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U.S says visa applicants denied due to Trump 'Muslim ban' can reapply

U.S says visa applicants denied due to Trump 'Muslim ban' can reapply

MOST U.S. visa applicants who were denied because of former President Donald Trump’s travel ban on 13 mostly Muslim-majority and African countries can seek new decisions or submit new applications, the State Department said on Monday.
CAF cancels U-17 tournament

CAF cancels U-17 tournament

THE U-17 Africa Cup of Nations has been cancelled by the Confederation of African Football only five days before the tournament was set to kick-off, amidst ongoing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic in host country Morocco and beyond.
UK approves work permit for Nigerians, other graduate students

UK approves work permit for Nigerians, other graduate students

The United Kingdom Government has announced that international students who want to work in England following the successful completion of a UK degree at bachelor’s degree-level or above, or an eligible professional qualification, can now do so
Millionaire Saudi prince to buy French club

Millionaire Saudi prince to buy French club

A self-confessed lover of “sport and money”, millionaire Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad is about to become the owner of humble French second division club Chateauroux.
Austria suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine batch after death

Austria suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine batch after death

Austrian authorities have suspended inoculations with a batch of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as a precaution while investigating the death of one person and the illness of another after the shots, a health agency said on Sunday.
Canada approves J&J's COVID-19 vaccine, says benefits outweigh risks

Canada approves J&J's COVID-19 vaccine, says benefits outweigh risks

Canada’s drug regulator has approved Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, the fourth such shot to be given the green light, the government said on Friday, amid frustration over the slow start to the country’s inoculation program.
Liverpool, RB Leipzig Champions League match moved to Budapest

Liverpool, RB Leipzig Champions League match moved to Budapest

The second leg of Liverpool’s last-16 Champions League match against RB Leipzig has been switched from Anfield to Budapest as a result of coronavirus travel restrictions, UEFA said on Thursday.
China approves sale of traditional medicine products to treat Covid-19

China approves sale of traditional medicine products to treat Covid-19

China has approved three traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) products for sale to help treat Covid-19, the government's National Medical Products Administration announced on Wednesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another record during his 600th league game

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another record during his 600th league game

Cristiano Ronaldo wrote his name into football's record books once again on the occasion of his 600th league game.
South Korea investigates deaths of two who received AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

South Korea investigates deaths of two who received AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

South Korean authorities are investigating the deaths of two people, both with pre-existing conditions, who died within days of receiving AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine.