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Covid-19 | U.S. authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children 12 to 15

Widely vaccinating 12- to 18-year olds could allow U.S. schools to relax masking and social distancing measures suggested by the CDC.

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A nine-year-old volunteer taking part in the Pfizer vaccine trial in Durham, U.S.A. File Photo

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UN council meets on Jerusalem violence, considers statement

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Council diplomats said all 15 members expressed concern at the clashes and rising violence but the United States, Israel’s closest ally, said a statement might not be useful at this time.

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U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said the Biden administration wants to ensure that anything from the Security Council “be that statements or anything else — don’t escalate tensions. That’s our overriding priority.”

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China labels U.N. event on Xinjiang an insult

China has urged U.N. member states not to attend the virtual event, planned by Germany, the United States and Britain.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying. File Photo.

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Hamas targets Jerusalem after clashes at revered mosque

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Isreal PM says Hamas militants have crossed a 'red line' with the latest rocket fire and promised a tough response.

Palestinians disperse as a stun grenade fired by Israeli security forces explodes amid Israeli-Palestinian tension as Israel marks Jerusalem Day, at Damascus Gate just outside Jerusalem's Old City May 10, 2021.

A nine-year-old volunteer taking part in the Pfizer vaccine trial in Durham, U.S.A. File Photo

Covid-19 | U.S. authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children 12 to 15

U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said the Biden administration wants to ensure that anything from the Security Council “be that statements or anything else — don’t escalate tensions. That’s our overriding priority.”

UN council meets on Jerusalem violence, considers statement

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying. File Photo.

China labels U.N. event on Xinjiang an insult

Palestinians disperse as a stun grenade fired by Israeli security forces explodes amid Israeli-Palestinian tension as Israel marks Jerusalem Day, at Damascus Gate just outside Jerusalem's Old City May 10, 2021.

Hamas targets Jerusalem after clashes at revered mosque

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Onlookers stand near the site of multiple blasts outside a girls’ school on the outskirts of Kabul. File

Taliban and Afghan forces declare Eid holiday ceasefire as violence soars

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A health worker prepares a dose of Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine. File

Bangladesh opts for China’s vaccine

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People wait at the coronavirus vaccine centre in Hyderabad on May 10, 2021.

WHO classifies India variant as being of global concern Reuters

B.1.617 variant of Covid-19 first found in India last October seemed to be transmitting more easily than the original version of the virus.

China Red Cross sends oxygen concentrators, ventilators

Coronavirus | South Africa detects four cases of COVID-19 variant found in India

COVID-19 surge | Emirates to ship aid for free into India

Sympathy or schadenfreude? China’s social media debates India’s COVID-19 crisis

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Taliban and Afghan forces declare Eid holiday ceasefire as violence soars
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Pakistan government to set new rules to meet FATF requirements
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Nepal Prime Minister Oli loses vote of confidence in House of Representatives
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Afghanistan Taliban plan 3-day cease-fire for Eid holiday
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U.S. military ship fires 30 warning shots after encounter with Iranian vessels
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China denounces U.S. appeal for Taiwan to join WHO meeting
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Man kills 6, then self, at Colorado birthday party shooting
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China labels U.N. event on Xinjiang an insult
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UN council meets on Jerusalem violence, considers statement

Covid-19 | U.S. authorises Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children aged 12 to 15

China labels U.N. event on Xinjiang an insult

Taliban and Afghan forces declare Eid holiday ceasefire as violence soars

U.S. military ship fires 30 warning shots after encounter with Iranian vessels

German churches bless gay couples

Thousands suspended at Myanmar universities as junta targets education

They were targeted for opposing junta

Johnson faces probe over luxury holiday

Mr, Johnson, who was buoyed by successful local election results in England last week, has long been dogged by questions about the holiday.

Pakistan government to set new rules to meet FATF requirements

Specialised agencies to take over money laundering cases

Bangladesh opts for China’s vaccine

Decision comes as India has delayed delivery of Covishield vaccine in recent weeks

Iran confirms that it is in talks with Saudi Arabia

They cut ties in 2016 after Iranian protesters attacked Saudi missions following execution of a Shia cleric

WHO classifies India variant as being of global concern

B.1.617 variant of Covid-19 first found in India last October seemed to be transmitting more easily than the original version of the virus.

Nigeria mosque from mosque in Nigeria

Northwest and central Nigeria have increasingly become a hub for criminal gangs known locally as bandits who raid villages, killing or abducting residents for ransom.

Hamas targets Jerusalem after clashes at revered mosque

Isreal PM says Hamas militants have crossed a 'red line' with the latest rocket fire and promised a tough response.

Nepal Prime Minister Oli loses vote of confidence in House of Representatives

Prime Minister Oli secured 93 votes in the lower house of parliament during a special session convened on the directives of President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

China denounces U.S. appeal for Taiwan to join WHO meeting

Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying, accused Washington of making the appeal “for political purposes.” She said it is “detrimental to future global response to public health crises.”

