Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:52:22 GMT
Europe to sanction four Russians over Navalny imprisonment
BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a largely symbolic move, foreign ministers of the European Union agreed this week to sanction four Russian officials who are close to President Vladimir Putin, following the ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:40:10 GMT
Iga Swiatek storms to second career title at Adelaide
French Open champion Iga Swiatek of Poland needed just 62 minutes to topple No. 2 seed Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and claim the Adelaide International title in Southern Australia on Saturday.
It's...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:37:35 GMT
New climate pledges 'far short' of meeting Paris Agreement
New York [US], February 27 (ANI): The planet is on "red alert" because governments are failing to meet their climate change goals, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday....[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:35:14 GMT
Journalist's Home Set Ablaze Amid Niger Violence
The home of a Radio France International (RFI) reporter was burned down Thursday during post-election violence in Niger's capital, Niamey.RFI correspondent Moussa Kaka and his family were no...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:05:53 GMT
Journalist's Home Set Ablaze During Niger Violence
The home of a Radio France International (RFI) reporter was burned down Thursday during post-election violence in Niger's capital, Niamey.RFI correspondent Moussa Kaka and his family were no...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:43:27 GMT
Bok coach: Now the serious planning for RWC 2023 begins
The draw for the Rugby World Cup 2023 took place on Friday.The Springboks will play Scotland in their opening match of the tournament....[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:13:22 GMT
Tuchel reveals Man Utd defeat left him in a 'dark place'
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed he was left in a "dark place" after Manchester United knocked Paris Saint Germain out ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:37:20 GMT
War and Peace: Ceasefire at the LoC
By Dr Amjad Ayub MirzaGlasgow [UK], February 27 (ANI): After four days of deliberation during the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting held virtually in the French capital of Paris a decision re...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 03:19:07 GMT
ATP roundup: Top seeds fall at Cordoba Open
The top two seeds were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Cordoba (Argentina) Open on Friday, and three Argentines advanced to the semifinals.
Fifth-seeded Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain knocked o...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 02:40:26 GMT
Thieves, Legion, Empire earn CDL victories
The Los Angeles Thieves forged a tie for first place in the Call of Duty League by beating the last-place London Royal Ravens 3-1 on Friday.
The Thieves (4-0) are now level with the Atlanta FaZe (4-0...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:35:03 GMT
Top US Diplomat 'Visits' Mexico, Canada on Virtual Trip
WASHINGTON - Diplomats sat beside stacks of briefing papers, flanked by flags and emphasized their closeness. But they were geographically far apart Friday as Secretary of State Antony Blinken, bec...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:18:14 GMT
France's coronavirus infections remain high as more restrictions loom
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:19:06 GMT
UN panel's conclusions on VVIP chopper scam accused biased
New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): India on Friday rejected a United Nations panel's call to release Christian Michel, an alleged middleman in the AugustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, on the grounds ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:55:26 GMT
The country estate at Znamenskoye-Rayok: Faded Shangri-La
Historian and architecture expert William Brumfield discovers a neglected mansion with an illustrious past. ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:14:17 GMT
All Blacks, France clash in heavyweight 2023 Rugby World Cup opener
New Zealand will dive straight into the deep end when they open their bid for a fourth Rugby World Cup title against hosts France in the opening g...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:14:12 GMT
France Six Nations camp report no new virus cases
French rugby chiefs reported no fresh coronavirus cases in the camp on Friday after their Six Nations match against Scotland was ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:14:05 GMT
Springboks' 2023 Rugby World Cup dates and venues revealed
The Springboks will open their 2023 RWC account against Scotland in Marseille on 10 September 2023.The Boks will then tackle a qualifying team from Europe ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:14:03 GMT
Simon takes tennis break to 'preserve myself mentally'
Veteran French player Gilles Simon, a former world number six, said on Friday he was taking a break from the rigours of the coronavirus-hit tour to "preserve myself mentally"....[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:13:05 GMT
Asia markets tumble as rate hike fears take hold
The rollout of vaccines, slowing of infections and Joe Biden's impending huge US stimulus are proving to be a double-edged sword for traders.Alarm bells ha...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:12:17 GMT
Late for my jab: 88-year-old caught going 191 km/h in France
An 88-year-old man caught speeding at a breakneck 191km/h on a French country road told officers that he was late for his Covid-19 vaccine appointment, police said.The speed limit on the roa...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:55:55 GMT
Sitharaman virtually participated in first G20 meeting
New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman virtually participated in the first G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) m...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:55:55 GMT
Paris lockdown still under review despite worsened COVID-19
Paris [France], February 26 (ANI/Sputnik): The prospect of introducing a total lockdown in the French capital is still under consideration, despite the inclusion of Paris in the list of highly infecte...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:40:15 GMT
Coco Gauff ousted in semifinals at Adelaide International
No. 2 seed Belinda Bencic of Switzerland outlasted American teen Coco Gauff 7-6 (2), 6-7 (4), 6-2 to reach the final of the Adelaide International on Friday.
