Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:00:41 GMT
Ireland to allow dining inside restaurants following Covid closures
DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland is moving forward to reopen indoor dining throughout the country following 16 months of Covid lockdowns.New guidelines will allow indoor dining for those who are fu...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:11:34 GMT
Russia to unveil stealth fighter jet at air show, Putin to attend
MOSCOW, Russia: Russia will unveil its new Sukhoi fifth-generation stealth fighter jet this week at an air show near Moscow.Show officials have said Russian President Vladimir Putin will be...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:27:05 GMT
Cuba rejects US 'slanderous' sanctions
Havana [Cuba], July 23 (ANI/Sputnik): Cuba has condemned new US sanctions against Cuban Interior Ministry and army, as well as Washington's pressure on European and Latin American countries to turn th...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:19:13 GMT
ATP roundup: No. 1 Denis Shapovalov knocked out in Switzerland
In his ATP Tour debut, Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic rallied to upset Canadian top seed Denis Shapovalov 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 Thursday in the Round of 16 of the Swiss Open Gstaad.
Shapovalov smashed 11 ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 21:35:12 GMT
How Social Media Gave Cuban Protesters a Voice
MARACAIBO, VENEZUELA - When thousands of Cubans took to the streets to protest this month, their calls for freedom and an end of "the dictatorship" were heard across the world, thanks to the rise i...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:19:20 GMT
Novak Djokovic faces tough draw at Olympics
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic's road to the Golden Slam is not an easy one, with possible matches against Andrey Rublev and Alexander Zverev in his path at the Tokyo Olympics.
Djokovic, representing Ser...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:35:09 GMT
Merkel Defends Russian Gas Pipeline Deal Without More US Sanctions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday defended a compromise agreement with the United States to permit completion of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline to transport fuel from Russia to Ge...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:18:18 GMT
COVID-19 self-isolation alerts threaten food supplies in UK supermarkets
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:05:15 GMT
ECB leaves key interest rates unchanged, revises forward guidance
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:43:42 GMT
We created a tool to help predict COVID-19 increases in African countries
One of the obstacles if you are trying to guide policy and protect people from COVID-19 is the bewildering amount of data available every day. We are awash in information, but everyone wants to dis...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:27:27 GMT
Germany hockey skipper to sport rainbow colours
Tokyo [Japan], July 22 (ANI): German women's hockey skipper Nike Lorenz will sport rainbow colours on her socks "as a symbol for sexual diversity" when she takes the field in the upcoming Tokyo Olympi...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:14:02 GMT
South Africa's Olympic football coach slams Covid 'stigmatisation'
South Africa's Olympic football coach hit out at "stigmatisation" of his Covid-hit squad, after they were forced to isolate before their 1-0 defeat to Japan on Thursday.David Notoane said he...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:18:26 GMT
'India committed to work with G20 countries'
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): India committed to work with G20 countries in mounting an effective response to secure the health of the planet and its people, said Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Env...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:30:11 GMT
More than half of EU adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:18:28 GMT
'India in touch with various partners for COVID-19 vaccine'
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): India has been in touch with the various countries regarding the possibility of import of vaccines to supplement domestic production, said the Ministry of External Af...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:49:08 GMT
Azerbaijani government silent on phone spying revelations
The Azerbaijani authorities have remained virtually silent on an explosive report that the government has been spying on the phones of hundreds of journalists and opposition figures.On July ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:18:16 GMT
Belgium's Wallonia to Create Emergency Help Mechanism
Brussels [Belgium] July 22 (ANI/Sputnik): The authorities of the Wallonia-Brussels region in Belgium, which suffered the greatest damage from recent floods, have decided to create an emergency mechani...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:43:51 GMT
SA suffer narrow defeat to hosts Japan in Olympic football opener
David Notoane's South African Olympic team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to host nation Japan in their Group A opener at the Tokyo...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:42:30 GMT
Brain drain is a hidden tax on the countries left behind
Dr John Baptist Mukasa, or JB Neuro, as his colleagues called him, "was always at the beck and call of everyone who needed neurosurgical care", ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:35:03 GMT
'Moment of Truth' Approaching for Crisis-Wracked Lebanon
The little girl wearing a red Mickey and Minnie Mouse tee-shirt was firm. "The rulers of this country are all trash," she pronounced with indignation, and "they should resign; it would be better if...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:56:00 GMT
Rawmatt Industries starts converting diesel engine tractors
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI/SRV Media): Tomasetto Achille India and Rawmatt Techno Solutions jointly developed and tested a diesel tractor that runs on CNG, from February 2021.
