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In this June 30, 2011 handout file photo provided by the Greek police shows a 1939 female bust by Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, belonging to the National Art Gallery in Athens.
Police recover Picasso and Mondrian paintings stolen from Athens museum in 2012
ATHENS — Greek police say they have recovered two paintings by 20th century masters Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian, nearly a decade after their theft from the country's biggest state art gallery in Athens.A statement late Monday said the two works were in the hands of the police, but provided no detail on their condition and on whether any arrests had been made.The paintings were stripped from their frames during a well-organized, overnight heist at the National Art Gallery on Jan. 9 2012.The burglars had also taken a pen and ink drawing of a religious scene by Italian 16th century painter Guglielmo Caccia. They had initially grabbed a fourth work, also by Mondrian, but abandoned it as they fled.Police said at the time that the heist was completed in about seven minutes.The stolen...
June 29, 2021

Police recover Picasso and Mondrian paintings stolen from Athens museum in 2012

Restraunts in London gear up for a possible opening up of the nation, which is on track to remove the country's remaining coronavirus restrictions on July 19.
COVID-19: UK confident about July reopening despite soaring cases
LONDON — Britain’s new health secretary said Monday he is confident that England is on track to remove the country's remaining coronavirus restrictions on July 19, stressing that the rapid vaccination rollout is “breaking the link” between soaring infection numbers and serious illnesses and deaths.Sajid Javid told Parliament that all the figures he's seen suggested that the country is “heading in the right direction," and said, “the restrictions on our freedoms must come to an end.”His confident tone came despite widespread concerns about a third surge in infections in the UK driven by the spread of the more contagious Delta variant. Government figures on Monday showed another big spike in infections, with 22,868 confirmed cases.That's the highest daily...
June 29, 2021

COVID-19: UK confident about July reopening despite soaring cases

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AstraZeneca vaccine immune response higher with longer gap, third dose
BRUSSELS — An interval of up to 10 months between the first and second doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine increases protection against COVID-19, a new study has found. Researchers from the Oxford Vaccine group said on Monday that an inter-dose period of up to 45 weeks resulted in increased levels of antibodies and enhanced immune response. Professor Andrew Pollard, Lead Investigator of the Oxford University trial of the vaccine, said the study "should come as reassuring news to countries with lower supplies of the vaccine, who may be concerned about delays in providing second doses to their populations." Back in February, the Oxford Vaccine Group had already found that a delay of up to three months leads to a higher immune response than after a six-week...
June 29, 2021

AstraZeneca vaccine immune response higher with longer gap, third dose

According to the latest modeling analysis done by the Public Health England (PHE) and the University of Cambridge’s MRC Biostatistics Unit, the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination program has so far prevented an estimated 7.2 million infections and 27,000 deaths in England alone. — Courtesy file photo
COVID-19 vaccines have prevented 7.2mn infections, 27,000 deaths in England: Study
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — According to the latest modeling analysis done by the Public Health England (PHE) and the University of Cambridge’s MRC Biostatistics Unit, the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination program has so far prevented an estimated 7.2 million infections and 27,000 deaths in England alone.This is the first analysis giving an estimated number of vaccine-prevented infections, providing further evidence of the staggering impact of the vaccination program so far, the UK government said on Monday in a press statement.Commenting on the analysis, PHE head of immunization Dr. Mary Ramsay said: “These findings remind us once again why getting both doses of your vaccine is the most important thing you can do to stop the spread of this terrible disease.”“As well as...
June 29, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines have prevented 7.2mn infections, 27,000 deaths in England: Study

New York City Police Officers look on as protests are under way against racism and police violence after the death of George Floyd. — courtesy UN Photo/Evan Schneider
UN rights office highlights policing reforms to address systemic racism
GENEVA — Radical policing reforms are needed to address systemic racism affecting people of African descent around the world, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Monday, as her office published a series of recommendations prompted by the killing of George Floyd.Among the new measures proposed in the High Commissioner’s report on racial justice and equality, authorities are urged to reassess whether officers should continue to be the first responders to individuals with mental health problems.In these and other police actions, the report found that law enforcement officers were rarely held accountable for human rights violations and crimes against people of African descent.This was owing in part to “deficient investigations, a lack of independent and robust oversight...and a...
June 28, 2021

