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Negative Covid-19 test to become MANDATORY for Slovakians to go to work, visit countryside
Slovakians will not be allowed to go to work or make a trip to the countryside unless they have recently tested negative for Covid-19. The rule comes into effect next week, with Bratislava hoping to
Massive caravan of Honduran migrants fights Guatemalan troops on journey to US border (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Hundreds of migrants from Honduras have clashed with Guatemala’s stick-wielding soldiers after a large caravan breached the country’s border en route to the US. Video from the scene shows migrants desperately attempting to push through
Mask mania: Train passenger bites police officer after row about Covid face covering
One Australian man’s opposition to wearing a face covering was so trenchant that he punched a police officer and then bit him twice after being told to wear a mask on a train. The bizarre
Austrians must wear FFP2 respirators in malls & on public transport, govt says amid lockdown extension
Austria has introduced tighter rules on social distancing and mask-wearing, with a nationwide lockdown extended until February 7. Life will hopefully return to normal in the summer, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has said. The new rules
Water cannons & mounted officers: Unauthorized anti-lockdown rally in Amsterdam invokes strong police response (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters took to the streets of Amsterdam, decrying restrictive measures against the coronavirus. The unauthorized gathering was met with a strong riot police force. The anti-lockdown protesters gathered in the center of
Music producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector dies aged 81
Phil Spector, who produced many of pop music’s biggest hits, has reportedly died from Covid-19 related complications at the age of 81. He was serving a prison sentence for murder. Spector was diagnosed with the
‘Absolute nonsense’: Iranian FM rejects French claim that Tehran is building up nuclear weapons capacity
Iran’s FM Javad Zarif has blasted France for its continuous support of “Saudi war criminals,” dismissing French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian’s claims that Tehran is building up nuclear weapons capacity as “absolute nonsense.” The top
India’s Bharat Biotech to pay compensation if Covid jab causes ‘severe adverse reactions’ as nationwide immunization drive starts
Bharat Biotech, an Indian pharmaceutical firm whose Covid-19 vaccine is being used in a nationwide immunization drive, has promised to fork over cash to those who suffer serious side effects from the drug. Biotech’s Covaxin
Iran urges UN nuclear watchdog not to share ‘unnecessary’ details about its nuclear program
Tehran has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) not to publicize “unnecessary” details about its nuclear program after France, Germany and the UK claimed Iran has “no credible civilian use” for metallic uranium. Iran’s
Survivors of Ireland’s mother-and-baby homes accuse govt of whitewashing ‘illegal’ vaccine trials on children
Survivors of Ireland’s infamous mother-and-baby homes have accused the government of failing to properly investigate vaccine trials that they unwittingly participated in as infants. The Irish government formally apologized on Wednesday for the now-defunct institutions,
Blasting Bill Gates and claiming Covid vaccine contains Satanic microchips gets Mexican cardinal censored by Facebook
A Mexican cardinal has been censored by Facebook after claiming that the Covid-19 pandemic is part of a “new world order plot” and saying vaccines against the disease contain satanic microchips. Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez
51 adverse reactions reported & 1 person hospitalized in Delhi as India begins world’s largest Covid-19 vaccination program
Dozens of health workers in Delhi who were the first in line to be inoculated against Covid-19 have experienced side effects from the jab, with one admitted to the ICU, as India begins its nationwide
Frankfurt Airport evacuation sparked by man shouting ‘I will kill you all, Allahu Akbar’ when confronted for not wearing mask
German police have taken into custody a Slovenian man who refused to wear a mask at Frankfurt Airport and threatened to kill everybody, thus prompting an evacuation of parts of the building and a train
TEN THOUSAND protesters decry Covid-19 curbs in Vienna, face counter-protest (VIDEOS)
Some 10,000 people marched through the center of the Austrian capital Vienna on Saturday to protest against restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19, and to demand the resignation of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. Coronavirus
Frankfurt Airport evacuated in police operation
Parts of Frankfurt Airport were evacuated and closed off to the public as police conducted an operation, apparently triggered by an abandoned piece of luggage. Two suspects have reportedly been arrested. Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 1,
WATCH Iran’s Revolutionary Guards destroy mock WARSHIPS with ballistic missiles
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has successfully destroyed naval targets amid massive military drills. Mock warships were moored some 1,800 km from the ballistic missiles launch site. The tests were carried out on
If you want the jab, raise your Hans: German vaccine officials left with no choice but to guess people’s ages from their names
German privacy law is rigorous. Forced to improvise, officials in one state sent letters to people with old-sounding names, in the hopes of inviting them to get vaccinated. The German state of Lower Saxony began
Germany’s ruling party picks centrist Armin Laschet as its new leader
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has elected a new chairman, picking centrist politician Armin Laschet, the premier of Germany’s most populous state North Rhine-Westphalia, as its new leader. The first-ever digital election was held by
13 Israelis suffer FACIAL PARALYSIS after taking Pfizer Covid jab, amid influx of reports detailing adverse effects
At least 13 Israelis have experienced facial paralysis after being administered the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, a month after the US Food and Drug Administration reported similar issues but said they weren’t linked to the jab.
