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EU gives green light for use of Remdesivir, first COVID-19 drug
The first drug to treat severe cases of COVID-19 in the EU on Friday was given the green light, with the European Commission approving ... -
Facebook employee files complaint alleging widespread bias against Black workers
A Black Facebook Inc worker on Thursday filed a complaint claiming the social media giant’s stated commitment to diversity and civil rights, including its ... -
U.S. welcomes independent probe of report that cleared AfDB Chief
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Thursday welcomed the African Development Bank’s , AfDB, decision to appoint former Irish President Mary Robinson to lead ... -
Eni, Shell aware of bribes in Nigeria case – Italy Prosecutor
Oil majors Eni and Royal Dutch Shell were aware that most of the money they spent to buy a Nigerian oilfield in 2011 would ... -
Africa lost almost $55 billion in travel, tourism due to pandemic – AU
Africa countries have lost almost $55 billion in travel and tourism revenues in three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the African Union, AU, ... -
Africa does not have manifold undetected coronavirus infections -Regional Director
The World Health Organisation (WHO) does not think there are manifold undetected coronavirus infections in Africa with people dying unreported, the regional director of ... -
Restructuring: BBC to cut 450 jobs to reduce costs
The British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, on Thursday announced its plans to cut 450 jobs in its quest to reduce costs and restructure local reporting ... -
Uber extends ‘No Mask, No Ride’ policy requirement for drivers, riders
Uber Technologies Inc on Wednesday extended indefinitely a requirement for drivers and riders on its platform to wear a face covering or mask and ... -
Khashoggi’s fiancee hopes Turkish court trial will reveal fresh evidence in case
A Turkish court will open the trial on Friday of 20 Saudi officials indicted over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a step ... -
Hushpuppi has a twin brother: Com Mirza; here’s how they compare
The UAE media has given striking similarities between Dubai frauds Com Mirza and Hushpuppi. Mirza is a Canadian fraudster who like Nigerian Hushpuppi lived ...
