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Category: The World

BBC criticized over ‘deceitful’ Diana interview
Main StoryThe World

BBC criticized over ‘deceitful’ Diana interview

An investigation led by retired judge Lord Dyson found that Martin Bashir used deceitful tactics that were later covered up…

byAdmin21/05/2021
Hamas and Israel agree on ceasefire
Main StoryThe World

Hamas and Israel agree on ceasefire

Israel’s security cabinet meets amid reports that a ceasefire deal has been reached to end the 11-day conflict with Hamas.…

byAyman Ameer21/05/202121/05/2021
WHO authorized Covid-19 effective against all variants
The WorldTOP STORY

WHO authorized Covid-19 effective against all variants

All Covid-19 vaccines authorized by the World Health Organisation are effective against all known variants, including the current wave in…

byAyman Ameer20/05/2021
Israel drops 122 bombs on Gaza in 25 mins; 04 killed, including journalist
The WorldTOP STORY

Israel drops 122 bombs on Gaza in 25 mins; 04 killed, including journalist

Diplomatic attempts for a diplomatic ceasefire remain stalled as Israeli jets killed at least four Palestinians, including a journalist. The…

byAdmin19/05/2021
James Ibori: UK returns $5.8m stolen by ex-governor to Nigeria
The WorldTOP STORY

James Ibori: UK returns $5.8m stolen by ex-governor to Nigeria

United Kingdom (UK) agencies recovered and returned $5.8m (£4.2m) that was stolen by a former Nigerian governor and laundered in…

byAdmin19/05/2021
Australian Vaccine First In The World To Show Ability To Totally Block Covid-19 Virus Transmission
Main StoryThe World

Australian Vaccine First In The World To Show Ability To Totally Block Covid-19 Virus Transmission

A protein-based Covid-19 vaccine that completely blocks the transmission of the virus to non-immune individuals has been developed by an…

byAyman Ameer19/05/202119/05/2021
Israel PM vows to continue strikes
The World

Israel PM vows to continue strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “continue to respond forcefully” as the Isarel-Palestine conflict enters the 7th day. While…

byAyman Ameer16/05/2021
Israeli flattens Gaza building housing media outlets
Main StoryThe World

Israeli flattens Gaza building housing media outlets

An Israeli bombardment flattened the Gaza building, housing the offices of the Associated Press and Al Jazeera news outlets. The…

byAyman Ameer15/05/2021
Israeli airstrike kills ten Palestinians including children in Gaza
The WorldTOP STORY

Israeli airstrike kills ten Palestinians including children in Gaza

10 Palestinian civilians, including were killed in an Israeli aerial bombardment in Gaza City. A search for the missing people…

byAyman Ameer15/05/2021
Vladimir Putin calls Israel Conflict a ‘Direct Threat’ to Russia’s Security
The WorldTOP STORY

Vladimir Putin calls Israel Conflict a ‘Direct Threat’ to Russia’s Security

The escalating Israel-Palestinian is a direct threat to Russia’s security, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (14). The proximity…

byAyman Ameer15/05/2021

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