As officials talk of tighter lockdown, Italian restaurants open their doors in protest (VIDEOS)
Though much of Italy remains under strict coronavirus restrictions, restaurants and bars have opened their doors in protest. Customers drank, ate, sang, and in one viral video, apparently booted the police back out the door.
China builds 1,500-room isolation ward in just 5 DAYS over new coronavirus spike in Hebei province (VIDEO)
Chinese city of Nangong has completed construction of a massive 1,500-room observation ward in just 5 days after a local outbreak of coronavirus was detected. Some 5,000 more rooms are expected to be completed next
Japan considers heavy fines & JAIL for violators of coronavirus restrictions
Tokyo is considering fines and even prison terms for coronavirus-infected individuals who refuse to be hospitalized and cooperate with the authorities. The move comes as the country faces a major spike in Covid-19 cases. The
‘We may never find patient zero’: WHO urges to be ‘careful’ about attributing start of Covid-19 pandemic
The identity of the initial case of Covid-19, the so-called ‘patient zero,’ might remain a mystery forever, the WHO said, as it called on nations to step up cooperation and information sharing in an effort
‘Legacy of isolation & defeat’: Cuba slams US over sanctions on Interior Minister for alleged ‘human rights abuse’
Washington has imposed a new round of sanctions on Cuba’s Interior Ministry, also blacklisting the agency’s head over his alleged role in “human rights abuses” as Havana condemned the move as ”coercive” and “illegitimate.” The
EC president von der Leyen dares European nations to call her bluff with announcement of (mandatory?) vaccine certificates
Europeans must carry certificates proving they’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19 to travel, EC president Ursula von der Leyen told Portuguese media – likely shocking Europeans who’d never heard of such a rule. Von der Leyen
Syria envoy who admitted LYING to Trump about troop levels now defends his Middle East policy, says Biden should keep it
President Donald Trump’s policy in the Middle East delivered “clear results” and Joe Biden shouldn’t change it, the US ex-envoy to the anti-terrorist coalition operating in Syria and Iraq argued in the pages of Foreign
US sanctions six Hong Kong officials over their alleged role in security law arrests
The US is blacklisting six Hong Kong officials, including police chiefs, who it blames for a Beijing-led crackdown on demonstrators under the national security law, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday. Police
Washington’s National Mall to be closed for Biden inauguration ‘to ensure safety,’ says National Park Service
The iconic National Mall in Washington, DC will be closed to the public for a week for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, the National Park Service (NPS) said, amid security concerns in the wake of the
Authorities at former Nazi German concentration camp Buchenwald warn revelers against sledding over MASS GRAVES
The German memorial at former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald had to issue a bizarre warning, telling people to respect the dead, as some apparently went for sled rides over the mass graves. In a statement
Hong Kong braces for internet restrictions after web domain firm says it will block sites that ‘contravene public interest’
Web operators in Hong Kong have been warned they face being blocked by the region’s domain registrar under a new policy banning “inappropriate content,” including any deemed illegal or “disruptive to the operation of government.”
‘Unacceptable’: 6 EU countries urge bloc to address Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine delays, as Canada also flags supply issues
Six EU governments have written to the bloc’s executive to call for action as deliveries of Covid-19 vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech are being delayed, while supply issues have also been reported in Canada. The health
‘We are under siege’: Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine says military has taken over his home as election count continues
Uganda’s main challenger to the presidency, Bobi Wine, has claimed that the country’s military has besieged his home, as votes are still being counted from Thursday’s poll in an election already marred by controversy. “We
France only has enough Covid jabs to vaccinate 2.4 million people by end of February, says Health Minister
The French Health Minister has given a further damning assessment of the nation’s inoculation program against Covid-19, noting that, at best, only four million people will be offered a vaccine before the end of February.
