Israel finds case of Covid strain first detected in South Africa
Jerusalem – Israel has identified a case of a Covid-19 variant with a large number of mutations first detected... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
Singapore, Malaysia curb arrivals from southern Africa over Covid-19 variant
Singapore – Singapore and Malaysia will restrict arrivals from seven African countries, health officials said on Friday, after South Africa... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
Czech president back in hospital after positive Covid test
Prague – Czech President Milos Zeman returned to hospital hours after being released on Thursday as he tested positive... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
Thousands join global outcry over violence against women
Mexico City – Thousands of protesters hit the streets of Europe and Latin America on Thursday to demand an... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
Maradona is dead, long live Maradona! World honors ‘Golden Kid’
Buenos Aires – From a bronze statue unveiled in Naples to humble offerings of flowers at his childhood home... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
Europe rushes to bolster virus defences as South Africa detects new strain
The Hague – Governments across Europe rushed on Friday to bolster their defences against a fresh coronavirus spike, as... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
Australia deploys peacekeepers as riots rock Solomon Islands
Honiara – Australia rushed police and military peacekeepers to the Solomon Islands on Thursday to quell two days of... Read more
25 Nov, 2021
Germany’s Covid death toll passes 100 000
Frankfurt – More than 100 000 people have died of Covid-19 in Germany since the start of the pandemic, a... Read more
25 Nov, 2021
Ear-splitting noise: Indian wedding music blamed for death of 63 chickens
Bhubaneswar – A traditional Indian wedding procession with pumping music, fireworks, dancing and a marching brass band in shiny... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
Boyfriend of murdered US road tripper Gabby Petito committed suicide
Miami – The boyfriend of Gabby Petito, the US road tripper murdered months ago, committed suicide by shooting himself in... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
