Category: International
Argentina: Two ex-servicemen convicted of raping political prisoners
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Victims of political prisoners during the years of military dictatorship
NATO: We are worried about Afghanistan – We will support the government
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He promises a diplomatic presence in Kabul ahead of the Taliban offensive
US: Democratic senators vote on $ 3.5 trillion spending plan dollars
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It concerns education, housing and environmentally friendly technologies
Coronavirus vaccine and Delta mutation: From 90% to 83% the effectiveness of Sputnik V
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The Russian Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine is about 83% effective against the coronavirus delta mutation, less than previously thought.
Russia on Cuba’s side: Huge humanitarian aid package
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Russia proves its solidarity with the people of the “Island of the Revolution” in practice once again.
USA: California became the first state to require teachers to be vaccinated
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The controversy over the use of a mask is raging in the country
Facebook will remove the anti-vax influencer campaign!
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Facebook has removed hundreds of accounts which it says were involved in anti-vax disinformation campaigns operated from Russia
Turkey: Four dead and one missing from floods
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Helicopters continue to evacuate residents from the affected areas
Germany: All trains stopped due to the strike of the train drivers
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Passenger and freight trains stopped across Germany today due to a strike by train drivers with their union demanding a better wage offer from railway company Deutsche Bahn.
Coronavirus – India: 447 deaths and over 35.000 cases in 24 hours
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New Coronavirus pandemic death toll rises to 428.309
UK: Army ready to fill supermarket shelves!
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The British government is facing a huge shortage of truck drivers
Macron posted in Greek: France stands by your side
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“France stands by Greece, which is suffering a lot from catastrophic fires,” the French president said in a post in Greek.
Coronavirus – Russia: Over 22.000 new cases and 793 deaths in the last 24 hours
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Russia records an additional 463,000 deaths between April 2020 and June 2021 during the coronavirus pandemic
Afghanistan: Taliban assassinate the head of government intelligence
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A spokesman for the Taliban has confirmed the killing of Minapal, a spokesman for President Ghani.
Coronavirus – USA: Outbreaks – Over 100.000 Infections Nationwide!
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Fauci concerned that cases could reach 200,000 daily due to Delta mutation
Opposition shots fired at Erdogan: “You will go to the moon, but you do not have firefighting aircraft”
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Turkish government and President Erdogan have come under fire in recent days over dozens of deadly fires.
Coronavirus – France: Tourists outside the EU will also be able to obtain a Covid pass
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The goal is to put this mechanism into operation from August 9 in France
USA: The eviction ban has been extended for two months
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The extension of the moratorium is expected to give time to the $ 46.5 billion that Congress has decided to distribute to tenants.
Nigeria: Kidnappers demand huge sum to release 81 students
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The attack on Bethel Baptist High School in the Nigerian state of Kantuna marked the 10th mass kidnapping of students since December 2020 in northwestern Nigeria.
Happy Birthday, Mr. President!
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The party for the 60th birthday of Barack Obama will take place in the country house of the former US President
Ocean Viking rescued 196 migrants off Libya
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According to the International Organization for Migration, in the first half of the year, at least 1,146 people lost their lives in the Mediterranean trying to reach European shores.
Fauci: US will not have to impose new lockdowns, despite risks of Delta mutation
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US President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser has warned, however, that “the situation will worsen”.
Germany: A 100-year-old former guard in a Nazi camp is brought to justice
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He is accused of complicity in homicide for 3.500 cases
EU: Josep Borrell communicates with Mevlut Tsavousoglou on Antalya fires
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EU High Representative had a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Tsavousoglou
Tokyo: New daily case record with 4.058 infections!