Iran shows military might in desert missile and drone exercise (VIDEO)
Tehran has kicked off its latest war game deep in the Iranian desert, showcasing the country’s surface-to-air missiles and cutting-edge drone technology. On Friday, reports and videos emerged from Iran showing the nation’s latest display
Hungary could return to ‘normal life’ by summer if Chinese vaccine is approved, PM Orban says
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said the country could lift Covid-19 restrictions by summer once the Chinese-made vaccine is cleared for use. Hungarian officials have complained that the EU vaccine rollout is too slow.
‘We see nothing alarming,’ says Norwegian drugs regulator, after 13 deaths linked to Pfizer vaccine jabs
At least 13 people have died in Norway due to side effects of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, the national medicines regulator has revealed. All were frail and elderly people who had unusually strong reactions to
‘They act as a Spanish Inquisition’: Mexico’s president vows to lead international push against social media censorship
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has pledged to spearhead a global campaign against internet censorship, insisting platforms cannot act as a “Spanish Inquisition” or stifle free speech using safety as a “pretext.” Obrador –
12hr Covid curfews announced for all of France for at least 15 days, PM says pressure on hospitals is ‘high’
The entirety of France will be placed under a 6pm-6am curfew for at least 15 days from Saturday in a bid to ease the pressure of Covid-19 on the country’s health system, Prime Minister Jean
Paris police investigating alleged ‘black supremacist’ bomb-maker who blew up flat, injuring himself & 1 other
French police have launched an investigation after an alleged “black supremacist” blew up an apartment while making homemade explosives, injuring himself and another person in a Parisian suburb. The 37-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday
1 dead, 7 injured in explosion at automotive plant in Tianjin, China (VIDEOS)
An explosion at an automotive parts plant in Tianjin, northern China has killed one person and injured at least seven others, according to local authorities. The blast struck shortly after midday local time at the
Poland slams social media deplatforming of Trump as government readies anti-censorship law
The Polish government has decried social media platforms’ (mis)handling of US President Donald Trump’s accounts as Warsaw prepares to pass its own legislation to stop ideological censorship. Facebook’s decision to remove Trump’s account was politically
Italy’s ex-PM Berlusconi admitted to hospital over heart problems
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been admitted to a hospital in Monaco for tests after suffering an irregular heart beat, his spokesman and doctor said on Thursday. According to Italian reports, the former
Hungary to slaughter 101,000 hens after bird flu outbreak at single farm
More than 101,000 hens are to be slaughtered at a single farm in Hungary after a laboratory confirmed the presence of avian flu at the site, the country’s food safety authority (NEBIH) said on Thursday.
Red Cross fears US adding Yemen’s Houthis to terrorist list will have ‘chilling effect’ on humanitarian aid
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said it is worried that the US designating Yemen’s Houthi rebels as a terrorist group will severely hurt much-needed humanitarian aid to the war-torn country. “In
Hungary has agreement for China’s Sinopharm vaccine, says minister, despite Brussels warning against non-EU procurement
Hungary has reached an agreement with Sinopharm to bring the Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccine to the central European nation, according to the prime minister’s chief of staff, who claimed that EU procurement had been too slow.
Republic of Ireland facing ‘major challenge’ as it records world’s highest number of new Covid-19 cases per million
Ireland’s government has warned that the country faces “a major challenge over the next three weeks” after the spread of the new virus strain saw it record the world’s highest number of new Covid-19 cases
2 WHO experts stuck in Singapore for more antibody tests as rest of team arrive in China’s Wuhan for fact-finding mission
The World Health Organization (WHO) says two of its investigators have been unable to enter China, after a coronavirus test found antibodies in their systems. The agency has sent a team to study the origins
Turning back on S-400 program ‘very problematic’, Turkish defense minister says, urging US to consider dialogue
The Turkish defense minister has said that negotiations for a second consignment of the Russian S-400 defense system are ongoing despite US opposition to the program and Washington’s threat of further repercussions. Speaking on Thursday,
Ethiopia’s former FM among three Tigray leaders killed in crackdown on region
Former foreign minister of Ethiopia Seyoum Mesfin was among the three leaders killed by government forces in the ongoing crackdown on the northern region of Tigray, which the authorities in Addis Ababa accused of insurrection.
