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Mexico Promises Probe into ‘Terrible’ Metro Collapse That Killed 24, Injured Dozens
A full investigation will be carried out into the causes of an overpass collapse that killed at least 23 people when one of Mexico City’s iconic orange metro trains plunged onto a
Australia Retreats On Jail Threat for India Travellers Amid Fury
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has fended off accusations of racism and having “blood on his hands” as he retreated from a threat to jail Australians trying to escape coronavirus-hit
Mexico City Metro Overpass Collapses, Killing at Least 23
At least 23 people have been killed and dozens injured after a metro overpass collapsed in Mexico City while a train was travelling on it. An elevated section of the
India Tops 20m Covid cases, ‘Horrible’ Weeks Ahead
India on Tuesday confirmed more than 20 million coronavirus infections in the official total, though the figure is believed to be a vast undercount. A vicious surge in Covid-19 cases
US: FDA Expected to OK Pfizer Vaccine for Teens Within Week
The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week, according to a federal official and a person
German Authorities Bust One of World’s Biggest Platforms For Child Pornography
German police have arrested three men and a fourth is being held in Paraguay for allegedly running one of the world’s biggest online networks for sharing images of child sex
EU Unveils Plan to Welcome Foreign Tourists After a Year of Pandemic Isolation
The European Union has proposed easing restrictions on travel to the 27-member bloc and overseas tourists as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed. Travel to the EU is currently extremely limited
US Denies Iran State Media Report of Prisoner Swap Agreement
The United States has denied a report by Iran’s state-run broadcaster that deals had been reached between Tehran and Washington that would see prisoners swapped and Tehran receive billions of
At Least Eight Reported Killed in Myanmar Anti-coup Protests
At least eight people have been killed in Myanmar after security forces opened fire on some of the biggest protests against military rule in days. Three months after a coup
Three Dead, Dozens Hurt as Suspected Smuggling Boat Overturns off California
Three people were killed and more than two dozen injured on Sunday when a suspected smuggling boat broke apart off Cabrillo National Monument at California’s Point Loma, San Diego Fire-Rescue
