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Conflict has increased since the pandemic broke out, report says

London, June 17, (dpa/GNA) - Conflict levels around the world has increased since the pandemic broke out, according to the annual Global Peace Index, published on Thursday by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The report, that assesses the situation in 2020, shows that conflict has increased worldwide for the ninth time in 12 years. The Institute's Founder, Steve Killelea, said the pandemic was to blame. Although...

Jun 17, 2021 at 1:21pm

Greek parliament backs labour reforms despite widespread protests

Jun 17, 2021 at 1:05pm

Biden and Putin test waters in Geneva, promise to bring back envoys

Jun 17, 2021 at 1:04pm

UNDP: Countries blocking patent waivers hinder fight against pandemic

Jun 17, 2021 at 1:02pm

Three dead in flooding and landslides in Nepal

Kathmandu, June 16, (dpa/GNA) - At least three people have died in Nepal after monsoon-induced floods and landslides hit several parts of the country late Tuesday, officials said.

Jun 16, 2021 at 4:27pm

Twenty men's bodies found near disused gold mine in South Africa

Johannesburg, June 16, (dpa/GNA) - Police in South Africa are investigating the deaths of 20 men whose bodies were found near a disused gold mine. "All the deceased are...

Jun 16, 2021 at 4:25pm

BioNTech vaccine deliveries to Germany to reduce in July

Berlin, June 16, (dpa/GNA) - Vaccine manufacturer BioNTech will bring its vaccine deliveries for Germany back down to the agreed level next month after exceeding its quota in June.

Jun 16, 2021 at 4:24pm

Covid vaccinations to become mandatory for care home staff in Britain

London, June 16, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) - The British government is to announce that care home workers will be required to have mandatory coronavirus vaccinations. Health Secretary...

Jun 16, 2021 at 4:20pm

Study: Treatment offers new lifeline for those most ill from Covid-19

London, June 16, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) - People who get the most ill from Covid-19 could be offered a new lifeline with the first antiviral drug shown to save lives in patients admitted...

Jun 16, 2021 at 4:18pm