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Fri, September 17, 2021 | 04:38

France suspends 3,000 unvaccinated health workers

Thousands of health workers across France have been suspended without pay for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of a deadline this week, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday.

2021-09-16 20:31

Macron says French forces killed Islamic State leader in Sahara

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that French military forces had killed Islamic militant Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, the leader of Islamic State in the Greater Sahara.

2021-09-16 11:01

Swedish finance minister tipped to become country's first female PM

Magdalena Andersson is favorite to become Sweden's prime minister when her Social Democrat colleague Stefan Lofven steps down in November, but major challenges face the current finance minister if she is to keep the top job longer than a few months.

2021-09-15 20:37

WHO reports big drop in new coronavirus infections

The World Health Organization (WHO) said there were about 4 million coronavirus cases reported globally last week, marking the first major drop in new infections in more than two months. In recent weeks, there have been about 4.4 million new COVID-19 cases.

2021-09-15 20:36

UK posts biggest jump in annual inflation on record

Consumer prices in the U.K. rose at their fastest recorded rate during August as global supply shortages and higher wages accentuated the uptick from pandemic-related discounts a year ago, official figures showed Wednesday.

2021-09-15 20:36

Slaughter of dolphins on Faeroes sparks debate on traditions

The slaughter of 1,428 white-sided dolphins over the weekend, part of a four-century-old traditional drive of sea mammals into shallow water where they are killed for their meat and blubber, has reignited a debate on the small Faeroe Islands.

2021-09-15 18:05

Prince Andrew to challenge US jurisdiction in sex assault suit

Britain's Prince Andrew will contest a US court's jurisdiction over a civil suit brought by a woman who says he sexually abused her when she was a teenager, court filings showed Monday.

2021-09-14 13:19

UK ditches plans for vaccine passports at nightclubs, other crowded venues

Authorities in Britain have decided not to require vaccine passports for entry into nightclubs and other crowded events in England, Britain's health secretary said Sunday, reversing course amid opposition from some of the Conservative government's supporters in Parliament.

2021-09-13 16:03

Pope meets Hungary's Orban at start of 4-day Europe trip

Pope Francis arrived in Hungary on Sunday on his first foreign trip since undergoing intestinal surgery in July, kicking off a four-day pilgrimage with an awkward meeting with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who represents the type of populist, nationalist leader Francis frequently criticizes.

2021-09-12 20:07

WHO doubtful about vaccines ending pandemic

The head of the WHO Europe was Friday pessimistic about vaccines' ability to put an end to the Covid pandemic, as new variants dash hopes of reaching herd immunity.

2021-09-10 20:05

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