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Russia, Retaliating against Washington, Asks 10 US Diplomats to Leave
Russia on Friday asked 10 US diplomats to leave the country in retaliation for Washington’s expulsion of the same number of Russian diplomats over alleged malign activity and suggested the
Prince Philip’s Funeral to Celebrate His ‘Unwavering Loyalty’ to the Queen
The Duke of Edinburgh’s “unwavering loyalty” to the Queen, service to the nation and “courage”, will be celebrated at his funeral later. Prince Philip’s association with the Royal Navy and
Castro Era Ends in Cuba as Raul Confirms His Retirement
By Monday, Cuba looks set to be without a Castro at the helm for the first time since Raúl and his brother Fidel swept down from the Sierra Maestra mountains
Iran Begins Enriching Uranium to 60%, Its Highest Level Ever
Iran has started enriching uranium to its highest level ever, days after an explosion at the Natanz nuclear facility that Tehran blamed on Israel. Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi said only
Hong Kong Billionaire Jimmy Lai Jailed for Pro-Democracy Protests
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after being found guilty of unauthorised assembly. Lai was among nine of Hong Kong’s most
At Least Eight Killed in Mass Shooting in Indianapolis
A gunman shot eight people dead and injured several others at a FedEx facility in the US city of Indianapolis before taking his own life. Five people were hospitalized after
United in Grief But Still Miles Apart: William, Harry to Re-unite at Prince Philips’ Funeral
Prince Phillip’s grandson Prince Harry has flown into the UK from his US base to attend Saturdays funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. However it was revealed on Thursday that
WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Rallies Global Action for Increased Access to Vaccines
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has recommended actions for countries and drug makers to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines and share them more widely
China Ramps Up Vaccination Drive with Free Eggs, Grocery Discounts
China’s success at controlling the coronavirus outbreak has resulted in a population that has seemed almost reluctant to get vaccinated. So it is accelerating its inoculation campaign by offering incentives
US Preparing for 1-year Covid-19 Booster Shots; Pfizer Chief Sees Need
The United States is preparing for the possibility that a booster shot will be needed between nine to 12 months after people are initially vaccinated against Covid-19, a White House
