EXCLUSIVE UN expert backs probe into Iran’s 1988 killings, Raisi’s role
Middle East
June 29, 2021
EXCLUSIVE UN expert backs probe into Iran’s 1988 killings, Raisi’s role
GENEVA, June 29 (Reuters) – The UN investigator on human rights in Iran has called for an independent inquiry into…
Russia’s Sputnik V shot around 90% effective against Delta variant, developers say
World
June 29, 2021
Russia’s Sputnik V shot around 90% effective against Delta variant, developers say
MOSCOW, June 29 (Reuters) – Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 is around 90% effective against the highly contagious Delta…
India’s richest state gears up to protect children from looming third wave of COVID-19
World
June 29, 2021
India’s richest state gears up to protect children from looming third wave of COVID-19
BENGALURU, June 29 (Reuters) – India’s western state of Maharashtra is training thousands of health workers in how to care…
Tigray’s former rulers back in Mekelle, Ethiopian government declares ceasefire
World
June 29, 2021
Tigray’s former rulers back in Mekelle, Ethiopian government declares ceasefire
June 28 (Reuters) – The former rulers of Ethiopia’s Tigray region said on Monday they were back in control of…
Undeclared conflict? America’s battles with Iran-backed militia escalate, again
Middle East
June 29, 2021
Undeclared conflict? America’s battles with Iran-backed militia escalate, again
WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s latest strikes against Iran-backed militia in Syria and Iraq were not…
Lebanon’s economic collapse bites hard in neglected north
Middle East
June 28, 2021
Lebanon’s economic collapse bites hard in neglected north
TRIPOLI, Lebanon, June 28 (Reuters) – Taha Riz has worked just three days in more than a month at his…
Oxford vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot – study
World
June 28, 2021
Oxford vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot – study
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) – A third shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca (AZN.L) COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response, researchers…
Gaza reconstruction clouded by dispute over Israelis held by Hamas
Middle East
June 28, 2021
Gaza reconstruction clouded by dispute over Israelis held by Hamas
GAZA, June 28 (Reuters) – Reconstruction of Gaza after last month’s fighting between Israel and Hamas is being held up…
UAE’s ADNOC to deepen crude oil term supply cut in Sept -sources
Middle East
June 28, 2021
UAE’s ADNOC to deepen crude oil term supply cut in Sept -sources
SINGAPORE, June 28 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will reduce the volume of crude oil it supplies…
Analysis: North Korea sees ‘propaganda value’ in slimmer Kim, analysts say
World
June 28, 2021
Analysis: North Korea sees ‘propaganda value’ in slimmer Kim, analysts say
SEOUL, June 28 (Reuters) – A rare mention in North Korean state media of leader Kim Jong Un’s health could…