The tractor was lau...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:55:58 GMT
Bastille Day Celebration at IDRAC India Campus
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 22 (ANI/Heylin Spark): On the occasion of French National Day-La Fete Nationale; IDRAC Business School France - India Campus celebrated the day with enthusiasm.
14th J...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:55:52 GMT
STL records robust results - continues global expansion
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 22 (ANI/PRNewswire): STL (NSE: STLTECH), an industry leading integrator of digital networks, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 202...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:55:51 GMT
In Vienna, wearing masks is still mandatory
Vienna [Austria] July 22 (ANI/FENA): The easing of epidemiological measures in Austria announced for July 22 will not apply to Vienna. Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig has announced an extension of protect...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:42:40 GMT
Utøya massacre 10 years on: what has changed in Norway?
It has been 10 years since 77 people - mostly teenage political activists - were massacred in a far-right terror attack in Norway that shocked the country and the world.Anders Breivik was 32...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:42:56 GMT
Japanese giant faces fine in SA over spark plug prices
The Japanese spark plug manufacturer NGK is the latest in a growing line of car part makers being fined in South Africa.After international competition aut...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:41:11 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: what are the limits of human performance? Podcast
Are there limits to how much faster, higher or stronger an athlete can get? In this episode of The Conversation Weekly...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:37:25 GMT
Russia records 24,471 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Moscow [Russia], July 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered 24,471 COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, up from 23,704 the day before, taking the overall tally to 6,054,711, the federal response cente...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:18:29 GMT
Studies claiming death undercount based on assumptions
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): The union health ministry on Thursday slammed news reports that claim India's COVID-19 death count to be much higher than reported by the government, saying that they...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:05:07 GMT
Why COVID-19 Is Rising Around Asia This Year After a Mild 2020
TAIPEI - Asian countries are reporting record COVID-19 waves this year compared to 2020, as vaccination drives fall short and governments lose hope that mass closures and border controls can keep t...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:55:43 GMT
PL players, staff face compulsory COVID vaccination
London [UK], July 22 (ANI): COVID-19 vaccination is set to be compulsory for all the Premier League players and staff in the UK for the upcoming 2021-2022 season as per a report in the Daily Mail.
Ear...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:44:10 GMT
Turkey flag-bearer Erdem to miss Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:45:44 GMT
Poland Detains Rights Activist From Siberia On Russian Red Notice
Polish authorities have detained Russian human rights activist Yevgeny Khasoyev, acting upon a red-notice request from Moscow via Interpol.Khasoyev, who is from the Siberian region of Buryat...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:35:05 GMT
Is UN Peacekeeping Losing its Appeal
HALIFAX, CANADA - Almost 65 years after then-Canadian Prime Minister Lester Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize for initiating the first U.N. peacekeeping mission, his country - which long prided its...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:27:21 GMT
Moscow in contact with Tashkent over Afghanistan
Moscow [Russia] July 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia maintains constant contact with Uzbekistan amid developments in Afghanistan and is ready to provide assistance to Tashkent if there is a relevant request,...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:44:06 GMT
Olympics preview: China looks to retain women's volleyball gold
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:27:24 GMT
PM Castex confirms France now in 4th wave of COVID-19
Paris [France], July 22 (ANI): French Prime Minister Jean Castex confirmed on Wednesday that the country is now in its fourth wave of COVID-19.
"We are in the fourth wave," Castex told TF1 news. "The ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:03:22 GMT
Germany, US announces deal to allow completion of NS2
Berlin [Germany], July 22 (ANI): Germany and the United States on Wednesday announced a deal to allow the completion of Nord Stream 2 (NS2) to Europe without the imposition of further American sanctio...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:05:13 GMT
Timbers ride Felipe Mora's last-minute goal to win over LAFC
Felipe Mora struck for the game-winning goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time, giving the Portland Timbers a 2-1 win over visiting Los Angeles FC on Wednesday.
