A man linked to the violent riots at the US Capitol was on Monday arraigned at a federal court in New York after being deported from Kenya over the weekend, according to media reports. Isaac Sturgeon was seized by FBI officials on arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in …
Read More »Vaccinated people can now meet without face mask in the US
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that fully vaccinated Americans can return to some sense of normalcy. Those who have received the required jabs can visit with other vaccinated people and some unvaccinated people, according to the new guidelines. People are considered protected two weeks …
Read More »Canada approves Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine
Canada’s drug regulator has approved Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, the fourth such shot to be given the green light, Ottawa said on Friday, amid frustration over the slow pace of inoculations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said: “the last year hasn’t been easy, but we are going to get through …
Read More »Coronavirus: Texas and other states ease rules despite warnings
Texas will lift its mask requirement and allow businesses to reopen at full capacity next week, Governor Greg Abbott has announced. Texas is the largest US state to end its mask mandate. Mr Abbott has faced criticism from his party over the measure, which was imposed last July. But the …
Read More »United States: suspected of wanting to create his own party, Trump reacts
Since leaving the White House, the former president of the United States has waited until february 28 to reappear. Present at the rally of American conservatives in Florida, Donald Trump attacked Joe Biden, Democrats and Republicans who dare to oppose him. While he intends to influence American political life, Donald …
Read More »Freddie Figgers: this abandoned baby turned millionaire
His history is particularly astonishing. Figgers was abandoned as a baby next to garbage cans in the Florida countryside. Freddie Figgers currently runs a company worth $ 62 million. A passerby found him alone and in distress and called the police. The child was hospitalized with minor injuries for two …
Read More »Uganda said US has no right to ‘lecture’ over its elections
Ugandan government spokesman Ofwono Opondo affirmes that the United States should “fix their own elections” rather than “lecture” Uganda about its elections. His comments came after the US said it was considering “targeted options” following elections in Uganda that were marred by “irregularities” and “abuses” by the security forces. In …
Read More »China calls for reset in Sino-U.S relations with Biden administration
Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday the United States and China could work together on issues like climate change and the coronavirus pandemic if they repaired their damaged bilateral relationship. According to Wang Yi, diplomat and foreign Minister, Beijing is ready to reopen constructive dialogue with Washington after …
Read More »United States officially back in the Paris climate club
The United States officially rejoined the Paris climate agreement on Friday, reinvigorating the global fight against climate change as the Biden administration plans drastic emissions cuts over the next three decades. Scientists and foreign diplomats have welcomed the U.S. return to the treaty, which became official 30 days after President …
Read More »Biden to debut at G7 with vaccines, economy and China in focus
The new American President Joe Biden will attend his first meeting with Group of Seven leaders on Friday to discuss plans to defeat the coronavirus, reopen the battered world economy and counter challenges posed by China. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only killed 2.4 million people but also trigged an …
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