UK PM Johnson dismissed COVID-19 lockdown as only elderly would die, ex-aide says
World
July 20, 2021
UK PM Johnson dismissed COVID-19 lockdown as only elderly would die, ex-aide says
LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was not prepared to impose lockdown restrictions to stop the…
Saudi citizens must have two COVID-19 vaccine doses for travel abroad – SPA
Middle East
July 19, 2021
Saudi citizens must have two COVID-19 vaccine doses for travel abroad – SPA
DUBAI, July 19 (Reuters) – Saudi citizens will need two COVID-19 vaccine doses before they can travel outside the kingdom…
Israeli firm’s spyware used to target journalists’ cell phones – reports
Middle East
July 19, 2021
Israeli firm’s spyware used to target journalists’ cell phones – reports
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) – An Israeli company’s spyware was used in attempted and successful hacks of 37 smartphones belonging…
‘It’s terrifying’: Merkel shaken as flood deaths rise to 188 in Europe
World
July 19, 2021
‘It’s terrifying’: Merkel shaken as flood deaths rise to 188 in Europe
BERCHTESGADEN/BISCHOFSWIESEN, Germany, July 18 (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel described the flooding that has devastated parts of Europe as…
Hanoi tightens restrictions as COVID clusters spread in Vietnam
World
July 19, 2021
Hanoi tightens restrictions as COVID clusters spread in Vietnam
HANOI, July 18 (Reuters) – Vietnam’s capital Hanoi urged its citizens to stay at home from Monday and ordered a…
OPEC+ agrees oil supply boost after UAE wins argument with Saudi
Middle East
July 18, 2021
OPEC+ agrees oil supply boost after UAE wins argument with Saudi
MOSCOW/DUBAI/LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) – OPEC+ ministers agreed on Sunday to boost oil supply from August to cool prices which…
‘The government is losing ground’ residents say as gangs take territory in Venezuela’s capital
World
July 18, 2021
‘The government is losing ground’ residents say as gangs take territory in Venezuela’s capital
CARACAS, July 18 (Reuters) – “Leave the area! Get the kids out!” screamed gang members walking through western Caracas’ El…
Survivors recall escape, ponder future after Europe’s floods
World
July 18, 2021
Survivors recall escape, ponder future after Europe’s floods
PEPINSTER, Belgium (AP) — Paul and Madeline Brasseur were at home with their two sons in the Belgian town of…
UK PM Johnson reverses plan to skip quarantine after COVID exposure
World
July 18, 2021
UK PM Johnson reverses plan to skip quarantine after COVID exposure
LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and finance minister Rishi Sunak will both self-isolate in line…
After war with Israel, a grieving Gaza marks Eid Al-Adha holiday
Middle East
July 18, 2021
After war with Israel, a grieving Gaza marks Eid Al-Adha holiday
GAZA, July 18 (Reuters) – For Palestinians who lost loved ones in the fighting between Gaza militants and Israel two…