Airlines worldwide rush to change flights over US 5G problem
Wednesday, 19 January 2022, 11:49
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Airlines across the world, including the long-haul carrier Emirates, rushed Wednesday to cancel or change flights heading into the U.S. over an ongoing dispute about the rollout of 5G mobile phone...
EU Parliament president Sassoli hospitalized in Italy
Monday, 10 January 2022, 15:47
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
European Parliament president David Sassoli has been hospitalized in Italy due to abnormal functioning of his immune system, his spokesman said Monday. Roberto Cuillo said in a statement that...
Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year's celebrations
Monday, 27 December 2021, 15:05
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
After struggling with the coronavirus for far too long, the world understands all too well Belgium's word of the year, "knaldrang!" — the urge to party, the need to let loose. Yet as New Year...
EU approves 5th COVID-19 vaccine for bloc, one by Novavax
Monday, 20 December 2021, 15:07
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
The European Union’s drugs regulator gave the green light Monday to a fifth COVID-19 vaccine for use in the 27-nation bloc, granting conditional marketing authorization to the two-dose vaccine...
More COVID controls still possible in UK before Christmas
Sunday, 19 December 2021, 15:44
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Britain's health secretary has refused to rule out imposing tougher COVID-19 restrictions before Christmas amid the rapid rise of infections and continuing uncertainty about the omicron...
5 children die in bouncy castle accident in Australia
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 11:22
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Five children died and four others were in critical condition on Thursday after falling from a bouncy castle that was lifted 10 metres (33 feet) into the air by a gust of wind at a school on...
Libyan court says Gadhafi's son can run for president
Friday, 3 December 2021, 15:42
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
A Libyan court ruled Thursday that a son of the late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi can compete in upcoming presidential elections, overturning a decision by the country's top electoral body to...