China extends congratulations to president-elect Joe Biden
Beijing has offered its congratulations to Joe Biden, days after the Democrat declared victory in…More
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Gates Foundation pours another $70mn into pushing Covid-19 vaccines on 3rd world countries as safety & efficacy questions remain
Billionaire vaccine evangelists Bill and Melinda Gates have topped off the global effort to roll…More
After Jeddah attack, Saudi crown prince vows to strike ‘with iron fist’ anyone threatening kingdom’s security
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that those who would endanger the kingdom’s security…More
Paris beefs up policing amid ‘lack of respect’ for Covid-19 rules as France mulls tighter lockdown
France is to increase policing in Paris and other big cities amid a “lack of…More
German company says its Covid-19 vaccine could be ready for use by September 2021
Germany’s CureVac AG is about to launch third phase clinical trials of its coronavirus vaccine…More
European leaders issue bleak reminder that Christmas 2020 won’t be a normal one, despite Covid-19 vaccine euphoria
Ireland’s PM has told people to hold off booking their flights home for Christmas, while…More
WATCH: Researchers create virtual reality forests to make danger of climate change ‘more visceral experience’
In a bid to highlight the effects of climate change, scientists at Pennsylvania State University…More
Helicopter with international peacekeepers crashes in Egypt’s Sinai, killing 7 – officials
At least seven people were killed after a helicopter belonging to an international peacekeeping force…More
WHO complains about ‘onslaught of cyberattacks’ as Taiwan accuses it of online censorship
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it resorted to banning the words ‘Taiwan’ and ‘China’…More
Ethiopian PM declares victory after Tigray conflict threatens refugee crisis
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that the west of Tigray state has been “liberated”…More