Human Guinea worm cases in six African countries dropped to 27 in 2020, about 50% less than what was recorded the year before, despite COVID-19 challenges, the Carter Center announced Tuesday.Animal cases fell by 20% over the same period."The numbers we are seeing are very encouraging," said Jason Carter, chair of the center's board of trustees.In Chad, cases dropped to 36 from the 48 recorded in 2

Guinea Worm Disease Cases Drop Despite COVID-19 Restrictions

CALOOCAN CITY, Jan. 28 (PIA) -- National Policy Against COVID-19 chief implementer and Vaccine Czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Wednesday said an ever more vibrant Makati City business district would further boost the competitiveness of the Metro Manila, and in turn, the Philippines amid the global health pandemic.During the visit of the COVID-19 Coordinated Operations to Defeat Epidemic or CODE Team, led by

Makati&#039;s economic revival will contribute much to PH economy - Galvez

LONDON - Looking through family photographs at his home in Leeds, England, Gordon Bonner, 86, said he was lost in a "hinterland of despair and desolation." It's been nine months since Muriel, his wife of 63 years, died from COVID-19. He was called to her bedside for the final moments."I sat for the next hour and watched Muriel drown in her own body fluids," Bonner said. "It was the most harrowing experience of m

As UK Hits 100,000 COVID Deaths, Government Vows to &#039;Learn Lessons&#039;

While more people may be living longer than ever before, this increase in life expectancy is accompanied by the development of age-related diseases - such as cancer or type 2 diabetes. This is why the a major new parliamentary report has been published in the UK, advocating greater investment in novel treatments that slow ageing,

Anti-ageing treatments: these two drug types are being investigated

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): A consignment containing 5,00,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines gifted by India will reach Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
This gift of Covid-19 vaccines to Sri Lanka is a part of India's "Vaccine Maitri" initiative under which India has gifted vaccines to seven other countries in the region.
The consignment, which will be containing 500,000 doses of Covishield vaccines manufactured by the Serum

India to gift 5 lakh doses of Covishield vaccine to Sri Lan

New Delhi [India], January 27(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the meeting of 35th edition of PRAGATI, the ICT based multi-modal platform for 'Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation' of policies involving Central and State governments.
As per an official release issued by Prime Minister' office, in the meeting, ten agenda items were taken for review including nine projects and one program.


PM chairs 35th PRAGATI interaction

Antananarivo [Madagascar] January 27 (ANI): Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has congratulated India on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day.
He sent a congratulatory tweet on Tuesday, saying: "My warmest congratulations to the people of India on the 72nd Republic Day. On this occasion, I wish President @rashtrapatibhvn and Prime Minister @narendramodi continued peace, progress and prosperity."The Embassy of India in Mad

Madagascar President congratulates India on Republic Day

Armenia is the only country in the Caucasus not to have gone into a second lockdown after a resurgence of COVID-19. It's also the country with the lowest number of new infections in the region.On January 27, Armenia recorded 195 new cases of the coronavirus, along with 649 recoveries. On average, for the past week the number of new infections has been 189 - down from November's peak of roughly 2,400 new cases a 

Armenia eschews lockdown, but enjoys COVID reprieve

TINEG, Abra, Jan. 27(PIA) -- The Provincial Health Office conducted Kilatis Kutis Consultation (KKC), urine screening under the Renal Disease Control Program (REDCOP) and various health advocacies in two villages here recentlyAt sitio Tapayen in barangay Alaoa and Proper in Barangay Apao, the team screened 122 persons with the findings of 78 with skin diseases and six persons havePHO KKC and REDCOP coordi

Abra Health Office brings services to Tineg villagers

The most effective vaccine against polio was invented by an American scientist, but tested in the USSR, despite the Cold War. And it is to Moscow that the Japanese government appealed for help after mothers fearful for their children took to the streets to stage protests.Japanese<a href="https://www2.nhk.or.jp/archives/tv60bin/detail/?das_id=D0009030043_00000&fbclid=IwAR1or9o9DxO7RBEY1weSHYo_ZxjLDxbTnb500oBSical

