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England reports zero daily COVID-19 deaths for first time since July last year
London , May 11 England reported zero daily COVID-19 deaths on Monday, the first time in a 24-hour period since July last year.
According to UK Health officials, 2,357 new cases and 4 deaths were reported on May 10 across the United…
US condemns rocket strikes by Palestine on Israel, calls on both sides to de-escalate tensions
Washington , May 11 The United States on Monday (local time) condemned the barrage of rocket attacks by Palestine on Israel, saying it recognises Israel's legitimate right to defend itself.
Speaking at his daily press briefing, US…
Nepal PM Oli loses confidence vote
Kathmandu, May 10 (UNI) Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on Monday.
Oli got just 93 votes against the 136 votes needed to win the vote of confidence in the House which has 271…
US FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Coronavirus vaccine for adolescents of 12-15 Years
Washington, May 11 (Sputnik) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a release that it has expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine to administer to adolescents 12-15 years of age.…
Moscow, Baku discussing production of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in Azerbaijan
Baku, May 10 (Sputnik) Moscow and Baku are actively discussing the production of the Russian-developed Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in Azerbaijan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
"Our agencies are engaged in a…
Over 150 rockets targeting Israel fired from Gaza Strip : IDF
Tel Aviv, May 10 (Sputnik) More than 150 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israel on Monday evening, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
"Over 150 rockets fired from Gaza toward Israel since 6 pm today , May 10," IDF tweeted.…
Hamas claims responsibility for rocket attack into Israel
Gaza, May 10 (UNI) Militants of the Islamic Resistance Movement aka Hamas on Monday claimed responsibility for firing rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel.
The militant group released a video in which a masked spokesperson is seen…
NASA slams China after remnants of its rocket fall near Maldives
Washington , May 9 NASA, the US space agency, castigated China for failing to meet "responsible standards regarding its space debris" after remnants of a Chinese rocket plunged into the Indian Ocean.
"Spacefaring nations must…
France threatens UK with tit-for-tat response on fishery deal flare ups
Paris, May 9 (Sputnik) France may retaliate against the United Kingdom if London fails to fulfill the post-Brexit agreements on fishing rights, French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Sunday.
The tensions off Jersey island in the…
Death toll from Kabul school blasts rises to 63 : Reports
Moscow, May 9 (Sputnik) The death toll from Saturday's blasts near a girls’ school in the Afghan capital of Kabul has reached 63, with more than 150 others wounded, media reported.
A car bomb went off outside the Sayed-ul-Shuhada school in…
Turkey essential for EU to retain power:Erdogan
Ankara, May 9 (Sputnik) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a message on Europe Day that the European Union needed Turkey to be a strong global player.
"The biggest obstacle for the EU becoming a strong global player is lack of…
Gaza militants fire 2 rockets at southern Israel: military
Jerusalem, May 9 (Xinhua) Militants in the Gaza Strip fired two rockets at southern Israel on Sunday night, amid escalation of violence between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
An Israeli military spokesperson said in…
India, EU to work for a resilient medical supply, International treaty on way
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) India and the EU on Saturday said said that defeating the COVID-19 pandemic is a priority and underlined their commitment to work together to ensure a better, safer, sustainable and inclusive recovery through global…
EU, US Condemn Bombing of Girls’ School in Kabul, 30 dead
Moscow, May 8 (Sputnik) - The European Union and the United States have condemned the Saturday bombing of a girls’ school in the Afghan capital Kabul, which killed at least 53 people and wounded 151 others.
"The European Union mourns with…
Scotland leader vows to again pursue independence after strong show in UK polls
London , May 9 After her party gained a strong showing in the Scottish Parliament elections, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Saturday promised to push ahead with another independence referendum, setting up a potential…
European Council calls on partners, COVID vaccine producing countries to enable supply chains
Porto , May 9 Highlighting that European Union (EU) is exporting vaccines to countries in an expression of solidarity, European Council President Charles Michel on Saturday called on its partners and vaccine-producing countries…
Nepal PM summons emergency cabinet meeting
Kathmandu , May 8 Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called an emergency cabinet meeting at his official residence in Baluwatar on Saturday evening which was likely to discuss the COVID-19 crisis.
According to Himalayan Times, the…
Obama announces death of former US ‘first dog’ Bo, says ‘lost true friend’
Washington , May 9 Former US President Barack Obama on Saturday (local time) announced the death of Bo, the Portuguese water dog who became the first presidential pet in the Obama White House.
Taking to Twitter, Barack Obama said…
China constructing villages, outposts inside Bhutanese territory, blatant provocation
Beijing , May 9 China has been constructing a previously unnoticed network of roads, buildings and military outposts deep in a sacred valley in Bhutan since 2015 and also planting settlers, security personnel and military…
Number of Palestinians injured in Clashes in East Jerusalem Rises to 205 – Red Crescent
Gaza, May 8 (Sputnik) - The number of Palestinians injured in clashes with the Israeli forces in East Jerusalem has risen to 205, the Red Crescent said on Saturday.
The violence erupted on Friday near the Al-Aqsa Mosque, in the Sheikh…
