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Category: Europe
Man imprisoned for coughing at police officers while shouting “corona”
Denmark’s Supreme Court sentenced a man to four months’ imprisonment for coughing at two police officers while shouting “corona”.
Pfizer’s vaccine supply to EU 30% below plans, another blow to EU
News agency Reuters claims that Pfizer not yet delivered to the EU about 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses that were…
Germany unsatisfied over Afghan peace talks progress
The Afghan government and Taliban militants began peace talks in Doha last September, but negotiations have largely stalled.
Britain authorities plots reopening of UK economy within months
Boris Johnson is plotting a staged exit from lockdown that would see the UK’s battered economy returning to work over…
New US admin looks to repair ties with Europe in first NATO meet
Biden’s admin will begin work of renewing relationships with European allies when NATO defence ministers participate in meetings this week.
Sources says EU adds anti-variant clauses to new vaccine deals
In new contracts with vaccine manufacturers, EU is adding clauses that explicitly cover variants, three EU officials involved in talks.
kiwi PM condemns Australia for revoking ISIL suspect’s citizenship
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern says Australia revoked the citizenship of a woman detained in Turkey over ISIL links.
WTO warns ‘Vaccine nationalism’ will hurt everyone
World Trade Organization’s incoming chief says members should speed up efforts to lift export restrictions on medicines and supplies.
Italian optimistic as ‘Super Mario’ takes on crises
Former ECB chief Mario Draghi turned Prime Minister, will now work to ease the economic and health challenges gripping the…
Germany says decision to impose border controls a temporary measure
Germany defends its decision to impose border controls with the Czech Republic and Austria, says its a temporary measure of…
Ex-Soccer executive on trial at ICC for violence
Two men accused of leading Christian-dominated militias in widespread attacks on Muslims in Central African Republic go on trial on…
Things to know about France’s controversial ‘separatism’ bill
Having debated on the controversial ‘separatism bill, French politicians will vote on it this week before it heads to the…
French hospitals to move into crisis mode
French Health Ministry asked regional health agencies and hospitals to go into “crisis organisation” from February 18.
Wikipedia launches new global code of conduct to counter site abuses
Wikipedia will launch its first global code of conduct, seeking to address criticism that it failed to combat harassment.
Prince Harry won an apology and substantial damages from publishers
Prince Harry won an apology and substantial damages from the publishers of the Mail after he sued the tabloid for…
FC Barcelona plans to sue newspaper for publishing Messi contract
Barcelona will take legal action against the Spanish newspaper El Mundo after it published details of Lionel Messi’s current contract.
Political Sources says Italy’s PD stands by economy minister in any cabinet reshuffle
Italy’s co-ruling Democratic Party will not let Roberto Gualtieri be shunted aside in any cabinet reshuffle that might arise from…
Russian prosecutors seeks opposition leader jail term
Russian state prosecutors said they would back effort to jail Alexei Navalny for up to three and a half years…
EU stood its ground in a row with AstraZeneca
European Union stood its ground in a row with AstraZeneca over COVID-19 vaccine supplies,says AstraZeneca contract ‘crystal clear’.
Shell ordered to pay Nigerian farmers over oil spills
Court of Appeal in The Hague rules the multinational’s Nigerian subsidiary Shell must payout over oil spills.
Britain closes world’s busiest international route
Britain bans UAE flights, UAE is home to thousands of British expatriates and also serves as a hub for travellers…