Ebola Spreading In Western Congo With Nearly 50 Confirmed Cases: WHO
Ebola is spreading in western Democratic Republic of Congo, with nearly 50 known cases across a large region bordering the Republic of Congo and Central African Republic, the World Health Organization...
At Least 11 Killed In Taliban Car Bomb Attack On Afghan Intel Office
At least 11 security personnel were killed Monday in an attack claimed by the Taliban on a rural office of Afghanistan's intelligence agency, officials said.
US Judge Delays First Federal Execution In 17 Years
A US judge ordered a delay on Monday of the first federal execution in the United States in 17 years, which is scheduled to be carried out later in the day.
Coronavirus Crisis May Get "Worse And Worse And Worse", Warns WHO
The raging coronavirus pandemic has the potential to get far worse if all nations do not adhere to basic healthcare precautions, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday.
Russia May Start Phase 3 Trial Of COVID-19 Vaccine In Mid-August: Report
A Russian institute developing one of the country's potential coronavirus vaccines hopes to start its final stage testing in a small section of the general public in mid-August, the RIA news agency...
Coronavirus Has Worsened Global Hunger Crisis: UN Report
Nearly one in nine people in the world are going hungry, with the coronavirus pandemic exacerbating already worsening trends this year, according to a United Nations report published Monday.
WHO Advance Team Arrives In China To Find Coronavirus Origin
Two experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) have arrived in China for research on the source of the new coronavirus, the country's foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying confirmed on...
Top Trump Aide Warns Of "Strong Actions" Against TikTok, WeChat
A top White House official said he expected President Trump to act firmly against the TikTok and WeChat social media apps, prompting an angry response from China on Monday.
Coronavirus Immunity May Disappear Within Months, New Study Suggests
Patients who recover from coronavirus infections may lose their immunity to reinfection within months, according to research released on Monday that experts said could have a "significant" influence...
Nepal Rain, Landslides Kill 60 People, 41 Are Missing
Monsoon News: Four days of continuous heavy rain and landslides have killed 60 people in Nepal. 41 people are missing, say authorities. Myagdi district in western Nepal is the worst affected with 27...
China Launches Campaign To Clean Up Websites That Target Minors
China's internet watchdog said it was kicking off a two-month campaign to clean up websites aimed at users under the age of 18, saying it wanted to promote a healthy online environment.
Frenchman Held For Alleged Child Molesting Kills Himself: Police
A French national detained in Indonesia on suspicion of molesting over hundreds of children has died by apparent suicide, police said Monday.
Sikh Community In US Pledges To Work For Development Of Punjab
The Sikh community in the US has vowed to work for the development of Punjab, particularly in areas of education and environment, as they hailed the outreach efforts of the Indian Embassy here in...
Tax Super-Rich More: Millionaires' Open Letter To Goverments Over Covid
More than 80 millionaires on Monday urged governments around the world to tax the super-wealthy much more to help fund the global recovery from the coronavirus outbreak.
Nelson Mandela's Daughter Dies At 59 In South Africa: Reports
Zindzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela has died aged 59, local media reported Monday.
Russian University Claims Successful Trials Of 1st Covid Vaccine: Report
The clinical trials of the world's first coronavirus vaccine on volunteers has been successfully completed, the director of the Institute for Translational Medicine and Biotechnology told Sputnik news...