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In addition to images of world champions surpassing themselves for an Olympic medal, Tokyo news about the coronavirus is a cause for concern
USA: How Trump was trying to prove that the election was rigged
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Phone conversations and documents proving his desperate attempt not to leave the White House
Armin Laschet: Merkel’s most likely successor is accused of plagiarism
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Christian Democrat Chancellor Armin Lassett apologizes today
Belgium: 70.1% of adults are fully vaccinated
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83.3% of those over the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the vaccine
NYT: They hired influencers to spread fake news about vaccines
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French and German influencers hired to spread fake news about vaccines, reveals New York Times revealing article
US: Vaccination is mandatory for federal employees
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The announcement is expected tomorrow from President Joe Biden
Ursula von der Leyen: Vaccinated 70% of the adult population with at least one dose
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The percentage of adults who are fully vaccinated is 57%
UNESCO slams Turkey over the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque
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Turkey also received criticism over the conversion of the Chora Monastery into a mosque
Nigeria: Abductors release 28 students – 81 remain in captivity
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Authorities believe the kidnappers are seeking ransom
The British Minister of Health tweeted about the coronavirus – He apologized
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One week after announcing that he was infected with the virus, Javid wrote on Twitter: “Get vaccinated, as we learn to live with this virus, rather than gather”
Vladimir Putin: Russian fleet can destroy any target
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The Russian fleet in the annual Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg
Bill Gates and George Soros reportedly team to buy UK Coronavirus Testing Company
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Their consortium will reportedly invest nearly £30 mln into Mologic to focus on the development of low-cost tests
Italy: Mandatory green pass for customers sitting in restaurants
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The measure will take effect on August 5
20% of Americans believe the Covid-19 vaccines have surveillance micro-chips, survey shows
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The same poll showed that 27% of people aged 30-44 support this theory
WHO leader: “The pandemic will end when the people decide”
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“We have all the tools we need. “We can prevent this disease, we can test it to detect it and we can cure it,” said Tantros Antanom Gebregesous.
Coronavirus – India: Two-thirds of the population have antibodies
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About 400 million of India’s 1.4 billion people did not have antibodies, according to a survey
Spain: 80% of new coronavirus cases are unvaccinated
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The number of new cases of Covid-19 per day in Spain has been steadily increasing since the end of June
The Biden government has announced the first transfer of a Guantanamo detainee
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This is 56-year-old Abdul Latif Nasir
Von der Leyen for “Pegasus” scandal: Completely unacceptable
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Commission chair speaks of ‘Pegasus scandal’ and espionage against journalists
Muslim headscarves can be banned at work EU top court rules in a landmark decision
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They will be allowed to ban them under certain conditions
The Danish cartoonist who had drawn the sketches of Mohammed died
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Kurt Westergaard’s sketches provoked angry reactions in the Muslim world
France: Protests against vaccination
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Protesters react to coronavirus vaccination but also to health certificate
UK: At 6-month high daily cases
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At the same time, those returning from France to Britain are disappointed – even the fully vaccinated are in quarantine
German floods – 93 dead, 1.300 missing
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Recent storms across parts of western Europe made rivers and reservoirs burst their banks, triggering flash floods overnight
Afghanistan: Reuters journalist killed
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He was covering the fighting between Afghan forces and the Taliban
Erdogan: Recalls appointment of the rector of Bosporus University
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Melik Boulos’s appointment sparked protests for months during which hundreds of people were arrested
Coronavirus – Austria: More than 200 cases for the first time in a month
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The 218 new infections are significantly higher than the average reported last week in Austria, at 160 per day
US: Greek-American community calls for Biden’s intervention to stop Erdogan’s plans in Cyprus
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Joint letter by the largest Greek-American organizations on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus
France – Coronavirus: “Cases double every five days”, says the Minister of Health
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Yesterday, Emanuel Macron announced the mandatory vaccination of health workers.
USA: A strong heatwave hits the west!
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The temperature in the Valley of Death is over 54 degrees Celsius
Bulgaria: Citizens at the polls again – For the second time in three months
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The polls will close at 20:00
Israel: After 12 years, Netanyahu left the prime minister’s residence
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Shortly after midnight on Saturday, the Netanyahu family left the official (prime minister) residence in Balfour
Coronavirus: The first death from Covid this year was announced in Australia
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Australian authorities also announce the highest number of SARS-CoV-2 cases in 2021 – Sydney has been locked for three weeks
Spain: Pedro Sanchez reshuffles government!
