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Israel tests 4th COVID vaccine dose, awaits ministry green light

RAMAT GAN, Israel (Reuters) – An Israeli hospital administered fourth COVID-19 vaccine doses on Monday to a test group, as the country considers approving the measure for vulnerable populations in a bid to outpace a surge in infections fuelled by the Omicron variant. © Reuters/RONEN ZVULUN A medical worker receives a fourth dose of coronavirus disease […]

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Armed intruder apprehended on Windsor Castle grounds as queen celebrates Christmas

LONDON — British police on Saturday said that an armed intruder was arrested on Christmas morning on the grounds of Windsor Castle, the main residence of Queen Elizabeth II, where the British monarch was celebrating Christmas. © Alastair Grant/AP Police guard Windsor Castle on Dec. 25. (Alastair Grant/AP)“The man has been arrested on suspicion of breach

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Heavy snow hit parts of central Japan on Monday, causing traffic snarls and disrupting flights and rail connections.

Heavy snow hit parts of central Japan on Monday, causing traffic snarls and disrupting flights and rail connections. Power outages were reported by over 3,200 houses in the region, Kansai Electric Power said. © Provided by DW The weather agency said some regions could see up to 90 centimeters of snowfallWeather officials have warned of more

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YOTV Presents World-class Entertainment this festive season at no data cost.

It is that time of the year when we are in high spirits and smiles are painted all over our faces as we celebrate Christmas.   It is that time of the year for festivities and merrymaking. In the spirit of merrymaking, YOTV Channels, a video on demand platform created by Albayan media in partnership

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German NGO rescues over 400 migrants over Christmas weekend

German NGO Sea-Watch rescued hundreds of people from the Mediterranean Sea over the Christmas holiday weekend. © Provided by DW Sea-Watch rescued 180 migrants from a boat in distress on SaturdaySome 96 people were rescued from a boat in distress in the Mediterranean on Sunday. It was the organization’s fifth rescue mission within three days, announced

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Around 8,000 flights cancelled globally over Christmas weekend due to COVID-19

Around 8,000 flights were cancelled globally between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day as airlines experienced staff shortages due to COVID-19. Approximately 3,000 of the cancelled flights were in or out of the United States, where the highly transmissible Omicron COVID variant is causing a surge in infections, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.com © Thomson Reuters Passengers

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu to lie in state as memorial services announced

The anti-apartheid veteran’s funeral is set to take place in Cape Town on Saturday 1 January but plans are still in their “infancy”. Meanwhile, world leaders have been paying tribute to the 90-year-old, who died at the Oasis Frail Care Centre on Boxing Day. Image:Archbishop Desmond Tutu died at the age of 90 Why you

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Death toll from DRC suicide attack up to 7

An area is cordoned off as police officers inspect the scene of a bomb explosion in Beni, eastern Congo Sunday Dec. 26, 2021. A bomb exploded at a restaurant Saturday as patrons gathered on Christmas Day in an eastern Congolese town where Islamic extremists are known to be active. (AP Photo/Al-hadji Kudra Maliro) AL-HADJI KUDRA

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Eddie Howe encourages Newcastle to make memories against Manchester United

Damian Spellman  22 hrs ago © PA Archive Philippe Albert (right) celebrates scoring Newcastle’s final goal in a 5-0 win over Manchester United (Owen Humphreys/PA) – PA ArchiveEddie Howe has challenged his Newcastle players to make new memories in the club’s rivalry with Manchester United The Red Devils head for St James’ Park on Monday evening undergoing a re-grouping

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President Kenyatta mourns South Africa’s anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu

NAIROBI, 26th December 2021 (PSCU) – President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined fellow world leaders in mourning South Africa’s anti-apartheid hero and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Desmond Tutu who died on Sunday aged 90 years.   In a message of condolence to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the People of the Republic of South Africa, and the family of

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