Europe

Russia says it fires warning shots at British destroyer near Crimea, UK denies it

MOSCOW: Russia said on Tuesday it had fired warning shots and dropped bombs in the path of a British destroyer…

5 years ago

Delta variant to account for 90% of new Covid cases in Europe: EU agency

STOCKHOLM: The Delta variant, identified for the first time in India, could account for 90 percent of new Covid cases…

5 years ago

Covid-19 vaccine creators win prestigious Spanish award

MADRID: Seven researchers whose work contributed to designing the Covid-19 vaccines have won Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias award for…

5 years ago

Iran says US to lift oil sanctions, Germany, France cautious on matter

DUBAI/BERLIN: Iran said on Wednesday the United States had agreed to remove all sanctions on Iran's oil and shipping, although…

5 years ago

France adds Russia to list of banned countries

PARIS: France is adding Russia to its “red list” of countries from which travels are banned unless it is for…

5 years ago

It is a shame- EU to take steps against Hungary over anti-LGBT bill

The European Commission will take action against Hungary over planned new restrictions on LGBT rights, the head of the bloc's…

5 years ago

‘Super-hero’ in Spider-Man outfit meets pope at Vatican

VATICAN CITY: While Pope Francis is usually the star at Vatican gatherings, Spider-Man, or at least an Italian who dresses…

5 years ago

In another setback for China, Swedish court upholds ban on tech giant Huawei

STOCKHOLM: A Swedish court has upheld a ban on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies selling 5G equipment in the country,…

5 years ago

Italy ‘free’ to decide on homophobia law, PM tells Vatican

ROME: Prime Minister Mario Draghi insisted Wednesday that Italy's parliament was sovereign after the Vatican made an unprecedented complaint about…

5 years ago

Italy reports 30 coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, 951 new cases

MILAN: Italy reported 30 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday against 31 the day before, the health ministry said, while the daily…

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