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...