‘High protein content’: Insects set to crawl their way onto Europeans’ plates as EU regulator rules MEALWORMS are SAFE to eat
Europeans are a step closer to finding all sorts of creepy crawlies on the menu as the EU Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has officially deemed the first such species – a yellow mealworm, to be
‘Perfect storm’: WHO warns second year of fighting Covid-19 could be ‘even tougher’ than the first
Ongoing transmission dynamics show the world needs to brace for an even tougher year of fighting Covid-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned, while the disease has turned into the “perfect storm” in Europe
‘Stay at home’: Portuguese PM announces new lockdown after record Covid-19 death and infection rates
Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa urged people to stay at home as he announced on Wednesday that the country would enter another national lockdown following record rates of Covid-19 deaths and new cases. “We are
Google admits experimentally blocking some Australian news sites from searches as row over paying outlets for content gains steam
Internet users can’t find the latest Aussie news on searches as outlets say Google is flexing its muscles against the country’s senate’s proposed code that would make it pay media for news. For days now,
Irish PM apologizes on behalf of the state for the ‘profound generational wrong’ inflicted on mother-and-baby-home residents
The Irish prime minister has issued an apology on behalf of the state following an investigation into the country’s mother and baby homes, which revealed an “appalling level of infant mortality” at the institutions. Speaking
Sinovac says its Covid-19 vaccine has ‘good’ efficacy after Brazilian partner claimed it was only 50% effective
The chairman of Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac has insisted that the company’s Brazilian partners were incorrect to suggest its jab is only 50 percent effective against Covid-19 after stage-three trials. Speaking on Wednesday, the chairman
Interpol issues red notices for chemical ship captain and owner over Beirut port explosion
Lebanon’s state media has announced that Interpol has issued red notices for three individuals, including the captain and owner of the ship that carried chemicals which caused the devastating Beirut port explosion. Arrest warrants have
Germany will have lockdown beyond January & new travel restrictions, but no mandatory vaccination – health minister
Germany’s Health Minister Jens Spahn has said the situation with Covid-19 is too dangerous to start relaxing restrictions by the end of January. But he rejected the idea of making vaccination mandatory. “One thing is
‘More threatening than Trumpism or Covid-19’: Scientists warn of ‘ghastly future of mass extinction’
Mismatched priorities of governments worldwide and the “widespread ignorance” of the general public have failed to address the deterioration of life on Earth, a report by a group of environmental scientist says. “The scale of
DarkMarket goes down: Europol closes largest dark web marketplace trading in drugs & malware
The largest illegal marketplace on the dark web for selling drugs, counterfeit money and malware, DarkMarket, has been taken offline, in a major international operation, the EU’s law enforcement agency Europol said on Tuesday. The
Spain pushes to vaccinate all nursing home residents within a week
All nursing home residents in Spain are expected to be vaccinated against Covid-19 this week, Health Minister Salvador Illa announced on Tuesday after the government’s weekly cabinet meeting. The country launched its mass vaccination program
Facebook reinstates Press TV page with 4 million subscribers, hours after mysterious ‘FINAL’ deletion
Iranian news outlet PressTV has had its Facebook page restored after appealing the platform’s decision to remove it. Boasting over four million followers, the page had been deleted without warning earlier on Tuesday. The English-language
Irish govt to apologize after inquiry finds ‘appalling infant mortality’ at mother & baby homes run by Catholic Church and state
The Irish government will formally apologize after a new report detailed the pain experienced by unmarried mothers and their children at Church- and local authority-run homes, a minister confirmed on Tuesday. A “stifling, oppressive and
‘Warmongering lies’: Tehran hits back after Pompeo claims Al-Qaeda terrorists set up new base in Iran
America’s “declassifications” of information about Iran are “fictitious,” Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has tweeted. It followed US State Secretary Mike Pompeo accusing Iran, without proof, of harboring Al-Qaeda’s base. “Mr. ‘we lie, cheat, steal’
France reports 1st case of allergic reaction to Pfizer Covid-19 jab as country continues vaccine rollout
One person in France has suffered an allergic reaction after being injected with the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, Minister for Health Olivier Véran has said, a day after the country started its coronavirus inoculation drive. Of
