Month: February 2021

Categories EU

New Covid-19 restrictions in France are ‘inevitable,’ says leading doctor after blasting Macron for refusing 3rd lockdown

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The infection rate in France is too high to avoid another national lockdown, a top infectious diseases expert has said. She’d earlier said she was “baffled” by President Macron’s decision against more restrictive measures. … Read More >New Covid-19 restrictions in France are ‘inevitable,’ says leading doctor after blasting Macron for refusing 3rd lockdown

Categories Middle East

US Senate overwhelmingly votes to make embassy in Jerusalem permanent – Sanders, Warren among three nay votes

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The US Senate overwhelmingly voted to ensure the continued funding for the operation of the US embassy in Jerusalem, sealing Donald Trump’s snub to Palestinians that made a two-state solution even more elusive. … Read More >US Senate overwhelmingly votes to make embassy in Jerusalem permanent – Sanders, Warren among three nay votes

Categories EU

Gas explosion in southern Germany leaves several injured, police evacuate surrounding area amid fears of second blast

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A blast has occurred at the German Red Cross building in Memmingen, leaving five in need of medical attention. Police say another explosion cannot be ruled out, and have evacuated the surrounding area. … Read More >Gas explosion in southern Germany leaves several injured, police evacuate surrounding area amid fears of second blast

Categories World

Turkey scolded as ‘irresponsible NATO ally’ after interior minister blames US for 2016 coup attempt

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Turkey’s interior minister has accused the United States of orchestrating a coup attempt that rocked the country in 2016, prompting a denial from Washington, which blasted the claim as unbefitting of a NATO partner. … Read More >Turkey scolded as ‘irresponsible NATO ally’ after interior minister blames US for 2016 coup attempt

Categories World

Biden ending US ‘support for offensive operations’ in Yemen doesn’t mean actual end to war, skeptics caution as activists rejoice

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While peace activists cheered the news that the US will be ending its support for Saudi-led “offensive operations” in Yemen, that’s a far cry from actually ending the six-year war that began with Barack Obama’s tacit blessing. … Read More >Biden ending US ‘support for offensive operations’ in Yemen doesn’t mean actual end to war, skeptics caution as activists rejoice

Categories Health

‘CBD supports the immune system’: Austrian clinic reports promising results from cannabis trial on Covid-19 ICU patients

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Researchers in Austria’s Klagenfurt Clinic are reporting promising results from CBD trials on Covid-19 ICU patients that show reduced inflammation and quicker recovery times. … Read More >‘CBD supports the immune system’: Austrian clinic reports promising results from cannabis trial on Covid-19 ICU patients

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘As fake as her tweets’? Police open conspiracy PROBE into Greta Thunberg’s ‘protest toolkit,’ accuse creators of ‘WAR ON INDIA’

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Police in New Delhi have opened a conspiracy investigation into the creators of a “toolkit” with instructions on how to amplify the farmers’ protests in India – a document that has been shared by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. … Read More >‘As fake as her tweets’? Police open conspiracy PROBE into Greta Thunberg’s ‘protest toolkit,’ accuse creators of ‘WAR ON INDIA’

Categories EU

Thousands take to the streets as nationwide strike over pay & working conditions kicks off in France (VIDEOS)

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A nationwide strike has kicked off in France, with public sector workers demanding better pay and working conditions and condemning sloppy government support amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >Thousands take to the streets as nationwide strike over pay & working conditions kicks off in France (VIDEOS)