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25 March 2021, North Korea, Hamju: A new type of a tactical guided missile is launched from the North Korean town of Hamju. South Korea's military said the previous day that the North fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea. Photo: -/YNA/dpa

World

TENSIONS WITH RUSSIA

Ukraine warns NATO it might seek nuclear weapons to ward off Russia

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/16/21

Ukraine was once in possession of the third-largest nuclear arsenal in the world, but disarmed in 1994.

16 April 2021, Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a session at the German parliament on the amendment to the Infection Protection Act. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa.

Coronavirus

BLOOD CLOTS CONCERN

Merkel receives AstraZeneca vaccine shot: "I'm delighted"

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/16/21

The vaccine has been troubled by rare instances of blood clots reported in recipients, leading some countries in Europe to restrict its use to certain older age groups or suspend it all together.

FILED - US President Joe Biden here delivers remarks in his first major address on foreign policy during a press conference at the Department of State Harry S. Truman Building. Photo: Freddie Everett/State Department/Planet Pix via ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

TENSIONS

US hits Russia with sanctions over cyber hacks, election interference

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/16/21

The move included the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats from the US and sanctions on several organizations, companies and individuals, the White House and State Department said.

Coronavirus

THROMBOSIS

Estonia delays use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/15/21

The European Medicines Agency plans to issue an opinion next week.

FILED - US soldiers prepare to depart from Kunduz, Afghanistan, by helicopter in 2017. President Joe Biden wants to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by September 11, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a senior administration official said on Tuesday. Photo: Brian Harris/Planet Pix/ZUMA/dpa.

World

WITHDRAWAL PLAN

US to leave Afghanistan 20 years after 9/11, NATO allies to follow

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/15/21

NATO countries and partners will start withdrawing their remaining 10,000 troops by 1 May and will wrap up this process "within a few months."

12 April 2021, United Kingdom, Birmingham: John Witts drinks beer at the Figure of Eight pub. Shops, hairdressers and outdoor restaurants are now allowed to reopen following the easing of the coronavirus restrictions across England. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire/dpa

World

Drink sales soar as English pubs re-open after lockdown

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/15/21

Experts said the increased sales were noteworthy as people may only drink outdoors.

FILED - 02 March 2021, Bavaria, Munich: An employee holds a vial of AstraZeneca's Corona vaccine at the police vaccination center in Munich. Germany, France and Italy on Monday became the latest countries to temporarily suspend use of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca over blood clot concerns, joining others in Europe including Ireland, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Denmark ends use of AstraZeneca vaccine citing clotting fears

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/14/21

The vaccination campaign will continue without the shot from the British-Swedish company, Danish Health Administration Soren Brostrom said at a press conference in Copenhagen on Wednesday.

A view of downtown Oslo. Photo: Foreigner.fi/file photo.

Coronavirus

Restaurants allowed to sell alcohol again in Norway

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/14/21

Sports and cultural events for children and youths may be attended by up to 50 people, 100 people if there is assigned seating.

16 August 2020, Mexico, Mexico City: Feminist activists hold placards as they march to protest against sexist violence and discrimination against women in Mexico City. Photo: Berenice Fregoso/dpa.

World

REPORT

UN: Millions of women cannot make decisions about their own bodies

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/14/21

Information from 57 countries, most of which are in sub-Saharan Africa, revealed that only around half of adolescent girls and women can make decisions "that underpin bodily autonomy and integrity."

Coronavirus

BLOOD CLOT CASES

Johnson & Johnson delays vaccine roll-out in Europe after US suspension

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/13/21

All six cases of cerebral thrombosis involved women aged 18 to 48. The clots developed between six and 13 days after inoculation.

Ukrainian border patrol troops guard the country's border to Hungary on Wednesday. Moscow is warning countries not to supply weapons to Kiev, amid an escalation in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Photo: -/Ukrinform/dpa

World

ESCALATION

Russia warns countries: Don't sell arms to Ukraine

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/13/21

The warning comes against a background of Turkey delivering combat drones.

12 April 2021, Egypt, Cairo: Muslims perform the first 'Tarawih' evening prayers of the holy fasting month of Ramadan At Al-Azhar Mosque. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, in which believers refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and having sex from dawn to dusk. Photo: Sayed Hassan/dpa

World

RELIGION

Muslim fasting month of Ramadan starts Tuesday in many countries

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/13/21

During Ramadan, observant Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from dawn to sunset.

A Norwegian plane landing. Photo: Jørgen Syversen.

Economy & Business

AIRLINES

Norwegian's restructuring plan to focus on Scandinavia market approved

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/12/21

As part of the restructuring, the low-cost airline no longer wants to offer long-haul flights in the future.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Johnson & Johnson starts delivering Covid-19 shots to EU

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/12/21

In contrast to other EU-authorized jabs, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine only needs to be administered once rather twice.

FILED - 15 October 2019, Berlin: Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg attends a press conference. Solberg on Monday defended freedom of speech in her country after an anti-Islam rally at the weekend where pages were torn out of the Koran. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa.

World

PANDEMIC

Norwegian prime minister fined for coronavirus-violating party

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/12/21

She gathered family members at a ski resort in Geilo, in central Norway, to celebrate her 60th birthday.

FILED - Fußball: Champions League, Gruppenphase, Gruppe B, 2. Spieltag, Borussia Mönchengladbach - Real Madrid im Stadion im Borussia-Park. Karim Benzema von Madrid jubelt nach seinem Treffer zum 2:1. Photo: Marius Becker/dpa

Sports

FOOTBALL

Real Madrid pull off thrilling Clasico win over Barcelona

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/11/21

Barcelona complained of two penalty decisions that were not given.

Spain

BORDER CONTROL

Wrong-way driver with corpse in passenger seat detained in Spain

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/10/21

It is thought that the man wanted to drive to his deceased partner's corpse home to Switzerland.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Germany: 42 thrombosis cases after AstraZeneca vaccination

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/10/21

With the exception of seven cases, those affected were women between the ages of 20 and 63.

A view of Valletta, the capital of Malta. Photo: Pixabay.

Tourism

REOPENING

Malta offers up to € 220 to the country's first 35,000 tourists

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/9/21

Tourists who book a stay of at least three nights directly through a Maltese hotel will be eligible for the financial handouts, with rebates rising according to the category of accommodation.