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It must take an incredible amount of self-belief for a newspaperman to cold-call a contact at a pharmaceuticals company and ask if there are vaccines for a country - in the middle of a global pandemic. I can only imagine what kind of things I could have done in my life with that kind of superpower. I would probably just ask the South Africa-born Moderna representative nicely to spot me a dose after a little chat about 

Zama Ndlovu | On vaccines and gimmicks parading as information

Kathmandu [Nepal], January 27 (ANI): Nepal's caretaker Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed his gratitude towards India for providing one million dosages of Covishield vaccine within a week of its rollout in India.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the inoculation drive in Kathmandu, Oli thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing vaccine doses to Nepal.
"We got an early chance to administer the 

Oli thanks India for providing COVID vaccines

&copy; Provided by Xinhua | A man wearing face mask rides past a mural saluting frontline workers at a neighborhood in Tangerang, Banten province, Indonesia, Jan. 26, 2021. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)Indonesia has registered more than 1 million COVID-19 cases sin

Indonesia&#039;s COVID-19 cases surpass 1-mln mark amid vaccination drive

The European Union (EU) Tuesday called upon the United States to join the alliance in creating a common rule book to rein in the power of internet companies like Facebook and Twitter to combat the spread of fake news as well as protect data.In a wide-ranging virtual speech to the Davos World Economic Forum in Switzerland, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen noted how much the world has changed by 

EU Leader Urges US to Join Digital &#039;Rule Book&#039;

Columbus [US], January 26 (ANI): There could be an intervention on the horizon to help prevent heart damage caused by the common chemotherapy drug doxorubicin, new research suggests.
The study is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Scientists found that this chemo drug, used to treat many types of solid tumours and blood cancers, is able to enter heart cells by hitchhiking on a specif

Finding a way to stop chemotherapy from damaging heart

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerela) [India], January 26 (ANI): Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said on Tuesday that the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rekindled the spark of creativity and innovation and taken the Gandhian concept of Gram Swaraj to the next level.
In his address at the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Central Stadium here, the Governor said the spirit of "Atmanirbhar

'Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign has rekindled creativity'

Wellington [New Zealand], January 26 (ANI/Sputnik): New Zealand's borders are likely to remain closed for most of the year depending on the progress in the vaccination campaign against the coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday.
New Zealand closed its borders to foreigners and non-residents in the spring of 2020, when the global COVID-19 crisis kicked off.
"Given the risks that exist in the world, and 

New Zealand likely to keep borders shut for most of 2021:PM

Tokyo stocks ended higher Monday after a mixed close on Wall Street last week, as investors shifted their focus to Japan's corporate earnings season.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index climbed 0.67%, or 190.84 points, to 28 822.29, while the broader Topix index advanced 0.29%, or 5.36 points, to 1 862.00.Investors are "increasingly taking a wait-and-see attitude due to uncertainties over the new US stimulus an

Tokyo stocks close higher with eyes on earnings

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange index jumped 2.1% as of 10:07 in Johannesburg, setting a fresh intraday record, as Naspers [JSE:NPN] was lifted by a surge in partly owned Chinese online giant Tencent Holdings.Retailer Woolworths [JSE:WHL] was also among the leading gainers, soaring the most since 1998 af

SA stocks rally to record as Tencent surge boosts Naspers

TABUK CITY, Kalinga Jan . 25 (PIA) - City Mayor Darwin C. Estranero has issued Executive Order No. 06, series 2021 placing the entire city under 14-day enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from January 25-February 7, 2021 in efforts to contain community transmissionThe order was issued following report from the City Health Office showing 14 of the 43 barangays fall as COVID-19 critical zones with at least five cl

Tabuk City placed on 14-day ECQ

The Russian vessel tapped to finish the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has begun work in Danish waters just days after the United States sanctioned its parent company. 'The lay barge Fortuna has started works in the construction corridor in the Danish [Exclusive Economic Zone], ahead of the resumption of the Nord Stream 2 construction. All works are performed in line with relevant permits,' Nord Stream

