COVID-19's epicentre again: Europe faces fresh reckoning

Published On: November 12, 2021 05:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON/MILAN, Nov 12: Europe has become the epicenter of the pandemic again, prompting some governments to consider re-imposing unpopular lockdowns in the run-up to Christmas and stirring debate over whether vaccines alone are enough to tame COVID-19.

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: New Delhi's air quality plummeted again on Friday, and a thick haze of toxic smog hung over India's capital due to a drop in temperature and wind speed, and a spike in the burning of crop waste in surrounding farmlands.

U.S. journalist Fenster jailed for 11 years in Myanmar

Published On: November 12, 2021 12:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

Nov 12: A court in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday jailed American journalist Danny Fenster for 11 years, his lawyer and his employer said.

SAO PAULO, Nov 11: Brazil beat Colombia 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo on Thursday to become the first South American team to qualify for Qatar 2022.

Biden, Xi to address Asia-Pacific leaders on trade, COVID recovery

Published On: November 12, 2021 07:48 AM NPT By: Reuters

WELLINGTON, Nov 12: U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to address leaders of the Pacific Rim late on Friday amid heightened regional trade and geopolitical tensions.

U.S. and China unveil emissions deal in bid to save UN climate talks

Published On: November 11, 2021 12:37 PM NPT By: Reuters

GLASGOW, Nov 11: The United States and China, the world's two largest emitters of carbon dioxide, unveiled a deal to ramp up cooperation tackling climate change, including by cutting methane emissions, phasing out coal consumption and protecting forests.

Loss of glaciers will hurt tourism, power supplies and more

Published On: November 11, 2021 09:20 AM NPT By: Associated Press

JAKARTA, Nov 11: From the southern border of Germany to the highest peaks in Africa, glaciers around the world have served as moneymaking tourist attractions, natural climate records for scientists and beacons of beliefs for indigenous groups.

Malala Yousafzai announces her marriage on Twitter

Published On: November 10, 2021 09:46 AM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Nov 10: Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai has announced her marriage.

Pfizer asks FDA to OK COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

Published On: November 10, 2021 07:40 AM NPT By: Associated Press

U.S., Nov 10: Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older, a step that comes amid concern about increased spread of the coronavirus with holiday travel and gatherings.

Focus turns to climate finance after flurry of COP26 pledges

Published On: November 8, 2021 07:38 AM NPT By: Reuters

GLASGOW, Nov 8: Governments will push for agreement on Monday on how to help vulnerable countries deal with global warming and compensate them for damage already done, a test of whether developing and rich nations can end a standoff over cash for climate change.