Three Police Officers Shot Dead, One Injured In France
Three police officers were shot dead and another wounded in central France on Wednesday after being called out to a domestic disturbance, sources in the prosecutor’s office said. A manhunt…
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia Suspends International Flights Over New Strain
The Saudi Arabian authorities have suspended international flights for a week over a new strain of COVID-19. Many countries have recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, a development which has…
US Wants WTO DG Race Reopened — Fresh Setback For Okonjo-Iweala
The United States (US) has suggested that the process to find a new director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) needs to be reopened, BBC is reporting. Robert Lighthizer, US…
Covid-19: US Vice President Mike Pence Receives Vaccine
The US vice president received a Covid-19 vaccine shot live on television Friday in a public display designed to boost national confidence in the drug even as President Donald Trump…
French Lawmakers Back Return Of Looted African Artefacts
French lawmakers on Thursday approved the return of prized artefacts looted during colonial times to Benin and Senegal, completing the legislative process needed to give back the objects. The trove…
Ghana Postpones Former President Rawlings’ Funeral
Ghana on Thursday postponed the funeral of its charismatic former president Jerry Rawlings, saying the delay was due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Rawlings, who died on November 12 at the age…
Tanzania Goes For Local Herbs Over COVID-19 Vaccine
Tanzania has reportedly said it has no plans to import COVID-19 vaccines, instead of pinning its hopes on research into “local herbs”. In an interview with The East African newspaper,…
France’s Macron Tests Positive For COVID-19
French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, the presidency said, adding that he would now self-isolate for the next week. “The president tested positive for Covid-19…
We Are Very Happy To See Trump Leave -Iran President
President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that Iran was “very happy” over the looming departure from office of US counterpart Donald Trump, who led a campaign of “maximum pressure” against the…
US Senate Republican Leader Mcconnell Congratulates Biden
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday, dealing a blow to any lingering hopes Donald Trump may have had of reversing his election defeat. “The…
