Violent clashes in Northern Ireland erupted over the weekend amid increasing tensions in a region historically plagued with sectarian violence. A car was set alight in Sperrin Park in the Waterside area of Derry, while there were also reports of violent incidents in Carrickfergus, near Belfast. Both locations have been the scene of violence and […]
A possibly worrisome variant of the coronavirus; first identified in India; has been found in California by scientists at Stanford University. Nicknamed the “double mutant” variant by the BBC and others; the variant is sparking concern among some scientists because it contains not just one, but two worrisome mutations in its genetic composition. “We don’t […]
MEXICO.- Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador reported that he will not put on the COVID-19 vaccine. He stated his doctors told him that he still has a high level of antibodies after contracting the disease in January this year. “I have enough antibodies and it is not essential for now that I get vaccinated,” […]
The World Health Organisation on Wednesday cautioned against crowded indoor celebrations that could trigger a fresh surge in coronavirus infections days ahead of Easter and two weeks before Ramadan. “In countries experiencing widespread community transmission of the virus; virtual meetings, postponing or reducing such gatherings should seriously consider,” said a WHO statement. “Regardless of location, […]
The French defense ministry on Tuesday contested a United Nations report that determined an airstrike earlier in the year in Mali resulted in the deaths of 19 civilians participating in a wedding. Reuters reported that the U.N.’s determination came after a division of the U.N.’s mission in the country interviewed more than 400 people, including […]
Two suicide bombers attacked a Roman Catholic church compound in Makassar, Indonesia, on Sunday morning, injuring at least 20 people, according to state officials. While no deaths among the churchgoers have been reported, police say both attackers died in the blast. The attack happened at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral around 10:30 a.m., as […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his two-day official visit to Bangladesh, a trip that sparked both violent protests and enthusiasm that relations between the two neighbors will continue to grow. Four people were killed after police fired on protesters; who they said attacked a police station in the Bangladeshi city of […]
Foreign spectators wishing to attend this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games will be denied entry to Japan, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said in a statement on Saturday. All tickets purchased by foreign residents will be refunded for postponed games, scheduled to start on July 23. The decision was made after a virtual meeting between […]
Officials are imposing an emergency 8 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew for Miami Beach, effective immediately after hard-partying spring break crowds trashed restaurants, brawled in the streets, and gathered by the thousands without masks or social distancing, according to authorities. At a news conference; officials blamed overwhelming and out-of-control spring break crowds for the curfew; which was […]
The French government-backed off Thursday from ordering a tough lockdown for Paris and several other regions despite an increasingly alarming situation at hospitals with a rise in the numbers of COVID-19 patients. Instead, the prime minister announced a patchwork of new restrictions while reducing the national curfew by one hour. Getting large doses of fresh […]
