Europe has become the epicentre of the pandemic once again, with the World Health Organisation warning that the Continent was the only region in the world where deaths had increased as Covid-related fatalities spiked by five per cent just last week
* Austria under nationwide lockdown with 8.9 million people unable to leave homes unless for specific reasons
* Nearly 40,000 protesters descended on Belgium's capital Brussels in a revolt against anti-Covid measures
* France is also facing worrying number of cases, with fifth-wave Covid infections rising at an alarming rates
* The Netherlands entered a partial lockdown on Saturday, sparking a furious backlash against the government
* Austria on Friday reimposed a full winter lockdown and neighbouring
Germany warned it may soon follow suit Germans will be 'vaccinated, cured or dead' from Covid-19 in just a few months, the country's health minister Jens Spahn warned today as he urged more citizens to get jabbed to protect themselves against the Delta variant.
The dire warning comes as Germany is racing to contain a record rise in coronavirus infections, with the country reporting 49,206 cases on Sunday - the highest number of new coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yemen rebels say they've struck Saudi oil refineries, airports, other targets.
Iranians gather in mass protest against water crisis caused by dried-up river.
Construction halted on secret project at Chinese port in UAE after pressure from US, officials say.
Former IS fighters say they paid way out of Kurdish jail in ‘reconciliation’ scheme.
Turkish lira drops to record low over US sanction threat.
Israel, Jordan sign huge UAE-brokered deal to swap solar energy and water.
One Israeli killed, 4 hurt in Jerusalem's Old City; Palestinian suspect dead.
Netanyahu trial: Former spokesman says bribery plot hatched at secret meeting.
Oman, Qatar sign agreements during sultan’s visit to Doha.
ASIA
After slow starts, some Asian vaccination rates now soaring.
Pacific nations face tough road ahead with COVID-19 vaccinations, Lowy Institute finds.
Philippines set to resume resupply mission to South China Sea after standoff with China.
Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders China does not seek 'hegemony'.
Video from Xinjiang provides fresh evidence of China’s Uyghur repression.
China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan.
Beijing has all elements ready for successful Olympics: IOC President.
Afghan banking system on brink of collapse, UN warns.
UNICEF launches plan to pay Afghan teachers, if agency gets funding.
Jobs lost, middle class Afghans slide into poverty, hunger.
Desperate for cash, Afghan families are selling young daughters into marriage.
AFRICA
Ethiopian PM Abiy says will lead army in anti-TPLF struggle 'from the battlefront'.
Sudan's military chief reinstates prime minister ousted after last month's coup.
Aid workers say Mediterranean a ‘liquid graveyard’ after 75 feared dead off Libya.
Congo militiamen kill more than 12 at displaced camp in east.
Five Chinese nationals kidnapped in DR Congo after attack near mine.
African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road.
Kenya imposes widespread COVID restrictions on the unvaccinated.
In Africa, Blinken sees limits of US influence abroad.
EUROPE
Germany and Netherlands face tightening Covid rules as Austria enters lockdown.
Austria locks down, Merkel says new steps needed as Europe faces COVID freeze.
Germany’s Merkel urges tougher measures to battle 4th wave of Covid.
Bulgarian president sails to reelection on anti-corruption message.
US concerned by Bulgarian president's remarks about Crimea.
Armenia says soldier killed by Azerbaijani shelling.
Poland says Belarus border crisis may be prelude to "something worse".
German coalition deal set to be announced as talks near completion.
Nord Stream 2: US announces more sanctions over pipeline.
Lavrov: Putin and Biden would discuss Ukraine among other issues during potential meeting.
France, Germany say Russia's publication of notes breaks diplomatic rules.
Gazprom threatens to halt gas supply to Moldova within 48 hours.
Georgia ex-President Saakashvili agrees to end 50-day hunger strike.
AMERICAS
Joe Biden reportedly telling allies he will run for president again in 2024.
White House to announce 95% of federal workforce in compliance with vaccine mandate.
Far-right lawmaker, liberal activist advance to runoff in Chile presidential election.
US calls Venezuela elections 'grossly skewed'.
Cuba congratulates Venezuela on poll before result was out.
Two missionaries released in Haiti after group kidnapping.
Brazil accused of 'greenwashing' the Amazon's deforestation.
Milwaukee County DA admits it was a mistake to grant $1,000 bail to SUV-driving felon days before he smashed into Xmas parade: Darrell Brooks was freed after running over mother of his child and is now charged with homicide after killing five.
The new normal? Bay Area is hit by THIRD consecutive day of looting as 50-strong hammer gang storms jewelry store after Macy's and Lululemon stores were hit: Thieves take advantage of woke 'misdemeanor' law.
‘Changes’ for San Francisco after ‘horrible’ night of looting.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Shin Bet: Forces thwart major Hamas terror plans, nab more than 50 cell members.
The Taliban is no ‘partner,’ says top US Special Ops Commander.
Guantanamo Bay survivor: Restricted life after release is like prison.
Car bomb kills popular broadcast journalist in Somalia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
A late afternoon slump leaves major US indexes mostly lower.
Dollar jumps on Powell renomination, euro hurt by COVID lockdowns.
Chinese retail giant Alibaba reports 81% profit fall amid tech clampdown.
OPEC+ warns of response as Biden readies to tap strategic reserve.
Mogul feud: Musk v Dimon.
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