About 1,750 Africans die during illegal migration attempts in 2018-2019: UNHCR
During migration attempts, at least 72% of African migrants die every month,…
Tokyo stocks close lower on earnings concerns, firm yen
Investor sentiment remained pessimistic sending Tokyo stocks lower for a fourth straight…
Coronavirus deaths worldwide top 650,000, WHO urges action
Countries should implement strict measures to suppress coronavirus transmission, including mass testing,…
COVID-19 not necessarily changing with seasons: WHO expert
She said the season and weather did not seem to be affecting…
UN chief calls for efforts to build sustainable cities amid COVID-19
Many cities have created new bike lanes and pedestrian zones, reclaiming public…
EU agency concerned with COVID-19 impact on migrants, asylum seekers
Latest FRA quarterly bulletin on migration said the coronavirus containment measures led…
African conservationists decry rising threats to elephants, cheetahs
WWF indicates that Africa's elephants population stood at about 415, 000 in…
Reusable mask “capable of inactivating coronavirus” launched in Portugal
Named MOxAd-Tech, the textile coronavirus mask "successfully passed the tests carried out…
Russia COVID-19 cases up 5,871 to 806,720
According to the statement, 597,140 people in Russia have recovered so far,…
Taliban attack repulsed, 50 including 27 insurgents killed in S. Afghanistan
Taliban launched massive attacks on security checkpoints in Taghri area, triggering heavy…