U.S. sanctions fail to stop controversial Russian pipeline

Russia to push on with pipeline, into Danish, German waters

Work on final 150kms of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline begins

You'll be surprised how many dishes it's possible to make from ordinary buckwheat, or 'grechka', which is how we call it in Russia. And trust us, these are Russians' favorite dishes for every occasion. 1. Just-boiled grechkaLegion Media Easy, fast and pure genius. Take buckwheat, ri

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Washington DC [US], January 28 (ANI): After signing an executive order to halt new leases for oil and gas exploitation on federal land, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the world needs a unified response to the climate crisis and Washington must lead the climate response globally."We desperately need a unified response to the climate crisis, because there is a climate crisis. We must lead the climate res

US must lead global response to climate crisis says Biden

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden signed a series of actions Wednesday to combat climate change, saying they will restore "scientific integrity and evidence-based policymaking" across the U.S. government.A week into his presidency, the new U.S. leader called climate change an "existential threat.""It's time to act," he said at the White House. "We can't wait any longer. We know what to do. We've just 

Biden Targets Climate Change With New Executive Orders

For more than a decade, the "Bell Let's Talk" campaign has aimed to reduce stigma and increase conversations surrounding mental illness. On "Let's Talk Day" - Jan. 28 this year - Bell promotes participation in a national conversation about mental health, committing to donate five cents for every eligible social media or telecommunications interaction that mentions #BellLetsTalk</a

Bell, let&#039;s talk about #colonialism, #racism and #ableism

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 28 (ANI): The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) will partially suspend commercial flight operations between January 30 and February 5 during rehearsals and main show for Aero India 2021, the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BAIL) said in a statement.
The Aero India, which provides a platform for aerospace companies to showcase their products and services is scheduled to 

Bengaluru airport to partially close from Jan 30

Ukraine will ban flights over its territory by 13 Russian regional air carriers and Syrian Cham Wings Airlines for three years, the government said on Wednesday, citing flights by them into and out of Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.A draft resolution approved by the cabinet prohibits "the transit of resources, flights and transportation" by the 14 airlines. It must be approved by Ukraine's council o

Ukraine to ban flights by Russian, Syrian airlines that serve Crimea

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 27 (ANI): A 20-year-old youth from the Awantipora region of the Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district has obtained the license of a commercial pilot and is the youngest Kashmiri to have achieved this feat.
Farhan Majeed after passing his 12th class from Mantaqui Higher Secondary School Awantipora joined the flying academy Global Konnect Aviation Services Pvt Ltd in Uttrakhand to

Farhan Majeed becomes Kashmir's Youngest Qualified Pilot

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 27 (ANI/PRNewswire): UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, today announced the launch of the UST Walk-In, Walk-Out frictionless shopping solution.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the in-store retail experience and consumer buying patterns permanently. This new contactless solution redefines customers' relationships with retail by eliminating long checkout lines a

UST launches Walk-In, Walk-Out solution

Islamabad [Pakistan], January 27 (ANI): Malaysia on Wednesday released a Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) plane which was seized after the Pakistani carrier failed to clear the dues of the leasing firm.
A PIA spokesperson told Geo News on Wednesday that the airline reached an agreement with the leasing firm for an out-of-court settlement after which the the Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered release of the plane, Geo N

Malaysia releases Pakistan national carrier plane: Report

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance on Wednesday released an amount of Rs 12,351.5 crore to 18 States for providing grants to the rural local bodies (RLBs).
A press release by the Union Ministry of Finance stated, "This amount is the 2nd instalment of basic grants released in the financial year 2020-21."The grant has been released to 18 States who have provided the utili

Ministry of Finance grants Rs 12,351 cr to RLBs

Kozhikode (Kerala) [India], January 27 (ANI): The Air Intelligence Unit has seized 1.24 kilograms of gold worth Rs 53 lakhs from two passengers at Kozhikode International Airport, informed the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive), Kochi on Wednesday.
According to the Commisionerate, one passenger had the gold concealed in capsule form inside his socks and another passenger had the gold concealed in his rectum.
"Calicut