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs leaves, the Minister of Finance remains as well as the five members of Podemos
Austria: Kurtz father for the first time
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Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz and his partner Susanne Tir expect their first child to be born in late November or early December
Italy: And the G-20 approved the historic agreement on the taxation of multinationals
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The Group of Twenty has given the green light to the agreement for a global tax of “at least 15%” on the profits of the multinationals
Coronavirus vaccines: 100% protect against complications and death
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The results of the research were announced by Italian scientists
Austria: Government insists on easing measures despite Delta mutation spread
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Government in Vienna defends relaxation and again calls on population to be vaccinated
UK: Quarantine for fully vaccinated tourists from third countries to be lifted
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Britain plans to lift the quarantine for the arrival of fully vaccinated tourists from other countries in the coming weeks, Transport Minister Grand Saps said today. Yesterday, Saps announced that fully vaccinated residents of the country who will arrive in England from medium-risk countries on the “orange” list of the coronavirus will not need to…
Earthquake 6.2 strikes off Indonesia coast
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The quake was at a depth of 102 km (63.4 miles), EMSC said.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Fans banned
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Olympic Minister Tamayo Marukawa spoke to the Japanese news agency Kyodo
Coronavirus: Above 90% accuracy of rapid tests for patients with high viral load
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Infection diagnosis accuracy ranges between 65-89%, new test evaluation study shows
Huge explosion shakes Dubai: Cargo ship exploded in Jebel Ali port
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There are no reports of casualties
Michel for Eastern Mediterranean: De-escalation a good sign, but constructive commitment must be deepened
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“De-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean is a good sign, but constructive engagement must be deepened,” Charles Michel stressed.
Haiti: President’s assassinated!
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The president of Haiti, Jovenel Moes, who was shot and killed by strangers inside his house, is dead.
Portugal: Delta mutation responsible for 90% of new coronavirus cases
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The Prime Minister calls on the citizens to remain vigilant
USA: The causes of death of a 13-year-old boy after vaccination are being investigated
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Michigan boy dies in his sleep two days after receiving second dose of Pfizer vaccine
France: Considerations for mandatory vaccination of health personnel in September
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The government in France will impose the vaccination on healthcare workers
Coronavirus – Slovakia: Sputnik-V vaccines returned to Russia !
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The interest of the citizens for this preparation is low, the government hesitates to use it.
Brexit: Thousands of Europeans are waiting for a permit to settle in UK
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The outcome for thousands of applications is unknown. The government ruled out extending or abolishing the deadline
Estonia: Fridge damage destroys more than 100,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines !
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The AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid-19 should be maintained at 2-8 degrees Celsius.
Vladimir Putin has revealed which vaccine he gave !
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Putin opposed the mandatory vaccination of Covid-19 nationwide.
Italy: Withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan completed after 20 years
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According to the Italian Ministry of Defense, 723 Italian soldiers were wounded and 53 were killed in the last 20 years in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: US warns Taliban with airstrikes
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“In order for there to be no airstrikes, you must end all violence,” said General Miller.
Germany: Nazi symbols and racist slogan in a restaurant that was set on fire
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The incident took place in the small town of Zike, near Bremen, and the operation was almost completely destroyed.
France: The Delta mutation now accounts for 20% of cases in the country
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According to the French Minister of Health
Heat wave continues to hit Italy – Thermometer in Sicily will reach 46 degrees
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A heat wave continues to hit most parts of Italy.
Moderna: The vaccine is effective against the Delta mutation
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The pharmaceutical industry points out that the vaccine protects against other mutations of Covid-19
Israel: About half of those infected were vaccinated!
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The government restores the measure of compulsory use of masks indoors.
Mexico: Marijuana use decriminalized!
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Mexico’s Supreme Court formally decriminalized adult marijuana use Monday.