Irish loyalist paramilitaries withdraw support for peace deal
Northern Irish loyalist paramilitary groups told British PM they are temporarily withdrawing support due to concerns over the Brexit deal.
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Sources says EU will extend COVID vaccine export controls
The mechanism was set up at end of January as a reaction to vaccine makers’ announcements of delays in deliveries…
Report shows strong link between obesity and COVID death rate
New study says COVID deaths about 10 times higher in countries where half or more of the population is overweight.
Dutch govt postpone Qatar trade mission over living conditions
Dutch government postponed a trade mission to Qatar this month, citing concern over living conditions of migrant workers.
Twitter expands hate speech rules
Twitter expanded its policy barring hateful speech to include “language that dehumanizes people on basis of race and national origin”.
Media watchdog sues Saudi crown prince MBS
Media watchdog files a case against MBS in a German court for ‘crimes against humanity’ in connection with the Khashoggi…
European Commission to propose EU-wide digital certificate
EU will propose an EU-wide digital certificate providing proof of a COVID vaccination that could allow Europeans to travel more…
Facebook signs up a string of German media partners
Facebook signed up German media partners, but publisher of best-selling newspaper says would not take part on terms it dismissed…
Spanish Police investigate possible role of foreigners in riots
Police investigating the role of foreign citizens in riots over jailing of a Spanish rapper that rocked Barcelona for the…
World powers and Iran might go for talks over nuclear deal
Next three months will be vital for keeping Iran 2015 nuclear deal with world powers alive, Analysts says.
Key European Union nations can’t get herd immunity sooner
European Union countries need to triple vaccination rate to catch up with UK and US, says German database firm Statista.
Police storm opposition party offices in Georgian,detain Nika Melia
Police stormed Georgian opposition leader office and detained him, deepening a political crisis that prompted the PM to resign last…
Controversial bill creates diplomatic rift between Pakistan and France
Spat comes after Pakistani President called on Paris to abandon controversial bill, claiming the law would discriminate against Muslims.
EU FMs agrees to impose sanctions on Russia, Myanmar
EU foreign ministers agreed to impose fresh sanctions on Russia and Myanmar also expected to discuss efforts to save 2015…
Sources says German Chancellor proposes three-stage plan to lift curbs
German Chancellor wants a staggered, three-stage plan to lift covid restrictions linked to increased testing, according to two participants.
Turkey investigates lawmaker over militant links
Turkish authorities are investigating a lawmaker from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) over suspected militant links.
Australia pledges vaccine campaign publicity, not advertise on Facebook
Australia’s government pledged a publicity campaign for its rollout of COVID-19 vaccine but not in Facebook advertisements.
Greek prominent theater director arrested on rape charges
Greek police detained a theater director on charges of rape, latest twist in the unfolding “MeToo” saga shaking the country’s…
Painful personal sanctions can free Navalny, ally says
EU foreign ministers expected to agree on Monday to impose sanctions on allies of Russian President in response to the…
Scott Morrison to push ahead with news law amid Facebook blackout fury
Canada,United States,Britain and India back Australia as analysts warn platform’s hardball tactics could backfire.
Johnson & Johnson submits one-shot vaccine for emergency use
Johnson & Johnson says an emergency use listing is critical for supplying vaccines to middle-income countries through the COVAX programme.
Global oil prices extend slide, investors fear refineries to remain hobbled
Investors fear that oil refineries could remain hobbled for weeks after snow storms in southern US states while OPEC+ supplies…