Tianjin city closes schools, universities, cancels trains to Beijing

Court finds Nobel laureate guilty of charges related to importing, owning walkie-talkies; breaking Covid-19 rules

This begins a week of diplomacy with Nato reps, European allies

Infections soar since discovery of highly contagious Omicron variant in South Africa

Proposal calls for building new facilities before 2045

City becomes new area of concern after over 20 cases reported in last few days, most imported from abroad

Discussions open week-long diplomatic efforts

146,390 cases reported in last 24 hours

Victor Escobar celebrates ‘victory’ hours before, in 2-year battle with lung ailment, unable to breathe on his own

Discussions ‘exploratory’, will not lead to firm promises, says source

Countrywide protests claim lives of 18 security officers, 26 protesters

Protests come after President Emmanuel Macron vows to ‘piss off’ those refusing jab

Assistance only for procuring additional lifesaving, essential medical equipment