A 15-day prohibitory border was enforced in the national capital Kathmandu and other districts in Nepal on Thursday, as the country grapples to contain the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Besides Kathmandu, the prohibitory order has been put in place in Bhaktapur and Lalitpur districts from 6 am on Thursday till the midnight of May 12, according to a press release issued here.

The order has been issued by the the three chief district officers following a joint meeting in Kathmandu. 
Only essential services will operate and most of the services will remain closed until the prohibitory order is lifted, it said.

Movement of vehicles is banned in the valley during the prohibitory period. Markets supplying essential products, including food items, are open till 10 am in the morning and from 5 pm to 7 pm in the evening to ensure smooth supply of goods, the release said.

Nepal on Wednesday reported 4,774 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total tally of infections to 312,699. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in the country stands at 3,211.

A 15-day prohibitory border was enforced in the national capital Kathmandu and other districts in Nepal on Thursday, as the country grapples to contain the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A 15-day prohibitory border was enforced in the national capital Kathmandu and other districts in Nepal on Thursday, as the country grapples to contain the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides Kathmandu, the prohibitory order has been put in place in Bhaktapur and Lalitpur districts from 6 am on Thursday till the midnight of May 12, according to a press release issued here. The order has been issued by the the three chief district officers following a joint meeting in Kathmandu. Only essential services will operate and most of the services will remain closed until the prohibitory order is lifted, it said. Movement of vehicles is banned in the valley during the prohibitory period. Markets supplying essential products, including food items, are open till 10 am in the morning and from 5 pm to 7 pm in the evening to ensure smooth supply of goods, the release said. Nepal on Wednesday reported 4,774 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total tally of infections to 312,699. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in the country stands at 3,211.

Nepal: Kathmandu, other cities under 15-day prohibitory order to contain COVID-19

Kremlin-critic Alexei Navalny's key aide said on Thursday that his organisation was disbanding its national network ahead of possible court ruling that may declare it an extremist organisation.

The announcement came as Navalny made his first video appearance in court since ending a hunger strike last week, appearing gaunt in a prison uniform and with a buzz haircut.

The hearing is a part of an appeal by Navalny against defamation sentence imposed in February. During the hearing, Navalny said he had lost more weight but had started eating again.

"I was taken to a bathhouse yesterday... there was a mirror there, I looked at myself -- I am just a horrible skeleton," Navalny told the court, according to an audio recording released by the independent Dozhd television channel.

Another court was holding a hearing Thursday into a request from prosecutors that Navalny's regional network and his Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) be recognised as extremist, equating the organisations with the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda.

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If the request is met, their activities would be banned, putting members and supporters at risk of lengthy jail time.

The head of the regional networks said Thursday it had already been decided to shutter the network.

"We are officially disbanding Navalny's network," Leonid Volkov said in a video posted on social media.&nbsp; 
He said some of the offices would continue their activities as independent organisations.&nbsp;

Earlier this week, prosecutors ordered the network to suspend its activities ahead of the ruling and a court imposed sweeping bans on FBK.

FBK was launched in 2011 and routinely releases investigations into alleged corruption by officials at all levels of government, often accompanied by YouTube videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Kremlin-critic Alexei Navalny's key aide said on Thursday that his organisation was disbanding its national network ahead of possible court ruling that may declare it an extremist organisation.

Kremlin-critic Alexei Navalny's key aide said on Thursday that his organisation was disbanding its national network ahead of possible court ruling that may declare it an extremist organisation. The announcement came as Navalny made his first video appearance in court since ending a hunger strike last week, appearing gaunt in a prison uniform and with a buzz haircut. The hearing is a part of an appeal by Navalny against defamation sentence imposed in February. During the hearing, Navalny said he had lost more weight but had started eating again. "I was taken to a bathhouse yesterday... there was a mirror there, I looked at myself -- I am just a horrible skeleton," Navalny told the court, according to an audio recording released by the independent Dozhd television channel. Another court was holding a hearing Thursday into a request from prosecutors that Navalny's regional network and his Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) be recognised as extremist, equating the organisations with the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda. Also Read | Russian court restricts activities of Navalny's anti-corruption foundation If the request is met, their activities would be banned, putting members and supporters at risk of lengthy jail time. The head of the regional networks said Thursday it had already been decided to shutter the network. "We are officially disbanding Navalny's network," Leonid Volkov said in a video posted on social media. He said some of the offices would continue their activities as independent organisations. Earlier this week, prosecutors ordered the network to suspend its activities ahead of the ruling and a court imposed sweeping bans on FBK. FBK was launched in 2011 and routinely releases investigations into alleged corruption by officials at all levels of government, often accompanied by YouTube videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Alexei Navalny's political network disbands ahead of 'extremism' ruling

India has registered 352,000&nbsp;new coronavirus cases and more than 2,800 deaths in 24 hours. There is a critical shortage of oxygen and hospital beds. There is a long waiting list for last rites. And never-ending SOS calls. The crisis has overwhelmed India's health infrastructure. The centre and&nbsp;states are struggling.

