Another twenty million people in England are being placed under Tier 4 restrictions and asked to stay at home. The Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the move was absolutely necessary because the new variant of...
Covid-denying Russian monk detained over child suicide claims
An ex-Orthodox priest, known for “expelling demons” and warning of secret plans to enslave the world, has been held by police on suspicion of pushing children to kill themselves. His monastery was raided by riot police...
Bangladesh moves hundreds of Rohingya refugees to remote island
As many as 1,804 #Rohingya refugees were moved to the remote Bangladeshi island of Bhasan Char from Chattogram on Tuesday by five Bangladeshi navy ships.
Political figures, sport icons and celebrities who passed away in 2020
From political figures and sports legends to fierce women, talented artists and revolutionaries. Here’s a look at some of the notable figures who passed away in 2020.
Renowned Syrian director Hatem Ali dies
Renowned Syrian director and actor Hatem Ali has died at the age of 58. Reports say that Ali passed away in Egypt after suffering a heart attack.
The Syrian regime is auctioning off displaced people’s lands
The Syrian regime is auctioning off lands and family farms that belong to people displaced from the country’s northwest.
Updated BioNTech guidance means ‘even more people will be eligible for vaccination’
Dr June Raine, chief executive of MHRA, outlines updated guidance for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, and says ‘even more people are now eligible for vaccination’.