Two 74th-minute substit...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:27:17 GMT
Sania and Ankita to clash with Ukrainian pair in 1st round
Tokyo [Japan], July 22 (ANI): The Indian tennis star duo of Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina will clash with the Ukrainian pair of Lyudmyla Kichenok and Nadiia Kichenok in the first round at the Tokyo 202...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 03:03:04 GMT
NASA Perseverance Mars rover to acquire first sample
Washington [US], July 22 (ANI): NASA is making final preparations for its Perseverance Mars rover to collect its first-ever sample of Martian rock, which future planned missions will transport to Eart...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 01:40:13 GMT
F Chris Mueller will leave Orlando City at season's end
Orlando City forward Chris Mueller will leave the club at the end of the 2021 season and has signed a pre-contract with a team in Europe.
The Washington Post reported Wednesday that the team is based...[read more]
Published: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:55:10 GMT
India expresses concern about Cyprus' Varosha issue
New York [US], July 22 (ANI): Permanent Representative of India to United Nations TS Tirumurti on Wednesday expressed concern about the transfer of parts of a coastal town of Varosha to Turkish Cyprio...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 22:40:07 GMT
WTA roundup: Oceane Dodin wins long tiebreak in Palermo
No. 6 seed Oceane Dodin of France outlasted Russia's Vitalia Diatchenko 7-6 (7), 6-4 in one hour and 54 minutes on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals at the Palermo Ladies Open.
Dodin converted 7 o...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 22:27:06 GMT
COVID-19: WHO committed to address mental health gaps
Athens [Greece], July 22 (ANI): Senior health officials from the WHO's European Region on Wednesday conveyed their commitment to addressing the mental health crisis that has worsened due to the COVID-...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:40:19 GMT
Roger Federer, Naomi Osaka entered in U.S. Open
Men's icon Roger Federer and women's star Naomi Osaka are among the entrants for the upcoming U.S. Open, the USTA announced Wednesday.
Federer, from Switzerland, is ranked ninth in the world. He is m...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:05:04 GMT
Olympic Games an Afterthought for Some Americans
Barring another postponement, Friday's opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics will launch competitions overshadowed by a pandemic that has already forced a major delay, has interfered with the page...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:40:13 GMT
ATP roundup: No. 2 Roberto Bautista Agut upset in Switzerland
Arthur Rinderknech upset second-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain 6-2, 6-4 at the Swiss Open Gstaad on Wednesday.
The Frenchman advanced to the quarterfinals in one hour, 34 minutes on the streng...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:05:06 GMT
Suspect in 2020 High-profile Twitter Hack Arrested in Spain
A person allegedly involved in a high-profile Twitter hack in July 2020 has been arrested.The U.S. Justice Department said British citizen Joseph O'Connor, 22, was arrested Wednesday in Spai...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:44:11 GMT
Giant panda at French zoo to give birth in 10 days
BEAUVAL, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Huan Huan, a giant panda at Beauval Zoo in central France, is pregnant and the birth of her cub is expected in about 10 days, the zoo has announced.Huan Huan, wh...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:37:02 GMT
UN chief condoles loss lives in deadly floods in China
New York [US], July 22 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sent letters to Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to convey his condolences over the loss of life...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:37:02 GMT
UN chief condoles loss of lives in deadly floods in China
New York [US], July 22 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sent letters to Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to convey his condolences over the loss of life...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:05:04 GMT
Biden, Ukraine's Zelenskiy to Meet Aug. 30 in Washington
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden will meet with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Washington next month to discuss energy issues and threats posed by Russia to the eastern Europ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:54:49 GMT
What we know about Checkmate, the new fighter jet to rival the F-35
Plans are to sell the jet into African and Middle Eastern countries, as well as India, Vietnam and Latin America from 2026.The new fifth-generation light single-engine fighter jet named 'Che...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:45:14 GMT
U.S., Germany 'Reach Deal' On Nord Stream Pipeline
The United States and Germany have reached a deal that will allow the completion of Nord Stream 2, the controversial Russian gas pipeline to Europe, without the imposition of further U.S. sanctions...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:43:53 GMT
Nigeria's ambitious new maritime security project must avoid old traps
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:43:43 GMT
Vaccine hesitancy has risen in Ghana: a closer look at who's worried
The COVID-19 pandemic continues apace, with high- and lower-income settings struggling...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:35:04 GMT
US Extends Closure of Land Borders with Canada and Mexico
The United States has extended the closure of land borders it shares with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travel through Aug. 21, the Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday.D...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:15:18 GMT
Lithuania Enacts Law Restricting Migrant Rights Amid Belarus Influx
Lithuania's president has signed into law a measure that restricts migrants' rights and speeds up the processing of asylum claims amid a flurry of illegal crossings into the EU country from Belarus...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:05:08 GMT
Erdogan Pushes for Turkish Role in Afghanistan after US Leaves
ISTANBUL - Turkey is going ahead with its plans to take over security at the Kabul international airport after the pullout of U.S. troops, despite opposition from the Taliban. Ankara is in negotiat...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:05:08 GMT
Amile Jefferson returns to Duke, joins program staff
Amile Jefferson, a three-time basketball captain at Duke, is returning to the program as director of player development.
