Europe

Covid-19: French hope bad weather won’t rain off virus reopening

PARIS, May 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With coronavirus vaccinations accelerating and infections down, the French are looking forward to the loosening…

Ireland’s health department under ransomware attack

The offices of the Department of Health on Lower Baggot Street in Dublin DUBLIN, May 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — Ireland’s Department…

Azerbaijan begins military exercise as tensions with Armenia mount

Up to 15,000 soldiers as well as 300 tanks and other military vehicles are involved in the exercises BAKU, May…

Covid-19: UK confident vaccines protect against Indian variant

LONDON, May 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain is confident that existing vaccines will provide protection from a more transmissible Indian coronavirus…

59 arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in Berlin

BERLIN, May 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fifty-nine people were arrested and dozens of police officers injured during violent clashes at a…

Thousands rally across Europe to back Palestinians

Supporters of Palestine attend a demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in London LONDON, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of protesters…

Covid-19: France hits 20 million milestone in vaccination drive

PARIS, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France reached its target of injecting 20 million initial doses of coronavirus vaccines Saturday, days…

Nigerian Pres Buhari to discuss security matters with French counterpart Macron in Paris

President Muhammadu Buhari and France President, Emmanuel Macron ABUJA, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Muhammadu Buhari is due to meet…

Covid-19: Greece ends lockdown measures and opens to tourists

Tourist arrived in Crete on Friday morning as restrictions eased  ATHENS, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Greece has launched its tourist season, lifting most…

Covid-19: Pandemic slows globally, despite India toll

PARIS, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The coronavirus pandemic slowed its pace around the world for a second week in a…