Nigeria news today headlines : Thursday 13th August 2020
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Wooden Stonehenge Used For Rituals, Religious Purposes Discovered In Portugal
Portuguese archaeologists have discovered a “unique” ceremonial construction that is reportedly aligned with the movement of stars. The timber circles found at the Perdigões complex, an archaeological site that scientists have been excavating for more than 20 years, were reportedly constructed at the end of the Stone Age. Archaeologists say the structure was used for …
Miami Beach Issued $14,400 Fines To Mask Violators
Police and city officials in Miami Beach have issued $14,400 in fines to people who weren’t wearing facial coverings to help stop the spread of COVID-19. One man was issued a citation after he had taken his mask off to answer his phone, while another was walking alone and maskless on a quiet street, the …
COVID-19: Uzbekistan Gradually Abandons Lockdown
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev instructed to allow unlimited movement of vehicles as well as local air and rail traffic from August 15, 2020, Trend reports citing the press service of the president. The activity of sanatoriums, boarding houses, hotels, museums, children’s health camps, beauty salons, hairdressing salons, outdoor catering facilities will also be resumed. It will …
Uganda Marks International Youth Day 2020
Uganda on Wednesday joined the rest of the world to mark the International Youth Day, an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions and initiatives. President Yoweri Museveni launched a Youth4Business Innovation Entrepreneurship facility, an instrument developed by the UN in the East African country to promote impact-driven entrepreneurship, foster innovation, and leverage …
Hundreds Detained, Firearms Used In Third Night Of Belarus Unrest
Police in Belarus said Wednesday they had detained hundreds more people and used firearms against protesters in a third night of violence over a disputed presidential election. Western governments have condemned the crackdown and the European Union said the bloc’s foreign ministers would discuss Belarus at an extraordinary meeting on Friday. Protesters rallied again on …
Central Asia to Cooperate With Japan to Modernize Economy
The heads of the foreign affairs agencies of Central Asia and Japan discussed prospects for cooperation to address the adverse effects of the pandemic on the Central Asian region during the Aug. 11 virtual extraordinary meeting of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue. Japanese authorities were the first to initiate the Central Asia + Japan …
China Recruiting Extra Cadets To Fix Shortage Of Pilots For Fighter jets
China’s military has made efforts to cover its shortage of naval pilots by recruiting more cadets than expected this year, Chinese state media reported on Monday. Almost half of those recruited will be trained to fly aircraft carrier-based fighter jets. The country is facing a shortage of pilots as it commissions more vessels into service. …
Indian COVID-19 Cases Increase, Fatality Rate Drops
New Delhi, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Despite detecting 60,963 other new Covid-19 cases, India reported on Wednesday a decrease in fatality rate to 1.98%. Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan told media in New Delhi that the result is possible due to the efficient implementation of the coronavirus-related clinical protocol and the work and dedication carried out …
Ghana: COVID-19 And Hepatitis B Virus Infection
My last piece was titled “Hepatitis B virus infection-Keeping it in check”. I realized that there is the tendency for COVID-19 to eclipse all other health issues of the country. So I was intrigued by an article in the Lancet titled “Converging pandemics: implications of COVID-19 for the viral hepatitis response in sub-Saharan Africa”, www.thelancet.com/gastrohep …
Beirut Blast Shatters Syrian Dreams
One week later, Mousa has difficulties walking so his mother has to carry him to the bathroom. She says he has also lost hearing in his left ear and his lips are swollen. “He cannot eat solid food because he cannot open his mouth due to the injuries,” she explains. Mousa trembles intermittently. “He is …
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