Nearly one in three women worldwide has experienced physical or sexual violence, mostly by someone they know, according to United Nations Women. This year's slogan was “Enough” as hundreds marched through central Madrid on Thursday with some banners calling to put an end to gender-based violence. Thousands have marched through Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, London, and also in Guatemala and Honduras to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. *) Protesters in Europe, Latin America seek end to violence against women Washington once viewed Ethiopia as a vital security partner in the volatile Horn of Africa, but relations have soured over Ethiopia's year-long war against rebels. It said the US government should refrain from disseminating what it called "shameful fake news and defamation regarding Ethiopia". *) Ethiopia asks US to stop 'shameful fake news' on war with Tigray rebelsĮthiopia has accused the United States of spreading false information about security conditions in the war-hit country and warned such statements could harm ties. One local news agency says three patients are in critical condition. The mine then filled with smoke with 285 people inside.ĭozens have been hospitalised. *) Dozens reportedly killed in Siberia coal mine accidentĪrrests have been made in Russia, as the death toll from the Siberia coal mine accident surpassed 50 people.Īccording to regional authorities, there was a methane explosion caused by a spark. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has blamed the foreign powers for fueling the unrest in the country over his government's decision to switch alliances from Taiwan to China. In the capital Honiara, police fired tear gas and warning shots to disperse the protesters. In the Solomon Islands, rioters have torched buildings during the third day of protests against the government. *) Solomon Islands leader blames foreign powers for fuelling crisis
It could be more easily transmissible, and possibly more resistant to current vaccines. The scientists are calling the new variant 'the worst one yet'. Scientists have raised the alarm over a newly found Covid variant in Southern Africa with multiple mutations.Īustralia has launched an investigation into the new Covid variant while the United Kingdom has suspended flights from six African nations. *) Worries grow as South Africa detects new Covid variant with many mutations
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