American Federal Health shows concerns over AstraZeneca vaccine trial results
AstraZeneca vaccine trial data meant to pave the way for shot’s approval in the US, but officials say it may…
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Britain moves to compel Northern Ireland to implement liberal abortion services
British government published legislation to hand it powers to compel Northern Ireland to implement more liberal abortion services.
UNHRC gets mandate to collect evidence of war crimes in Sri Lanka
UN Human Rights Council adopted resolution which received 22 votes in favour and 11 against including China and Pakistan, 14…
Prince Harry to become first chief impact officer of BetterUp
Prince Harry will become first chief impact officer of BetterUp Inc, a firm that provides employee coaching and mental health…
Polish writer charged over comments on Biden and US election outcome
Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged with insulting Andrzej Duda over his comments on Biden and the US election outcome.
Scotland’s future hangs as an independent report awaited
An independent report expected to rule on whether First Minister broke a ministerial code of conduct will be published later…
After weeks of dispute Armenia general staff issues statement on new army chief
Armenia’s general staff issued a statement describing a general chosen by Prime Minister as chief of army, after weeks of…
Former Canadian diplomat espionage trial ends
Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig was arrested in China for espionage later 2018, trial ended without a verdict being announced.
KSA warns against illegal maids hiring
Saudi Arabia has warned residents and citizens against hiring illegal maids during the holy month of Ramadan.
First transgender madrasa in Pakistan breaks barriers
Important milestone for transgender community in the Muslim-majority country as they sets up religious school in Islamabad.
EU sets out coronavirus passport plan before summer
While tourism-reliant countries have welcomed the move, others caution that such a certificate should be launched when more are vaccinated.
English FA failed to protect children from paedophile coaches
Sex abuse inquiry says English football Association failed in protecting children from paedophile coaches.
Germany warns Russia don’t restrict journalists
Heiko Maas demanded Russia respect foreign correspondents’ right to report after an official warned German journalists of possible reprisals.
Singapore can’t be used as a quarantine centre for returning students to Australia
Singapore Foreign Ministry denied that country could be used as a quarantine centre for those wishing to enter Australia via…
Smoking to disappear by 2050 from US, UK
Cigarette use in a number of developing countries may fall to zero in next three decades as smokers quit or…
UK to expand nuclear warhead stockpile
UK will grow its nuclear warhead stockpile by more than 40% to ensure its security in a more risky global…
Dissident priests refuse to obey Vatican ruling
A dissident band of Roman Catholic priests leading a disobedience campaign against Vatican said would carry on blessing same-sex couples.
EMA says clinical studies of AstraZeneca shows no blood clot
European Medicines Agency firmly convinced that benefits of AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the risks, seeking to quell rising fears in Europe.
Austrian Chancellor and allies pushing EU to correct vaccine distribution
Austrian Chancellor said he and allies from eastern Europe were pushing for the EU to adjust the way it distributes…
Britain wants to expand its influence in Indo-Pacific
Britain wants influence in Indo-Pacific region to try to moderate China’s global dominance, a document laying out post-Brexit foreign said.
After state vote success, German Free Democratic Party on kingmaker potential
The Free Democratic Party increased their share of the vote to 10.5% from 8.3% at the previous election in 2016.
No military solution to the conflict, Blinken told UN’s Yemen envoy
US secretary of state told special envoy that Washington plans to “reinvigorate diplomatic efforts” to end the war in Yemen.