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International Criminal Court expresses regret over US sanctions, vows to continue work

The Hague [Netherlands], June 12 (Sputnik/ANI): The International Criminal Court (ICC) has expressed regret over the US decision to target its officials with sanctions and expressed determination to continue its work.

2020-06-12T00:05:55.558817+00:00 IST

Over 100 UN peacekeepers in Mali infected with coronavirus

Bamako [Mali], June 12 (Sputnik/ANI): More than 100 peacekeepers from the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) have been infected with the novel coronavirus and two have died, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday.

2020-06-11T19:56:14.102420+00:00 IST

Over 3000 years of Indian poetry from 28 Indian languages translated into Malagasy

Antananarivo [Madagascar], June 11 (ANI): A hundred poems from 28 Indian languages spanning over 3000 years of Indian poetry have been translated and published into local Malagasy language in Madagascar, for the first time, creating a literary bridge between India and the small island nation in the Indian Ocean.

2020-06-11T09:14:55.347199+00:00 IST

Burundi President dies after suffering cardiac arrest

Gitega [Burundi], June 9 (ANI): Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, Sputnik reported citing the country's government on Tuesday.

2020-06-09T16:59:31.629825+00:00 IST

Canada's coronavirus case count surpasses 96,000, toll exceeds 7,800

Ottawa [Canada], June 9 (Sputnik/ANI): The number of Canadians who have contracted the novel coronavirus increased by nearly 1,200 to 96,244 and the toll rose to 7,835, Public Health Agency data revealed on Tuesday.

2020-06-09T16:19:00.184120+00:00 IST

New Zealand declares itself coronavirus-free, to lift all restrictions by midnight today

Wellington [New Zealand], June 8 (ANI): New Zealand's health ministry on Monday said that it no longer has any active cases of the novel coronavirus.

2020-06-08T09:32:10.167829+00:00 IST

Brazil govt removes coronavirus data from its official website

Brasilia [Brazil], June 7 (ANI): Despite registering the second-highest coronavirus cases globally, the Brazil government on Saturday (local time) removed coronavirus data that was being documented over time.

2020-06-07T13:51:58.027127+00:00 IST

Mexico coronavirus count surpasses 113,000, toll at 13,500

Mexico City [Mexico], June 07 (Sputnik/ANI): Mexico registered around 3,600 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the COVID-19 count in the country to over 113,000.

2020-06-07T03:18:47.227027+00:00 IST

15,000 agitators gather for anti-racism rally in Sydney as ban on protest gets lifted

Sydney [Australia], June 6 (Sputnik/ANI): At least 15,000 people gathered in Australia's Sydney as organisers of 'Black Lives Matter' rallies against racism and police brutality have won a last-minute appeal to reverse a ban on holding the event over the pandemic, media reported on Saturday.

2020-06-06T13:17:13.800208+00:00 IST

Trudeau kneels along with protestors demanding justice for George Floyd

Ottawa [Canada], June 6 (ANI) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday (local time) kneeled to show support to the thousands of peaceful protestors demanding justice for African-American man George Floyd, whose death in police custody has sparked protests in neighbouring United States.

2020-06-06T11:45:27.892618+00:00 IST

Bolsonaro threatens to withdraw Brazil from WHO

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], June 6 (ANI): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday (local time) threatened to withdraw his country from the World Health Organization (WHO), Xinhua news agency reported.

2020-06-06T04:09:48.060412+00:00 IST

EAM holds virtual meeting with Nicaragua FM, reviews bilateral cooperation

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held a virtual meeting with Denis Moncada Colindres, Foreign Minister of Nicaragua wherein the two leaders reviewed cooperation between two countries.

2020-06-06T00:19:04.295108+00:00 IST

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll surges to world's third-highest

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], June 5 (ANI): Brazil's total tally of deaths related to COVID-19 have surged to 34,021 after its health ministry on Thursday reported 1,437 new deaths in the last 24 hours, making its overall death toll the third highest in the world, Xinhua news agency reported citing the local media.

2020-06-05T04:11:41.090415+00:00 IST

Vande Bharat Mission: 186 passengers departs from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 5 (ANI): A total of 186 passengers departed from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode, Kerala today under the Vande Bharat Mission.

2020-06-04T23:40:34.665508+00:00 IST

UAE provides over 708 tons of medical aid to 62 countries to combat COVID-19

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 5 (ANI): In a bid to combat COVID-19, UAE has provided more than 708 tons of medical aid, personal protection kits and supplies to 62 countries worldwide till date.

2020-06-04T22:42:45.458249+00:00 IST

COVID-19 global tally tops 6.4 million, death toll surpasses 380,000: WHO

Geneva [Switzerland], June 5 (Sputnik/ANI): The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide has risen by nearly 130,000 in the past 24 hours to 6.4 million, and the death toll has topped 380,000, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

2020-06-04T21:57:00.259079+00:00 IST

In social distancing, Scott Morrison missed 'Modi hug' but Gujarati Khichdi is on cards

Canberra [Australia], June 4 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is looking forward to trying his hands at famous Gujarati Khichdi after making samosas last week, reflecting his newly-found love for Indian cuisines. 

2020-06-04T08:55:18.518541+00:00 IST

India's role critical in building open, inclusive, prosperous Indo-Pacific: PM Scott Morrison

Canberra [Australia], June 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday said that Australia is committed to building an open, inclusive as well as a prosperous Indo-Pacific region and India's role in that region will be critical in years ahead.

2020-06-04T07:23:27.776030+00:00 IST

PM Modi to hold virtual summit with Australian PM Scott Morrison today

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold India-Australia Virtual Summit with Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday to focus on the positive trajectory in bilateral relations.

2020-06-04T00:54:04.570765+00:00 IST

GNA forces establish control over Tripoli International Airport

Cairo [Egypt], June 4 (Sputnik/ANI): The forces of Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) have regained complete control of Tripoli International Airport from the Libyan National Army (LNA), the GNA's military spokesperson Mohammed Kanunu said on Wednesday.

2020-06-03T22:27:46.077679+00:00 IST

No evidence of coronavirus changing its severity: Experts

Washington DC [USA], June 3 (ANI): Epidemiologists and other researchers have rejected the recent findings of Alberto Zangrillo, the head of the San Raffaele Hospital in Italy's Milan, that the novel coronavirus was losing its potency, while the severity of illness is decreasing.

2020-06-03T02:05:44.095617+00:00 IST