Month: November 2020

Categories EU

‘Vital we start now’: WHO reforms should not be left until after Covid-19 pandemic, says German health minister

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The German government has called for immediate reforms to the World Health Organization (WHO), with Health Minister Jens Spahn stressing the importance of starting the process now and not wait until the pandemic has passed. … Read More >‘Vital we start now’: WHO reforms should not be left until after Covid-19 pandemic, says German health minister

Categories Asia & Pacific

Indian navy flexes its muscles in anti-ship missile test, demonstrating deadly accuracy at ‘maximum range’ (VIDEO)

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India has tested yet another missile, as it ramps up its military trials program amid ongoing tensions with China. The anti-ship projectile left the target vessel severely damaged and in flames. … Read More >Indian navy flexes its muscles in anti-ship missile test, demonstrating deadly accuracy at ‘maximum range’ (VIDEO)

Categories World

EU has to maintain ‘pragmatism’ with UK, German top official says, citing lack of progress in trade talks

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Germany’s deputy finance minister said on Friday that the European Union will need pragmatism in its relations with the UK because the City of London remains Europe’s biggest financial center. … Read More >EU has to maintain ‘pragmatism’ with UK, German top official says, citing lack of progress in trade talks

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Complete ‘decoupling’ of US & China economies ‘not realistic’ – senior Chinese official

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A complete separation of the US and Chinese economies is utterly unrealistic, a senior Chinese official has said, emphasizing the need for cooperation between various nations amid the pandemic-induced global economic uncertainty. … Read More >Complete ‘decoupling’ of US & China economies ‘not realistic’ – senior Chinese official

Categories EU

2 dead as Aegean quake destroys church, sends mini tsunami toward Greek Island of Samos (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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The wall and part of the roof of an Orthodox church on the Greek island of Samos caved in during Friday’s deadly earthquake, which also triggered a ‘mini-tsunami’ that led to localized flooding in coastal areas. … Read More >2 dead as Aegean quake destroys church, sends mini tsunami toward Greek Island of Samos (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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Danish paper, first to publish Mohammed cartoons in 2005, refuses to print Prophet caricatures over safety concerns

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A Danish daily credited with starting a debate over criticism of Islam has said it will not print cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed as part of a political advertizing campaign, due to alleged safety concerns. … Read More >Danish paper, first to publish Mohammed cartoons in 2005, refuses to print Prophet caricatures over safety concerns