EU to Suspend Travel From Southern Africa Over New COVID Variant
European Union states have agreed to suspend travel from southern Africa after the detection of a new COVID-19 variant, the...
WHO Names New COVID Variant Omicron, Cautions Against Travel Measures
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday classified the B.1.1.529 variant detected in South Africa as a SARS-CoV-2 “variant of...
Global Stocks Tumble, FTSE 100 Suffers Year’s Worst Session on Virus Scare
Britain’s blue-chip share index slumped Friday, suffering its biggest drop in more than a year as fears over a newly...
Spain to Restrict Flights From South Africa, Botswana Over New COVID-19 Variant
Spain’s cabinet will restrict flights from South Africa and Botswana over concerns about a highly contagious new COVID-19 variant there,...
Zelenskiy: Ukraine Thwarts Coup Plot Involving Russians; Kremlin Denies Role
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Friday Ukraine had uncovered a plot to overthrow his government next week involving individuals from Russia,...
Portuguese Investment Visa Long Popular Among Chinese
Portugal’s Golden Visa program puts people who invest in the country on a path toward Portuguese citizenship and therefore greater...
Stocks, Oil Tumble on Virus Variant Fears, Safe Havens Gain
Global stocks tumbled Friday and oil fell below $80 a barrel after news of a possibly vaccine-resistant coronavirus variant sent...
Cases Soar but Swiss Reject Lockdown as COVID Law Vote Looms
Like many others in Europe, Switzerland is facing a steep rise in coronavirus cases. But its federal government, unlike others,...
Russian Brinkmanship Poses Early Test for Germany’s New Leader
Germany will have a new government next month after three parties agreed this week to form a coalition, ousting the...
Russian Brinkmanship Poses Early Test for Germany’s New Leader
Germany will have a new government next month after three parties agreed to form a coalition, ousting the ruling Christian...
France Calls for European Aid After 27 Migrants Die at Sea
France and Britain appealed Thursday for European assistance, promised stepped-up efforts to combat people-smuggling networks, and traded blame and barbs...
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