Jul 08 Watch 8:17 Japanese public worried Olympics may be a superspreader event despite spectator ban By PBS NewsHour The decision to bar spectators from Olympic events in Tokyo, Japan comes two weeks before the games, citing the risk of COVID-19. Only 15% of the country's population is fully vaccinated. How will it affect the games? Christine Brennan, a… Continue watching
Jul 08 2 Haitian Americans detained in slaying of Haiti president By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The U.S. State Department said it was aware of reports that Haitian-Americans were in custody but could not confirm or comment. Seven other suspected assailants were killed, authorities said. Continue reading
Jul 08 Top EU official says aid access to Syrians must stay open By Suzan Fraser, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Janez Lenarcic, EU commissioner for Crisis Management, on Thursday urged the U.N. Security Council to vote to keep the Bab al-Hawa crossing between Turkey and Syria operational. Continue reading
Jul 08 England fans gear up for Euro 2020 final amid COVID-19 worries By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The worry is that the outpouring of joy in pubs and the streets will worsen rising coronavirus infection rates, particularly among younger men, many of whom have yet to be vaccinated. Continue reading
Jul 08 Taliban visit Moscow to say their wins don’t threaten Russia By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press A delegation of the Taliban is visiting Moscow to offer assurances that their quick gains in Afghanistan don't threaten Russia or its allies in Central Asia. Continue reading
Jul 08 COVID-19 vaccines still work against delta variant, new research finds By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press New research from France adds to evidence that widely used COVID-19 vaccines still offer strong protection against a coronavirus mutant that now accounts for most U.S. infections. Continue reading
Jul 08 Italian Senate endorses lowering voting age from 25 to 18 By Associated Press The Senate’s consent paves the way for some 4 million young adults to get the right to vote for the upper legislative chamber as well. Continue reading
Jul 08 Malaysia’s attorney general says prime minister still in power after largest allied party pulled support By Eileen Ng, Associated Press Malaysia's attorney general says Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin remains in power until it can be proven in Parliament that he has lost majority support. Continue reading
Jul 08 Johnson confirms most British troops have left Afghanistan By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press The prime minister declined to give details about the troop withdrawal, citing security reasons. But he said that "all British troops assigned to NATO's mission in Afghanistan are now returning home," adding that "most of our personnel have already left."… Continue reading
Jul 08 Jordan, Israel agree to water deal, more West Bank trade By Omar Akour, Associated Press Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi Safadi called for renewed efforts to achieve a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Continue reading