Over 17 million cases. 195,000 deaths and counting. The COVID-19 situation in India remains grim. It's a devastating reminder of what the virus can do if left unchecked.

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"We are deeply concerned about the increasing number of cases and deaths in india right now. We know that the situation is complex and requires different responses in different parts of the country," World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said.

On Monday, India reported 352,000 new cases. This is the highest single-day spike for the fifth consecutive day.

The tally of total active cases has now reached 2.8 million. 2,812 deaths have also been registered in the last 24 hours.

Till date, over 14 million people have recovered from the virus. 141 million doses of vaccine have been administered. but there's still work to do.

"Coronavirus is testing our patience. It is testing the limits of all of us at enduring misery. Many of our near and dear ones have left us untimely," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly address Mann Ki Baat.

The crisis has overwhelmed the health infrastructure. The situation is particularly alarming in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Kerala.

These six regions contributed to 64 per cent of the new cases in April.

In New Delhi, there's a desperate rush for oxygen as supplies run out. Families are ferrying their kin from hospital to hospital in search of a treatment.

"I don't know what the government is doing. If we can do it, why are the government not doing it?" said Gurpreet Singh, from&nbsp; a Sikh temple in East Delhi.

The story is same in Ahmedabad, the capital of Gujarat. Hospitals are running out of beds, patients are lining up outside hospitals. They are waiting to be admitted, carrying their own limited supply of oxygen.

"We brought the oxygen on our own. The treatment has started but we don't know what time our number will come to get inside the hospital. There is a huge line of patients waiting," said a person who was accompanying a friend to hospital.

In Mumbai, the financial capital of India, oxygen refilling plants are running dry due to short supply. those in need are returning disappointed and&nbsp;empty-handed. India is gasping for Oxygen. The toll is rising.

In New Delhi, makeshift crematoriums are being set up. They're still not enough to cope with the influx of victims. There's now a waiting list for last rites. It extends from several hours to two days.

The Indian Railways has become the nation's lifeline. 'Oxygen express trains' are running across the country.

In some places, train coaches have been turned into isolation wards. The centre and&nbsp;states are struggling. But in the near-absence of repositories for available supplies,&nbsp;social media platforms have become virtual command centres, ground zero for distress calls.

On Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, ordinary Indians are going out of their way to help each other. Influencers are amplifying SOS calls.

"Twitter, specifically, if you pick any, if you pick 100 posts from my feed, at least 95 of them will be about people looking for resources or people sharing resources. And these resources include icu beds, ventilators, oxygen cylinders, contacts of people that could provide them and things like that," said Umang Galaiya, a 25-year-old employee in a start-up firm.

Their solidarity and promptness is moving. It is also a proof of a monumental failure. The failure of a system to provide basic healthcare facilities when pandemic strikes.

India has registered 352,000 new coronavirus cases and more than 2,800 deaths in 24 hours. There is a critical shortage of oxygen and hospital beds. There is a long waiting list for last rites.