Angela Merkel warns Germany about ‘8 to 10 very hard weeks’ ahead; speculation follows about Covid-19 lockdown extension
Germany should brace itself for hard weeks ahead, Chancellor Angela Merkel is said to have warned. Some local media have already started speculating that the news could mean a potential lockdown extension. “It will be
Astronomical breakthrough sees background ‘hum’ of universe caused by gigantic black hole collisions finally detected
After more than a decade searching, scientists believe they have finally detected the distant ripples in space time that faintly echo throughout the universe, in a major development for the field of astronomy. An international
Egypt reopens airspace to Qatar as Gulf allies continue lifting Doha blockade
Cairo reopened its airspace to Qatari aircraft on Tuesday, following similar moves by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain to end an embargo imposed on Doha’s flights in 2017. “EgyptAir and Qatar Airways,
Facebook DELETES account of Iran’s Press TV news network with 4 million subscribers
Social media giant Facebook has shut down an account run by Press TV, a major Iranian English-language media outlet. The network said it was provided with no warning or explanation ahead of the deletion. UPDATE: Facebook
Cambridge Analytica-linked Stanford scientist’s study suggests he can tell by examining your FACE what your politics are
Facial recognition algorithms can be trained to recognize people’s political views, Stanford-affiliated researcher Michal Kosinski claims, stating that his most recent study achieved 72 percent accuracy on liberal v conservative. Properly trained facial recognition algorithms
Cuba scolds US for ‘cynical & opportunistic’ inclusion on its list of state sponsors of terrorism days before Trump’s exit
The Trump administration has put Cuba back on the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, the latest in a series of hawkish diplomatic steps taken just days before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. The
Japan notifies WHO of new Covid-19 variant found in travelers arriving from Brazil
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it was notified by Japan about the detection of a new Covid-19 variant there, as the government extends the state of emergency declared to control the virus in
Protests against Iraqi govt continue for 4th consecutive day (VIDEOS)
Anti-government demonstrations in Iraq have continued for a fourth consecutive day, as hundreds of protesters faced off with security forces while demanding an end to the targeting of activists by authorities and armed groups. Riot
Turkey invites Greece to resume talks amid Eastern Mediterranean Sea dispute
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday that Turkey has offered to resume exploratory talks with Greece on hydrocarbon resources in the Eastern Mediterranean, as Ankara wants to improve ties with the European Union. The
45% of new Covid cases in Ireland are of more transmissible UK strain – PM
Ireland’s medical system is stretched, its prime minister has said. The new fast spreading Covid-19 variant accounts for almost half of new cases there, while seasonal indoor gatherings also contributed to rapid transmission. The more
Turkey launches probe after WhatsApp’s updated terms see users’ data shared with parent company Facebook
The Turkish government has launched an investigation into Facebook and WhatsApp after changes to the messaging app’s terms and conditions force users to share personal data with its corporate parent Facebook. Unless WhatsApp users agree
Merkel says Trump Twitter ban ‘problematic’ due to ‘fundamental right’ to freedom of opinion – spokesperson
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has concerns that Twitter’s “problematic” suspension of Donald Trump’s account, in the wake of last week’s assault on the Capitol, is an encroachment on freedom of opinion, her spokesman said. Steffan
Only weeks left to save Iran nuclear deal, says IAEA chief
The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that time is running out to revive the Iran nuclear deal as Tehran ups its uranium enrichment program and threatens to reduce access
Spectacular ‘rose’ of star-forming regions snapped encircling distant supermassive black hole
In a galaxy far, far away, astronomers have discovered an incredibly beautiful phenomenon which sees a star-bursting ring surrounding a supermassive black hole, like the petals of a rose. The European Southern Observatory captured the
Femme altare: Pope allows women to read Mass, but affirms they cannot be priests
Recognizing the “precious contribution” women make to the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has formally allowed them to undertake more tasks during Mass. The priesthood remains reserved for men only, however, he confirmed. The change to
Netanyahu orders govt to advance construction of 800 homes for Jewish settlers in West Bank
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has issued an order advancing plans to construct hundreds of settlement homes in the West Bank. Opposition politicians warn the move risks tensions with the incoming Biden administration in the US.
