The UK’s Dominic Raab has sparked outrage, after hinting that a previously announced 12-week wait for the second COVID vaccine may be even longer. The initial decision to delay the jab by a full 12 weeks had...
Latin American countries lean toward Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine
More countries across Latin America have been opting for the Russian COVID jab, with Paraguay the latest to sign up, joining Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela in placing orders.
US B-52 bomber flies over Middle East as tensions rise with Iran
A show of military strength: US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber flies over the Middle East as Iran ramps up its military drills in a bid to pressure US President-elect Joe Biden on the 2015 nuclear deal.
Water cannon & mounted police | Violent clashes at rally against COVID lockdown in Amsterdam
Police clashed with anti-lockdown and anti-government protesters in Amsterdam, as around 2,000 people rallied against coronavirus restrictions in the Netherlands. The protest was broken up with water cannon and mounted...
Hundreds arrested in Tunisia as riots enter third night
Violent clashes broke out between Tunisian police and protesters in the capital of Tunis as security forces arrested at least 240 people.
Egypt seizes assets of Morsi and 88 Muslim Brotherhood members
An Egyptian court has ordered the seizure of former President Mohamed Morsi’s assets and that of 88 other Muslim Brotherhood members.
Covid-19 curbs bring business for some Iraqi women
Iraq has the world’s second-lowest employment rate for women but some Iraqi women have taken advantage of Covid-19 restrictions by establishing their owns businesses