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Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:15:46 +0100
San Diego Zoo gives experimental COVID-19 vaccine to 9 great apes
Nine apes received an experimental coronavirus vaccine after an outbreak of COVID-19 among gorillas at the zoo.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:57:53 +0100
US job growth likely rose in February in rebound from slump
The Congressional Budget Office projects that the nation will add a substantial 6.2 million jobs this year, though that wouldn't be nearly enough to restore employment to pre-pandemic levels.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:29:31 +0100
China announces 'over 6%' economic growth target, tech plans
China’s premier announced plans to make the nation self-reliant in technology amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade, Hong Kong and human rights.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:30:06 +0100
Powerful earthquake off New Zealand prompts tsunami warnings and mass evacuations
The earthquake followed two very strong 7.3 and 7.4 magnitude tremors, prompting thousands to seek higher ground.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:00:43 +0100
'Create Escape': Secretive artist Banksy confirms new artwork on wall of former prison
The artwork appeared to show that Banksy was throwing his support behind a campaign to turn the historic jail into an arts venue.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:28:31 +0100
'Unacceptable': Ukraine slams Slovak PM over territory swap 'joke'
Slovakia's Prime Minister has apologised after commenting that he would hand over a Ukrainian region to Russia in exchange for COVID-19 vaccines.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:30:47 +0100
Helena Dalli gives the latest on what the EU is doing to tackle inequalities
Inequalities throughout the European Union have been highlighted by the pandemic and in many situations, they have been worsened by it too. But these inequalities also existed before. We talk to Helena Dalli, the EU Commissioner for Equality, to disc...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:29:48 +0100
Ten soldiers killed after military helicopter crashes in Turkey
A military helicopter has crashed in eastern Turkey, killing 10 military personnel on board and injuring three others, the country's defence ministry said.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:48:27 +0100
Victims of Portugal's deadly bridge collapse remembered 20 years on
Portugal's president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, paid tribute to the 59 victims of the 2001 tragedy.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:36:30 +0100
Facebook takes down hundreds of fake Russian Instagram accounts
Facebook has taken down more than 500 accounts aiming to drown out the online conversation about pro-Navalny demonstrations.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:51:24 +0100
Will the Czechs be the next to look to Russia and China for COVID-19 vaccines?
Central European neighbours Slovakia and Hungary have already taken delivery of Russia's Sputnik V jab.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:09:49 +0100
Investigation launched into Chinese facemasks labelled 'Made in Austria
Austria was one of the world's first countries to make FFP2 masks compulsory in shops, schools, and on public transport in light of the COVID pandemic.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:13:18 +0100
Bullets sent in envelope to Italy's former prime minister Matteo Renzi
Italy's former prime minister thanked people for their messages of support after the incident and called on the country to move "forward together with freedom and courage".

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:17:18 +0100
Myanmar coup: 'Stop murdering protesters,' says UN as death toll hits 54
"It is utterly abhorrent that security forces are firing live ammunition against peaceful protesters across the country," said UNHR chief Michelle Bachelet

