One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
World
December 14, 2021
One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
One year ago, the biggest vaccination drive in American history began with a flush of excitement in an otherwise gloomy…
UN agency confirms 2020 Arctic heat record
World
December 14, 2021
UN agency confirms 2020 Arctic heat record
GENEVA, Dec 14 (Reuters) – An Arctic temperature record of more than 100 Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) was reached in a…
First death with Omicron variant in United Kingdom
World
December 13, 2021
First death with Omicron variant in United Kingdom
LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron coronavirus…
Israeli PM to discuss Iran, bilateral issues with crown prince in UAE
Middle East
December 13, 2021
Israeli PM to discuss Iran, bilateral issues with crown prince in UAE
ABU DHABI, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will discuss Iran as well as bilateral issues during…
The curious case of a map and a disappearing Taiwan minister at US democracy summit
World
December 13, 2021
The curious case of a map and a disappearing Taiwan minister at US democracy summit
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – A video feed of a Taiwanese minister was cut during US President Joe Biden’s Summit…
Dubai says it welcomed 4.88 million visitors in Jan-Oct period
Middle East
December 12, 2021
Dubai says it welcomed 4.88 million visitors in Jan-Oct period
Dec 11 (Reuters) – Dubai welcomed 4.88 million visitors in the period January- October 2021, its Department of Economy and…
Putin and Biden agreed to hold more talks despite disagreements, says Kremlin
World
December 12, 2021
Putin and Biden agreed to hold more talks despite disagreements, says Kremlin
MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to hold more…
Israeli premier to pay first visit to UAE since formalising ties
Middle East
December 12, 2021
Israeli premier to pay first visit to UAE since formalising ties
JERUSALEM, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will travel the United Arab Emirates on Sunday and meet…
Hamas says oxygen bottles exploded in Lebanon camp, not arms
Middle East
December 12, 2021
Hamas says oxygen bottles exploded in Lebanon camp, not arms
BEIRUT (AP) — The Palestinian Hamas group said Saturday that explosions that shook a refugee camp in southern Lebanon were…
Time is running out for Iran nuclear deal, Germany says
Middle East
December 12, 2021
Time is running out for Iran nuclear deal, Germany says
LIVERPOOL, England, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Germany’s foreign minister warned on Saturday that time was running out to find a…