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Temporary White House fence erected after Capitol attack starts to come down 14 Apr 2021 - 06:05 pm

WASHINGTON: Temporary fencing installed around the White House following the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol began to come down on...

EU drug regulator to issue recommendation on J&J vaccine next week 14 Apr 2021 - 05:15 pm

Europe's drug regulator said on Wednesday it expects to issue a recommendation on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine next week and that it...

Britain's Princess Anne seen in public for first time since death of Philip 14 Apr 2021 - 04:24 pm

COWES, Isle of Wight, England: Princess Anne, the daughter of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, was on Wednesday seen in public for the...

Greece to lift quarantine rule for more travelers from next week-official 14 Apr 2021 - 04:20 pm

ATHENS: Greece plans to lift quarantine restrictions from next week for travelers from the European Union and five other countries who have been...

Merkel under fire over German COVID-19 lockdown law 14 Apr 2021 - 04:18 pm

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel faced opposition on Wednesday to a plan to seek new powers to force coronavirus lockdowns on areas with...

Denmark to ditch AstraZeneca shot, delaying vaccine rollout 14 Apr 2021 - 02:21 pm

COPENHAGEN: Denmark on Wednesday will become the first country to entirely cease administering AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine following its possible link to very rare...

South Korea aims to fight Japan's Fukushima decision at world tribunal 14 Apr 2021 - 01:46 pm

SEOUL- South Korea's president ordered officials on Wednesday to explore petitioning an international court over Japan's decision to release contaminated water from its...

Australia flags mass inoculation amid COVID-19 vaccine turmoil 14 Apr 2021 - 01:30 pm

SYDNEY - Australia's national cabinet will begin meeting twice a week from Monday to help mobilise the country's battle against COVID-19 as authorities...

Queen Elizabeth returns to royal duties four days after her husband's death -PA Media 14 Apr 2021 - 12:39 pm

Britain's Queen Elizabeth returned to royal duties on Tuesday, four days after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, in an event to...

Philippines files new diplomatic protests over Chinese boats in disputed waters 14 Apr 2021 - 12:28 pm

Manila: The Philippines filed fresh diplomatic protests to China on Wednesday after accusing its giant neighbour of undertaking illegal fishing and massing more...

South Africa says downpayments to J&J, Pfizer not refundable 14 Apr 2021 - 12:08 pm

CAPE TOWN - The South African government's downpayments to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccines are not refundable under any...

Iran's Rouhani says 60% enrichment is an answer to attack at Natanz site 14 Apr 2021 - 11:38 am

DUBAI: Iran's move to enrich uranium up to 60% purity is a response to the sabotage at its key nuclear facility, President Hassan...

India's new coronavirus cases hit record; Mumbai prepares for lockdown 14 Apr 2021 - 11:37 am

MUMBAI/HARIDWAR, India - India's new coronavirus infections reached a record on Wednesday, as crowds of pilgrims gathered for a religious festival despite oxygen...

Thailand reports daily record of over 1,300 new coronavirus cases 14 Apr 2021 - 11:29 am

BANGKOK - Thailand reported on Wednesday 1,335 new COVID-19 cases, the biggest daily rise since the start of the pandemic and the third...

India's Maharashtra shuts most manufacturing, restricts e-commerce to fight COVID-19 13 Apr 2021 - 10:09 pm

MUMBAI: India's richest state Maharashtra will impose stringent curbs on industry and e-commerce for 15 days to slow rising coronavirus infections, its chief...

Canada talking to J&J about vaccine setback as PM frets over variants 13 Apr 2021 - 09:53 pm

OTTAWA: Canada said on Tuesday it was talking to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) about reports its COVID-19 vaccine might cause rare blood clots,...

Snake River in U.S. Pacific Northwest named most endangered by environmental group 13 Apr 2021 - 09:41 pm

The Snake River, crucial habitat for salmon and relied on by native people in the Pacific Northwest, is the most endangered river in...

Dutch face prospect of longer lockdown amidst rising infections 13 Apr 2021 - 06:48 pm

AMSTERDAM: The Dutch government is expected to extend most pandemic lockdown restrictions including a nighttime curfew in an announcement later on Tuesday, due...