India has registered 352,000 new coronavirus cases and more than 2,800 deaths in 24 hours. There is a critical shortage of oxygen and hospital beds. There is a long waiting list for last rites. And never-ending SOS calls. The crisis has overwhelmed India's health infrastructure. The centre and states are struggling. Over 17 million cases. 195,000 deaths and counting. The COVID-19 situation in India remains grim. It's a devastating reminder of what the virus can do if left unchecked. "We are deeply concerned about the increasing number of cases and deaths in india right now. We know that the situation is complex and requires different responses in different parts of the country," World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said. On Monday, India reported 352,000 new cases. This is the highest single-day spike for the fifth consecutive day. The tally of total active cases has now reached 2.8 million. 2,812 deaths have also been registered in the last 24 hours. Till date, over 14 million people have recovered from the virus. 141 million doses of vaccine have been administered. but there's still work to do. "Coronavirus is testing our patience. It is testing the limits of all of us at enduring misery. Many of our near and dear ones have left us untimely," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly address Mann Ki Baat. The crisis has overwhelmed the health infrastructure. The situation is particularly alarming in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Kerala. These six regions contributed to 64 per cent of the new cases in April. In New Delhi, there's a desperate rush for oxygen as supplies run out. Families are ferrying their kin from hospital to hospital in search of a treatment. "I don't know what the government is doing. If we can do it, why are the government not doing it?" said Gurpreet Singh, from a Sikh temple in East Delhi. The story is same in Ahmedabad, the capital of Gujarat. Hospitals are running out of beds, patients are lining up outside hospitals. They are waiting to be admitted, carrying their own limited supply of oxygen. "We brought the oxygen on our own. The treatment has started but we don't know what time our number will come to get inside the hospital. There is a huge line of patients waiting," said a person who was accompanying a friend to hospital. In Mumbai, the financial capital of India, oxygen refilling plants are running dry due to short supply. those in need are returning disappointed and empty-handed. India is gasping for Oxygen. The toll is rising. In New Delhi, makeshift crematoriums are being set up. They're still not enough to cope with the influx of victims. There's now a waiting list for last rites. It extends from several hours to two days. The Indian Railways has become the nation's lifeline. 'Oxygen express trains' are running across the country. In some places, train coaches have been turned into isolation wards. The centre and states are struggling. But in the near-absence of repositories for available supplies, social media platforms have become virtual command centres, ground zero for distress calls. On Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, ordinary Indians are going out of their way to help each other. Influencers are amplifying SOS calls. "Twitter, specifically, if you pick any, if you pick 100 posts from my feed, at least 95 of them will be about people looking for resources or people sharing resources. And these resources include icu beds, ventilators, oxygen cylinders, contacts of people that could provide them and things like that," said Umang Galaiya, a 25-year-old employee in a start-up firm. Their solidarity and promptness is moving. It is also a proof of a monumental failure. The failure of a system to provide basic healthcare facilities when pandemic strikes.

Covid pandemic tests India's health infrastructure

The man dubbed as Italy's Robinson Crusoe is leaving his island after 32 years. The tale of Robinson Crusoe is well familiar. A man who survives on an island all by himself after a shipwreck.

The tale of Mauro Morandi (81) is no less interesting. In 1989, his small boat developed problems at the sea and he had to take refuge on Budelli island, off the coast of Sardinia in Italy. The island has beaches of pink sand! Morandi met the caretaker of the island and got to know that he was about to retire.

He gladly took the job and his life became one with the island. He stayed in a former World War 1 shelter.

For three decades, Mauro Morandi took care of the island, kept its beaches clean and interacted with day-trippers on the island.

But now he has to leave.

The authorities of La Maddalena national park are evicting him. The island is to be converted into a hub of environmental education.

Morandi is expectedly sad but has decided to obey the word of the authorities. He will move into a small apartment in Maddalena, on the outskirts of the town. He is happy that way. He will be able to live life by himself. But there is something more that's important to him.

"I'll still see the sea," he told The Guardian.

The man dubbed as Italy's Robinson Crusoe is leaving his island after 32 years. The tale of Robinson Crusoe is well familiar. A man who survives on an island all by himself after a shipwreck.

The man dubbed as Italy's Robinson Crusoe is leaving his island after 32 years. The tale of Robinson Crusoe is well familiar. A man who survives on an island all by himself after a shipwreck. The tale of Mauro Morandi (81) is no less interesting. In 1989, his small boat developed problems at the sea and he had to take refuge on Budelli island, off the coast of Sardinia in Italy. The island has beaches of pink sand! Morandi met the caretaker of the island and got to know that he was about to retire. He gladly took the job and his life became one with the island. He stayed in a former World War 1 shelter. For three decades, Mauro Morandi took care of the island, kept its beaches clean and interacted with day-trippers on the island. But now he has to leave. The authorities of La Maddalena national park are evicting him. The island is to be converted into a hub of environmental education. Morandi is expectedly sad but has decided to obey the word of the authorities. He will move into a small apartment in Maddalena, on the outskirts of the town. He is happy that way. He will be able to live life by himself. But there is something more that's important to him. "I'll still see the sea," he told The Guardian.

