France testing whether nicotine could prevent coronavirus
Nicotine could protect people from contracting the coronavirus, according to new research in France, where further trials are planned to test whether the substance...
First Syrian state torture trial opens in Germany
Two alleged former Syrian intelligence officers went on trial in Germany on Thursday accused of crimes against humanity in the first court case worldwide...
Birds in paradise: Albania’s flamingos flourish in virus lockdown
With tourists home, boats docked and factories silenced under a coronavirus lockdown, Albania's pink flamingos and curly pelicans are flourishing in the newfound tranquility...
WHO warns ‘long way to go’ in virus crisis, deaths top...
The World Health Organization on Wednesday warned that the coronavirus crisis will not end any time soon, with many countries only in the early...
Oil rockets higher after Trump threatens Iran
Oil prices rocketed higher on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump threatened to shoot at Iranian boats in a key waterway for crude shipments.
Earlier...
Lebanon still searching for perpetrators of Baakline shooting
New details emerge of crime that left nine dead, including two children, in mass shooting.
Lebanese security forces and soldiers have been searching for the...
Coronavirus journey: The ‘last cruise ship on Earth’ finally comes home
The three last cruise ships still sailing with passengers will dock today - and one has had quite the odyssey.
The MSC Magnifica left Europe...
North Korea media silent on Kim Jong Un’s whereabouts
International speculation grows over Kim's health after media reports claim he underwent surgery and is gravely ill.
North Korean state media on Wednesday made no...
US state sues China over virus handling
The US state of Missouri is suing the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus which it says has led to severe economic...
Imran Khan tests negative for COVID-19
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tested negative for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, said Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Special Assistant Zulfi Bukhari.
The premier was...