UN rights office highlights policing reforms to address systemic racism

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven resigned on Monday, calling on the speaker of parliament to form a new government.
Swedish Premier Lofven resigns, coalition talks to begin
STOCKHOLM — Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven resigned on Monday, calling on the speaker of parliament to form a new government.Lofven's resignation comes a week after he became the first Swedish leader to lose a vote of confidence.Parliament Speaker Andreas Norlen is now expected to enter talks with party leaders who may be able to form a new government.Lofven, meanwhile, will remain at the helm of the caretaker government, ruling out a snap election, which is described as "not what is best for Sweden."His Social Democrats, which had been in a coalition with the Green party, remains the largest formation with 100 of the parliament's 349 seats and is expected to start the talks.The no-confidence motion against Lofven was called by the nationalist Sweden Democrats...
June 28, 2021

Swedish Premier Lofven resigns, coalition talks to begin

Portugal, Spain and Germany have issued new travel restrictions in a bid to limit the spread of the more contagious Delta coronavirus variant, which was first detected in India.
Delta variant prompts new travel restrictions across Europe
LONDON — Portugal, Spain and Germany have issued new travel restrictions in a bid to limit the spread of the more contagious Delta coronavirus variant, which was first detected in India.From Monday, non-vaccinated Britons traveling to Portugal will need to go through mandatory quarantine for two weeks, according to an order published by the Portuguese government.Under the new rules, anyone traveling to mainland Portugal by air, land or sea, will have to prove they have been fully vaccinated or have to isolate.The measure comes after German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized Portugal last week for allowing British tourists to travel to the country between mid-May and early June, while the Delta variant was circulating in the UK.Portugal became the first European Union nation to announce...
June 28, 2021

Delta variant prompts new travel restrictions across Europe

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds great promise for improving the delivery of healthcare and medicine worldwide, but only if ethics and human rights are put at the heart of its design, deployment, and use, according to new WHO guidance published on Monday. — Courtesy file photo
Ethics and human rights must be central to use of AI in healthcare delivery: WHO
GENEVA — Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds great promise for improving the delivery of healthcare and medicine worldwide, but only if ethics and human rights are put at the heart of its design, deployment, and use, according to new WHO guidance published on Monday. The report, Ethics and governance of artificial intelligence for health, is the result of 2 years of consultations held by a panel of international experts appointed by WHO. “Like all new technology, artificial intelligence holds enormous potential for improving the health of millions of people around the world, but like all technology, it can also be misused and cause harm,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general.“This important new report provides a valuable guide for countries on how to maximize...
June 28, 2021

Ethics and human rights must be central to use of AI in healthcare delivery: WHO

Polls opened on Sunday in the decisive second round of voting for France's regional elections a week after low turnout signaled voter disinterest in the election.
Second round of French regional elections takes place after record low turnout
PARIS — Polls opened on Sunday in the decisive second round of voting for France's regional elections a week after low turnout signaled voter disinterest in the election.Turnout was at a record low 33% last week, down around 16 points from the first round in the 2015 regional elections.At 12:00 p.m. CET on Sunday, turnout was at 12.66%, AFP reported, which was around the same level as last week.Many politicians and experts said it proved there was a "democratic crisis" in France's political culture, with concerns that voters do not see a point in heading to the polls.Those who did show up favored traditional left and right-leaning parties, the Socialists and Republicans, as well as incumbents in France's regions and départements.President Emmanuel Macron's La...
June 27, 2021

Second round of French regional elections takes place after record low turnout

Matt Hancock resigned on Saturday as the UK's health secretary after breaking social distancing rules by allegedly hugging and kissing an aide during lockdown.
UK health secretary resigns after breaching COVID-19 rules with aide
LONDON — Matt Hancock resigned on Saturday as the UK's health secretary after breaking social distancing rules by allegedly hugging and kissing an aide during lockdown.He will be replaced by Sajid Javid, the former chancellor, who said he was "honored to have been asked to serve as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care at this critical time.""I look forward to contributing to our fight against the pandemic, and serving my country from the Cabinet once again," Javid added.Hancock's resignation came after tabloid newspaper The Sun published photos of Hancock kissing an aide at the Department of Health and Social Care.Hancock, who is married, was allegedly having an affair with Gina Coladangelo, who was a friend from university.The newspaper said the...
June 27, 2021

UK health secretary resigns after breaching COVID-19 rules with aide

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