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Injuries and arrests reported at massive rally against Spain’s right-wing Vox party leader in enclave of Ceuta (VIDEO)

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A rally outside a hotel where the leader of a right-wing party was to hold a press conference about the migrant crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has left several injured, including seven police officers, local media said. … Read More >Injuries and arrests reported at massive rally against Spain’s right-wing Vox party leader in enclave of Ceuta (VIDEO)

Categories Middle East

Iran announces 7 approved candidates for upcoming elections, ex-president Ahmadihejad barred from running

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Iran has approved the final list of candidates to compete in its upcoming presidential elections this June. Several prominent figures, however, including ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, have been barred from running. … Read More >Iran announces 7 approved candidates for upcoming elections, ex-president Ahmadihejad barred from running

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EU curbs on UK travel continue as Austria imposes ban amid fears of India-linked Covid-19 variant

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Austria is banning direct UK flights from entering the country, limiting arrivals to returning Austrian citizens. The move comes as several other EU nations showed concern about the spread of the India-linked Covid-19 variant. … Read More >EU curbs on UK travel continue as Austria imposes ban amid fears of India-linked Covid-19 variant

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UK GCHQ spy agency’s bulk interception of communications ‘not in accordance with the law,’ European court rules

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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that GCHQ, the UK’s intelligence agency, violated the right to privacy by bulk intercepting online communications, claiming it was “not in accordance with the law.” … Read More >UK GCHQ spy agency’s bulk interception of communications ‘not in accordance with the law,’ European court rules

Categories Asia & Pacific

Doctor among 4 arrested in Indonesia for stealing prisoners’ Covid-19 vaccines to sell on black market

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Indonesian authorities have arrested four people charged with stealing Covid-19 vaccines that had been marked for prisoners. The shots were then being sold to buyers in Jakarta and Medan for $17. … Read More >Doctor among 4 arrested in Indonesia for stealing prisoners’ Covid-19 vaccines to sell on black market

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Taipei claims millions of Covid-19 shots are on the way as government extends virus-related restrictions

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Taiwan’s health minister has promised that more vaccines are on the way amid pressure to accept Chinese-made shots, as domestic infections spike and the nation’s vaccination rate remains at around 1%. … Read More >Taipei claims millions of Covid-19 shots are on the way as government extends virus-related restrictions

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Fresh Covid-19 outbreak prompts new social restrictions, masks & vaccination drive in Victoria, Australia

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The state of Victoria has imposed new restrictions on socializing and has mandated the wearing of masks in public places following a new outbreak of Covid-19, prompting thousands to self-isolate, take tests, and get vaccinated. … Read More >Fresh Covid-19 outbreak prompts new social restrictions, masks & vaccination drive in Victoria, Australia

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘Do not travel’: US warns against visiting Olympic host nation Japan amid high Covid-19 prevalence

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The US Department of State has issued a ‘Do Not Travel’ order for Japan amid a high rate of Covid-19 infection in the country, just two months before the capital Tokyo is set to host the Olympic Games. … Read More >‘Do not travel’: US warns against visiting Olympic host nation Japan amid high Covid-19 prevalence