WHO team tasked with probing origins of Covid-19 set to arrive in China as country sees largest daily rise of cases in 5 months
An international team of experts from the World Health Organization is expected to arrive in China this week to investigate the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, as the country registers a sharp uptick in new
Pope Francis’ personal doctor dies of Covid-19, as Pontiff misses scheduled baptism
Pope Francis’ personal doctor has died from coronavirus complications, according to the Vatican’s newspaper. It is unknown when he was last in contact with the pope, who missed a baptism ceremony hours after the news
Scanning digital health QR code becomes OBLIGATORY for passengers using ride-hailing services in Beijing
Using a ride-hailing service in Beijing, such as Uber or local Didi Chuxing, won’t be possible without scanning your health QR code, the city authorities said amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in nearby Hebei
Erdogan’s press office ditches WhatsApp as Ankara urges Turks to use domestic apps in fight against ‘digital fascism’
The media office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reportedly shutting down its WhatsApp groups over privacy concerns. The move comes after Ankara called for a nationwide boycott of the Facebook-owned messaging app. Starting
New coronavirus variant with similarities to UK & South Africa strains discovered in Japan
The Japanese Health Ministry said it has tracked down yet another variant of Covid-19 partly similar to the UK and South Africa strains, which are believed to be more contagious and linked to a spike
Berlin police clash with left-wing protesters during rally marking murder of communist icons Luxemburg & Liebknecht (VIDEOS)
Hundreds of demonstrators marched in Berlin to commemorate the anniversary of the killing of two 20th-century communist leaders. Police reportedly intervened, citing violations of Germany’s Covid-19 rules. The group of left-wing protesters gathered at the
He’s convinced: World’s richest man Elon Musk wants to be paid in bitcoin
If you ever want to buy something from Elon Musk, you now have another payment option as the world’s richest man has signalled that he would like to be paid in bitcoin in another boost
Honduran president wanted to ‘shove drugs right up the noses of gringos,’ US prosecutors allege
Motions have been filed by US federal prosecutors alleging that the president of Honduras took bribes from drug lords and has even sent in the country’s military to guard a cocaine laboratory. The motions were
Indonesian divers find plane parts belonging to Boeing jet that plunged into Java Sea (VIDEO)
A search mission for a Boeing passenger plane that went missing off the coast of Jakarta, Indonesia has located several parts of the aircraft. It’s believed that all 62 people on board died in the
German FM proposes joint EU-US ‘Marshall Plan for Democracy’ following Capitol riot
Democracy in Europe is impossible without democracy in the US, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said in response to the Capitol siege, calling upon Washington to join forces in a “Marshall Plan for Democracy.”
Massive power grid failure plunges Pakistan into darkness
Pakistan’s national power grid has failed, leaving almost the entire country in the dark. With officials blaming a mysterious “plunge in the frequency,” conspiracy theories quickly proliferated. “A countrywide blackout has been caused by a
Spaniards SKIING & dog-sledding on Madrid streets as freak blizzards kill 3 (VIDEOS)
Scores of people in Madrid neglected calls by the authorities to stay home and flocked outside to engage in winter activities, as the Spanish capital was paralyzed by the biggest snowfall in half a century,
Pope to be vaccinated against Covid next week, labels opposition to jabs ‘suicidal denial’
Pope Francis has branded opposition to Covid-19 vaccines as “suicidal denial” and announced that he will receive a jab against the coronavirus disease next week. In a forthcoming interview, the 84-year-old leader of the Catholic
‘Our people won’t be a testing device’: Tehran bans trials of foreign vaccines on Iranians
Tehran has rejected attempts by foreign companies to test their coronavirus vaccines on Iranians, President Hassan Rouhani said, adding that the country will purchase safe immunization for its population. “Foreign companies wanted to give us
Searchers find debris during operation to locate missing Boeing jet in Indonesia (VIDEO)
Indonesian emergency services personnel searching for a missing Boeing passenger jet that was carrying more than 50 people have found debris in Jakarta Bay. Jakarta Provincial Fire and Rescue Service announced on its Twitter account
Ayatollah still can tweet? Trump supporters point fingers at Iran’s leader… just as he runs into trouble with platform too
