WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department continues to examine groups involved in potentially sanctionable activity in relation to the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline after submitting a report on the project to Congress on Friday, a spokesman said on Monday. Read More

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Europe's vaccine strategy splinters

• Biden moves up date by which US will have enough vaccine for every adult [...]

Three female journalists killed by gunmen

Three female media workers were shot dead in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Tuesday, government officials said, amid a wave of killings that is spreading fear among professional workers in urban centers. [...]

Fight erupts over Myanmar's seat at UN

The fight for control of Myanmar has now officially arrived at the United Nations. [...]

Covid UAE: 13 fined for playing cricket, breaking safety rules

Special police patrols bust gathering that did not adhere to precautionary measures. [...]

Photos: UAE's first-ever hotel and how it started 90 years ago

The BOAC Rest House remains dearly in the memory of the nation as the first hotel to be built in the 1930s. [...]

Indian wins $1 million Dubai raffle after 14 years of trying

The 53-year-old based in Nigeria is the 177th Indian to have won the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire raffle. [...]

Pres. Duterte dismisses from service ex-envoy to Brazil for maltreating househelp

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed from government service the country’s former ambassador to Brazil Marichu Mauro who was found to have repeatedly maltreated one of her household staff. President Duterte said that he had already signed the document that affirmed the earlier decision to dismiss Mauro. “(She) repeatedly inflicted physical harm doon sa tao. The recommendation was.. I signed the document affirming the decision. The decision metes out the penalty of […] [...]

Rainfall advisory raised over parts of Northern Luzon

(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over parts of Cagayan, particularly in Claveria, Santa Praxedes and Sanchez Mira. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains are expected over Luna in Apayao; Baggao, Gonzaga and Santa Ana in Cagayan; and in Divilacan and Maconacon in Isabela. PAGASA said these conditions may persist for […] [...]

Joker’s wild as Nuggets thrash Bucks, Celtics down Clips

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Nikola Jokic bagged the 50th regular-season triple-double of his career as the Denver Nuggets halted the Milwaukee Bucks’ five-game winning streak with a 128-97 drubbing on Tuesday. Serbian star Jokic dominated a one-sided encounter at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum as Denver never looked back after taking the lead midway through the first quarter before romping to victory. Jokic’s ninth triple of the season included 37 points, 11 assists and 10 […] [...]