The United Nations (UN) says it has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a couple apparently having sex in one of its official cars in Israel. Spokesman of the Secretary-General, Mr Stephane Dujarric, told UN correspondents in New York on Friday that the organisation was “shocked and deeply disturbed” by the footage. Dujarric… Continue reading UN Condemns Video of Staff Having Sex in Its Official Car_Ada Nkong

German Chancellor Angela Merkel cautioned that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over, as regional outbreaks gave rise to fears of a second wave. Merkel said in her weekly video podcast that getting Europe's economy back on track is her primary goal as Germany takes over the rotating European Union presidency next week, but stressed… Continue reading German Leader Urges Caution As Economy Reopens_Ada Nkong

US infectious disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci says the nation has a "serious problem" as 16 states reel from a spike in Covid-19 cases. At the first White House task force briefing in two months, Dr Fauci said: "The only way we're going to end it is by ending it together." As health experts said… Continue reading Coronavirus: US Has Serious Problems- Fauci _Ada Nkong

Texas on Thursday halted steps to reopen its economy after a sharp rise in coronavirus cases that threatens to undo earlier efforts to quell the disease. The number of new coronavirus infections is approaching record daily levels in the US, with more than 35,900 cases recorded in the past 24 hours, according to a tally… Continue reading Texas Halts Reopening Plan As Covid-19 Cases Soar_Ada Nkong

America's top infectious disease expert has told lawmakers that the US is seeing a "disturbing surge" in coronavirus infections in some states. A panel of health officials, including Dr Anthony Fauci, said the next few days will be crucial to stem the new outbreaks. Cases are climbing rapidly across a number of US states. The… Continue reading Top US Official Fauci Warns of US New Surge_Ada Nkong

South Africa’s embattled ex-president Jacob Zuma returned to court on Tuesday for the latest round in a corruption case that saw lawyers clash angrily over the much-delayed proceedings. Zuma, in power from 2009 to 2018, faces 16 charges of fraud, graft and racketeering relating to the purchase of fighter jets, patrol boats and military equipment.… Continue reading Zuma Returns to Court For Pre-Trial Hearing in Corruption Case_Ada Nkong

Muslims expressed disappointment Tuesday at Saudi Arabia’s decision to scale back this year’s hajj pilgrimage, but many accepted it was necessary as the kingdom battles a major coronavirus outbreak. Riyadh said Monday the hajj would be “very limited” with only pilgrims already in the country allowed to perform the ritual, marking the first time in… Continue reading Muslims Disappointed As Saudi Arabia Scales Back Hajj_Ada Nkong