International

Thursday, December 2nd 2021 - 18:13 UTC
WWII bomb goes off in Munich during railroad works

Four people were injured in Germany when a dormant World War II bomb went off Wednesday after 12 noon local time near the Donnersberger Bridge, not far from Munich's central train station.
Thursday, December 2nd 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia will see a total and partial solar eclipse

On Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, some people in the Southern Hemisphere, Falklands, South Georgia Islands, will have the chance to experience a total or partial eclipse of the Sun, according to US space agency NASA.
Thursday, December 2nd 2021 - 09:37 UTC
Tennis player Peng Shuai mystery: WTA suspends all WTA tournaments in China and Hong Kong

The president of the Women's Tennis Association, WTA, Steve Simon announced on Wednesday “the immediate suspension of all WTA tournaments in China, including Hong Kong,” as a result of the situation with Chinese ex-player Peng Shuai who had been disappeared for weeks and later confirmed she was “fine” in what seemed an official tailored statement, following on global interest about what happened to the former number one player of the world.
Thursday, December 2nd 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Argentina and China strengthen cooperation on several issues

The governments of Argentina and China Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in science and technological developments, it was reported.
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 20:40 UTC
Ursula von der Leyen says time Europe eyed mandatory vaccination

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Wednesday said it was time Europe started evaluating compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for all of its citizens in view of the increasing number of infections reported over the past few days.
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 09:55 UTC
WHO says travel bans achieve little against Omicron strain

The World Health Organization (WHO) Tuesday advised people aged over 60 or who suffer from comorbidities which could result in more serious cases of COVID-19 postponed all travel whenever possible in the light of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 09:43 UTC
Puerto Madryn refuses to allow cruise vessel Hamburg to dock or let people ashore

The mayor of Puerto Madryn, Patagonia province of Chubut, Gustavo Sastre has asked the local port authority to prevent the cruise vessel Hamburg from calling and docking at the harbor. Hamburg is continuing with its southern cruise, after having left Buenos Aires on Monday
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 09:26 UTC
“Chile Day” in UK, British ministers and president Piñera will be attending

Wednesday and Thursday, December first and second, are “Chile Day” in UK, Corporation CEOs, investors, financial institutions, politicians, officials, country experts, diplomats, journalists get together for an annual two-day event with the purpose of promoting the Chilean brand, business opportunities, tourism and export goods.
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 09:22 UTC
“Vaccine”, word of the year for Merriam-Webster: Lookups soar plus a more precise definition

The Merriam-Webster dictionary selected “vaccine” as the word of 2021. The publishing company noted that the word holds particular significance both as a medical term and a vehicle for ideological conflict. Likewise, interest in vaccines started high and grew during the course of 2021.
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 09:00 UTC
New Covid-19 case detected aboard controversial Hamburg cruise ship

Argentina's Health Ministry Tuesday ordered everyone on board the cruise ship Hamburg must remain under quarantine after a new case of COVID-19 has been detected.