News Archives for World - 2021-06-07

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World

Covid far worse for work than 2008 financial crash: UN

The crisis has pushed more than 100 million more workers into poverty, the ILO said in its annual World Employment and Social Outlook report ahead of the conference.

Updated 07 Jun, 2021 08:02pm

World

Moderna seeks approval of Covid-19 vaccine for teens in Europe, Canada

The vaccine was "generally well tolerated" among adolescents, the company said, adding: "No significant safety concerns have been identified to date."

Published 07 Jun, 2021 06:36pm

Middle East

'Space narrowing' for temporary Iran nuclear agreement: IAEA

In April the IAEA launched a new process of "technical discussions" with Iran in an effort to "break the impasse" over the sites.

Updated 07 Jun, 2021 06:38pm

South Asia

Taliban demand 'remorse' from fearful Afghan interpreters

In recent weeks many interpreters have demonstrated in Kabul, demanding foreign forces and embassies that they worked with help them relocate.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 05:26pm

Europe

Navalny transferred to prison after hunger strike: allies

Navalny was jailed for two and a half years in February on old embezzlement charges he and his supporters say are politically motivated.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 05:23pm

South Asia

Myanmar's Suu Kyi to go on trial next week

Proceedings will start on June 14 and are expected to wrap up by July 26, according to her legal team.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 05:15pm

South Asia

Delhi, Mumbai loosen lockdowns as India virus crisis eases in cities

The northern city was reporting an average of 25,000 daily cases during its peak. It fell to 381 infections on Sunday, officials said.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 05:12pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Monday

At least 173,202,950 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 05:12pm

Europe

Merkel raps coalition partner in row over pandemic masks

The report sparked an outcry, prompting the leaders of junior coalition partner SPD to demand Spahn's resignation.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 04:54pm

World

China says G20 should be practical about corporate taxes

Over the weekend, finance ministers from the Group of Seven major industralised nations agreed to a global corporate tax rate of at least 15%.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 01:21pm

Europe

Biden to warn UK PM Johnson over Northern Ireland

But unionists say it contravenes the 1998 peace deal and London has said the Protocol is unsustainable in its current form after supplies of everyday goods to Northern Ireland were disrupted.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 01:17pm

Africa

Uganda tightens curbs as Covid cases surge

However, infections have soared in recent weeks with a sharp increase in severe cases.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 01:00pm

Asia

Trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi to hear testimony from next Monday: lawyer

"We will get testimonies from plaintiff and witnesses starting from next hearing," scheduled for Monday June 14.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 12:11pm

Asia

Taliban demands 'remorse' from fearful Afghan interpreters

"But when they abandon enemy ranks and opt to live as ordinary Afghans in their homeland, they will not face any issues (and) hence they should not remain fearful."

Published 07 Jun, 2021 11:56am

Europe

Harry and Meghan announce daughter's birth after tumultuous year

The couple live in the United States following their decision to quit frontline royal duties early last year.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 11:06am

World

Kamala Harris's plane forced to turn around due to technical fault

A journalist onboard reported "an unusual noise" from the landing gear when the plane -- known as Air Force Two -- took off, but said that the landing was "completely normal."

Published 07 Jun, 2021 11:00am

World

Colombia orders police 'modernization' after protest criticism

Government delegates and protest leaders have held talks aimed at defusing the crisis, so far in vain.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 10:42am

Europe

Spain opens borders to all vaccinated travellers

According to him, over the last few weeks tour operators in Britain, France and Germany -- Spain's three main markets -- have been receiving a large number of enquiries.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 10:11am

Europe

Momentum with Merkel party after victory in key state poll

"Laschet is still a long way from the chancellor's office," the Sueddeutsche Zeitung daily said. But the poll result has brought him "much closer to it".

Published 07 Jun, 2021 10:09am

USA

US vice president arrives in Guatemala to bring message of 'hope'

Giammattei, speaking to CBS ahead of the visit, seemed to agree, saying Harris "doesn't hold back, which is good. She is frank."

Published 07 Jun, 2021 10:07am

World

Fujimori, Castillo neck and neck after Peru presidential polls close

After the exit poll, television pictures showed her hugging family and campaign staff.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 10:05am

Africa

Mali's Assimi Goita: special ops commander turned strongman

Then 37, Goita said in a public address following the coup: "We no longer have the right to make mistakes."

Published 07 Jun, 2021 10:02am

USA

Mexico ruling party loses absolute majority in lower house: initial results

Lopez Obrador's Morena party is set to take between 190 and 203 of the 500 seats.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 09:58am

World

Merkel party wins big in last German state poll before general election

MAGDEBURG, (Germany): Angela Merkel’s CDU party scored a convincing win on Sunday in the final regional vote ...