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U.S. reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time

The United States (U.S.) reported more than 4,000 Coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths in one day for the first time on Thursday, January 7, 2021 as...

Michael Simire - January 8, 2021

Climate Change

Paris Agreement at 5: Biden urged to fulfill climate mandate

On Saturday, December 12, 2020, world governments will convene virtually at the Climate Ambition Summit to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Paris climate agreement. The...

Michael Simire - December 10, 2020

Climate Change

U.S. to leave Paris climate accord on Nov. 4

Another important date looms on the calendar this coming week in addition to a national election billed as the most pivotal in decades. On...

Michael Simire - October 30, 2020

Health

U.S. coronavirus cases surpass 9m as infections rise

The United States, which reported its first known coronavirus case in Washington State 282 days ago, surpassed nine million total infections on Thursday, October 29, 2020,...

Michael Simire - October 29, 2020

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Italy registers more than 30,000 coronavirus deaths, U.S. hits 78,414

Italy registered 30,201 deaths due to the novel coronavirus, after an increase of 240, the Civil Protection Agency reported on Friday, May 8, 2020. The...

Michael Simire - May 8, 2020

Health

Coronavirus reaches White House as Trump, Pence’s aides test positive

A press secretary to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the second White House staffer to be diagnosed...

Michael Simire - May 8, 2020

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U.S. COVID-19 assistance to Nigeria rises to N11.6bn

The United States says its coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency assistance to Nigeria has risen to $30 million (N11.2 billion). This represents an additional $23 million (N8.6...

Michael Simire - May 7, 2020

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