United Nations, June 3 (RHC)-- The United Nations is appealing for $2.4 billion to carry out humanitarian operations in Yemen as the nation faces a dual “tragedy” fueled by the coronavirus and years of devastating war. ... More
Brasilia, June 3 (RHC)-- Some 1,262 people in Brazil died from coronavirus in the 24 hours to Tuesday evening, the country's Health Ministry said. It's another daily record for the South American country where the outbreak shows no sign of slowing down.... More
New York, June 3 (RHC)-- Facebook employees have staged a virtual “walkout” in solidarity with the nationwide demonstrations and to protest Facebook’s handling of Trump posts that “incite violence.” ... More
New Delhi, June 3 (RHC)-- In India, more than two months after it imposed the world’s largest lockdown, many businesses and services are reopening. This comes despite the registered increase in coronavirus cases. Hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and places of worship may also reopen as of next week.... More
New York, June 3 (RHC)-- In climate news, Siberia is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave. Some parts of the region registered temperatures more than 20 degrees higher than the historical average for this time of year. ... More
Havana, June 3 (RHC)-- Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz has confirmed the participation of the Ministry of Communications (MINCOM) in the fight against COVID-19.... More
Minneapolis, June 3 (RHC)-- Three former Minneapolis police officers were criminally charged Wednesday in connection with the death of George Floyd in their custody, according to court records. ... More
Havana, June 3 (RHC)-- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated that the Caribbean nation deplores any manifestation of manipulation and political opportunism on the issue of terrorism. The island's top diplomat recalled on his Twitter account that Cuba, which has been the victim of acts of this nature, maintains a firm position of rejection and condemnation of terrorist actions, methods and practices in all their manifestations.... More
Beijing, June 3 (RHC)-- China has criticized the United States for its decision to sever ties with the World Health Organization (WHO), accusing Washington of pursuing a “selfish” and unilateralist policy. During a daily briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the United States has become “addicted to quitting groups and scrapping treaties."... More
Brasilia, June 3 (RHC)-- Former Justice Minister Sergio Moro has denounced that Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro intended to provide weapons for violent rebellions against mayors and governors.... More
Pretoria, June 3 (RHC)-- South Africa's cabinet said it had taken note of a High Court judgement declaring its coronavirus restrictions as unconstitutional and that it was studying the judgment, though the lockdown remained in force for now.... More
New York, June 3 (RHC)-- New global guidelines featuring physical distancing to restart aviation safely during the pandemic could add up to two hours of pre-departure time for passengers at some airports during peak hours, the head of an international airports' group said.... More
Washington, June 3 (RHC)-- The global economy is facing "staggeringly large" losses from the coronavirus pandemic and the recovery is hampered by a shortage of resources, World Bank President David Malpass said.... More
Washington, June 3 (RHC)-- Faith leaders in Washington, DC, have continued to express outrage over Trump's photo-op at the historic St John's Episcopal Church.... More
Washington, June 3 (RHC)-- A man in Washington, DC said he sheltered about 70 protesters in his home all night after they got caught between police lines after curfew.... More
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