Buenos Aires [Argentina], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Argentina has confirmed 18,326 new cases of the coronavirus across the country within the past 24 hours marking the largest daily increase since the start of the outbreak, with the total number of people infected with COVID-19 having reached 1,037,325, the national Ministry of Health said.

2020-10-22T00:52:55.208891+00:00 IST

Russia sees 15,700 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Moscow [Russia], October 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia saw 15,700 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours down from yesterday's single-day record of 16,319, taking the total count of cases to 1,447,335, the country's coronavirus response center said on Wednesday.

2020-10-21T17:16:04.397197+00:00 IST