Caught on camera: Libyan coast guard shoots at migrant boat
Friday, 2 July 2021, 07:34
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
A non-profit sea rescue group on Thursday slammed Libya's coast guard after it witnessed the Libyan maritime authorities in what it described as chasing a crowded migrant boat and shooting in its...
Bill Cosby freed from prison, his sex conviction overturned
Thursday, 1 July 2021, 06:15
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
Pennsylvania’s highest court threw out Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction and released him from prison Wednesday in a stunning reversal of fortune for the comedian once known as...
UK confident about July reopening despite soaring cases
Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 13:47
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
Britain’s new health secretary said he is confident that England is on track to remove the country's remaining coronavirus restrictions on July 19, stressing that the rapid vaccination rollout...
Tunisian navy rescues 178 migrants, recovers 2 bodies
Monday, 28 June 2021, 07:25
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
Tunisian naval forces recovered two bodies and picked up 178 migrants from the Mediterranean on Sunday after the boats transporting them broke down on the perilous crossing from Libya to Europe, a...
Finland sees spike in virus cases from returning football fans
Sunday, 27 June 2021, 07:16
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
Finnish health authorities have detected a spike in coronavirus cases that has been traced to football fans returning from neighbouring Russia following European Championship matches in St....
UK virus cases hit highest since February 5 amid 'grab a jab'
Sunday, 27 June 2021, 07:13
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
The U.K. on Saturday recorded its most new coronavirus infections since early February as the National Health Service ran a “grab a jab” initiative to further drive up vaccination...