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November 25, 2020
End gender-based violence, ‘once and for all’, UN urges on International Day
NEW YORK — Commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Wednesday, the United Nations has called on governments worldwide to redouble efforts and eradicate gender-based violence forever.In his message for the day, Secretary-General António Guterres underlined the need to prioritize women’s leadership in finding solutions and to engage more men in the struggle.“The global community needs to hear the voices and experiences of women and ...
November 25, 2020
'Deplorable' killing of Afro-Brazilian man shows need to address racism, discrimination
GENEVA — The killing of an Afro-Brazilian man, and the widespread outrage it has sparked, underscores the urgent need for the government to tackle racism and racial discrimination in South America’s largest country, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.João Alberto Silveira Freitas was beaten to death by two private security guards outside a Carrefour supermarket in the southern city of Porto Alegre last Thursday, the eve of ...
November 24, 2020
Study: Small link between blood type O and lower risk for severe COVID-19 illness
WASHINGTON — Evidence has been accumulating that there might be an association between blood type O and a lower risk of COVID-19 and getting severely ill, and now a new study adds to that research.The study, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine Monday, found that those with blood type O and negative Rh blood types may have a "slightly lower" risk for coronavirus infection and getting severely ill.The ...
November 24, 2020
UN ‘extremely concerned’ for safety of Tigray civilians in regional capital, as refugee numbers grow
NEW YORK — The UN on Monday said it was “extremely concerned” over the safety of civilians across Ethiopia’s Tigray region, as fighting between government troops and those loyal to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) reportedly continued, with the Ethiopian Prime Minister having called on opposition forces to surrender the capital Mekelle, by Wednesday.Due to a near total communications blackout across Tigray, establishing facts on the ground is proving ...
November 24, 2020
Biden transition gets US govt approval to move forward
WASHINGTON — The US government gave the green light for President-elect Joe Biden's transition, recognizing him as the "apparent president-elect" in the Nov. 3 election.The US General Services Administrator, Emily Murphy, gave the go ahead for Biden to coordinate with federal agencies ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration, stating in a letter to the president-elect that her decision came following "recent developments involving legal challenges and certifications of election results."US ...
November 22, 2020
FDA grants emergency authorization to antibody drug for COVID-19 treatment
WASHINGTON — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued on Saturday evening an emergency use authorization (EUA) for an antibody cocktail made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals that was used to treat US President Donald Trump when he was diagnosed with the coronavirus last month.The FDA said in a statement this it issued an EAU for “the monoclonal antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab to be administered together for the treatment of mild ...
November 21, 2020
In crucial electoral state Georgia's governor certifies Biden win
ATLANTA — Georgia's governor and top elections official has certified results showing Joe Biden won the presidential race over Republican President Donald Trump in the crucial swing state.It brings the state one step closer to wrapping up an election fraught with unfounded accusations of fraud by Trump and his supporters.Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified results reported by the state's 159 counties that show Biden with 2.47 million votes, President ...
November 21, 2020
Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump Jr., US President Donald Trump's eldest son, has tested positive for coronavirus, the US media reported on Friday. Trump Jr. becomes the latest figure close to the president to test positive for COVID-19.In addition to himself, first lady Melania Trump, his youngest son Barron, his chief of staff Mark Meadows, and a number of other top aides both in his campaign and in the White House have ...
November 21, 2020
UN chief to press G20 for greater solidarity and support during pandemic
NEW YORK — When he addresses leaders of the world’s richest countries at the G20 summit on Saturday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will deliver a simple message on the COVID-19 pandemic: “We need solidarity and cooperation. And we need concrete action now — especially for the most vulnerable.”Speaking in New York on the eve of the virtual meeting, the UN chief told reporters that the world must ensure recovery from ...
November 21, 2020
UN agencies uphold human rights considerations in COVID-19 data collection
NEW YORK — The United Nations and 15 of its agencies have underlined their support for data collection during the COVID-19 pandemic which respects the right to privacy and promotes development.Mobility data derived from phones, emails and social media, for example, can assist in both monitoring the spread of the virus and in implementing activities the UN is mandated to carry out, according to their joint statement issued on Thursday.However, ...
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