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UK study into mixing COVID-19 vaccines to include Novavax, Moderna jabs

London [UK], April 14 (ANI): As the rollout of the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine has been paused in the United States, the European Union and South Africa, Researchers in Britain investigating the effects of using one coronavirus vaccine for a first dose and another for a second have expanded their trial, they said on Wednesday.

2021-04-14T14:39:08.588299+00:00 IST

Denmark to continue COVID-19 vaccination without AstraZeneca

Copenhagen [Denmark], April 14 (ANI): The Danish Health Authority on Wednesday announced it will no longer use the AstraZeneca vaccine due to worrying feedback from the ongoing safety monitoring of the COVID-19 vaccines.

2021-04-14T14:33:53.186979+00:00 IST

Boris Johnson to shorten India visit due to COVID-19 situation

London [UK], April 14 (ANI): United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reduced the length of his trip to India later this month because of the COVID-19 situation in the country, the British Prime Minister's spokesperson said on Wednesday.

2021-04-14T14:24:45.424252+00:00 IST

On Baisakhi, Chairman British Sikh Association advises people to 'shun misguided Sikhs'

London [UK], April 13 (ANI): While extending greetings on the occasion of Baisakhi, Lord Rami Ranger, Chairman of the British Sikh Association advised people to ''shun misguided Sikhs''.

2021-04-13T04:57:25.739848+00:00 IST

UK completes Covid-19 vaccination target of People Over 50 ahead of schedule

London [UK], April 13 (ANI): The United Kingdom has completed the vaccination of people aged over 50 ahead of schedule, administering first shots of coronavirus vaccines to millions of people, Downing Street said on Monday.

2021-04-13T00:10:32.984280+00:00 IST

G-7 urges Russia to stop 'provocations' on Ukraine

Paris [France], April 13 (ANI): The G7 foreign ministers on Monday called on Russia to "cease its provocations" on the border with Ukraine.

2021-04-12T21:34:03.507167+00:00 IST

My grandfather was 'extraordinary': Prince William pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

London [UK], April 12 (ANI): The Duke of Cambridge - Prince William on Monday paid tribute to his late grandfather Prince Philip, describing him as an "extraordinary man part of an extraordinary generation".

2021-04-12T13:56:16.169572+00:00 IST

Norway raises alarm over exploitation of dual use technology by Pakistan to aid its nuclear programme

Oslo [Norway], April 12 (ANI): Norway on Monday raised alarm over unhindered exploitation of dual use technology by Pakistan to aid its nuclear programme.

2021-04-12T06:33:23.448454+00:00 IST

Pakistani Muslim girl held captive by family in Italy, threatened with murder for seeing Hindu boy

Arezzo [Italy], April 12 (ANI): A Pakistani Muslim girl in Tuscan city of Arezzo was held captive by her family and was threatened with murder to stop her from seeing a Hindu boy, Italian police reported on Thursday (local time).

2021-04-12T03:42:50.294118+00:00 IST

Russia, China protecting own interests; thwarting global response to Myanmar coup: EU

Brussels [Belgium], April 12 (ANI): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday it was "no surprise" that Moscow and Beijing were blocking efforts at the UN Security Council to impose an arms embargo as the international efforts to halt the violence in Myanmar is yet to yield results.

2021-04-12T01:49:47.813266+00:00 IST

Four immigrants found dead in boat off Canary Islands

Madrid [Spain], April 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Four migrants trying to reach the Canary Islands from the coast of African were found dead inside a dinghy, in which they attempted the crossing, the government delegate of the Spanish-controlled Canary Islands confirmed on Sunday.

2021-04-12T01:03:09.762823+00:00 IST

Assange supporters in UK hold protest to mark arrest anniversary

London [UK], April 12 (ANI/Sputnik): Julian Assange supporters held protests in London on Sunday to mark two years since the WikiLeaks founder was dragged out of the Ecuadorean embassy in London and imprisoned in the United Kingdom, where he is waiting in jail for the outcome of an extradition request filed by the United States.

2021-04-11T21:57:12.630606+00:00 IST

Thousands join petition to commemorate late Prince Philip with London statue

London [UK], April 11 (ANI/Sputnik): Over 6,000 Britons have signed up for a petition to erect "a prominent statue" in London in tribute to late Prince Philip's years-long service to the country.

2021-04-11T17:32:58.485273+00:00 IST

Prince Philip's death a huge void for Queen, says their son Prince Andrew

Washington [US], April 11 (ANI): The death of the Duke of Edinburgh- Prince Philip has left a "huge void" in Queen Elizabeth II's life, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday.

2021-04-11T15:34:07.427633+00:00 IST

Will not back down to Russian pressure: Ukraine

Kiev [Ukraine], April 11 (ANI): Ukraine said on Saturday that it will not back down to pressure from Russia amid increased hostilities along the border between the two countries.

2021-04-11T00:53:11.909510+00:00 IST

UK PM to give up seat at Prince Philip's funeral for royal family member

London [UK], April 11 (ANI): United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not attend Prince Philip's funeral, giving up his place for a royal family member.

2021-04-11T00:20:29.962097+00:00 IST

Prince Philip's funeral to be held on April 17

London [UK], April 11 (ANI): The funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh will be held at Windsor on April 17, with no public access nor public procession beforehand, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said Saturday.

2021-04-10T21:02:22.271660+00:00 IST

Prince Charles pays tribute to Philip says he was 'a very special person'

London [UK], April 11 (ANI): The UK's Prince Charles paid a tribute to his late father Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on Saturday, sharing that he was "a very special person."

2021-04-10T20:14:58.706106+00:00 IST

WHO laments 'shocking imbalance' in COVID-19 shot distribution

Geneva [Switzerland], April 11 (ANI): World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that there is a "shocking imbalance" in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for poorer countries.

2021-04-10T20:11:31.782629+00:00 IST

Uyghur body supports complaint against French brands over link to forced labour

Munich [Germany], April 10 (ANI): A pro-Uyghur body has endorsed the formal complaint submitted by a French lawyer against four France-based multinational companies over allegations of their involvement in forced labour of the Muslim minority group in China

2021-04-10T15:10:48.566264+00:00 IST

Harry, Meghan say Prince Philip 'will be greatly missed'

London [UK], April 10 (ANI): Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, shared a message in the wake of Prince Philip's death, saying the Duke of Edinburgh "will be greatly missed."

2021-04-09T21:35:55.453541+00:00 IST