Bemoaning Donald Trump’s Twitter ban, many of the US president’s supporters and other proponents of free speech have pointed fingers at messages from Iran’s leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accusing the platform of double standards. The
Indonesian transport minister confirms Boeing passenger jet with over 60 on board crashed into Jakarta Bay
Indonesia’s transport minister has confirmed that a Sriwijaya Air passenger jet carrying more than 60 people on board crashed into Jakarta Bay. The plane was travelling from Indonesian capital Jakarta to Pontianak in West Kalimantan
Twitter strikes again: Iran’s supreme leader’s tweets about ‘untrustworthy’ UK & US vaccines deleted
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been hit by Twitter’s campaign of high-profile censorship, as the platform removed his messages blasting coronavirus vaccines from the US and the UK as “completely untrustworthy.” Khamenei’s remarks
‘Our biggest enemy’: North Korea’s Kim says next US president will likely continue ‘barbaric sanctions’
Regardless of who is president in the United States, Washington will continue to be North Korea’s “biggest enemy,” said the country’s leader Kim Jong-un, insisting “barbaric” US policies will carry over to a Joe Biden
‘US democracy is a lie’: Hezbollah leader Nasrallah says Capitol siege is result of Trump’s ‘criminal’ tactics used in Syria, Iraq
The storming of Capitol Hill gave Americans a taste of violent methods that Donald Trump has employed overseas throughout his presidency, argued Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement. “What the Americans witnessed
Denmark restricts travel from all countries to ‘win time’ in battle against Covid-19
The Danish Foreign Ministry has raised its travel guidance to the maximum level for all countries on Friday, in an effort to limit the spread of more transmissible Covid variants discovered in the UK and
Researchers ‘find no sign’ that patients on immunosuppressive drugs at higher risk from severe Covid-19 — Johns Hopkins
In promising coronavirus news, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have found that, contrary to widespread fears, patients on immunosuppressive drugs are not at higher risk from severe Covid-19. Immunosuppressed patients
Out of puff: Amsterdam mayor pushes for ban on marijuana-loving tourists visiting coffee shops
Tourists could soon be barred from Amsterdam’s famous cannabis-dealing coffee shops as Mayor Femke Halsema, continues her battle to rid the city of its image as a drug and prostitution haven. The patronage of coffee
Outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu virus detected in Lithuanian poultry
The World Organisation for Animal Health has reported a new outbreak of bird flu among backyard poultry in Lithuania. Suspicions were raised after the sudden death of several chickens and turkeys in the city of
Denmark to roll out coronavirus ‘vaccine passport’ for travelers in early 2021
Denmark is planning to introduce a digital ‘vaccine passport’ soon to enable citizens with jabs against Covid-19 to travel to countries where such documents may be obligatory for entry during the pandemic. The ‘vaccine passport’
US unrest ‘disgrace for democracy,’ Turkey’s Erdogan says, hopes ‘peace’ will return after Biden’s inauguration
The Turkish president has blasted those involved in the storming of Capitol Hill on Wednesday, which claimed the lives of five people, labeling it a “disgrace.” “This process in the US, which was described as
Scientists observe ‘quantum sense’ which may EXPLAIN HOW animals ‘see’ magnetic fields for first time
Scientists from the University of Tokyo claim to have observed a reaction showing quantum physics directly impacting biochemistry, which they suspect explains how certain animals can perceive the Earth’s magnetic field. Researchers have long suspected
Sri Lanka rejects plea to stop cremating Muslim Covid-19 victims
The government of Sri Lanka has rejected pleas to stop cremating Muslim Covid-19 victims and follow their faith’s burial traditions, laying them to rest facing Mecca. Burials were banned by Sri Lanka in April after
Hungary’s Orban says he’s still in vaccine talks with China, Russia, & Israel, as EU’s von der Leyen warns about unilateral deals
The Hungarian prime minister has doubled down on pursuing talks with producers of Covid-19 vaccines, in defiance of a Brussels-managed procurement scheme. Viktor Orban is unhappy with the pace of vaccination the EU can support.
‘Completely untrustworthy’: Iran BANS import of coronavirus vaccines from US and Britain
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has prohibited the import of any Covid vaccines from the US and UK, questioning their efficacy and suggesting developers might be willing to “test” their drugs on foreign nations.
