Beijing Accuses NATO Of Exaggerating "China Threat Theory"
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 15, 2021, BeijingBeijing on Tuesday accused NATO of exaggerating the threat from China and "creating confrontation", after a vow from the Western allies to work together to counter the challenges posed by its policies.
US Navy Says Aircraft Carrier Group Operating In South China Sea
Reuters | Tuesday June 15, 2021, TaipeiA U.S. aircraft carrier group led by the USS Ronald Reagan has entered the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy said on Tuesday, at a time of rising tensions between Washington and Beijing, which claims most of the disputed waterway.
Chinese Scientist At Center Of Covid Controversy Denies Lab Leak Theory: Report
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 15, 2021, WashingtonThe Chinese scientist at the center of theories that the coronavirus pandemic originated with a leak from her specialized lab in the city of Wuhan has denied her institution was to blame for the health disaster.
Maradona's Nurse Tells Prosecutors He Was Following Orders
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 15, 2021, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaA nurse accused of neglect in Diego Maradona's death told Argentine prosecutors on Monday that he was following orders "not to disturb" the football icon while he slept.
NATO Adopts Tough Line On China At Joe Biden's Debut Summit With Alliance
Reuters | Tuesday June 15, 2021, BrusselsNATO leaders warned on Monday that China presents "systemic challenges," taking a forceful stance towards Beijing in a communique at Joe Biden's first summit with an alliance that Donald Trump openly disparaged.
Delta Variant Doubles Risk Of COVID-19 Hospitalisation: Scottish Study
Reuters | Tuesday June 15, 2021, LondonThe Delta coronavirus variant doubles the risk of hospitalisation compared with the previously dominant variant in Britain, but two doses of vaccine still provide strong protection, a Scottish study found on Monday.
Diego Maradona's Nurse First To Be Questioned Over His Death
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 15, 2021, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaA nurse who was among the last people to see Diego Maradona alive was questioned on Monday by Argentine prosecutors over accusations of neglect in the football icon's final days.
No Sentence Reduction For Low-Level Crack Offenders: US Court
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 15, 2021, Washington, United StatesThe US Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Monday that low-level crack cocaine offenders are not eligible to have their prison sentences reduced.
Joe Biden Vows To Lay Down "Red Lines" To Vladimir Putin
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 15, 2021, Brussels, BelgiumUS President Joe Biden on Monday signalled his determination to take a firm stance two days ahead of meeting his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, vowing to lay down "red lines".
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Says Held "Fruitful, Sincere" Talks With Joe Biden
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 15, 2021, Brussels, BelgiumTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday he held a "fruitful and sincere" meeting with his US counterpart Joe Biden on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Brussels.
England Delays Covid Reopening For Four Weeks: UK's Boris Johnson
Agence France-Presse | Monday June 14, 2021, LondonBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday announced a four-week delay to the full lifting of coronavirus restrictions in England due to a surge of infections caused by the Delta variant.
Plane, Glider Crash In Swiss Alps, 5 Dead
Agence France-Presse | Monday June 14, 2021, GenevaFive people died when a glider and a small plane crashed in the Swiss Alps at the weekend, police said Monday, adding that they were investigating whether the two accidents were linked.
Two Doses Mostly Prevent Hospitalisation With Delta Variant: UK Body
Agence France-Presse | Monday June 14, 2021, LondonTwo doses of COVID-19 vaccines are "highly effective" in preventing hospital admission with the Delta variant, Public Health England said on Monday.
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines
Agence France-Presse | Monday June 14, 2021, ManilaA 5.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, the US Geological Survey said, with local authorities warning of possible damage as a series of aftershocks shook the natural disaster-prone region.
Suspect Charged With Terrorism For Truck Attack On Muslim Family In Canada
Agence France-Presse | Monday June 14, 2021, OttawaCanadian authorities have charged the suspect behind an attack in which a Muslim family was mowed down by a pick-up truck with terrorism, prosecutors said Monday in court.
