Early on in the Covid-19 pandemic, world-renowned cartoonist Chappatte received a call from a doctor he knew in Geneva, who told him the virus was devastating Italy’s health system and that it wouldn’t be...
Hurricane Iota aftermath: Storm breaks up but leaves over 30 dead in Central America
#Iota‘s death toll rose to over 30 on Wednesday after the storm unleashed mudslides, smashed infrastructure and left thousands homeless in its wake across #CentralAmerica, revisiting areas devastated by #Hurricane...
Pompeo in Israël: US Secretary of State kicks off 2-day farewell visit
#US Secretary of State Mike #Pompeo said he would visit the #Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Thursday, marking the Trump administration’s break with previous US policy on the strategic plateau. FRANCE 24’s...
Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial shows similar effects in older and younger adults
The Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial, being carried out with British pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca, has seen a “robust” immune response in older and younger adults, according to partial test results...
US regulators give green light to Boeing 737 MAX
US regulators have cleared Boeing’s 737 MAX to return to service. The fleet has been grounded around the world since March 2019 following two deadly crashes involving the model. Some 346 people lost their lives in...
What obstacles are stopping Jews from getting a Portuguese passport? – Jordan Levy-Bograd
#Jews seeking #Portuguese citizenship under the precedence of right of return are now required to prove a significant connection to the country in order to obtain #citizenship.
Coronavirus Update: US death toll passes next grim milestone | DW News
The US death toll in the coronavirus pandemic has now surpassed 250,000 people – by far the highest national toll worldwide. Infections are soaring to new highs across the country. New York City was the epicentre...