Oxford vaccine gives less protection for COVID variant
Early trials suggest that the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine offers "minimal protection" against the South Africa strain of coronavirus. BBC News reports a new st
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Pope Francis appoints first woman to the Synod of Bishops
The Pope has appointed a woman as an undersecretary to the Synod of Bishops for the first time. Sister Nathalie Becquart, who is from France, will have voting rights i
Fijian British Army Photographer recognised for his outstanding work
A Fijian corporal serving as a British Army Photographer has been awarded for his outstanding work in the annual British Army Film and Photographic Competition. 37-yea
Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine gives around 92% protection in trial
Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine gives around 92% protection against COVID-19. This is according to late stage trial results published in The Lancet – a w
Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi detained as military seizes control
Myanmar's military has seized power after detaining civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior members of her governing party. BBC News reports a statement on m
UK records more than 100,000 deaths due to COVID-19
More than 100,000 people have died with COVID-19 in the United Kingdom, after 1,631 deaths within 28 days of a positive test were recorded in the daily figures. Prime
Kamala Harris seen with a bottle of Fiji Water in her office
US Vice-President, Kamala Harris was seen sitting with a bottle of Fiji Water on the second day in office. The picture was taken as she was having a virtual meeting.
Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia
Google has threatened to remove its search engine from Australia over the nation's attempt to make the tech giant share royalties with news publishers. Australia is i
Trump’s impeachment trial to start next week
Former US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial over his role in the deadly US Capitol riot is set to begin next week in the Senate. On Tuesday, the House of Repr
Fire at the site of the world's largest vaccine producer
Five people have been killed in a fire at the site of the world's largest vaccine producer in western India. The blaze started at a building which was still under cons
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th US President
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th US President at the US Capitol in Washington.He is the oldest person ever sworn in as US President.Biden turned 78 last November.V
Former IOC vice president suggests UN might be the place to decide the fate of postponed Tokyo Olympics
Kevan Gosper, a former International Olympic Committee vice president, is suggesting the United Nations might be the place to decide the fate of the postponed Tokyo Olym
We are committed to supporting access to COVID-19 vaccines to the Pacific - Payne
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne says that they are committed to supporting access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to the Pacific. In a twe
Biden to take executive action to roll back some of Trump's most controversial decisions
In his first hours as president, Joe Biden plans to take executive action to roll back some of Donald Trump's most controversial decisions including ending Trump’s
Dutch government resigns over child welfare fraud scandal
The Dutch government has resigned amid a scandal that saw thousands of families wrongly accused of child welfare fraud. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the C
Human Rights Watch welcomes Khan’s appointment as President of UN Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Watch has welcomed Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan’s successful election as
All 50 US states on alert for armed protests
All 50 US states and the District of Columbia are on alert for possible violent protests ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. National Guard troops from
Coronavirus vaccine: India begins world's biggest drive
A sanitation worker became the first Indian to receive a Covid vaccine as the country began the world's largest inoculation drive. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launche
UK announces further travel restrictions amid new Covid strains
The UK is to close all travel corridors from Monday to protect against unidentified Covid strains. Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared all arrivals to the UK must ha
Powerful earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 67, injures hundreds
At least 67 people have died after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi Island. Disaster officials said they expected the number of deaths and injuries
Joe Biden unveils $1.9 trillion US economic relief package
US President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a US $1.9 trillion stimulus plan for the coronavirus-sapped US economy before he takes office next week. If passed by Congres