The security forces resorted to live fire with little warning in several towns and cities

US stands behind the prolongation of the war and the exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis says Houthi spokesperson

The women, who worked for local broadcaster Enikas TV, were aged between 18 and 20

President hopes that the US would be “back to normal” at this time next year

It was the second rocket attack in Iraq this month and came two days before Pope Francis is due to visit the country

Residents and local Christians regularly make the winding hike up to the monastery to pray or seek solace

Incident comes shortly before national polls on March 17 widely seen as a referendum on govt’s handling of Covid

The continent scrambles to secure doses and start immunising vulnerable groups

Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton urges member states to implement their vaccination policies quickly

Pressure is growing on government to set clear plans, restore normal activities after months of pandemic lockdown