The Straits Times - December 08, 2021
The Straits Times - December 08, 2021
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December 08, 2021
WHO Europe says vaccine mandates should be ‘last resort'
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in Europe yesterday cautioned against making Covid-19 vaccines mandatory, while urging better protection of children among whom cases are high.
2 mins
Russia Criticises US Move, Says Games Should Be ‘Free Of Politics'
The Kremlin yesterday criticised the United States for announcing a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Olympics in Beijing, saying the Games should be “free of politics”, while other nations mostly said they have yet to make a decision on the issue.
2 mins
S'pore Will Not Legalise Drugs Despite Pressure: PM Lee
Tough laws, including death penalty, and rehabilitation keep number of abusers down
3 mins
Cambodian Premier To Visit Myanmar In January
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen will travel to Myanmar next month amid questions over Asean’s future direction regarding a troubled member.
2 mins
Putin's Visit To New Delhi Strengthens India-Russia Relationship
Summit deepens ties despite divergence of views over US, China and Indo-Pacific
4 mins
8 Women And 8 Men: Germany Gets Its First Gender-Equal Cabinet
Women to run all portfolios tied to security and diplomacy in Olaf Scholz’s government
3 mins
Oil Prices Edge Up As Omicron Fears Ease, Iran Talks Hit Roadblocks
Oil prices edged up yesterday after a near 5 per cent rebound the day before, as concerns about the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant on global fuel demand eased, while Iran nuclear talks hit roadblocks, delaying the return of Iranian crude supplies.
1 min
Alibaba Shares Jump 9.6% In HK Tech Stock Rebound
Alibaba Group Holding drove a rebound in Chinese tech stocks in Hong Kong yesterday, as bargain hunters piled in amid improved sentiment following Beijing’s move to bolster the economy.
2 mins
Curry On Brink Of NBA History
Warriors guard calm despite needing just 16 more to break all-time three-pointer record
2 mins
Olesen Groped Woman On Flight, London Court Told
Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen grabbed a woman’s breast on a July 29, 2019 transatlantic flight after drinking alcohol and taking sleeping pills, a London court heard on Monday.
2 mins
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