World / Europe

Germany speaks out against COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver 28 Mar 2022 - 08:43 pm

BERLIN- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he did not agree with a planned intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines as patents...

UK study to test Pfizer's Covid pill in hospitalised patients 28 Mar 2022 - 08:33 pm

Pfizer's oral COVID-19 therapy will be evaluated as a potential treatment for patients hospitalised with the illness in a major British trial, scientists...

Nearly 5,000 killed in Mariupol since start of Russian siege - mayor's office 28 Mar 2022 - 08:16 pm

LVIV, Ukraine- Almost 5,000 people, including about 210 children, have been killed in the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol since Russian forces laid...

Bulgaria reports bird flu outbreak at industrial farm 28 Mar 2022 - 07:36 pm

SOFIA- An outbreak of bird flu on a Bulgarian farm with over 177,000 laying hens has forced authorities to begin slaughtering the remaining...

Displaying 'Z' symbol could be criminal act in Germany, ministry says 28 Mar 2022 - 06:22 pm

BERLIN: Individuals who display the letter "Z" in Germany to symbolise support for Russia's war in Ukraine could be liable to prosecution, an...

Kyiv mayor says more than 100 war deaths in city, including 4 children 28 Mar 2022 - 06:15 pm

There have been more than 100 deaths in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv since Russia's invasion of its neighbour, the city's mayor Vitali Klitschko...

Ukraine leader says he seeks peace 'without delay' in talks 28 Mar 2022 - 04:43 pm

Ukraine leader says he seeks peace 'without delay' in talks Ukraine could declare neutrality, potentially accept a compromise on contested areas in the...

EU seeks end to golden passport schemes, halt to sales of visas to Russians 28 Mar 2022 - 02:25 pm

Brussels: The European Commission called on EU governments on Monday to end national programmes to sell citizenship to investors, also known as golden...

All Mariupol civilians must be evacuated to escape humanitarian catastrophe: Mayor 28 Mar 2022 - 12:52 pm

LVIV, Ukraine: The mayor of Mariupol said on Monday all civilians must be evacuated from the encircled Ukrainian city to allow them to...

Musk says he has 'supposedly' tested positive for COVID again 28 Mar 2022 - 12:48 pm

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Monday that he had "supposedly" tested positive for COVID-19, with no major symptoms. "I...

Ukraine prepared to discuss neutrality status, Zelenskiy tells Russian journalists 27 Mar 2022 - 09:42 pm

LVIV, Ukraine- Ukraine is prepared to discuss adopting a neutral status as part of a peace deal with Russia but it would have...

Humanitarian aid for Ukraine is dwindling, says health official 27 Mar 2022 - 08:22 pm

WARSAW- The amount of humanitarian aid arriving in Ukraine is beginning to wane even as the Russian bombardment persists, Ukrainian Deputy Health Minister...

Russia warns media: don't report interview with Ukrainian president 27 Mar 2022 - 07:59 pm

LONDON- Russia's communications watchdog told Russian media on Sunday to refrain from reporting an interview done with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and said...

U.S. has no strategy of regime change in Russia, Blinken says 27 Mar 2022 - 04:10 pm

JERUSALEM: The United States has no strategy of regime change for Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters on Sunday after President...

Ukraine calls for more arms, says Russia destroying fuel and food depots 27 Mar 2022 - 11:51 am

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged the West to give Ukraine tanks, planes and missiles to fend off Russian forces as his government said...

Zelenskyy: Russia sowing a deep hatred among Ukrainians 27 Mar 2022 - 08:34 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy angrily warned Moscow that it is sowing a deep hatred for Russia among his people, as constant artillery barrages...