Gauff, 16, raced to a 4-1 lead in the fir...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:37:44 GMT
Sevilla Sporting Director feels Messi will stay at Barca
New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Sevilla FC Sporting Director Monchi on Friday said that he feels that Lionel Messi will "come to some sort of agreement" with Barcelona and will continue with the...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:43:38 GMT
French Open champion Iga Swiatek reaches Adelaide final
Reigning French Open champion Iga Swiatek brushed aside the challenge of Jil Teichmann to reach the final of the Adelaide International at Memorial Drive in Adelai...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:39:16 GMT
Think big. Why the future of uni campuses lies beyond the CBD
This is the second of two articles on the past and future of the university campus.The "dreaming spires" of Oxford University that Matthew Arnold romanticised in 1865 still have a powerful g...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:13:55 GMT
Scotland's Fagerson given Six Nations glimmer of hope
Scotland prop Zander Fagerson could still play some part in this year's Six Nations despite losing his appeal against a four-week suspension....[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:12:28 GMT
British law professor under fire over 'Islamophobic' statements
A British Professor Steven Greer has been criticised over what some describe as Islamophobic comments.Law students claimed Greer frequently represented Isl...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 02:18:15 GMT
Update: Xi eyes new driving forces for China-France cooperation
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:19:13 GMT
Atlanta FaZe stop Mutineers, reclaim top spot in CDL
The Atlanta FaZe picked up a 3-1 win over the Florida Mutineers on Thursday to reclaim sole possession of first place in the Call of Duty League.
The FaZe (4-0) jumped ahead of the Los Angeles Thieve...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:55:07 GMT
ATP Roundup: Diego Schwartzman reaches Cordoba quarters
Teenager Juan Manuel Cerundolo had not played a tour-level match prior to this week, but now has reached the quarterfinals of the Cordoba Open in his native Argentina.
The 19-year-old, who started th...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:43:52 GMT
Cyclists faced with 'red cards' as UCI unveils new safety rules
The International Cycling Union (UCI) unveiled its new set of rules on Thursday aimed at making the sport safer with punishments in one-day races extending to an immediate 'red car...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:42:17 GMT
France's oldest nuclear power plants to see lifetime extended
French safety officials on Thursday gave the green light to extend the lifetime of the country's oldest of nuclear power plants as it seeks to boost the share of renewables in its power mix....[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:13:51 GMT
France v Scotland Six Nations match postponed due to Covid-19
The Six Nations match between France and Scotland in Paris has been postponed due to the numerous coronavirus cases in the home squad, tournament ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:13:44 GMT
Kroos, Upamecano appear in hard-hitting video against internet hate
Bundesliga stars have taken part in a hard-hitting, multi-language video which draws attention to the problem of hate messages on social media platforms."Cyber bullying is a problem that aff...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:12:19 GMT
World stock markets climb on Powell reassurance, vaccine hopes
World stock markets advanced on Thursday. Oil prices briefly hit fresh 13-month peaks on keen demand, while the European single currency rose against the d...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:12:17 GMT
Asia markets track Wall St record after Powell's soothing words
Expectations the global economy will rocket have helped equities surge in recent weeks.Fed boss Jerome Powell for a second day reiterated the policy board'...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:12:13 GMT
French investigators probe massive hack of medical records
French cybercrime investigators said Thursday they were investigating the leak of the medical data of nearly half a million people, including such highly confidential information as their HIV and f...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:18:50 GMT
Lady Gaga's pet dogs stolen in robbery
Washington [US], February 25 (ANI): Lady Gaga's dog walker was shot in the chest and has been hospitalised on Wednesday night (local time). Two of the pop star's French bulldogs have also been stolen ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:05:33 GMT
Urgent: Xi eyes new driving forces for China-France cooperation
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:14:06 GMT
Holloway breaks Jackson's 27-year-old 60m hurdles world record
America's Grant Holloway broke Colin Jackson's long-standing 60m indoor hurdles world record at Wednesday's meeting in Madrid.The 110m hurdles world champio...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:13:47 GMT
Ruan Pienaar back in the fray as Cheetahs pick team to face Stormers
Veteran Springbok Ruan Pienaar is back for the Cheetahs after being named on the bench for Saturday's preparation series clash against the Stormers...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:55:23 GMT