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:06:16 +0100
UK and four nations to fast-track COVID-19 vaccines modified to combat new variants
The UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore and Switzerland plan to fast-track modified COVID-19 vaccines so they can tackle new variants more swiftly.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:46:12 +0100
EU's top court rules Spanish fooball clubs received illegal state aid
The top EU court has upheld a decision from the bloc's executive arm ordering football clubs to repay illegal state aid.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:57:11 +0100
At least 20 dead after smugglers throw migrants from boat
The drama unfolded as the migrants were travelling from Djibouti to Yemen.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:54:26 +0100
Harry Dunn crash death: US civil lawsuit can proceed, judge rules
The judge in Virginia had last month already rejected the defendant's argument that the case should be tossed out in the US because it should be heard in the UK instead.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:46:13 +0100
Police tighten security amid fears of fresh plot to breach US Capitol
"We have obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group on Thursday, March 4," Capitol Police said in a statement on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:26:45 +0100
Sweden axe attack: Police still investigating possible terrorist motive after seven injured
Police in Sweden are still investigating a possible "terrorist" motive behind a stabbing incident in Vetlanda on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:05:55 +0100
'Bloodiest day': At least 38 anti-coup protesters killed in Myanmar, says UN envoy
Security forces in Myanmar escalated their crackdown on protests against last month’s military coup, with at least 38 people killed on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:12:20 +0100
France dissolves far-right group Generation Identity
The French government has dissolved the far-right group Generation Identity, interior minister Gérald Darmanin announced.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:57:53 +0100
Dutch sex workers protest asking government to let them get back to work
The Dutch government allowed many workers in "contact professions", such as barbers and masseurs, to reopen their businesses but sex workers aren't on the list.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:31:51 +0100
Scientists discover glow-in-the-dark sharks off New Zealand
They say that the findings had repercussions for our understanding of life in the deep sea; one of the least-studied ecosystems on the planet.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:33 +0100
Greece earthquake: 6.2-magnitude tremor near Larissa felt in Western Balkans
The earthquake was felt in neighbouring countries North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Montenegro.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:44:06 +0100
Watch: Dolly Parton sings COVID-themed version of 'Jolene' as she gets vaccine
"Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I'm begging of you please don't hesitate," Dolly Parton crooned before receiving a dose of the Moderna vaccine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:14:15 +0100
Slovakia's frontline staff under strain as country records world's highest COVID-related death rate
"We have approximately 650 workers, 100 of them are currently on sick leave because of COVID and 70% of them are dealing with COVID-patients," hospital director Alexandra Pavlovičová said.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:09:02 +0100
Explosion damages COVID-19 testing centre in the Netherlands
In January, a COVID-19 testing centre in the town of Urk was set on fire by rioters opposed to the country's lockdown.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:12:49 +0100
US yard sale find turns out to be 15th century Chinese artifact worth over €400,000
The piece, one of only seven such bowls known to exist in the world, will be up for auction in New York on March 17 as part of Sotheby’s Auction of Important Chinese Art.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:01:33 +0100
Japanese billionaire seeks eight creatives for paid-for moon flight
Yusaku Maezawa and his guests could become the first lunar voyagers since the last Apollo mission in 1972.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:20:12 +0100
Alexei Navalny: US sanctions Russian officials over nerve-agent attack
Washington targeted seven mid-level and senior Russian officials along with more than a dozen government entities.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 23:22:45 +0100
Sahara dust and traffic lead to air pollution alerts in France
Parts of France are experiencing high levels of air pollution amid a storm bringing dust from the Sahara Desert over to the country.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:22:45 +0100
Coronavirus: Italian government shuts all schools in high risk areas
Secondary schools were already closed due to the spread of the virus, but now all schools in so-called red zones will be shut.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:37:39 +0100
Austria and Denmark team up with Israel for next generation COVID-19 vaccines
The initiative comes amid growing frustration over delays in the EU's vaccine rollout.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:58:20 +0100
Fifteen dead after SUV carrying 27 people crashes in US, say emergency services
Hospital officials believe there were 27 people in an SUV that struck a tractor-trailer in the agricultural southeastern corner of California.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:44:34 +0100
Serbia sends vaccines to neighbour Bosnia amid row over COVAX delays
The COVAX scheme has delivered millions of doses of coronavirus vaccine to African countries this week, but officials have admitted the scheme has gone slower than expected in certain areas.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:56:52 +0100
Will COVID-19 spark reform of the EU's borderless Schengen Area?
Euronews looks at recent border restrictions prompted by coronavirus variants and what they mean for the future of free movement in Europe.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:39:21 +0100
Poland clears LGBT activists over putting rainbow on Roman Catholic icon
"This is a triumph for the LGBT+ resistance movement in the most homophobic country of the European Union,'' the Love Does Not Exclude group said.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:02:21 +0100
Second Lisbon airport to be reconsidered amid environmental concerns
Portugal’s aviation regulator ANAC has rejected a request for prior appraisal of the construction of a second airport in the capitol.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:34:05 +0100
Egyptians rejected asylum in Sweden and fearing persecution back home
A number of Egyptian asylum seekers - some facing life imprisonment in Egypt - are making a last-ditch attempt to avoid deportation following decisions made by Sweden’s asylum agency.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:25:25 +0100
Romania's former tourism minister sentenced for corruption and money-laundering
Elena Udrea, a former Romanian tourism minister, and Ioana Basescu, daughter of the former president, received prison sentences for money laundering.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:14:08 +0100
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, turns 90 in quarantine
Gorbachev, who is widely credited with ending the Cold War, was very popular in the West, but a much more polarising figure within Russia.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:36:55 +0100
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, erupts seven times in two weeks
Living near the volcano is no easy task for locals, as they have to clear huge amounts of ash from the streets, and sometimes even run for cover.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:13:00 +0100
COVID-19: 'Unrealistic' for pandemic to be over by year-end, says WHO
"Right now the virus is very much in control," the WHO's head of emergencies programme stressed on Monday.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:07:22 +0100
Nigerian governor says 279 kidnapped schoolgirls are freed
The girls were abducted from their boarding school by gunmen last Friday.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:54:18 +0100
NGOs demand France investigates Syrian regime's chemical weapons attacks
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM), Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI) and Syrian Archive are seeking a French criminal investigation into the August 2013 chemical weapons attacks on Douma and Eastern Ghouta.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:22:40 +0100
Twitter cracks down on COVID vaccine misinformation with strike system
Accounts with two strikes against them will be locked for 12 hours. Five strikes will get a user permanently banned from Twitter.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:17:44 +0100
US father and son extradited to Japan over Carlos Ghosn's escape
Michael Taylor and his son, Peter Taylor, will be tried on charges that they smuggled Ghosn out of the country in 2019.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:10:43 +0100
Winston Churchill landscape owned by Angelina Jolie sells for €9.5m
The Moroccan landscape painted by Britain’s wartime leader was sold by Angelina Jolie at an auction for more than €9.5 million.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:52:24 +0100
Twenty years on, the disappeared still cast shadows in northern Kosovo
Tens of thousands of ethnic-Albanians, Serbs and other minorities disappeared during the 1998-99 war in Kosovo. Two decades later, thousands are still unaccounted for.



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