Jefferson, 28, was a five-year letter winner with the Blue Devils (2012-17) an...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:03:03 GMT
UK reports another 44,104 coronavirus cases
London [UK], July 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Britain has reported another 44,104 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 5,563,006, accor...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:05:23 GMT
USA stunned as Olympic women's football tournament gets underway
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:19:07 GMT
Zach LaVine clears protocols, will join Team USA in Tokyo
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has cleared health and safety protocols and will join his Team USA mates in Tokyo on Thursday.
The U.S. squad's opening game in Japan is on Sunday against France at th...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:55:24 GMT
Which countries does Russia supply Sputnik V to (GRAPHICS)
The Russian vaccine is in great demand, as it is being supplied to 46 countries. We have examined where millions of doses are delivered to.The first registered vaccine against Covid-19, Russ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:55:14 GMT
Sweden breezes to 3-0 win over USWNT at Olympics
The United States women's national team began the Tokyo Olympics with a thud on Wednesday, courtesy of a 3-0 loss to Sweden in a Group G match.
Stina Blackstenius scored a pair of goals to help fifth...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:13:39 GMT
Coronavirus forces 4 athletes out of Tokyo Olympics
Four competitors including a shooting world number one saw their Tokyo Olympic dreams dashed on Wednesday after testing positive for the coronavirus.British shooter Amber Hill, top-ranked in...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:13:31 GMT
Is the United States done being the world's cop If only...
Despite what the New York Times claims, there's zero evidence that the US is turning its back on its self-appointed role as global policeman. All that's changed is that it's now consumed by...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:12:55 GMT
Male, Female, or X: Argentina to issue gender-neutral passports
Argentina will start issuing gender-neutral passports to non-binary citizens, becoming the first Latin American country to do so. The cards will feature an ?X? in place of the traditional ?...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:12:53 GMT
Russian lumber producer suggests privatizing country's forests
Russian investors should be allowed to privatize two to three percent of the country's forested area to avoid deforestation and increase commercial timber production, head of Russia's large...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:15:58 GMT
Russian Activist Pivovarov's Pretrial Detention Extended
KRASNODAR, Russia -- A Russian court has extended the pretrial detention of the former executive director of the pro-democracy Open Russia movement, Andrei Pivovarov.The court in the souther...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:13:41 GMT
USA, Team GB take knee ahead of Olympic women's football openers
Players from the United States and Team GB were among those to take a knee ahead of Wednesday's opening matches in the women's Olympic football tournament to highlight racial injustice.All 2...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:03:17 GMT
Sweden stun USA at Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo [Japan], July 21 (ANI): The first day of the women's football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics saw medal favourites USA going down to Sweden.