How a winemaker from Russia made Californian wine world-famous
Andre Tchelistcheff could have been killed in the Russian Civil War, but he survived to revolutionize the American wine-making industry.On June 7, 1976, Time Magazine announced the results o...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:15:21 GMT
French Tourist Detained In Iran Nine Months Ago
France has confirmed Iran detained a French tourist in May 2020 on vague security-related charges.The Foreign Ministry said February 24 the French national was under consular protection and ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:13:45 GMT
Gray backs French 'crazy depth' to overcome Covid crisis
Scotland's Richie Gray believes the "crazy depth" of French rugby union will ensure his side still face a tough challenge during their Six Nations...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:43:40 GMT
Troubled Spurs ease into Europa League last 16
Dele Alli and Carlos Vinicius ensured Tottenham can still save their troubled season by winning the Europa League as they inspired a 4-0 rout of Austrian minnows ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:15:28 GMT
Jailed Kazakh Activist's Parole Request Rejected
ALMATY, Kazakhstan -- A court in Kazakhstan has rejected a request for early release filed by jailed activist Almat Zhumaghulov, whom rights organizations in the Central Asian country have recogniz...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:15:24 GMT
Calvey Associate Reiterates Innocence As Trial Resumes In Moscow
Philippe Delpal, a French national and an associate of prominent U.S. investor Michael Calvey, has reiterated his innocence as a high-profile embezzlement trial involving the two men, along with fi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:14:00 GMT
France v Scotland to go ahead despite virus outbreak: Six Nations
But after a fresh round of negative test results, France have now been given the go-ahead to host Gregor Townsend's squadAll the positive cases have emerged since France returned from beatin...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:13:02 GMT
European stocks climb despite Asia losses
European stocks rose Wednesday after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell sought to allay fears around rising inflation.Asian markets closed with losses....[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:47:19 GMT
French group Bollore pays 12m settlement in Togo corruption case
French industrial group Bollore has reached a settlement over a decade-old corruption case in Togo, prosecutors said. A separate plea deal with three top company executives was thrown out by the Pa...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:47:12 GMT
France looks to summer deal with US tech giants over digital tax
French finance chiefs expect a deal over a digital tax for tech giants such as Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, known as the "Gafa", to be reached before the end of the summer after the new admi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:16:12 GMT
Airbus reveals carbon footprint of planes amid climate pressure
In an industry first, Airbus has unveiled the lifetime carbon emissions of its aircraft, a move that will help measure the aviation sector's progress towards its goal of reducing carbon emissions....[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:09:17 GMT
Renault Triber Turbo Petrol Launch Postponed to 2022
Turbo Petrol Launch Postponed to 2022 Renault is currently basking with all the appreciation coming in its way since the launch of its subcompact UV Kiger. Currently, the most affordable SU...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:16:29 GMT
Paris opposition shoots down mayor's plan for three-week lockdown
Political opponents have lambasted plans by the Paris mayor's office to propose a three-week lockdown in the French capital, as new variants of the coronavirus take hold across the country.A...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:16:24 GMT
France, Germany impose weekly Covid tests for cross-border workers
Cross-border commuters between France and Germany will be required to provide regular proof of a negative PCR test from 1 March, with authorities on both sides hoping to avoid a full border closure...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:16:22 GMT
French researchers set for HIV vaccine trials using dendritic cells
In a world first for vaccines, researchers at France's Vaccine Research Institute have completed experiments that target essential cells for combating HIV/Aids and stimulate dendritic cells, the so...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:16:19 GMT
Nice, Dunkirk return to lockdown in weekend Covid curb
Residents of Nice and its surrounds on the French Riviera have joined the northern city of Dunkirk in a temporary return to lockdown, as the government hopes its weekend confinement strategy will s...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:16:15 GMT
French citizens' climate team judges government in final session
Meeting for the final time this weekend, France's Citizens' Climate Convention will judge how well the government has responded to their recommendations on reining in the country's emissions....[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:16:12 GMT
Wave of opposition arrests after Niger's post-election violence
In Niger, two people have been killed and nearly 470 arrests, according to the latest figures revealed by the interior ministry, following post-election violence in the capital Niamey after Tuesday...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:08:11 GMT
