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Russian police detain 200 opposition politicians

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

Russian police on Saturday arrested around 200 opposition politicians and municipal deputies at a Moscow conference as authorities tighten the…

George Floyd: Minneapolis agrees record $27m settlement with family

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

The family of George Floyd and Minneapolis have agreed a record $27million settlement to resolve the lawsuit filed against the…

Bolivia’s ex-president Jeanine Anez, ministers arrested in coup probe

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

The former interim president of Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez Chavez, and several ex-ministers have been arrested as prosecutors probe a coup…

Biden grants asylum, work permits to Myanmar citizens stranded in US

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

The Biden administration will grant temporary deportation relief and work permits to Myanmar citizens living in the United States because…

Senators from New York ask Governor Cuomo to quit

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Two US senators from New York, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, have called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.

Tanzanian officials speak on President Magufuli’s health

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Tanzania's President John Magufuli is in good health and working normally, two officials said on Friday in response to reports…

Ramaphosa, others mourn Zulu King Zwelithini

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to King Goodwill Zwelithini, the eighth Zulu king, who died today at 72.

5 arrested in S/Africa’s biggest banking scandal

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

South African Police, on Thursday, arrested five persons in connection with the collapse of VBS Mutual Bank, the country’s biggest…

Biden urges Americans to stop attacking Asians

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

President Joe Biden has appealed to Americans to stop hate crimes and harassment against Asian Americans, in a speech on…

Canada says AstraZeneca vaccine safe; Norway, Denmark suspend use

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

Canada on Thursday said the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe after Denmark and Norway temporarily suspended its use amid reports…

Biden signs $1.9trillion COVID-19 stimulus package

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5 years ago

U.S. President Joe Biden signed his first major legislative bill, the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package into law on Thursday

George Floyd: Ex-cop Derek Chauvin to face additional charge

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Derek Chauvin — the ex-Minneapolis policeman charged with killing African American George Floyd will now face an additional murder charge.

Prince William denies British royal family racist

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Prince William said on Thursday that Britain's royals were not racist after Meghan, wife of his younger brother Harry, said…

President Magufuli COVID-19 doubter comatose with virus, flown to India

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Tanzania's President John Magufuli, an avowed COVID-19 doubter is comatose in India, hit by COVID-19, main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu…

Ivory Coast loses Prime Minister Bakayoko to cancer

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Prime Minister of Ivory Coast, Hamed Bakayoko has died in Germany, according to a government statement. He was aged 56.

U.N. Security Council condemns Myanmar violence

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

The U.N. Security Council has condemned violence against Myanmar protesters and called on the army to show restraint.

Police bust criminal gang in Wakiso District

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

Katwe Police last night carried out an intelligence-led operation and busted a criminal gang that has been operating in the…

Biden to Americans: Help is here

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Just after the US House of Representatives passed the $1.9trillion COVID-19 relief bill on Wednesday, President Joe Biden tweeted to…

South Africa police kill student in University of Witwatersrand protest

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

One person was killed on Wednesday after police fired rubber bullets to disperse a group of protesters at the University…

Cambodia launches online child-protection campaign

PM NEWS Live

5 years ago

The Cambodia Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Chea Vandeth on Wednesday said the state has launched an online child-protection campaign…

London police officer held over woman’s disappearance

PM NEWS Live

5 years ago

A woman police officer in London has been arrested after a woman went missing in the capital when she was…

WTO tells COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to scale up production in developing countries

PM NEWS Live

5 years ago

World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on pharmaceutical companies to scale up the production of COVID-19 vaccines…

IWD turns bloody in Mexico in protest against gender violence

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Many female police officers were injured in Mexico today in clashes between police and female activists protesting rampant gender violence…

Piers Morgan quits Britain’s ITV after Meghan Markle comments

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

Journalist and TV presenter Piers Morgan left broadcaster ITV on Tuesday following long-running criticism of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan that…

Queen Elizabeth reacts to Prince Harry, Meghan charge of racism

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Queen Elizabeth said on Tuesday the British royals were saddened by the challenging experiences of her grandson Prince Harry and…

Michelle Obama, 8 others to be inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Former American first lady Michelle Obama will be inducted in October into the U.S. National Women’s Hall of Fame along…

Brazil starts production of AstraZeneca vaccine

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

Brazil has started large-scale production of the AstraZeneca vaccine at the country's key Fiocruz research facility in Rio de Janeiro,…

U.S. asks visa applicants denied by Trump to re-apply

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Most U.S. visa applicants who were denied because of Trump’s travel ban on Nigeria and 12 other muslim countries can…

International Women’s Day: UN reaffirms commitment

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

The United Nations (UN) has reaffirmed its commitment to remain committed to partnering with the government and people of Nigeria…

Serena Williams sends powerful message to Meghan Markle

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

American tennis star Serena Williams has thrown her weight behind her good friend Meghan after the Oprah Winfrey interview.

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