Italy's 'Robinson Crusoe' to leave his island after 32 years

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday denounced US President Joe Biden's recognition of the Armenian genocide as "groundless". He said that the recognition was harmful to bilateral ties.

Erdogan had issued a carefully-worded statement moments before Biden made his landmark announcement on Saturday at a ceremony commemorating the tragic 1915-17 events.

But the Turkish president did not hold back his anger in a televised address. He also used the moment to point out the US history of slavery and persecution of Native Americans.

"The US president has made comments that are groundless and unfair," Erdogan said.

"We believe that these comments were included in the declaration following pressure from radical Armenian groups and anti-Turkish circles. But this situation does not reduce the destructive impact of these comments."

The Armenians -- supported by historians and scholars -- say 1.5 million of their people died in a genocide committed under the Ottoman Empire during World War I.&nbsp;

Turkey says that both, Armenians and Turks died in huge numbers as Ottoman forces fought tsarist Russia. But it vehemently denies a deliberate policy of genocide and notes that the term had not been legally defined at the time.

Biden tried to temper the inevitable Turkish anger by calling Erdogan for the first time since taking office in January.

The two leaders agreed in Friday's phone call to meet on the sidelines of a NATO summit in June.

But Erdogan said on Monday that Biden needed "to look in the mirror" when calling the century-old events a genocide.

"We can also talk about what happened to Native Americans, Blacks and in Vietnam," Erdogan said.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday denounced US President Joe Biden's recognition of the Armenian genocide as "groundless". He said that the recognition was harmful to bilateral ties.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday denounced US President Joe Biden's recognition of the Armenian genocide as "groundless". He said that the recognition was harmful to bilateral ties. Erdogan had issued a carefully-worded statement moments before Biden made his landmark announcement on Saturday at a ceremony commemorating the tragic 1915-17 events. But the Turkish president did not hold back his anger in a televised address. He also used the moment to point out the US history of slavery and persecution of Native Americans. "The US president has made comments that are groundless and unfair," Erdogan said. "We believe that these comments were included in the declaration following pressure from radical Armenian groups and anti-Turkish circles. But this situation does not reduce the destructive impact of these comments." The Armenians -- supported by historians and scholars -- say 1.5 million of their people died in a genocide committed under the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Turkey says that both, Armenians and Turks died in huge numbers as Ottoman forces fought tsarist Russia. But it vehemently denies a deliberate policy of genocide and notes that the term had not been legally defined at the time. Biden tried to temper the inevitable Turkish anger by calling Erdogan for the first time since taking office in January. The two leaders agreed in Friday's phone call to meet on the sidelines of a NATO summit in June. But Erdogan said on Monday that Biden needed "to look in the mirror" when calling the century-old events a genocide. "We can also talk about what happened to Native Americans, Blacks and in Vietnam," Erdogan said.

Erdogan calls Biden genocide recognition 'destructive'

The US is going to send up to 60 million doses of AstraZeneca Covid doses, officials announced on Monday as US President Joe Biden pledged to "be there" for India.

Critics have accused Washington of "hoarding" the British-developed vaccine, which is not authorized in the country and will likely not be required to vaccinate Americans.

In recent days, India has faced catastrophic new surge that has overwhelmed its health care system.

"U.S. to release 60 million Astra Zeneca doses to other countries as they become available," tweeted Andy Slavitt, senior advisor to the White House on Covid response.

An administration official told reporters the first 10 million doses could be available "in the coming weeks" after they pass a quality inspection by the Food and Drug Administration.

"Further, there's an estimated additional 50 million doses that are in various stages of production, and these could be completed in stages across May and June," she added.

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said at a briefing that the recipient countries have not yet been decided and that the administration was still formulating its distribution plan.

But India appears to be a leading contender after Biden held a telephone call with his counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pledging US support to fight the Covid surge.

"Today, I spoke with Prime Minister @narendramodi and pledged America's full support to provide emergency assistance and resources in the fight against COVID-19. India was there for us, and we will be there for them," Biden tweeted.

Administration officials added Washington was looking at options to supply oxygen -- from direct shipments to generation systems -- as well as the antiviral drug Remdesivir, personal protective equipment, tests, and teams of experts.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US is going to send up to 60 million doses of AstraZeneca Covid doses, officials announced on Monday as US President Joe Biden pledged to "be there" for India.

