WHO Advises Against Blood Plasma Treatment For COVID-19
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 07, 2021, ParisCovid treatments using plasma taken from the blood of recovered coronavirus patients should not be given to people with mild or moderate illness, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.
Malala Yousafzai Calls For Stronger US Support Of Afghan Girls' Education
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 07, 2021, WashingtonHuman rights advocate Malala Yousafzai, who survived an attack by the Pakistani Taliban in 2012, argued Monday for stronger US support of Afghan girls and women during a visit to Washington.
Western Powers 'Determined' Ukraine Sovereignty Be Respected
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 07, 2021, ParisThe leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and United States expressed "determination" during a phone call on Monday that Ukraine's sovereignty should be respected, the French presidency said.
US Vows More Military Forces In Eastern Europe If Russia Invades Ukraine
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 07, 2021, WashingtonThe US will impose "severe economic harm" on Russia and boost its military presence in Eastern Europe should Moscow invade Ukraine, the White House warned Monday, laying out the high stakes on the eve of talks between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.
Emergence Of Omicron Inevitable: South Africa President As Cases Multiply
Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 07, 2021, JohannesburgSouth Africa's fourth COVID-19 wave was anticipated and the emergence of the new Omicron variant was inevitable, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said, terming the surge in infections a matter of "great concern".
NASA Announces 10 New Astronaut Trainees From Pool Of 12,000 Applicants
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 07, 2021, HoustonNASA announced Monday its 10 latest trainee astronauts, who include a firefighter turned Harvard professor, a former member of the national cycle team, and a pilot who led the first-ever all-woman F-22 formation in combat.
Malaria Deaths Rise By 69,000 In 2020 Due To Covid Restrictions, Says WHO
Reuters | Tuesday December 07, 2021, Dakar, SenegalHealthcare disruptions linked to the coronavirus pandemic helped malaria kill 69,000 more people in 2020 than the previous year, but a worst-case scenario was averted, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Olympic Body 'Respects' US Diplomatic Boycott Of Beijing Winter Olympics
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 07, 2021, LausanneThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Monday it respected the US government's announcement of a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
UK Has Community Transmission Of Omicron Variant, Says Health Minister
Reuters | Tuesday December 07, 2021, LondonBritain's Health Minister said on Monday there is now community transmission of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus across regions of England but it is too early to say if this will "knock us off our road to recovery".
France Orders Nightclubs To Close For 4 Weeks Over Covid Surge
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 07, 2021, ParisNightclubs in France will be ordered to close for four weeks starting this weekend to counter surging Covid-19 cases that have seen hospitals announce emergency protocols as beds fill up, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Monday.
US Announces Diplomatic Boycott Of China's 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 07, 2021, WashingtonThe United States on Monday announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics citing human rights abuses, in a move that will not stop US athletes from competing.
Iceland Raises Alert Level For Its Most Active Volcano To "Orange"
Agence France-Presse | Monday December 06, 2021, Reykjavik, IcelandIceland on Monday raised the alert level for a possible eruption of its most active volcano after several small earthquakes were registered earlier in the day.
Bangladesh PM Asks Minister To Resign Over Derogatory Remarks About Women
Press Trust of India | Monday December 06, 2021, DhakaBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a rare move on Monday, asked State Minister of Information Murad Hassan to resign for his "derogatory remarks" against women, according to a ruling Awami League leader.
US Regulators Probe Donald Trump's Social Media Deal
Agence France-Presse | Monday December 06, 2021, New YorkUS regulators are scrutinizing a deal between Donald Trump's fledgling social media company and an investment vehicle to bring the former president's venture to the stock market, documents showed Monday.
Kremlin Not Expecting "Breakthroughs" From Biden-Putin Talks Tomorrow
Reuters | Monday December 06, 2021, MoscowThe Kremlin said Monday on the eve of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden that Moscow is not expecting "breakthroughs", as tensions rise over Ukraine.
