Fri 03 December 2021: On Thursday, German federal and regional officials agreed to prohibit mass gatherings and the sale of fireworks during New Year’s celebrations, citing worries that the country’s healthcare system would be overburdened. “A ban on gatherings will be in place during the New Year’s period. In addition, a ban will be imposed […]
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Fri 03 December 2021: British regulators on Thursday approved GlaxoSmithKline drug sotrovimab to treat those at high risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms, with the manufacturer saying it “retains activity” against the new Omicron variant. The monoclonal antibody “was found to be safe and effective at reducing the risk of hospitalization and death in people […]
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Thu 02 December 2021: As concerns mount about the Omicron form, Germany’s caretaker government will impose harsh restrictions on unvaccinated citizens in an attempt to rein in growing Covid-19 infections and relieve significant burden on hospitals. Germany’s regional premiers agreed with outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday to impose strict limitations on persons who have […]
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Thu 02 December 2021: More than half of 18- to 29-year-old Americans say the US democracy has “failed” or is “in trouble,” according to a nationwide poll, and a significant portion also foresee the possibility of civil war. Of the 52% polled who said they’ve lost or are losing faith in America’s democratic system, 39% […]
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Thu 02 December 2021: French populist and media pundit Eric Zemmour announced on Tuesday that he is standing as a candidate in next year’s presidential election with a chilling message for Europe’s Muslims. The 63-year-old, who has been called a far-right “Jewish anti-Semite”, peddled the racist and infamous “great replacement” conspiracy theory in a video […]
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Thu 02 December 2021: According to a top health expert, the United States has found its first case of the omicron coronavirus variety in the state of California. According to Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the case was confirmed by the California and San Francisco departments of public […]
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Thu 02 December 2021: The dress sword used by Napoleon Bonaparte when he attempted a coup in 1799 will be auctioned off this weekend, along with five other weapons owned by the French emperor, according to US auctioneers. The lot is valued between $1.5 million to $3.5 million and will be auctioned off by the […]
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Wed 01 December 2021: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that mandatory COVID-19 immunization should be explored within the European Union. “It is appropriate to lead this discussion now how we can encourage and potentially think about mandatory vaccination within the EU, this needs discussion,” von der Leyen told a press conference. Speaking […]
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Wed 01 December 2021: Latin America and the Caribbean is facing a critical situation in terms of food security, UN official says. The number of hungry people in Latin America and the Caribbean has risen by 30 percent since 2019 to reach its highest level in 15 years, a coalition of United Nations agencies said, […]
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Wed 01 December 2021: On Tuesday, CNN suspended Chris Cuomo indefinitely for his involvement in defending his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, against sexual harassment allegations. Cuomo had previously acknowledged talking to his brother and offering advice when the governor faced the harassment charges that led to his resignation. But the information released […]
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