The US is going to send up to 60 million doses of AstraZeneca Covid doses, officials announced on Monday as US President Joe Biden pledged to "be there" for India. Critics have accused Washington of "hoarding" the British-developed vaccine, which is not authorized in the country and will likely not be required to vaccinate Americans. In recent days, India has faced catastrophic new surge that has overwhelmed its health care system. "U.S. to release 60 million Astra Zeneca doses to other countries as they become available," tweeted Andy Slavitt, senior advisor to the White House on Covid response. An administration official told reporters the first 10 million doses could be available "in the coming weeks" after they pass a quality inspection by the Food and Drug Administration. "Further, there's an estimated additional 50 million doses that are in various stages of production, and these could be completed in stages across May and June," she added. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said at a briefing that the recipient countries have not yet been decided and that the administration was still formulating its distribution plan. But India appears to be a leading contender after Biden held a telephone call with his counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pledging US support to fight the Covid surge. "Today, I spoke with Prime Minister @narendramodi and pledged America's full support to provide emergency assistance and resources in the fight against COVID-19. India was there for us, and we will be there for them," Biden tweeted. Administration officials added Washington was looking at options to supply oxygen -- from direct shipments to generation systems -- as well as the antiviral drug Remdesivir, personal protective equipment, tests, and teams of experts. (With inputs from agencies)

US to export up to 60 million AstraZeneca Covid vaccine doses

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is in the news for introducing his schoolfriend to a senior politician who is known as the 'fixer' of Conservative Party in the UK. As reported by The Guardian, Cameron's friend Hugh Warrender was representing a South Korean company that wanted to sell coronavirus testing kits to UK government.

Warrender reportedly contacted Cameron in April last year as a representative of the company. Cameron then connected Warrender with Lord Andrew Feldman, the 'fixer' in the Conservative Party. Feldman was working at Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

It has been reported that Warrender refused to disclose name of the company.

Lord Feldman has denied that any meetings with Warrender took place.

Spokesperson for David Cameron has denied that Cameron had any ties with the company and said that Cameron has received no remuneration.

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is in the news for introducing his schoolfriend to a senior politician who is known as the 'fixer' of Conservative Party in the UK.

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is in the news for introducing his schoolfriend to a senior politician who is known as the 'fixer' of Conservative Party in the UK. As reported by The Guardian, Cameron's friend Hugh Warrender was representing a South Korean company that wanted to sell coronavirus testing kits to UK government. Warrender reportedly contacted Cameron in April last year as a representative of the company. Cameron then connected Warrender with Lord Andrew Feldman, the 'fixer' in the Conservative Party. Feldman was working at Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). It has been reported that Warrender refused to disclose name of the company. Lord Feldman has denied that any meetings with Warrender took place. Spokesperson for David Cameron has denied that Cameron had any ties with the company and said that Cameron has received no remuneration.

Cameron introduced friend to senior politician, denies receiving monetary benefits

Karnataka government on Monday announced restrictions that will come into effect from the night of April 27. The state government has termed this lockdown a 'close down'. The tech-hub of Bengaluru, Karnataka's capital will be affected due to the lockdown.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddiyurappa addressed reporters after a three-hour-long cabinet meeting

<h2>Karnataka lockdown: What is allowed, what is not allowed</h2>

<ol>
	<li>Shops selling essential commodities will be allowed to remain open from 6 am to 10 am</li>
	<li>Agricultural sector, manufacturing sector, construction sector, medical and essential sectors will continue to operate.</li>
	<li>No permission has been granted to garments under the manufacturing sector, the intention being that there should not be any problem as about seven to eight lakh people in very close proximity to each other in the factories.</li>
	<li>Night curfew, currently in place between 9 pm to 6 am would continue</li>
	<li>Transport services would not ply during the closedown period, but there would be no restrictions on movement of goods and essential services</li>
	<li>Banking services will continue to be functional</li>
	<li>Take-aways at hotels, restaurants and liquor shops would be allowed.</li>
	<li>If the pandemic situation does not come under control within two weeks. The strict measures will continue.</li>
</ol>

Karnataka CM Yeddiyurappa said that cabinet consulted the expert committee and finalised the restrictions to be put to bring the Covid situation under control.

(With agency inputs)

Karnataka government on Monday announced restrictions that will come into effect from the night of April 27. The state government has termed this lockdown a 'close down'.

