BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Monday (Aug 31) that it would contribute to an initiative led by the World Health Organization to buy COVID-19 vaccines, while the WHO said Germany had joined the pact and that the agency was still negotiating with the bloc. The Commission, announcing that it […]
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SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook said on Monday (Aug 31) it had erred in blocking a pro-Biden ad submitted by Democratic political action committee Priorities USA, after initially telling the group the video violated its policy against “sensational” content. A company spokesman cited an “enforcement error” and said Facebook was approving the […]
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told US President Donald Trump that the strengthening of their two nations’ alliance would be maintained even after Abe’s departure from office, a Japanese government spokesman said today. Abe announced on Friday he was resigning because of poor health, his long-running battle with ulcerative […]
Global coronavirus infections soared past 25 million, as countries tightened restrictions to halt the health crisis that has upended life for most of humanity. The United States neared six million coronavirus cases on Sunday, nearly a quarter of the planet’s total, as nations around the world battle to contain the […]
The International Labour Organisation said that the reform “effectively dismantles the “kafala” sponsorship system and marks the beginning of a new era for the Qatari labour market.” Geneva: The United Nations labour agency on Sunday commended Qatar for abolishing an exploitative employment system that required migrant workers to seek their […]
President Trump to visit Kenosha on tuesday, meet with law enforcement officers and survey damage done during protests. One person was shot dead late on Saturday in Portland, Oregon, as a large caravan of US President Donald Trump’s supporters and Black Lives Matter protesters clashed in the streets. It wasn’t […]
LONDON: British universities should scrap plans to reopen next month to prevent travelling students from fuelling the country’s coronavirus pandemic, a union said, calling for courses to be taught online. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has come under fire over its moves to restart education, especially after a row over […]
Reuters: One person was shot dead in Portland late yesterday as protesters from rival groups clashed in the northwest US city, which has seen frequent demonstrations for months that have at times turned violent. Police statements yesterday said both the death and protest violence took place in Portland’s downtown area. […]
ROME: All of the migrants on board a rescue ship funded by British street artist Banksy have been transferred to other vessels, the team behind the mission said after their pink-and-white ship carrying more than 200 passengers sent an urgent call for help. An Italian patrol vessel rushed to the […]
ROME: All of the migrants on board a rescue ship funded by British street artist Banksy have been transferred to other vessels, the team behind the mission said after their pink-and-white ship carrying more than 200 passengers sent an urgent call for help. An Italian patrol vessel rushed to the […]