UN criticizes use of child soldiers after Burkina Faso govt says massacre of over 130 people was carried out by kids
The United Nations (UN) has condemned the use of child soldiers after reports from Burkina…More
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Portugal postpones deconfinement amid rising Covid-19 infections, introduces emergency measures on entering and exiting Lisbon
The Portuguese government has said that rising numbers of Covid-19 cases and increasing hospitalizations means…More
Europe still ‘on thin ice’ with Covid, says Merkel, urging caution over highly transmissible Delta variant
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has issued a warning over the Delta variant of Covid-19, after…More
Sun’s out, masks off: Greece scraps mandatory face covering rule outdoors in time for summer, as Covid risk drops
Greek authorities have announced that people will no longer be required to wear masks outdoors…More
European human rights group ‘extremely concerned’ over French prisoners ‘deliberately beaten’ in custody
The Council of Europe’s human rights body has stated that it is “extremely concerned” about…More
John McAfee’s lawyer says anti-virus tycoon showed no indication he would take his own life
The lawyer for anti-virus software tycoon John McAfee – who was found dead in his…More
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to receive Iranian-made vaccine in next few days – medical academy chief
Iran’s supreme leader will receive the domestically-developed COVIran Barakat coronavirus vaccine in the near future,…More
Egypt opens up to vaccinated tourists without need for Covid-19 test
Cairo has said it will allow travelers to visit the country without providing a negative…More
Leaders of 17 EU states sign letter against LGBT+ discrimination as row with Hungary over controversial law escalates
The leaders of 17 EU states vowed to continue fighting against LGBT+ discrimination in a…More
Thai protesters back on the streets demanding resignation of govt and limiting of king’s powers
Thai protesters have flocked to the streets amid ongoing demands for the prime minister’s resignation…More