Europe

Covid-19 global developments: EU to get 50 million Pfizer doses early as US prolongs J&J pause

PARIS, April 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union said that it is expecting 50 million Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses earlier…

Covid-19: In world first, Denmark ditches AstraZeneca’s shot

COPENHAGEN, April 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Denmark on Wednesday became the first country to stop using AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine altogether over…

Covid-19: Portugal extends emergency until end of April

LISBON, April 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Portugal’s parliament extended a state of emergency for 15 days as health experts warned that a…

Germany, United States call on Russia to pull back troops from Ukrainian border

BERLIN, April 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Joe Biden called on Russia to pull back troops from…

Greece, Libya to discuss delimitation of maritime zones: PM

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (L) poses with visiting President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohammad Menfi at Greek Prime…

Iran’s Top Leader Insists U.S. Lifts Sanctions First To Revive Nuclear Deal

TEHRAN, Apr 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, yesterday, reiterated Tehran’s position that U.S. sanctions must be…

Majority of Germans approve of Soeder seeking to replace Merkel

BERLIN, April 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A majority of German citizens approve of Bavarian premier Markus Soeder’s bid to lead the…

Czech government on the verge of collapse as communists step back

Regular parliamentary elections are scheduled for early October PRAGUE, April 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Almost six months before parliamentary elections, the…

Covid-19: Vaccination delays top risk for global economy – IMF official

WASHINGTON, April 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Delays in Covid-19 vaccinations are the top risk facing the global economy, and getting people…

Turkey Provides Libya With 150,000 Doses Of Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine

TRIPOLI, Apr 15 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Libya’s Ministry of Health, yesterday announced receiving 150,000 doses of the Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Sinovac…