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Friday, November 19th 2021 - 17:34 UTC
Austria back to full lockdown, vaccination mandatory as of Feb. 2022

Austria's Federal Government has announced a full lockdown regardless of vaccination status starting this coming Monday amid a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases. Austria will also become the fourth country in the world after Indonesia, Micronesia, and Turkmenistan to decree a compulsory immunization for the entire population.
Friday, November 19th 2021 - 09:21 UTC
The Antipodas project, a US$2 Billion Subsea Solar Power Cable From Chile To China

By Halev Zaremba Oilprice.com – One of the biggest challenges standing in the way of achieving a 100% renewable energy transition is the fact that key sources of renewable power including wind and solar are variable - meaning that they don’t supply a steady flow of energy production. Instead, they are dependent on external factors such as weather, daylight hours, and seasons.
Friday, November 19th 2021 - 09:18 UTC
Israeli-developed oral COVID-19 vaccine strikes deal with Mexican lab

Pharmaceutical companies from Israel and Mexico have announced an oral vaccine against COVID-19 is to be marketed across Latin America shortly.
Friday, November 19th 2021 - 09:05 UTC
“Significant plans” to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Falklands' campaign

“There are significant plans underway to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falkland Islands' campaign” and will be soon announced, UK Minister for Defense People and Veterans, Leo Docherty MP said.
Friday, November 19th 2021 - 08:58 UTC
Merkel announces tougher restrictions for Germany's unvaxxed

The German Government has announced restrictions are to be imposed on those unvaccinated against COVID-19 in an attempt to curb the current fourth wave.
Thursday, November 18th 2021 - 20:26 UTC
“Climate change threatening the very survival of BOTs”, Prince William

The highlight of this year's Joint Ministerial Council, JMC, meeting between British Overseas Territories leaders and UK cabinet ministers was a speech by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, referred to climate change and the role BOTs play “on the front line”.
Thursday, November 18th 2021 - 18:34 UTC
Venezuelan FM criticizes EU's decision to extend sanctions on gov't leaders

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia Thursday criticized the European Union's decision to uphold sanctions against over 50 officials of the Nicolás Maduro administration ahead of Sunday's elections.
Thursday, November 18th 2021 - 17:44 UTC
Brazil hits COVID-19 infections low since May 2020

Brazil has reached a new low in its rate of COVID-19 infections Wednesday, after only 9,335 new daily cases were detected over the past week, it was announced.
Thursday, November 18th 2021 - 15:46 UTC
Argentine art collector pays US$ 35 million for an emblematic feminist icon painting

Argentine businessman and art collector Eduardo Constantini paid 35 million dollars for an iconic painting of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo at Sotheby's in United States. The record-breaking sum for a Kahlo masterpiece is a self-portrait, “Diego and me”, was painted in 1949 and was dedicated “to Florence and Sam with love from Frida”.
Thursday, November 18th 2021 - 09:51 UTC
Macron praises Lula's bravery on ex-Brazilian president's European tour

French President Emmanuel Macron Wednesday praised Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva's “political courage,” as the former head of state (2003-2011) appears ready to return to power in next year's elections, although he denies having launched his candidacy.