Sweden women's football team provided the first shoc...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:54:49 GMT
Which countries does Russia supply Sputnik V to
The Russian vaccine is in great demand, as it is being supplied to 46 countries. We have examined where millions of doses are delivered to.The first registered vaccine against Covid-19, Russ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:49:06 GMT
Georgia: COVID sees rise in school cheating
As Giorgi Tsotskolauri was grading exams last fall, he noticed a mysterious, out-of-place "9" that kept appearing in students' answers.Tsotskolauri, who teaches social work ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:44:23 GMT
Gasol looks to end glittering int'l career high in 5th Olympics
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:05:14 GMT
Teen, Fiancee Flee to Netherlands to Avoid Extradition Back to China
KYIV, UKRAINE - A teenager, who says he is a U.S. permanent resident, and his fiancee are once again on the run from the threat of extradition to their homeland, China, in a sign of Beijing's lengt...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:05:10 GMT
Brisbane Picked to Host 2032 Olympics Without Rival Bid
TOKYO - Brisbane was picked Wednesday to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the IOC to avoid rival bids.The Games will go back to Australia 32 years ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:03:09 GMT
Rights group expresses concern over abduction
Islamabad [Pakistan] July 21 (ANI): Various European chapters of Amnesty International, including Luxemburg, Brussels, Switzerland have written to the Sindh Chief Minister, expressing their concern ov...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:55:56 GMT
PV Sindhu draws inspiration from Ronaldo
Tokyo [Japan], July 21 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, India shuttler PV Sindhu has revealed she draws inspiration from Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 36-year-old footballer re...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:43:34 GMT
US women's 44-game unbeaten run ended by Sweden at Olympics
Four-time Olympic champions the United States suffered a first defeat in 45 matches on Wednesday as they lost 3-0 to Sweden in their opening game of the women's fo...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:35:06 GMT
Athletes Expected to Speak Their Minds at Tokyo Games
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Since the last Summer Olympics in 2016, a global Black Lives Matter protest movement has resurfaced. The "Me Too" movement sprung up in support of women's rights. And both may ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:13:45 GMT
Global carmaker Stellantis to produce Fiat vans in Russia
Fiat Scudo light commercial vehicles will be produced in Russia by the end of 2022, multinational automobile manufacturer Stellantis has announced.The world's fifth-biggest ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:41:40 GMT
Cyber-attacks: what is hybrid warfare and why is it such a threat?
Washington and Moscow are engaged in a war of words over a spate of ransomware attacks ag...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:27:28 GMT
Russia records 23,704 COVID-19 cases in past 24 Hours
Moscow [Russia], July 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered 23,704 COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, down from 23,770 the day before, taking the overall tally to 6,030,240, the federal response cen...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:27:27 GMT
France introduces Covid passport to enter cinemas, museums
Paris (France) July 21 (ANI/FENA) People who want to go to cinemas, museums, sports matches and other cultural events in France will have to show proof of the Covid-19 vaccine or a negative test start...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:13:34 GMT
Team GB, Chile take knee ahead of Olympic women's football opener
Players from Team GB and Chile took a knee ahead of Wednesday's opening match of the women's Olympic football tournament in Sapporo to highlight racial injustice.All 22 players took part in ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:37:44 GMT
Tokyo 2020: PV Sindhu looks to conquer final frontier
By Anukul ChauhanNew Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): With two days to go for the Tokyo Olympics to get underway, athletes across the globe are looking to give finishing touch to their preparations as th...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:05:08 GMT
Women's Softball Leads Off Postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The Japanese women's softball team posted an 8-1 rout of Australia Wednesday to usher in the Tokyo Olympic Games.The Games, delayed for a year by the pandemic, got off to a quiet start when ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:05:04 GMT
Roiled by Presidential Assassination, Haiti Swears in New PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI - Haiti's new prime minister, Ariel Henry, took office Tuesday in the aftermath of the president's assassination two weeks ago, pledging to improve the country's dire securit...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:54:57 GMT
5 delicious Russian recipes with apricots
From compote to lazy dumplings and scrumptious pie, apricots will brighten up any dish.Apricots came to Russia in the 17th century, since when they have been grown in the North Caucasus and ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:12:53 GMT
China buys less Saudi crude as it slams the brakes on oil imports
Saudi Arabia remained China's single largest crude oil supplier in June, ahead of Russia, although Saudi shipments to the world's top oil importer fell by 19% last month amid lower overall ...[read more]