2021

WorldHealth care workers wearing protective gear react at the end of their shift in a corridor of the level intensive care unit at the San Filippo Neri hospital in Rome.Tags: Print EditionSWITZERLAND: The World Health Organisation…
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WorldStalking offenders are only punishable with a fine not exceeding 100,000 won – just US$90 until legislation came into effect in South Korea.Tags: Print EditionSOUTH KOREA: A first-ever anti-stalking law took effect in South Korea…
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WorldOfficials detailed thousands of issues with the landmark building, from stonework cracks and water damage to outdated electrical and mechanical systems.Tags: Print EditionUK: It has been an enduring symbol of democracy since the…
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WorldSyria’s President Bashar al-Assad (Right) meets with residents affected by the wildfires in Latakia Province.Tags: Print EditionSYRIA: Syria has executed 24 people after charging them with igniting wildfires last year that left…
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WorldA member of the public receives a vaccine at a drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Otara, Auckland, New Zealand aimed at significantly increasing the percentage of vaccinated people in the country.Tags: Print EditionNEW…
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WorldPeople walk along Columbia Road flower market in east London last month. Mask wearing in England has fallen substantially.Tags: Print EditionUK: The United Kingdom (UK) is witnessing a fresh surge in daily COVID-19 cases. For more…
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WorldA Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine vial.Tags: Print EditionGERMANY: A booster shot of the anti-COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNTech is 95.6 percent effective against symptomatic infection, according to trial data…
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PoliticalShiromi AbhayasinghaTags: Print EditionUnited National Party Kandy District Leader Shanthini Kongahage said that everyone should join hands to suppress the violence against women in politics. Addressing a press conference at…
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Committee on Parliamentary Business approvesPoliticalTags: Print EditionThe Committee on Parliamentary Business chaired by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena decided to approve providing simultaneous sign language interpretation during…
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PoliticalTags: Print EditionRemoving SLIIT from the Government’s ownership is a classic example of systematically acquiring state resources, COPE Chairman Professor Charitha Herath stated in Parliament yesterday (22). The COPE Chairman…
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