While countries are surfing deeper into what COVID-19 variants are circulating and their impact on vaccine efficacy, inadequate capacity for genomic sequencing has left Nigeria working with a dim vision of evolving events. Africa’s largest economy has not found answers yet to the relationship between rising transmission, severity or mortality…
By Trend The Khojaly genocide is the most serious crime of the last century, Chairman of the Grand National Assembly (Parliament) of Turkey, Mustafa Sentop, said, Trend reports. Sentop made the remark during the ceremony of honoring the memory of the victims of the genocide. He stressed that Turkey will,…
Rick Olivares (Philstar.com) - February 25, 2021 - 4:29pm MANILA, Philippines – Professional Chess Association of the Philippines Southern Conference pacesetter Negros Kingsmen squeaked past the San Juan Predators in Wednesday play. It was a tough loss for San Juan that got huge three points from GM Oliver Barbosa on…
By Laman Ismayilova Turkish singer Adil Karaca has released a music video "My mother", filmed with participation of Azerbaijani,Turkish and Russian pop stars. The project brought together Turkish singer Alishan, Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Adalat Shukurov, pop singer Zamig Huseynov, TV presenter Afag Ganjali as well as People's Artist of Russia Valeria. The composition turned…
Alexis Romero (Philstar.com) - February 25, 2021 - 5:06pm MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte said he would listen to the views of the public before deciding on whether to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement, weeks after saying that the US should "pay" if it wants to keep the military pact.…
Nigeria recorded its index case of COVID-19 on February 27. One year after, Churchill Okoro chronicles the alterations in several activities and the nation’s healthcare response to the pandemic. In March 2020, Philip Jimoh (not real names), a 46-year old Italian-based Nigerian arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in…
For most of us, it is the freedom of choice. The freedom to choose where to live, who to love, and how to raise a family is satisfying enough. Together with sustenance and shelter, most can achieve peace of mind.For all of us, poor health interrupts the peace, and mere…
By Vafa Ismayilova An Italian city municipality has adopted a document condemning the Khojaly genocide and expressing solidarity with the Azerbaijani people, the State Committee for Work with Diaspora reported on February 24. In accordance with the preamble of the document, the Liveri city municipality of the Italian city of Naples adopted an…
As emerging variants and the goal of having one-dose regimen sufficient push vaccine manufacturers to step up their game, this week has seen a new phase of the global vaccine race launched. Here are three of the current highlights. J&J one-shot vaccine effective Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot coronavirus vaccine appeared…
By Vafa Ismayilova Azerbaijan's Consulate General in Los Angeles has produced a short film dedicated to the Khojaly genocide of 1992, Azertag has reported. The film mentions that on February 26, 1992, Armenian troops attacked Azerbaijan’s Khojaly town and brutally murdered 613 civilians, including children, women and the elderly. Details of film…