2021-03-29

World News

President Biden warns Americans of fourth wave of COVID-19

Biden announced that by April 19 at least 90% of the adult U.S. population would be eligible for vaccination.

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Europe News

Brussels conference on Syria aims to raise billions for crisis

More than 50 countries are attending the virtual conference taking place Monday and Tuesday, where the international community is being asked for over €8bn to fund humanitarian causes.

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Belarus

Belarus charges Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya with terrorism

A spokesperson for Tsikhanouskaya said that the charges were 'absurd'.

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Protesters march at 'Stop Asian Hate' rally in Portland

It comes after a recent mass shooting spree at Asian-owned spas in the state of Georgia.

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Paris musicians put on concert in front of occupied Odéon Theatre

Artists, musicians and many temporary or short-contract workers who depend on cultural events for a living have seen their work stopped because of COVID restrictions.

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Feminist groups protest Turkey's withdrawal from Istanbul Convention

The 2011 Istanbul Convention, signed by 45 countries and the European Union, requires governments to adopt legislation prosecuting domestic violence and similar abuse.

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United Kingdom

Importing COVID variants 'biggest risk' to UK: chief medical office

Britain's prime minister also said at the press conference that restrictions on Britons travelling to see family would not be re-assessed until April.

29/03/2021

Travel News

Miss flying? British Airways has you covered with its new meal kits

Chicken or beef? For those missing the routine of flying, BA’s meal kits could be a welcome taste of travel.

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World News

Ever Given: 'Lessons need to be drawn to improve safety,' says expert

It's not clear when normal traffic will resume as at least 367 vessels, carrying everything from crude oil to cattle, have backed up as they wait to traverse the canal.

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Europe Decoded

US senator calls on Facebook to tackle COVID misinformation

It comes as the third wave of coronavirus sweeps across Europe, with many countries tightening measures in recent weeks.

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Italy

Mafia member arrested after tattoos spotted in YouTube cooking video

In January, Italy began one of the largest organised crime trials in its history against the 'Ndrangheta mafia syndicate.

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USA

Derek Chauvin: George Floyd murder trial hears from witnesses

George Floyd's death in May 2020 sparked protest across the US and a global reckoning on race.

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Greece

Brussels allocates €276M to Greece for migrant camps on its islands

About 40,000 people currently live in overcrowded facilities on Greek islands.

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The third-wave coffee craze is brewing in Dubai

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There’s something brewing in Dubai. Rich, often chocolatey and occasionally fruity, artisanal coffee is causing a stir in the emirate.

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Russia

Alexei Navalny claims he is being harassed by Russian prison staff

In an Instagram post, Navalny said the solitary confinement conditions in prison are "torture".

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Climate

COP26 isn't the only major environmental convention happening in 2021

2021 has been dubbed a ‘Super Year For Nature’, as the three major environmental COPs coincide.

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Smart Regions

River'tri: the waterborne waste collection unit helping Lyon recycle waste

In partnership with the European Commission

River'Tri is a waterborne mobile waste collection point. The river Saône and the barge provide an ecological solution to waste in Lyon, France's third largest populated city.

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Five thousand-strong crowd enjoy rock concert after COVID screen

Five thousand-strong crowd enjoy rock concert after COVID screen

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Protests in Beirut amid political stalemate and economic crisis

The protest, organised by Lebanon's Communist Party, blocked traffic in central Beirut.

29/03/2021

World News

WHO report concludes lab leak is 'unlikely' origin of COVID-19: AP

An upcoming World Health Organisation report concludes that a laboratory leak is an unlikely origin of the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer undergoes renovation

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer undergoes renovation

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Volunteers pick fruit in Australian cemetery to combat food insecurity

"When we first started the real focus was on reducing waste, but we quickly realised what a problem food security is in Ballarat, and that's become the main reason for what we do," says co-Founder of Hidden Orchard Ellen Burns.

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Green News

A tenth of the world’s electricity now comes from wind and solar power

EU countries are leading the way on renewables but more needs to be done to reach Paris Agreement targets.

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Record-breaking number of visitors flock to Iceland's erupting volcano

On Sunday, the entire western flanks of both cinder cones of the volcano collapsed, showing the inner part of the lava. In was the highest and strongest since the beginning of the eruption spewing around 50 metres (164 feet) high.

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Hindu spring festival of colours paints port of Karachi

This festival of colours is observed on the last full moon of the lunar month.

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Mothers of femicide victims protest lack of convictions in Mexico

The protest comes ahead of the inauguration of Generation Equality Forum set to begin in Mexico City on Monday March 29.

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Kosovo

Kosovo receives first COVID-19 vaccines through Covax scheme

Kosovo said they had received 24,000 AstraZeneca vaccines, which will be used for medical personnel, elderly people and those with chronic diseases.

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Eco-Innovation

Transparent wood is here and it could be the future of eco-housing

Scientists have created transparent wood which is stronger and lighter than glass with better insulating properties.

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Egypt

Eight people arrested in Egypt over deadly train crash

At least 18 people died after two trains collided on Friday in the southern province of Sohag.

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Partner content

Is planning still possible without climate data?

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As different as they may be, businesses, industries, policy-makers and authorities face the same challenge: integrating the impact of climate change in their future decisions

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