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Covid: South Africa new cases surge as Omicron spreads
The WorldWORLD

Covid: South Africa new cases surge as Omicron spreads

The new coronavirus variant Omicron has now become dominant in South Africa and is driving a sharp increase in new…

byP C James03/12/2021
Russia Ukraine: Lavrov warns of return to military confrontation nightmare
The WorldWORLD

Russia Ukraine: Lavrov warns of return to military confrontation nightmare

returning to what he called the “nightmare of military confrontation”. At a European security conference in Sweden, Mr Lavrov floated…

byP C James03/12/2021
India & SL agree to a four-pronged plan on Sri Lanka’s crisis – The Hindu
The WorldWORLD

India & SL agree to a four-pronged plan on Sri Lanka’s crisis – The Hindu

India and Sri Lanka agreed to a four-pronged approach to discuss initiatives on food and energy security to help mitigate…

byP C James03/12/2021
Omicron variant detected in India
The WorldWORLD

Omicron variant detected in India

Two COVID-19 patients of the Omicron variant have been detected in India, the Indian Health Ministry said today. Both the…

byP C James02/12/2021
Disney elects woman as chairman for first time in 98-year history
The WorldWORLD

Disney elects woman as chairman for first time in 98-year history

Walt Disney has elected a woman to become its chairman for the first time in the entertainment giant’s 98-year history.…

byP C James02/12/2021
Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert
The WorldWORLD

Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert

Facebook owner Meta Platforms has removed more than 500 accounts linked to an online disinformation network primarily based in China.…

byP C James02/12/2021
Tel Aviv named as world’s most expensive city to live in
The WorldWORLD

Tel Aviv named as world’s most expensive city to live in

Tel Aviv has been named as the most expensive city in the world to live in, as soaring inflation and…

byP C James02/12/202102/12/2021
Trigger of rare blood clots with AstraZeneca jab found by scientists
The WorldWORLD

Trigger of rare blood clots with AstraZeneca jab found by scientists

Scientists believe they have found “the trigger” that leads to extremely rare blood clots after the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. The…

byP C James02/12/2021
EU launches €300bn bid to challenge Chinese influence
The WorldWORLD

EU launches €300bn bid to challenge Chinese influence

The EU has revealed details of a €300bn (£255bn; $340bn) global investment plan, described as a “true alternative” to China’s…

byP C James01/12/2021
Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen
The WorldWORLD

Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen

Barbados has officially removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become the world’s newest republic. In an…

byP C James30/11/2021

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