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COVID-19 ten times deadlier than swine flu: WHO
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], April 14 (ANI): World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday (local time) warned that the COVID-19, which originated in China's Wuhan last year, is 10 times deadlier than the swine flu.
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UN working with Yemeni warring parties to prepare fragile health syste
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Sana'a, April 13 (Sputnik/ANI): The United Nations system is working closely with warring sides in Yemen to prepare its hugely fractured health system and existing polio and cholera surveillance mechanisms for the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the embattled nation aft
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UN warns of food shortage as COVID-19 disrupts supply chains
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [USA] April 13 (ANI): The United Nations' (UN) Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in its report has said that the world is staring at a possible disruption in food supply chains that would increase food insecurity as a drawback of coronavirus pandemic.
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Karnataka CM Yediyurappa holds high-level meet to discuss COVID-19 situati
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 13 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa today held a review meeting with his cabinet colleagues and senior officials regarding prevailing coronavirus situation and several other important issues in the state.
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Leopard strays into Gujarat residential complex, kills pet dog
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Una (Gujarat) [India], April 13 (ANI): A pet dog died after being attacked by a leopard which strayed into a residential area in Gujarat's Una city. The incident was caught on CCTV cameras installed in the premises.
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UN chief saddened by destruction due to Cyclone Harold in Pacific region
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [USA], April 13 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday (local time) expressed sadness over the reports of loss of life and destruction brought by tropical Cyclone Harold in the Pacific region.
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Telangana Health Minister comes to the aid of pregnant woman who couldn't
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Karimnagar (Telangana) [India], April 12 (ANI): Telangana government came to the rescue of a pregnant woman who needed medical attention but was unable to afford the treatment.
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Four journalists in Yemen sentenced to death for 'collaborating' with Saud
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Sana'a [Yemen], April 12 (ANI): A court of Houthi rebels in Yemen sentenced four journalists to death for allegedly collaborating with the Saudi-led coalition that has been fighting the Houthis since 2015, according to the journalists' lawyer.
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UN Middle East Envoys appeal for peace to tackle COVID-19
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Beirut [Lebanon], April 12 (ANI): The United Nations (UN) envoys in the Middle East have urged all parties involved in different wars in the region to "respond positively" to the secretary-general's March 23 appeal to cease the hostilities and help in tackling the COVID-19 outbreak.
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India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled due to COVID-19
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): India's last round of home matches against New Zealand in the FIH Pro League was cancelled as the Kiwi team is unable to complete the Asian Leg due to the coronavirus crisis across the globe.
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'World faces its gravest test': UN Secy General urges Security Council to
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [US], April 10 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said that the world faces its gravest test from the coronavirus pandemic that poses a significant threat to the maintenance of international peace and security.
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UNSC supports efforts concerning potential impact of COVID-19 in conflict-
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [USA], April 10 (Sputnik/ANI): The UN Security Council (UNSC) expressed its support for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' efforts to mitigate the negative impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on countries already ravaged by war and called for unity and solidarity.
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