Karnataka government on Monday announced restrictions that will come into effect from the night of April 27. The state government has termed this lockdown a 'close down'. The tech-hub of Bengaluru, Karnataka's capital will be affected due to the lockdown. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddiyurappa addressed reporters after a three-hour-long cabinet meeting Karnataka lockdown: What is allowed, what is not allowed Shops selling essential commodities will be allowed to remain open from 6 am to 10 am Agricultural sector, manufacturing sector, construction sector, medical and essential sectors will continue to operate. No permission has been granted to garments under the manufacturing sector, the intention being that there should not be any problem as about seven to eight lakh people in very close proximity to each other in the factories. Night curfew, currently in place between 9 pm to 6 am would continue Transport services would not ply during the closedown period, but there would be no restrictions on movement of goods and essential services Banking services will continue to be functional Take-aways at hotels, restaurants and liquor shops would be allowed. If the pandemic situation does not come under control within two weeks. The strict measures will continue. Karnataka CM Yeddiyurappa said that cabinet consulted the expert committee and finalised the restrictions to be put to bring the Covid situation under control. (With agency inputs)

Bengaluru Lockdown: What will be open, what will be closed

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In a front-page headline, the Daily Mail newspaper reported Johnson had said he would rather see "bodies pile high in their thousands" than impose a third coronavirus lockdown

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The Navarre region, of which Pamplona is the capital, has one of the highest rates of Covid-19 in Spain.

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In the footage captured by dozens of cameras set up to report the country’s general election, the car’s wheels can be seen screeching as it reverses in circles around the Skanderbeg Square.

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Vaccine-maker AstraZeneca said on Monday that European Union's (EU) legal action against it over delivery of Covid vaccines was "without merit"

"We believe any litigation is without merit and we welcome this opportunity to resolve this dispute as soon as possible," the company said in a statement after the European Commission launched proceedings.

AstraZeneca said it had "fully complied with the Advance Purchase Agreement with the European Commission".

It added that in line with AstraZeneca's forecast, the company is set to deliver almost 50 million doses to European nations by the end of April.

"AstraZeneca regrets the European Commission's decision to take legal action over the supply of Covid-19 vaccines," the statement said.

"We look forward to working constructively with the EU Commission to vaccinate as many people as possible."

Alleged shortfall in vaccine deliveries has had EU and AstraZeneca at loggerheads.

The Euopean Commission has been responsible to procure vaccines for the entire bloc. It conveyed member states last week about its decision to take legal action against AstraZeneca and has pressed for their support.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said he was unaware of the specifics around the legal action.&nbsp;

"What I will say is that AstraZeneca has been a hugely strong partner for the UK and in fact, globally, for the work they're doing," he told reporters.

"They've been a vital part of our vaccine rollout programme, and we continue to look forward to working with them."

(With inputs from agencies)

Vaccine-maker AstraZeneca said on Monday that European Union's (EU) legal action against it over delivery of Covid vaccines was "without merit" "We believe any litigation is without merit and we welcome this opportunity to resolve this dispute as soon as possible," the company said in a statement after the European Commission launched proceedings.

Vaccine-maker AstraZeneca said on Monday that European Union's (EU) legal action against it over delivery of Covid vaccines was "without merit" "We believe any litigation is without merit and we welcome this opportunity to resolve this dispute as soon as possible," the company said in a statement after the European Commission launched proceedings. AstraZeneca said it had "fully complied with the Advance Purchase Agreement with the European Commission". It added that in line with AstraZeneca's forecast, the company is set to deliver almost 50 million doses to European nations by the end of April. "AstraZeneca regrets the European Commission's decision to take legal action over the supply of Covid-19 vaccines," the statement said. "We look forward to working constructively with the EU Commission to vaccinate as many people as possible." Alleged shortfall in vaccine deliveries has had EU and AstraZeneca at loggerheads. The Euopean Commission has been responsible to procure vaccines for the entire bloc. It conveyed member states last week about its decision to take legal action against AstraZeneca and has pressed for their support. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said he was unaware of the specifics around the legal action. "What I will say is that AstraZeneca has been a hugely strong partner for the UK and in fact, globally, for the work they're doing," he told reporters. "They've been a vital part of our vaccine rollout programme, and we continue to look forward to working with them." (With inputs from agencies)

AstraZeneca says EU legal action over vaccines is 'without merit'

Chad's new military junta on Monday named former prime minister Albert Pahimi Padacke, who was runner-up in the Sahel country's April 11 presidential election, as interim premier.

