WHO Europe urges stronger action to contain new virus strain
Author: AFP ID: 1608488996204766100 Sun, 2020-12-20 17:11 COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization is calling on its members in Europe to step up measures against...
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Chilean president handed $3,500 fine for mask-less selfie with stranger on beach
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera was slapped with a $3,500 fine on Friday after posing for a selfie on the beach with a bystander without...
The many U-turns of Boris Johnson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson surprised the United Kingdom this weekend by announcing tough new coronavirus restrictions in some areas just days after saying such...
Our galaxy’s supermassive black hole is closer to Earth than we thought
The supermassive black hole hiding in the center of our galaxy is much closer to Earth, about 2,000 light-years closer, than scientists thought.
Alien hunters detect mystery signal coming from the closest star system
Astronomers hunting for radio signals from alien civilizations have reportedly detected an “intriguing signal” from the direction of Proxima Centauri, the nearest star system...
Large car bomb kills several in Afghan capital
Author: AP ID: 1608460932482523500 Sun, 2020-12-20 10:34 KABUL: A car bomb blast that rocked Afghanistan’s capital Sunday morning killed at least nine people, according...
Germany may suspend UK, South Africa flights over virus fears
Sun, 2020-12-20 13:42 Germany is considering banning flights from Britain and South Africa to prevent the spread of new, more infectious coronavirus strain circulating...
Concern among Muslims over halal status of COVID-19 vaccine
Author: Sun, 2020-12-20 12:44 JAKARTA: In October, Indonesian diplomats and Muslim clerics stepped off a plane in China. While the diplomats were there to...
UK health minister suggests tougher COVID-19 measures may last for some time
Author: Reuters ID: 1608457162732379500 Sun, 2020-12-20 09:08 LONDON: British health minister Matt Hancock suggested on Sunday that new tighter restrictions in London and southeast...
This retired couple made 1,400 toys to give away this Christmas
A real-life Santa’s workshop is churning out toys in Desert Hot Springs, California.
When the rains fail: Preparing for drought in Central America 
‘Here, you can eat until you’re full’: Oleshky evacuees savour first proper meals in years 
COP31: National Oil Companies Must Lead Global Shift Away from Fossil Fuels, Says NRGI Expert 
COP31: Climate finance falls short as calls grow for polluters to pay