1.24 kg gold seized at Kozhikode Airport

From a 'corn crop duster' to fourth-generation fighter jets, these aircraft are famous all over the world, not only in Russia. 1. Su-27Su-27Fedor Leukhin (CC BY-SA 2.0)The Sukhoi Su-27 was the Soviet answer to American fourth-generation F-15 and F-16 warplanes that were being produce

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New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The All India Football Federation has condoled the untimely death of former India international goalkeeper Prasanta Dora, who passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Dora made his international debut against Nepal in the SAF Games in Kathmandu in 1999 where India went on to win the bronze medal. He represented India in 4 official matches.
Dora was suffering from Hemophagocytic lymphohistioc

AIFF condoles Prasanta Dora's untimely demise

Bath [England], January 26 (ANI): Toddlers with high daily touchscreen use are less able to resist distraction compared to toddlers with no or low touchscreen use - according to new research.
The research from Birkbeck, University of London, King's College London and University of Bath, was published in the journal Scientific Reports.
The research team say the findings are important for the growing debate around the role 

Toddlers who use touchscreens may be more distractible

Tennis great Margaret Court insisted on Tuesday she would not give back a high-profile Australian honour after a backlash over her views on the LGBTQ community, claiming she "loves" gay and transgender people.The 78-year-old, the all-time record holder for Grand Slam titles who is now a church pastor, was elevated to a Companion of the Order of Australia on the country's national day Tuesday.</p

Tennis great Court vows to keep Aussie award despite backlash

Rafael Nadal has taken an apparent swipe at Novak Djokovic over his requests for quarantined players preparing for the Australian Open, saying not everyone felt the need to "advertise" how they were trying to help.The Serbian world No 1 issued a list of suggestions to Tennis Australia last week on behalf of 72 players unable to leave their Melbourne hotel rooms after Covid-19 ca

Nadal takes veiled swipe at Djokovic over quarantine complaints

A Mango Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Durban lost cabin pressure on Monday, prompting it to release oxygen masks for passengers.In a video circulating, a passenger can be seen donning an oxygen mask as the sound of panicking passengers - including the voice of a child asking for its mother - can be heard in the background.READ | <a href="https://www.news24.com/news24/world/news/the

Passengers panic as Mango flight to Durban loses cabin pressure

New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India (AAI) celebrated the 72nd Republic Day by hoisting the national flag at Delhi Air Traffic Services Complex here on Tuesday.
AAI Chairman Arvind Singh was the chief guest at the event, which was organised by following social distancing norms amid COVID-19. The chairman also received the Guard of Honour at the event.
"On the 72nd RepublicDay. celebrations,

Airports Authority of India celebrates 72nd Republic Day

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Greece and France signed a 2.5-billion-euro ($3 billion) warplane deal on Monday as part of a plans to upgrade Greece's armed force in response to Turkish challenges in the eastern Mediterranean.The deal will see Greece buying 18 Rafale jets, 12 of them used, made by French firm Dassault to bolster its forces during their regular mi

Greece to buy French fighter jets in message to Turkey

The commitment of the US to Taiwan is "rock-solid", the State Department confirmed at the weekend, as it warned that China's "attempts to intimidate" the island are a threat to regional peace. Meanwhile, France has upgraded its presence in Taiwan, and will take part in joint US-Japanese exercises in the East China Sea in May.For the second day in a row, mainland Chinese air force planes including 12 fighter jets

US pledges support for Taiwan in wake of Chinese military incursions

WELLINGTON, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Imports fell heavily in 2020, down 7.4 billion NZ dollars (5.28 billion U.S. dollars) compared with the year to December 2019, but exports held up despite the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand's statistics department Stats NZ said on Thursday. "Annual imports started to drop away in the early stages of 2020, as the pandemic spread, affecting cargo supply lines and factory production 

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