UK govt adviser resigns after reports his lover visited during lockdown
UK govt adviser on its coronavirus response and a leading epidemiologist resigned from his government post, after reports his lover…
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New York Democratic presidential primary will take place as planned
New York state Democratic presidential primary will take place as planned next month, District Judge Analisa Torres ruled.
Spanish PM to secure parliamentary votes to extend state of emergency
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks set to secure enough parliamentary votes to extend a state of emergency for two…
Sharjah residential tower fire wounded dozen
Sharjah residential tower fire wounded at least 12 people while authorities gave no cause for the blaze, which smouldered into…
US President denies role in what Venezuela says was ‘mercenary’ incursion
US President denied any involvement by the U.S. government in what Venezuelan officials have called a failed armed incursion in…
Scottish schools reopening too early could ‘overwhelm’ NHS
Scottish primary schools fully reopening would “most likely” see the NHS overwhelmed by coronavirus within two months, Nicola Sturgeon has…
German top court ruling on bond purchases sparks worries over EU resilience
German top court (Federal Court of Justice) rules country’s central bank must justify bond-buying under European Central Bank stimulus scheme.
Egyptian legislators called PM to ban Ramez Magnon Rasmi show
Egyptian legislators called on Prime Minister to ban a television show aired every year during Ramadan, accusing it of inciting…
Britain to recommend sweeping changes to workplaces after lockdown
Britain will recommend a wide range of changes to how people organise their working lives when the coronavirus lockdown is…
US Supreme Court begins historic session with arguments broadcast live
US Supreme Court begins historic session with live broadcast of teleconference arguments, after delays due to coronavirus.
Volunteer in Turkey uses 3D printers to produce PPE
Volunteer collective using a network of 3D printers to produce much-needed protective equipment during COVID-19 crisis in Turkey.
Cuba called gun assault on its Washington embassy terrorism
Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel called a gun assault last week on its embassy in Washington a “terrorist attack”, while Police…
British govt had contingency plan for PM Johnson’s death
British government had a contingency plan for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s death as he battled COVID-19 in intensive care last…
Trump adviser says additional stimulus package might not be necessary
Trump economic adviser said that coronavirus relief legislation might not be necessary, as Democrats push for Congress to provide more…
Trudeau vows more funding for mental health
Trudeau vows additional funding as Canada’s daily coronavirus death toll edged up by under 5% on Sunday in another sign…
Supreme Court in Israel discusses Netanyahu’s fate
Supreme Court in Israel began a two-day hearing to determine whether Netanyahu’s indictment on criminal charges disqualifies him from forming…
New infections jumped by almost 10,000 in Russia
New infections jumped by 9,623 to 124,054 cases in last 24 hours as Russian authorities mull tighter restrictions on movement.
Japanese govt to fast-track review of anti-viral drug remdesivir
Japanese govt will fast-track a review of Gilead Sciences Inc’s antiviral drug remdesivir so that it can hopefully be approved…
Former Kazakh leader daughter leaves key post
Former Kazakh president Nazarbayev daughter has left her position as speaker of Senate, a role that led observers to tip…
Top British hospital trials blood plasma treatment for COVID-19
Top British hospital will use for COVID-19 patients as part of a trial that transfuses plasma from recovered people into…
Covid 19 exposes UK low-wage essential workers to exploitation
Covid 19 exposes people working in United Kingdom vulnerable sectors falling through cracks of government rescue packages.
US imposed sanctions on Iranian-Iraqi businessman over support of Quds Force
US imposed sanctions on an Iranian-Iraqi businessman and his company,accusing him of being involved in efforts to generate revenue illegally.