The people of Myanmar do not want to accept the return to a dictatorial junta. After the coup, more and more citizens are protesting. The military reacts with threatening gestures. Under increasing popular pressure, Myanmar’s army leadership threatened to take tough “measures” against the demonstrators on state television. Nonetheless, tens of thousands of people took… Continue reading Military tightened measures – martial law declared
Corona vaccine Sputnik V from Russia under fire: Turned numbers and missing data
For the Russian researchers it was like an accolade: An article in “The Lancet” certifies that the Sputnik V vaccine was 91.6 percent effective. On Tuesday, the renowned journal published the first interim results of a clinical phase III study. This means that the previously controversial Gam-COVID-Vac – also known as Sputnik V – ranks… Continue reading Corona vaccine Sputnik V from Russia under fire: Turned numbers and missing data
After a hard lockdown: Austria’s trade reopens
Status: 02/08/2021 2:31 p.m. Austria’s dealers had to go into a tough lockdown for six weeks. Today they were allowed to open their shops again. They lure customers with massive discounts. But there is also criticism of the easing. From Clemens Verenkotte, ARD studio Vienna Sabrina Putz opened her fashion store “Modapiu” even before the… Continue reading After a hard lockdown: Austria’s trade reopens
Glacier collapse in India: 19 dead and many injured
Status: 02/08/2021 12:38 p.m. Cold, mud and rubble: after the glacier collapsed in northern India, the number of deaths rose to 19. Several people are still missing, including dozens of workers trapped in a hydropower plant. At least 19 people were killed in the flash flood in northern India caused by a glacier collapse in… Continue reading Glacier collapse in India: 19 dead and many injured
Corona vaccine: South Africa stops vaccinations with AstraZeneca
Status: 02/08/2021 10:46 a.m. The AstraZeneca vaccine is here and South Africa wanted to start vaccinating in mid-February. But the effectiveness against the mutation of the coronavirus is apparently limited – so the country is stopping the vaccinations for the time being. Due to doubts about the effectiveness of the AstraZeneca vaccine, South Africa does… Continue reading Corona vaccine: South Africa stops vaccinations with AstraZeneca
Impeachment proceedings: The verdict on Trump is almost certain
EIn impeachment is legal in its form, that is: The indictment in the House of Representatives – the first stage – corresponds to the hearing before a grand jury. This consultation has to meet less stringent standards than the actual procedure. And it is enough for a majority (no matter how small) to raise their… Continue reading Impeachment proceedings: The verdict on Trump is almost certain
Poland: Holocaust researchers charged with defamation
German historians have expressed concern about a trial against two Holocaust researchers in Poland. “There is enormous potential for intimidation when it comes to such court hearings,” said chairwoman Eva Schlotheuber from the Association of Historians in Germany (VHD). Younger researchers in particular could be deterred. There is also great damage to society if “scientifically… Continue reading Poland: Holocaust researchers charged with defamation
Fox News: Moderator and Trump supporter Lou Dobbs split after billions lawsuit
Lou Dobbs was one of the most recognizable faces on the conservative television broadcaster Fox News. The Trump supporter caused a stir again and again, now his time at Fox is over. One of the most loyal supporters Donald Trumps in the media world is losing its broadcast. Lou Dobbs will soon no longer be… Continue reading Fox News: Moderator and Trump supporter Lou Dobbs split after billions lawsuit
Super Bowl 2021: Football fans apparently do not adhere to corona rules
According to media reports, viewers at the Super Bowl did not adhere to the Corona rules adequately. As the AP news agency reports and can also be seen in photos, numerous people around the venue and even in the stands of the Raymond James Stadium did not wear mouth and nose protection permanently. Admitted to… Continue reading Super Bowl 2021: Football fans apparently do not adhere to corona rules
Glacier break in the Himalayas – at least 170 missing
A Himalayan glacier has broken off in northern India. The avalanche killed several people. Over a hundred are still missing. The rescue workers do not give up hope yet. After a flash flood in northern India caused by a glacier break in the Himalayas, at least 170 people are still missing. At least 14 people… Continue reading Glacier break in the Himalayas – at least 170 missing