More than 300 Palestinians hurt in Jerusalem holy site clash

Parade route for hardline Jews changed to avert confrontation

Afghanistan Taliban plan 3-day cease-fire for Eid holiday

This comes after a sharp spike in violence as U.S. withdraws its remaining troops from Afghanistan

Amazon blocked 10 billion listings in counterfeit crackdown

The Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth said the number of counterfeiters attempting to sell on the site rose as scammers tried to take advantage of shoppers who were buying more online during the pandemic

SpaceX accepts dogecoin as payment to launch lunar mission next year

Musk said on Twitter in April that SpaceX was going to put a "literal Dogecoin on the literal moon"

Five stabbed in New Zealand knife attack, terror link ruled out

Witnesses told local media a man carrying two knives stabbed staff in the supermarket and bystanders who tried to stop him were also injured

Clubhouse app says hello to Android

As an increasing number of platforms are opening up their apps for audio-based chat forums, Clubhouse is doubling its efforts to get a slice of the Android pie.

Famed German architect Helmut Jahn dies in bike accident

Helmut Jahn, a prominent German architect who designed an Illinois State government building and worked on the design of the FBI headquarters in

Man kills 6, then self, at Colorado birthday party shooting

The suspected shooter was the boyfriend of a female victim at the party attended by friends, family and children.

U.S. Navy says seizes huge weapons cache in Arabian Sea

The U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet said Sunday it had seized a huge cache of illicit Russian and Chinese weapons from a stateless dhow sailing in

South Sudan President dissolves Parliament as part of peace accord

The new legislative body will have lawmakers from opposing sides

Afghans bury school blast victims as toll rises to 68

‘Most of the victims were school girls’

Amid weekend clashes, Israel vows to keep Jerusalem order

Tunisia calls for UNSC meet on Monday to discuss the crisis

China Red Cross sends oxygen concentrators, ventilators

It will also release $1 million to the Indian Red Cross to help fight COVID19, says envoy

Coronavirus | South Africa detects four cases of COVID-19 variant found in India

“We are all deeply concerned about the threat of ‘variants of concern’ and these reports demonstrate that the issue is complicated,” said South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize

Boris Johnson calls for UK talks after Scottish Nationalists win

Final results of Thursday’s local elections showed that the SNP won 64 of the 129 seats in the Edinburgh-based Scottish Parliament

NASA denounces China over 'irresponsible standards' after its rocket disintegrates over Indian Ocean

It is clear that China is failing to meet responsible standards regarding their space debris, says NASA Administrator Bill Nelson

Sadiq Khan wins second term as London Mayor, hails overwhelming mandate

Labour Party candidate Mr Khan, 51, defeated his Conservative Party rival, Shaun Bailey

Maldives police say key suspect in Nasheed attack arrested

Mr. Nasheed is currently the speaker of Parliament.

Eyeing reelection bid, Macron looks to repair French economy

President Emmanuel Macron’s plans for bringing France out of the pandemic aren’t just about resuscitating long-closed restaurants, boutiques and

Saudi Arabia calls for dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve their issues

The Crown Prince "welcomed the recent understanding reached between the military authorities of Pakistan and India regarding ceasefire at the Line of Control

COVID-19 surge | Emirates to ship aid for free into India

The first shipment, including tents to expand hospital capacity and other gear, is being prepared to be shipped later this week

Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer

Bo had helped Obama keep a promise to daughters Malia and Sasha that they could get a dog after the election.

Libya rebels raid hotel where rulers met

‘There was no kidnapping, gunfire’

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan vow to reset ties

Saudi Arabia and longstanding ally Pakistan signed several agreements on Saturday and vowed to reset ties strained by months of disagreement over

U.S. pipeline company halts operations after cyberattack

The impact of the attack on fuel supplies and prices depends on how long the pipeline is down.

Maryland Governor pardons 34 victims of racial lynching

The ceremony is part of a continuing effort by the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project that is working to document the history of lynching in the State.

Explained | Intellectual Property Rights waiver resolve the COVID-19 vaccine shortage?

How will the U.S. support for waivers help in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic?

Pakistan opposition leader stopped from flying abroad

Sharif was not allowed to board a flight to U.K. for treatment

Sympathy or schadenfreude? China’s social media debates India’s COVID-19 crisis

It hints at broader tensions between internal messaging in China when barriers are crumbling between what’s intended for domestic use and what ends up being seen overseas

Israeli police, Palestinians clash at Al-Aqsa mosque

Tensions rise as Palestinian families face eviction in Jerusalem to make way for Israeli settlers

Trump govt. secretly got journalists’ records: report

Phone records of 3 reporters covering alleged Russian link to 2016 presidential poll were seized

Scotland’s pro-independence governing party close to a majority

The governing SNP is likely to push for another referendum

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