UN: Air strike kills three in Eritrean refugee camp in Ethiopia
Middle East
January 7, 2022
UN: Air strike kills three in Eritrean refugee camp in Ethiopia
NAIROBI, Jan 7 (Reuters) – An air strike hit a refugee camp in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region, killing three Eritrean…
France sees progress in Iran nuclear talks, but time pressing
Middle East
January 7, 2022
France sees progress in Iran nuclear talks, but time pressing
PARIS, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Progress has been made regarding the Iran nuclear talks although time is running out, France’s…
Pandemic-wary U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Biden vaccine mandatesreu
World
January 7, 2022
Pandemic-wary U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Biden vaccine mandatesreu
WASHINGTON, Jan 5 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court, which has restricted its own operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, is preparing…
U.S. reports nearly 1 mln COVID-19 cases in a day, setting global record
World
January 7, 2022
U.S. reports nearly 1 mln COVID-19 cases in a day, setting global record
Jan 4 (Reuters) – The United States reported nearly 1 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, the highest daily tally…
U.S. charges New York man with acting as Egyptian agent, tracking political opponents
Middle East
January 7, 2022
U.S. charges New York man with acting as Egyptian agent, tracking political opponents
NEW YORK, Jan 6 (Reuters) – A New York man has been indicted on charges he acted as an unregistered…
Booster shot improves immune response of chemotherapy patients; post-COVID depression helped by widely used drugs
Middle East
January 7, 2022
Booster shot improves immune response of chemotherapy patients; post-COVID depression helped by widely used drugs
Oct 6 (Reuters) – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants…
Turkish prosecutor seeks jail for opposition politician over espionage- state media
Middle East
January 7, 2022
Turkish prosecutor seeks jail for opposition politician over espionage- state media
ISTANBUL, Jan 6 (Reuters) – A Turkish prosecutor is seeking a jail term of up to 20 years for Metin…
Austria shortens coronavirus quarantine, presses ahead with mandatory jabs
World
January 7, 2022
Austria shortens coronavirus quarantine, presses ahead with mandatory jabs
BERLIN, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Austria will impose new COVID-19 measures from Saturday and the government is still working on…
Veteran U.S., Russia diplomats to tackle Ukraine tensions in Geneva
World
January 7, 2022
Veteran U.S., Russia diplomats to tackle Ukraine tensions in Geneva
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Talks between U.S. and Russian diplomats begin in Geneva on Monday after a weekslong stand-off…
Turkish lira dips, business group chief questions policy
Middle East
January 6, 2022
Turkish lira dips, business group chief questions policy
ISTANBUL, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira slipped as much as 1.7% on Thursday, and has shed some 22% in…