Europe considers new curbs as Omicron sweeps world
World
December 21, 2021
Europe considers new curbs as Omicron sweeps world
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) – Countries across Europe were considering new curbs on movement on Tuesday, with German scientists urging…
Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah sentenced to 5 years in prison -judicial source
Middle East
December 21, 2021
Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah sentenced to 5 years in prison -judicial source
CAIRO, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Prominent Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday,…
UN reports 13 rape allegations during Sudan protests
Middle East
December 21, 2021
UN reports 13 rape allegations during Sudan protests
GENEVA/KHARTOUM, Dec 21 (Reuters) – The United Nations Human Rights Office said on Tuesday that it had received 13 allegations…
Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen’s Sanaa airport
Middle East
December 21, 2021
Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen’s Sanaa airport
Dec 20 (Reuters) – The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen on Monday said it carried out air strikes on what…
Crypto exchange Binance signs Dubai World Trade Centre deal
Middle East
December 21, 2021
Crypto exchange Binance signs Dubai World Trade Centre deal
DUBAI, Dec 21 (Reuters) – Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Tuesday it had signed a cooperation deal with Dubai World…
Food running out, Philippine typhoon survivors warn
World
December 21, 2021
Food running out, Philippine typhoon survivors warn
MANILA, Dec 21 (Reuters) – Philippine officials and residents of areas that bore the brunt of Typhoon Rai pleaded for…
Moderna says booster dose appears protective against Omicron
World
December 20, 2021
Moderna says booster dose appears protective against Omicron
Dec 20 (Reuters) – Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) said on Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine appeared to…
Prosecutors start closing arguments in Dutch murder trial over downed MH17 flight
World
December 20, 2021
Prosecutors start closing arguments in Dutch murder trial over downed MH17 flight
AMSTERDAM, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Dutch prosecutors on Monday began three days of closing arguments during which they will make…
UN chief urges Lebanese leaders to put people first and reform
Middle East
December 20, 2021
UN chief urges Lebanese leaders to put people first and reform
BEIRUT, Dec 19 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged Lebanese leaders to put people first and implement…
Iran pledges ‘crushing’ response against any Israeli attack – Nournews
Middle East
December 20, 2021
Iran pledges ‘crushing’ response against any Israeli attack – Nournews
DUBAI, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Iran will retaliate with a “crushing” response against any Israeli attack, a commander said according…