Italy and the European Commission have blocked a shipment of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine destined for Australia. The British-Swedish drug manufacturer had failed to meet its EU contract commitments so the […]
India protests: Police block roads into New Delhi to stop farmers disrupting budget day
Indian police have blocked main roads to stop protesting farmers entering New Delhi, as the finance minister prepares to deliver the government’s annual budget in parliament. It comes as several […]
US riots: Republicans block measure calling for quick removal of Trump
A House resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke constitutional authority to remove President Donald Trump from office was blocked Monday by Republicans. Democrats in the House are […]
Republicans block $2,000 virus checks despite Trump demand
WASHINGTON — House Republicans shot down a Democratic bid on Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s longshot, end-of-session demand for $2,000 direct payments to most Americans as he ponders whether […]
Khashoggi fiancée: Block Newcastle Saudi takeover
The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi has urged the Premier League to block the takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia. Khashoggi, a dissident Saudi columnist, was killed in […]