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EU Drug Regulator Finds Link Between AstraZeneca Vaccine and Blood Clots
Europe’s drug regulator on Wednesday found a possible link between AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clotting issues in adults who had received the shot and said it had taken
All Americans 16 and Above Eligible for Vaccine By April 19
US President Joe Biden will announce on Tuesday that the target to make COVID-19 vaccines available to everyone age 16 and older will be moved up by nearly two weeks,
Jordan’s Prince Hamzah Signs Letter Declaring Loyalty to King
Jordan’s Prince Hamzah has signed a letter in which he promised to abide by the traditions and approaches of the ruling Hashemite monarch family, the royal court said in a
Minneapolis Police Chief Says Chauvin Violated Policy By Pinning George Floyd with Knee
The police chief of Minneapolis has testified that ex-officer Derek Chauvin violated the agency’s policy on force during the arrest of George Floyd. Chief Medaria Arradondo said the way Mr
Putin Signs Law Paving Way to Rule Until 2036
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing him to run for two more terms in the Kremlin once his current term ends in 2024. The legislation, which could
Twice-weekly Covid Tests to Be Offered to All in England
Everyone in England is to be given access to two rapid coronavirus tests a week from Friday, under an extension of the government’s testing programme. The lateral flow kits, which
Europe Torn Over Whether to Take Putin’s Help on Vaccines
Europe’s lackluster vaccination program has presented one of the continent’s greatest foes with a golden opportunity to score a serious diplomatic victory. Earlier this week, the Kremlin released a readout
Boko Haram Claims It Shot Down Fighter Jet, Nigerian Air Force Disputes ‘Evidence’
There was palpable anxiety among Nigerians on Friday following unsubstantiated video evidence by Boko Haram showing how it shot down the Nigerian Air Force fighter jet that crashed in Borno
Boko Haram Claims it Shot Down Nigerian Fighter Jet
A faction of the terrorist group Boko Haram and led by Abubakar Shekau has released a video where it claimed responsibility for downing a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet.
Bazoum Sworn-in as Niger President Two Days after ‘Attempted Coup’
Mohamed Bazoum has been sworn-in as Niger President in a democratic watershed overshadowed by armed groups’ violence and an alleged coup bid two days ago. The inauguration on Friday marks
