Stories for 2021

Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 08:51 UTC
Latin America new covid-19 epicenter; labs vow to help but hold on to vaccine patents

The total number of deaths due to covid-19 in Latin American countries has crossed for the first time the psychological barrier of one million people, it was reported Friday.
Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 00:55 UTC
UNWTO Tourism fair in Madrid calls for bold moves to kick start the industry

To celebrate the re-launching of the FITUR, International Tourism Fair, held this week in Madrid with the attendance of representatives from 55 countries, United Nations World Tourism Organization, UNWTO united leaders from the public and private sectors to send out a strong message that tourism is ready to return.
Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 00:43 UTC
NGOs expose the mega rich that benefit from monopoly control of vaccine alliance

Profits from Covid-19 jabs have helped at least nine people become billionaires, a campaign group claimed, calling for an end to pharmaceutical corporations' “monopoly control” on vaccine technology.
Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 00:39 UTC
WHO creates experts' network panel to prevent zoonotic outbreaks

The World Health Organization and three other international bodies, FAO, OIE and UNEP have formed a team of experts to help develop a global plan to prevent the spread of diseases from animals to humans.
Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 00:17 UTC
Alaska lobbies successfully for the return of the cruise industry

The US House of Representatives this week passed a bill to give foreign-flag cruise ships a temporary cabotage waiver, enabling them to operate in Alaska without a foreign stop. The legislation earlier passed in the Senate.
Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 00:01 UTC
FAT is beautiful; the powerful F-word has reached the covers of Playboy, Vogue and Sports Illustrated

Being overweight once meant you were shunned, laughed at, and discriminated against. Now a group of large and increasingly vocal and powerful women are leading the campaign to reclaim the F-word as a positive.
Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 00:00 UTC
German quality control regulator nailed over failed breast implants

German product standards and safety testing giant TÜV Rheinland was found guilty of “negligence” this week after the German firm erred when awarding safety certificates for breast implants.
Friday, May 21st 2021 - 23:59 UTC
Falklands, 40th anniversary of liberation to be a year of commemoration and celebration

Falkland Islanders are hoping to mark the 40th Liberation anniversary with a year of events that both commemorate the liberation of the islands and look to their future, the Chair of the 40th-anniversary committee told Mercopress this week.
Friday, May 21st 2021 - 23:21 UTC
“Scenic Eclipse II”, confidence in the cruise industry and the luxury travel market

In a strong message of confidence for the future of the cruise industry and the luxury travel market, Scenic has started production on Scenic Eclipse II, the sister ship to Scenic Eclipse, the world’s most luxurious discovery yacht. The beginning of production was announced at the keel-laying ceremony, with the Croatian Prime Minister in attendance.
Friday, May 21st 2021 - 23:07 UTC
Leading EU corporations reaffirm their commitment to combat deforestation

Leading European multinationals from the food industry, involved in the production of food, cosmetics, consumer and luxury goods are calling for tougher EU measures to combat deforestation in their respective supply chains.