EU regulator gives green light to take an extra dose from Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine vials
The European Medicines Agency has approved increasing the number of doses in a vial of the coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech from five to six, boosting available doses of the jab by 20
EU member states cannot negotiate their own Covid-19 vaccine deals – von der Leyen
The European Commission’s president has warned EU member countries against ordering Covid-19 vaccines in side deals, saying it undermines the bloc’s own efforts to tackle the virus. Speaking on Friday, European Commission President Ursula von
‘CANINE CORONAVIRUS’ behind outbreak of kennel cough in Canada, veterinarians say
A coronavirus has caused an outbreak of kennel cough among dogs in Canada, according to the country’s vets. The virus, however, is entirely different from Covid-19 which has been plaguing the globe for over a
UAE to reopen borders with Qatar as Gulf states settle years-long diplomatic feud
The United Arab Emirates will restore transport routes with Qatar, more than three years after a coalition of Gulf states imposed an embargo on Doha for its alleged ties to terrorism. The UAE will reopen
Japan dismisses South Korean ruling ordering Tokyo to compensate ‘comfort women’ in ongoing row over WWII sexual slavery
A court in South Korea’s capital has ordered Tokyo to compensate women who were forced to work in Japan’s military brothels before and during World War II, leaving Japan fuming and labelling the decision as
VAST CHASM opens up near Italian hospital swallowing multiple vehicles, Covid center evacuated (VIDEO)
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Tokyo declares state of emergency over coronavirus case surge but promises ‘safe and secure’ Olympics
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UK, France and Germany urge Iran to stop uranium enrichment program ‘without delay’ as Tehran ups the stakes
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Beijing alerts Mekong River neighbors to restricted waterflow amid dam maintenance, as experts cry foul over late warning
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Independent Britain’s first day: Channel traffic smooth on French & UK sides as new post-Brexit era begins
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Portugal promises ‘fair, green & digital’ Covid recovery for EU as it assumes European Council presidency
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Party on: Patrol car torched & 3 officers injured during chaotic 2,000-strong rave in France that police can’t stop
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Philippines to ban US travelers as new coronavirus strain spreads
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Norway to lift UK travel ban but will keep special quarantine & testing rules amid concerns over new Covid-19 strain
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Risky New Year: Plane narrowly avoids crash in Colombia after COLLIDING with ‘pyrotechnic balloon’ (VIDEO)
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Trump plotting false flag to ‘fabricate pretext’ for attack on Iran, Foreign Minister Zarif says
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‘Zero tolerance’: France deploys more than 100,000 police to curb coronavirus curfew violations on New Year’s Eve
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Fatal shooting of knife-wielding black man by police triggers mass protests in Ireland (VIDEOS)
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Assassins dressed as hospital staff EXECUTE patient undergoing treatment for gunshot wound in Mexico
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Woke and free? Australia changes its national anthem to recognize indigenous history
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Outcry after Canadian minister defies Covid-19 rules with clandestine Caribbean trip while calling on Twitter for ‘sacrifices’
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China’s drug regulator greenlights mass distribution of Sinopharm jab after it shows 79% effectiveness
Beijing has approved a coronavirus vaccine developed by the China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm), for public use. It comes a day after the inoculation was reported to have shown nearly 80 percent efficacy. The vaccine
Algeria signs contract for Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 jab, with mass vaccine roll-out set for January
The Algerian government has reached an agreement with Russia to obtain doses of the Sputnik V vaccine, the world’s first-registered inoculation against Covid-19. Distribution is scheduled to begin in January. “Algeria’s health minister has confirmed
Argentina 2nd to approve Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab, as EU expected to soon follow suit
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‘Eliminate contact with others now’: Irish PM confirms toughest Level 5 Covid restrictions after infections surge
The Republic of Ireland will be placed under its most severe Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until January 31 amid rising numbers of coronavirus infections, Prime Minister Micheal Martin said on Wednesday. The tougher measures will
‘Terrorist attack’ on bus in Syria between Deir ez-Zor and Palmyra kills at least 25 – state media
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‘Great difficulties’: Pfizer vaccine delivery to Berlin CANCELLED for 1st week of January due to logistical problems
The German capital will not receive its batch of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in the first week of January, the city’s health chief has said, blaming it on federal government mishaps. “We have just received
International Red Cross worker killed in Yemen airport attack, 2 missing
At least one staff member with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was killed in an attack at Aden airport in Yemen on Wednesday, the agency has confirmed. Two other ICRC workers are
EU and China conclude investment agreement ‘in principle’ after 6 years of talks
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Landslide buries sleeping Norwegian village, hundreds evacuated but 21 still reported missing
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Germany still ‘very far from normality’ as daily Covid-19 death toll surpasses 1,000 for 1st time – health minister
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Powerful aftershock disrupts mayor’s TV interview on streets of Croatian city devastated by earthquake (VIDEO)
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Native American man TASERED by New Mexico park ranger while walking ‘off trail’ at ancient Pueblo monument (VIDEO)
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1 killed, 3 soldiers injured in alleged Israeli rocket strike in Damascus countryside (VIDEO, PHOTO)
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Venezuela signs deal with Russia to purchase 10 million Sputnik V vaccines for FREE distribution
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