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EU fails to achieve March vaccination goals amid looming third wave
The European Union has fallen short of vaccinating 80 per cent of health care workers and people over the age of 80 against Covid-19 by the end of March,
New York state legalizes recreational marijuana
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana on Wednesday, with a large chunk of tax revenues from sales set to go to minority communities. New York joins
Heavy gunfire heard near Niger’s presidential palace
PHOTO: BBC Heavy gunfire was heard in the area of the presidential palace in Niger’s capital around 3:00 a.m. local time (0200 GMT) on Wednesday. The sound from the gunshot
Central Mali deaths: What we know
A United Nations report released on Tuesday said a French air strike in central Mali in January killed 19 civilians, prompting a strong denial from France. The report comes after
As under Trump, US report avoids ‘Occupied Territories’
US President Joe Biden’s administration held off Tuesday on using the term “Occupied Territories” in an annual human rights report, a formulation abandoned by staunchly pro-Israel predecessor Donald Trump. Under
French strike in Mali killed 19 civilians in January ― UN
It also said it had “numerous reservations about the methodology” used in the investigation. – ‘Protected by law’ – At least 22 people died in the French strike, of whom
South Africa imposes alcohol ban over Easter in virus curb
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced a four-day ban on take-away alcohol consumption over the Easter weekend, over fears of a possible third wave of coronavirus infections. South
BRT driver docked for reckless driving, manslaughter
A 56-year-old Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Yusuf Adewale, who allegedly drove in a dangerous manner that resulted in the death of one man, appeared in a Surulere Chief Magistrates’Court.
Turkey detains 218 people linked to failed coup
Turkish prosecutors on Tuesday ordered the detention of a total of 218 suspects over their alleged links to a network behind a failed coup in 2016, local media reported. Anti-terror
US to seize gloves made by Malaysian firm over forced labour
A worker inspects newly made gloves at Top Glove factory in Klang, Malaysia, March 3, 2020. PHOTO: Reuters The United States will seize products made by Malaysia’s Top Glove after
