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France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over sub deal

Saturday, 18 September 2021, 06:47 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

America’s oldest ally, France, recalled its ambassador to the United States on Friday in an unprecedented show of anger that dwarfed decades of previous rifts. The relationship conceived in...

EU earmarks €30 billion for health crisis agency

Friday, 17 September 2021, 07:04 Last update: about 6 years ago

The European Union said Thursday that it will fund its new health preparedness and rapid response agency to the tune of 30 billion euros ($35 billion) over the next six years, even pushing it higher...

Italy requires COVID-19 pass for all workers from 15 October

Friday, 17 September 2021, 07:02 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Italian workers in both the public and private sectors must display a health pass to access their workplaces from Oct. 15 under a decree adopted Thursday by Premier Mario Draghi’s broad-based...

Third shot: UK to offer COVID booster jabs to over 50s

Wednesday, 15 September 2021, 07:24 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The U.K. announced Tuesday it will offer a third dose of coronavirus vaccine to everyone over 50 and other vulnerable people to help the country ride out the pandemic through the winter...

Putin in self-isolation due to COVID cases in inner circle

Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 17:21 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin entered self-isolation after people in his inner circle became infected with the coronavirus, the Kremlin said Tuesday, adding that the leader himself tested negative...

Greece launches mandatory testing for unvaccinated workers

Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 07:10 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Greece on Monday introduced mandatory weekly testing for all unvaccinated workers as it struggles to boost vaccination rates that are lagging the European Union average. Public and private sector...

UK approves vaccines for 12-15s, aims to avoid lockdowns

Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 07:07 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Britain decided Monday to follow other countries in offering coronavirus vaccines to children 12 and up, as the government gambled that expanded vaccination and mild tweaks to social behavior can...

Report: Climate change could move 200 million people by 2050

Monday, 13 September 2021, 15:45 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Climate change could push more than 200 million people to leave their homes in the next three decades and create migration hotspots unless urgent action is taken to reduce global emissions and bridge...

Evangelical Lutheran church installs 1st transgender bishop

Sunday, 12 September 2021, 17:48 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America installed its first openly transgender bishop in a service held in San Francisco's Grace Cathedral on Saturday. The Rev. Megan Rohrer will lead one of...

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