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Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:36:20 GMT
Europe ramps up Covid vaccine drive for children
Germany, Spain, Greece and Hungary were among those opening up their inoculation drives to younger kids, with doctors reporting strong initial demand from parents amid concerns about the fast-spreading Omicron variant. Greek Education Minister Niki...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:08:09 GMT
India's Kohli says given 90 minutes notice of sacking
Kohli quit as T20 skipper after the recent World Cup and last week was removed as ODI captain, with India's cricket board saying it wanted Rohit Sharma to lead in both white-ball formats. The surprise announcement came in one line at the bottom of ...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:05:59 GMT
Macron steps into campaign mode as conservative rival PĂ©cresse climbs in polls
French President Emmanuel Macron is yet to declare he will run for a second term in next year's election, but his intentions are no longer in doubt and his unofficial campaigning is drawing fire.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:36:20 GMT
Mayan Train, the president's pet project exposing Mexico's cracks
"The train will no longer come through here," rejoiced Guadalupe Caceres, 64, at news that the original route was being modified and would no longer pass through her home. "We've lost, goodbye modernity," responded locksmith Ruben Angulo, 49, who w...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:30:26 GMT
After mega tornado, Kentucky desperate for Christmas salve
Tossing down debris from where their second-floor apartment used to be in the devastated small town of Dawson Springs, Andrew and his two older teen brothers join scores of others Tuesday in the tedious and heart-wrenching task of post-disaster clea...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:25:44 GMT
Over-65s in France without Covid booster shot to lose health pass benefits
France on Wednesday begins implementing a new tightening of rules in the fight against Covid-19, meaning people aged 65 and over will lose the validity of their health pass unless they have had a third booster shot.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:16:09 GMT
French lawmakers arrive in Taiwan for five-day visit
It is the second time this year a delegation from France has visited the island and is the latest in a flurry of trips made by European and American politicians that have angered China. The six-member delegation from the French National Assembly, l...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:12:08 GMT
German police stage raids after threats to pro-vaccine politician
The security forces in Saxony staged raids following the threats from an anti-vaccine group against state premier Michael Kretschmer. "Statements from certain members of the group suggested they might have real weapons," police said in a statement,...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:14:20 GMT
Estonia's wood pellet industry stokes controversy
The subject is particularly sensitive in the tiny Baltic state once ruled by Moscow, whose forests cover more than half the surface area and are very much part of the national identity. But, at a plant belonging to Europe's biggest wood pellet prod...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:12:16 GMT
South Africa snips lions to manage species in small reserves
Such parks protect about 700 lions in South Africa alone, but the prides must be carefully managed to avoid overpopulation and in-breeding. "Under natural circumstances, this would not happen because the males would have been displaced by other mal...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:08:11 GMT
Armed with drones, Turkey explores African arms sales
The two-day Turkey-Africa partnership summit starting Friday comes fast on the heels of a top-level business forum in October that focused on investment and trade. The next phase of this fast-blossoming relationship is security, experts say, with a...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:04:09 GMT
Macron in campaign mode as election looms
After a rare two-hour press conference last week to outline his European ambitions, the 43-year-old head of state is to sit down for a long prime-time TV interview on domestic policy on Wednesday evening. For a leader who has always kept the media ...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:00:21 GMT
Europe kicks off Covid vaccine drive for kids
Germany, Spain, Greece and Hungary are among those opening up their inoculation drives to younger kids, with doctors reporting strong initial demand from parents. The EU's medicines watchdog last month approved the Pfizer-BioNTech shot for five to ...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:58:46 GMT
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry sets NBA record for three-pointers
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry eclipsed Ray Allen's all-time record for NBA three-pointers on Tuesday, savoring a "beautiful moment" at storied Madison Square Garden.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:58:09 GMT
German police launch operation after death threats to pro-vaccine politician
The security forces in Saxony acted following the threats from an anti-vaccine group against state premier Michael Kretschmer. "Statements from certain members of the group suggested they might have real weapons," police said in a statement. An in...



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