Over Half of People in Democracies Feel Freedoms Curbed in COVID Crisis: Survey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Fifty-eight percent of people living in the world's democracies are satisfied with the response of their government to the COVID-19 pandemic though over half believe their freedoms have been overly restricted, a survey published on Wednesday found.
Scottish Nationalists Unlikely to Win A Majority, Poll Indicates
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scotland's main pro-independence party is unlikely to win an outright majority in Thursday's parliamentary election, a blow to its hopes of demanding a referendum on separating from the United Kingdom, a Savanta Comres/The Scotsman poll indicated.
Trump Launches New Communications Tool after Social Media Ban
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US president Donald Trump has rolled out a new tool to communicate with his supporters in lieu of platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, which banned his accounts.
Hate Crimes in New York City Spiked in First Few Months of 2021
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hate crimes in New York City skyrocketed during the first few months of 2021, a report from the New York Police Department showed.
UN Condemns 'Excessive' Use of Force in Colombia Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The UN rights office condemned Tuesday the "excessive use of force" by security officers in Colombia, after numerous deaths during days of protests against a proposed tax reform.
Heeding Complaints, Biden Lifts Refugee Cap to 62,500
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Joe Biden said on Monday he has resurrected a plan to raise refugee admissions this year to 62,500 after drawing a wave of criticism from supporters for initially keeping the refugee cap at a historically low level.
Almost Three-Quarters of A Million Businesses ‘at Risk of Failure over Next Three Months’, UK Economists Warn
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Almost three-quarters of a million businesses in the UK are “at risk of failure over the next three months” because of the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, economists have warned.
Blinken States US Position on China, Russia, among Others
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a joint news conference at Downing Street following their bilateral meetings in London Monday, ahead of the week of G7 foreign ministers meetings.
Armed Person Shot Trying to Enter CIA Headquarters
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An armed person was shot by FBI agents on Monday after a stand-off of several hours at the entry gate to the CIA headquarters, the federal investigation agency said.
India's COVID-19 Case Total Nears 20 Million
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India on Monday reported more than 300,000 new coronavirus cases for a 12th straight day, taking its overall caseload to just shy of 20 million, while deaths from COVID-19 rose by 3,417.
Controlled Bushfire Cloaks Sydney in Hazardous Smoke
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sydney was enveloped in a thick bank of hazardous bushfire smoke Monday, forcing authorities in Australia's largest city to scale back controlled forest burning nearby.
3 Killed, 27 Hospitalized After Boat Capsizes Off San Diego
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A packed boat being used in a suspected human smuggling operation capsized Sunday and broke apart in powerful surf along the rocky San Diego coast, killing three people and injuring more than two dozen others, authorities said.
EU Executive Recommends Letting in More Foreign Travelers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Union’s executive recommended on Monday easing COVID-19 travel restrictions to allow foreign travelers from more countries to enter the EU.
Myanmar Protesters Raise Voices to 'Shake World'; More Mystery Blasts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of protesters were out early in Myanmar cities on Sunday, marching to oppose military rule more than three months after a coup that brought a halt to democratic reform and economic growth and ushered in turmoil.
North Korea Says Biden Policy Shows US Intent on Being Hostile, Vows Response
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Recent comments from US President Joe Biden and members of his administration show he is intent on maintaining a hostile policy toward North Korea that will require a corresponding response from Pyongyang, North Korean officials said on Sunday.
Boris Johnson Must Quit If He Broke Ministerial Code, Scottish Tory Leader Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson must quit if he has broken the ministerial code over his lavish flat makeover, the Scottish Tory leader said.
Nine Arrests After Angry Protesters Gather in Central London
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nine people were arrested on Saturday as part of a number of protests that took place across the UK capital.
Five Killed in North Carolina Standoff
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Five people have been dead after a nearly 13-hour standoff in North Carolina following a wellness check on a person who did not report to work, a sheriff’s office said Thursday.
