Month: February 2021

Read More More than 2,700 people were able to book appointments before they were supposed to, getting past vaccine priority group criteria More than 2,700 people were able to book appointments before they were supposed to, getting past vaccine priority group criteria

Read MoreBickering over contested farmland along the border has in recent weeks deteriorated into armed clashes.Bickering over contested farmland along the border has in recent weeks deteriorated into armed clashes.

Read More Hugh Kerr Bradley Roberts found on vessel that sank near Souda where it was moored Greek authorities have launched an investigation into the “perplexing” death of a Briton, described by local people as an “eccentric Englishman”, whose body was found on a partially sunken luxury yacht off Crete. Police in the port of…

Read MoreThe Saved by the Bell actor, a child star in the 1990s, was diagnosed with lung cancer last month.The Saved by the Bell actor, a child star in the 1990s, was diagnosed with lung cancer last month.

Read More Capt. Tom Moore, a World War II veteran, is now fighting COVID-19, his daughter says. Moore used walks in his garden to raise millions for NHS Charities Together last year. (Image credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Capt. Tom Moore, a World War II veteran, is now fighting COVID-19, his daughter says. Moore used walks…

Read MoreSowon from GFriend posted pictures cuddling a mannequin wearing Nazi clothing on her Instagram.Sowon from GFriend posted pictures cuddling a mannequin wearing Nazi clothing on her Instagram.

Read More Germany will send 26 doctors, nurses and hygiene experts to Portugal on Wednesday to help prop up the nation’s Covid-19 efforts as it battles one of the world’s worst outbreaks, the German defense minister said on Monday. “We support our friends in Portugal who find themselves in an especially dramatic situation,” Minister Annegret…

Read More The UAE has staked its claim to the emerging market of space-based lawsuits, unveiling a global Courts of Space to get ahead of what it hopes will be a raft of new litigation as commercial activity in the celestial realm grows. While lawyers themselves won’t actually be floating around in zero gravity, the…

Read More Saved by the Bell star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma, according to his representative. He was 44. “Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful,” the actor’s spokesman, Roger Paul, said in a statement. Diamond, best known for…

Read More Myanmar saw decades of military rule before Aung San Suu Kyi became the head of the government in 2015 Myanmar saw decades of military rule before Aung San Suu Kyi became the head of the government in 2015

Read More NEW DELHI, India, Feb 01 (IPS) – A decade has passed since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war between the government and the LTTE, where at least 100,000 people were killed in the over three-decade long conflict. Families of victims of enforced disappearances continue to seek justice, the government is yet to…

Read More“Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma“Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma

Read More Civilian leader urges the public to protest against any return to a military dictatorship Myanmar has been placed on knife edge, with activists fearing a further clampdown after the military detained Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian leaders in early morning raids and took direct control of the country in a coup.…

Read More Libya has been in a state of civil conflict for nearly 10 years with little progress made in diplomatic talks Libya has been in a state of civil conflict for nearly 10 years with little progress made in diplomatic talks

Read MoreVaccine distribution has been halted in the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.Vaccine distribution has been halted in the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Read MoreDealers like Money Metals, SD Bullion, JM Bullion and Apmex saw unprecedented demand over the weekend.Dealers like Money Metals, SD Bullion, JM Bullion and Apmex saw unprecedented demand over the weekend.

Read MoreThere have been four previous Super Bowls in Tampa, some amid war and economic distressThere have been four previous Super Bowls in Tampa, some amid war and economic distress

Read More BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb 01 (IPS) – Humankind is no stranger to the destabilizing events of 2020. The state of the global economy and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the headlines. In this ever escalating global crisis, Lebanon, has been facing what can only be described as unimaginable hardships. For the past…

Read MoreRepublicans propose slimmer benefits, about a third of the $1.9 trillion that President Joe Biden is seeking.Republicans propose slimmer benefits, about a third of the $1.9 trillion that President Joe Biden is seeking.