Under Joe Biden, US cools relations with Saudi crown prince
US President Joe Biden's decision to deliver on his promise to release a CIA report on the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi comes as no surprise to foreign policy experts. What has raise...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:47:15 GMT
Exposure of personal medical data prompts investigation in France
The cybercrime unit of the Paris public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the leaking of sensitive medical information of almost 500,000 people across France on the internet....[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:47:13 GMT
France to provide free menstrual products to all university students
France has announced that it will provide period protection for free to students, who are already facing financial strain due to the Covid pandemic. It is part of a drive to address "period poverty...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:16:29 GMT
French workplace doctors start vaccinating employees at risk
In an important step for France's coronavirus vaccination drive, from Thursday vulnerable people aged between 50 and 64 can ask their workplace doctors for the AstraZeneca shot.This age grou...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:16:26 GMT
France confirms Iran has been holding tourist since May 2020
France has confirmed that a French tourist has been in detention in Iran for the past nine months on charges that his lawyer says are not clear. Iran now holds two French nationals, possibly as bar...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:16:24 GMT
Old skool music: An immortal vinyl treasure in Douala, Cameroon
In the Deido neighborhood of Douala, Cameroon's economic capital, you'll find a small shop belting out authentic music on vinyl from the 1980s and 90s-Disco Saint Paul. A shining example of how tra...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:16:18 GMT
Warming has left Gulf Stream at 'weakest point in a millennium'
The Gulf Stream is at its weakest point in more than a thousand years, say scientists who reconstructed the flow history of the powerful ocean current that brings mild temperatures to the eastern U...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:16:16 GMT
Investigation launched in France following medical data leak
The cybercrime department of the Paris public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the leaking of sensitive medical information of almost 500,000 people across France on the interne...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:08:13 GMT
FranCaises, FranCais: Could the French language be less sexist
Efforts to address entrenched gender bias in the French language ran into familiar resistance this week as lawmakers called for a ban on "gender-neutral" writing. But experts say the rearguard acti...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:16:14 GMT
EU leaders' summit tackles slow vaccine rollout, border divisions
EU leaders are meeting for a virtual summit Thursday as variants of the coronavirus continue to spread and vaccine rollout across the bloc remains sluggish.While ramping up vaccine productio...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:16:24 GMT
Belgium to try 14 suspects linked to 2015 Paris attacks
14 people will be put on trial in Belgium accused of having helped the gunmen and suicide bombers who attacked targets across Paris in November 2015. Investigators believe the attacks were planned ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:16:22 GMT
Turkish court jails three for helping Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan
A Turkish court has convicted an executive and two pilots of a small airline on charges of 'migrant smuggling' for their roles in businessman Carlos Ghosn's spectacular evacuation from Japan, where...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:03:08 GMT
Washington 2021 Position Reset: Safety
Kyle Stackpole The views and opinions expressed in this article do not reflect the opinion of the team.With Super Bowl LV capping off the 2020 season, it is time to look ahead to the ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:27:45 GMT
Your Privileges Are Not Universal: The Eighth Newsletter (2021)
Greetings from the desk of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research.By Vijay Prashad - @vijayprashadStenciled in red on the walls of Santiago, Chile is a statement of fact: '...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:27:38 GMT
The Illegal Arms Trade and Israel
By Terry Crawford-BrowneAn Israeli documentary film called The Lab was made in 2013. It was shown in Pretoria and Cape Town, Europe, Australia and the US and won numerous awards, even includ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:24:05 GMT
Mick Shots: Now All This Seems Too Familiar
Mickey Spagnola FRISCO, Texas - A return to normalcy.Yep, today, it's 72 degrees warmer than it was a week ago Tuesday when the temp dipped to minus-2. Here. In Texas...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:12:06 GMT
Call to the Hall was worth the wait for George Oudhuis
Four-time finalist named the 23rd inductee into Packers Fan Hall of Fame Wes Hodkiewicz GREEN BAY - The fourth time was the charm for George Oudhuis.The 63-year-old native of Rolling...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:05:34 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Feb. 27
BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:05:33 GMT
Quotes of the Day from Xinhua World News, Feb. 27
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday warned Iran to "be careful" when asked what message he was sending to Iran with the airstrikes in Syria. "You can't act with impunity. Be car...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:43:24 GMT
Pogacar wins UAE Tour after Ewan claims closing sprint
Slovenia's Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar won cycling's season-opening UAE Tour after Australian Caleb Ewan claimed Saturday's seventh stag...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:49:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Feb. 27
BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:18:01 GMT
Weather forecast for world cities -- Feb. 28
BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Weather forecast for 11 world cities on Feb. 28 (temperatures in Celsius): Min.　Max.　 Condition　　　 Wind scale Beijing 1...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 07:44:02 GMT
French striker Gignac extends Tigres UANL deal
MEXICO CITY, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Former France international striker Andre-Pierre Gignac has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Tigres UANL, the Mexican club said on Friday. The ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:18:02 GMT
Live COVID-19 updates: Canada's COVID-19 variant cases surpass 1,000
BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. - - - - OTTAWA-- Canada has confirmed 1,010 COVID-19 variant cases, the P...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:05:03 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Feb. 27
BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Feb. 27
BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:05:02 GMT
Chile records 4,586 new COVID-19 cases in a day
SANTIAGO, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chile's Health Ministry on Friday reported 4,586 new COVID-19 infections and 90 deaths in the last 24 hours, for accumulative 816,929 cases and 20,400 deaths. C...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:11:41 GMT
EU Leaders Agree on Introduction of Vaccine Passports by Summer 2021
EU leaders have agreed to introduce vaccine passports by the summer in a boost to Britons planning holidays on Europe's beaches.Having suffered its deepest recession to date and still flound...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:55:03 GMT
Canada approves use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
OTTAWA, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Canada announced its approval of the use of the COVID-19 vaccine co-developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca on Friday, clearing the way for millions of mor...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:49:01 GMT
French shares close 1.39 pct lower
PARIS, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- French shares lost on Friday, with the benchmark Paris CAC 40 down 1.39 percent, or 80.67 points, to close at 5,703.22 points. Of the 40 selected large companies, ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:06:28 GMT
Thierry Henry steps down as CF Montreal head coach
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- French legend Thierry Henry has stepped down as head coach of CF Montreal due to family reasons, the club announced on Thursday. Henry spent one season as hea...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:05:58 GMT
Eight soldiers killed in central Mali: army
BAMAKO, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Eight soldiers were killed and five others injured in an attack on an army base in Bandiagara, in Mali's central region of Mopti, the military confirmed on its website o...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:44:03 GMT
Weather forecast for world cities -- Feb. 27
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Weather forecast for 11 world cities on Feb. 27 (temperatures in Celsius): Min.　Max.　 Condition　　　 Wind scale Beijing -...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:30:03 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Feb. 26
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:55:06 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Feb. 26
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 02:18:23 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 0130 GMT, Feb. 26
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. military had conducted airstrikes against infrastructure utilized by Iranian-backed militant groups in eastern Syria. (US-Airstrikes-S...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Feb. 26
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:55:02 GMT
Chile registers 4,181 new daily COVID-19 cases
SANTIAGO, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Chile's Health Ministry on Thursday reported 4,181 new COVID-19 infections and 137 more deaths, according to data collected in the last 24 hours, which brings the accu...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:44:06 GMT
2nd LD Writethru: Xi eyes new driving forces for China-France cooperation
BEIJING, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested Thursday that China and France actively push for continuous progress in such areas of practical cooperation as energy, aviation a...[read more]