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Denmark Suspends Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine as ‘Precautionary Measure’
Denmark is suspending the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for two weeks as it investigates reports of some patients developing blood clots after being inoculated, days after several other EU
Queen’s Statement on Meghan Race Issue ‘Absolutely Inadequate’, Women’s Rights Activist, Mos-Shogbamimu Says
Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, a New York Attorney and Solicitor of England and Wales has described the statement issued on behalf of the Queen as “absolutely inadequate and an attempt to
Australia Unveils $928m Covid Stimulus Package for Tourism Industry
The Australian government unveiled a A$1.2 billion ($928 million) tourism support package on Thursday, aimed at boosting local travel while international routes remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The
Myanmar’s Military on ‘Killing Spree’ Against Protesters, Amnesty Says
The Myanmar military is using lethal tactics and an arsenal of battlefield weapons to carry out a “killing spree” against peaceful protesters who oppose the February 1 coup, Amnesty International
Brazil’s Covid Surge Reaches New Level as Daily Deaths Pass 2,000
Brazil has exceeded 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time, as infection rates soar. The country has the second highest death toll in the world, behind
China and Russia to Build Space Station on the Moon
China and Russia have announced plans to build a lunar space station. Russian space agency Roscosmos says it has signed an agreement with China’s National Space Administration to develop research
Brazilian Hospitals Close to Covid-induced Collapse, Report Says
Health systems in most of Brazil’s largest cities are close to collapse due to Covid-19 cases, a report by the country’s Fiocruz institute warns. The Rio de Janeiro-based institute said
‘Tabloid Racism’ Large Part of Why We Left UK, Prince Harry Says
The Duke of Sussex has said racism from the tabloid press that filtered into the rest of society was a “large part” of why he and his wife left the
Lula Has Convictions Quashed, Leaving Him Free to Challenge Bolsonaro for Brazil President in 2022
A Brazilian Supreme Court judge on Monday annulled the criminal convictions against former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a move that could allow the popular politician to run
Piers Morgan Leaves Good Morning Britain Amid Row Over Harry and Meghan Comments
Piers Morgan has decided to leave his presenting role on ITV’s Good Morning Britain following controversial comments he made about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. In the couple’s explosive