Read More Amnesty International warns violence and extrajudicial killings have marked past takeovers and urged armed forces to exercise restraint Amnesty International warns violence and extrajudicial killings have marked past takeovers and urged armed forces to exercise restraint

Read More EU agency says documents to help evade travel restrictions are being sold in airports, stations and online Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Scammers are producing and selling fake negative coronavirus test certificates in airports, stations and online around Europe in the latest example of opportunistic coronavirus-related crime, the EU’s…

Read More New York, New Jersey and Connecticut may see 18in of snow, with storm reaching Massachusetts and northern New England on Monday Instead of shuttered schools and snow days, the latest winter storm to wallop the US north-east shut down vaccination sites and snarled other pandemic-related services in many states that could see as…

Read MoreJohn Weaver worked on four presidential campaigns and co-founded the anti-Trump Lincoln Project.John Weaver worked on four presidential campaigns and co-founded the anti-Trump Lincoln Project.

Read More Giant pandas at the Smithsonian’s national zoo enjoyed the cold weather in the US capital by rolling and sliding around in the snow in their enclosure. In a clip shared by the zoo, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian took full advantage of the wintry conditions Continue reading…Giant pandas at the Smithsonian’s national zoo…

Read More Tucked in the shadow of the Tetons, the town of Jackson, Wy., and surrounding Teton County is home to less than 25,000 fulltime residents, but annually hosts over 2.5 million visitors. The valley’s natural beauty attracts an influx of tourists, who in turn are responsible for roughly 30% of the region’s jobs and…

Read MoreAl Jazeera breaks down Aung San Suu Kyi’s journey, from being the daughter of an independence hero to political leader.Al Jazeera breaks down Aung San Suu Kyi’s journey, from being the daughter of an independence hero to political leader.

Read MoreThousands, many travelling by foot with no water, have survived attacks to reach two UN-run camps in southern Tigray.Thousands, many travelling by foot with no water, have survived attacks to reach two UN-run camps in southern Tigray.

Read More Cases filed against nine journalists over reports that police officer fatally shot protester At least nine senior Indian journalists are facing criminal charges for reporting allegations that Delhi police fatally shot a farmer in the head during protests last week, despite the authorities claiming no shots were fired. Delhi police have denied any…

Read More The first coronavirus vaccine shipment to South Africa has arrived in the country, as it struggles with the continent’s highest caseload alongside a more transmissible strain of the virus. A plane carrying the vaccines touched down at OR Tambo international airport on Monday. The load of one million AstraZeneca jabs, manufactured by the…

Read More Brothel windows in red light district to be closed and ‘erotic centre’ set up elsewhere instead The brothel windows of Amsterdam’s red light district will be closed and an “erotic centre” will be set up away from the city centre, councillors have agreed. A proposal from the city’s mayor, Femke Halsema, to shut…

Read More Tiffany Dover explained fainting is quite common for her after the incident Tiffany Dover explained fainting is quite common for her after the incident

Read More Dozens of people have been detained after Chinese police launched a crackdown on the manufacturing and selling of fake Covid-19 vaccinations. Authorities say the illicit trade has been going on for months. Read more ‘There should be no vicious competition’: China dismisses reports India engages in Covid-19 ‘vaccine diplomacy’ Law enforcement targeted crime…

Read MoreU.S. intelligence officials tell CBS News that China is trying to collect Americans’ DNA in hopes of controlling the future of health care. “60 Minutes” correspondent Jon Wertheim joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why China’s push to collect medical data threatens America’s national security. Also, he explains the potential risks of at-home DNA…

Read MoreIt was not disclosed how much Harry was getting in damages, but his lawyer says it will all go to his charity for wounded troops.It was not disclosed how much Harry was getting in damages, but his lawyer says it will all go to his charity for wounded troops.

Read More Beijing has officially rolled out its repeatedly delayed Emission Trading Scheme (ETS), aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas output. Beijing is expecting its emissions to peak before 2030 and become “carbon neutral” by 2060. The scheme officially entered into force on Monday, covering some 2,260 power plants across the nation. Said plants contributed…