Germany jails Islamic State member for life over role in Yazidi genocide
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -A German court on Tuesday jailed a former Islamic State militant for life for involvement in genocide and (More…)
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Officials in Japan warn of potential earthquake, that could be worse than Fukushima, is overdue
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The Japanese government warns of an 80% chance of a magnitude 9 Nankai Trough earthquake in 30 years, (More...)Health & Science
Exclusive-Ukraine PM says Russia ‘absolutely’ behind suspected coup attempt
By Robin Emmott
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmygal accused Russia on Tuesday of being “absolutely” behind what (More…)
Germany’s Scholz supports mandatory vaccines by end Feb – sources
BERLIN (Reuters) – Olaf Scholz, who is set to take over as German chancellor next week, supports making vaccination against (More…)
Judge blocks U.S. COVID-19 vaccine rule for health workers in 10 states
By Tom Hals
(Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday blocked in 10 states a Biden administration vaccine requirement, finding (More…)
U.S. Commerce chief makes pitch for chips funding in Michigan
By David Shepardson
TAYLOR, Michigan (Reuters) -U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Monday made a pitch for Congress to approve (More…)
COVID-19 reinfection less likely to be severe; cardiac stress test useful for unexplained lingering breathlessness
By Nancy Lapid
(Reuters) – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that (More…)
Exclusive-World Bank works to redirect frozen funds to Afghanistan for humanitarian aid only: sources
By Jonathan Landay and Andrea Shalal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The World Bank is finalizing a proposal to deliver up to (More…)
Ecuador’s president extends state of emergency for prisons
By Alexandra Valencia
QUITO (Reuters) – President Guillermo Lasso renewed a state of emergency throughout Ecuador’s prison system on Monday, (More…)
Israel’s Lapid urges world to keep up pressure on Iran
LONDON (Reuters) – Israel urged world leaders to keep up pressure on Iran and not lift sanctions as part of (More…)
Latvia calls for permanent U.S. troops to guard against Russia threat
By Sabine Siebold
ADAZI MILITARY BASE, Latvia (Reuters) – Latvia needs a permanent U.S. military presence to deter Russia and (More…)
