Washington DC lights up for Christmas
Christmas trees compete for attention outside the White House and the Capitol in Washington, DC, as the US capital gears up for Christmas celebrations.…
Buhari cancels Christmas homage to Aso Rock, Gov. Sanwo-Olu recovers from virus and more
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Russia sanctions Germany over Alexi Navalny case
Moscow is barring some German and EU officials from entering Russia as part of its response to EU sanctions following the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.…
Coronavirus: Bangkok’s backpacker strip stares at uncertain future
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a severe blow to bars and pubs in the Thai capital's once-bustling Khaosan Road. Devoid of foreign tourists, they're facing grim prospects.…
The age of fast fashion: How to kick the planet’s shopaholic habit?
If you're looking for that tacky Christmas jumper to provide a dose of light relief from 2020, you've come to the wrong place. Besides the pandemic, we still have a planet to…
Danish lawmakers ban mink farming until 2022 amid coronavirus outbreak
Denmark moved to cull its mink population over coronavirus fears. Now, lawmakers have decided to slap a full ban on mink farming for the whole of next year. Farmers fear they will…
Armenian prime minister rejects 25,000 protesters’ calls to resign
Opposition supporters have started a nationwide strike and set up tents in the capital. They claim they'll stay until the PM steps down, but he said he has no intention of leaving…
US Department of Justice sues Walmart for illegal opioid sales
The civil suit brought forward by the DOJ accuses Walmart of knowingly filling thousands of invalid prescriptions. The retailer says it is in a no-win situation and wants the suit thrown out.…
CAR: Violence casts shadow over elections
Attacks in the Central African Republic have called into question elections scheduled for December 27. UN troops have retaken the rebel-held town of Bambari but the situation remains tense.…
Italy: Families of coronavirus victims sue government for €100 million in damages
Relatives of Italians who died from COVID-19 are suing the government for negligence in handling the outbreak. Italy was the first country outside China to be hit by the virus, which raged…