Pahimi Padacke was the last prime minister under president Idriss Deby Itno, whose shock death in battle against northern rebels triggered the creation of a so-called Transitional Military Council (TMC) headed by his 37-year-old son, Mahamat Idriss Deby.

Deby, who himself came to power in 1990 at the head of a rebel force, had gone to the region to lead the fighting against the Libya-based Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT).

The military council took power last week, pledging to hold elections in 18 months.

Pahimi Padacke is to head a transitional government whose members will be named or revoked by the new junta leader, the decree said.

The younger Deby, a four-star general who previously commanded the elite Republican Guard, was named president and head of the TMC and parliament was dissolved -- a move branded an "institutional coup" by the opposition.

The junta on Sunday vowed to root out FACT leader Mahamat Mahadi Ali, accusing him of "war crimes" and seeking help from neighbouring Niger to track him down along with his fighters.

The army has "located the enemy spread out in small groups, now regrouping in Niger territory," said junta spokesman Azem Bermandoa Agouna.

Chad's new military junta on Monday named former prime minister Albert Pahimi Padacke, who was runner-up in the Sahel country's April 11 presidential election, as interim premier.

Chad's new military junta on Monday named former prime minister Albert Pahimi Padacke, who was runner-up in the Sahel country's April 11 presidential election, as interim premier. Pahimi Padacke was the last prime minister under president Idriss Deby Itno, whose shock death in battle against northern rebels triggered the creation of a so-called Transitional Military Council (TMC) headed by his 37-year-old son, Mahamat Idriss Deby. Deby, who himself came to power in 1990 at the head of a rebel force, had gone to the region to lead the fighting against the Libya-based Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT). The military council took power last week, pledging to hold elections in 18 months. Pahimi Padacke is to head a transitional government whose members will be named or revoked by the new junta leader, the decree said. The younger Deby, a four-star general who previously commanded the elite Republican Guard, was named president and head of the TMC and parliament was dissolved -- a move branded an "institutional coup" by the opposition. The junta on Sunday vowed to root out FACT leader Mahamat Mahadi Ali, accusing him of "war crimes" and seeking help from neighbouring Niger to track him down along with his fighters. The army has "located the enemy spread out in small groups, now regrouping in Niger territory," said junta spokesman Azem Bermandoa Agouna.

Chad junta names presidential runner-up as interim PM

Spain's famous bull-running festival held in northern city of Pamplona will not take place due to coronavirus pandemic, said Pamplona's mayor. This will be the second straight year of such cancellation.

"It is with regret that I am forced to officially cancel the San Fermin festival for this year 2021", Enrique Maya told a news conference.

He said that the festival, which involves daring daily bull-runs would be "a very high risk" in light of the Covid pandemic.

The Navarre region, the capital of which is Pamplona, has one of the highest rates of Covid-19 in Spain. 
The regional authorities had already said in February that the festival would likely have to be cancelled for a second consecutive year.

The festival is celebrated in honour of the patron saint of Spain's northern Navarre region -- San Fermin. The celebration of the festival dates back to medieval times. The celebration involves religious processions, concerts and all-night partying in addition to the bull runs that have made it famous.

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The festival draws tourists from around the world and its cancellation will deal another blow to the local economy, already reeling from restrictions to contain the spread of the virus.

(With inputs from agencies)

Spain's famous bull-running festival held in northern city of Pamplona will not take place due to coronavirus pandemic, said Pamplona's mayor. This will be the second straight year of such cancellation.

Spain's famous bull-running festival held in northern city of Pamplona will not take place due to coronavirus pandemic, said Pamplona's mayor. This will be the second straight year of such cancellation. "It is with regret that I am forced to officially cancel the San Fermin festival for this year 2021", Enrique Maya told a news conference. He said that the festival, which involves daring daily bull-runs would be "a very high risk" in light of the Covid pandemic. The Navarre region, the capital of which is Pamplona, has one of the highest rates of Covid-19 in Spain. The regional authorities had already said in February that the festival would likely have to be cancelled for a second consecutive year. The festival is celebrated in honour of the patron saint of Spain's northern Navarre region -- San Fermin. The celebration of the festival dates back to medieval times. The celebration involves religious processions, concerts and all-night partying in addition to the bull runs that have made it famous. Also Read | Spain: Man from Mallorca arrested for infecting 22 people with Covid The festival draws tourists from around the world and its cancellation will deal another blow to the local economy, already reeling from restrictions to contain the spread of the virus. (With inputs from agencies)

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