Prominent Saudi women’s rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years, local media report
Loujain al-Hathloul, a renowned Saudi advocate of women’s rights, has been sentenced to five years…More
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Swedish government asks for powers to close down shops & restaurants, fine people for breaking Covid-19 rules
The Swedish government has proposed a bill that would allow it to close businesses and…More
Extremely rare WHITE KIWI that inspired books & toys dies in New Zealand after surgery, prompting widespread mourning
Manukura, the first-ever white kiwi to hatch in captivity, was a wildlife ambassador in New…More
Killer drones for German army? Defense minister pushes for combat UAVs, splits coalition, as MPs call for broader public debate
Germany’s defense minister insists combat drones are crucial for defending soldiers on the battlefield. SPD…More
US must stop using Hong Kong, Taiwan & Tibet to meddle in China’s domestic affairs — Beijing
China said it “strongly opposes” new US laws on Taiwan and Tibet, as well as…More
S. Korea detects 1st case of highly contagious UK Covid strain, vows to begin vaccinations from February
With the country having detected its first cases of Britain’s new coronavirus variant, President Moon…More
Theft suspected after bulky historic 17th century cracked bell disappears without trace from Stockholm church
A half-tonne bell, which was cast in 1638 and is considered part of Sweden’s cultural…More
Human rights activists slam Israel for ‘politically motivated’ decision to postpone vaccination of Palestinian prisoners
The order by Israeli Public Security Minister Amir Ohana to withhold Covid-19 vaccines from Palestinian…More
Vaccination suspended in Bavaria after glitch in cold chain prompts concerns over Pfizer vaccine batch going off
Covid-19 immunization had to be suspended in nine Bavarian districts on Sunday over concerns that…More
HUNDREDS of Brits ‘vanish’ from Swiss ski resort after being ordered into quarantine amid new Covid-19 strain scare
Authorities in the Swiss canton of Valais have been left perplexed as hundreds of UK…More