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The London Clinic's logo is seen on the side of a building. — courtesy PA Media
Hospital where Kate was treated responds after alleged privacy breach
LONDON — The hospital where Catherine, Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery has said "any breach" of patient information would be investigated.It follows reports that staff tried to access her private medical information.The London Clinic — frequently used by royals— said it had "no place" for those intentionally breaching the trust of patients or colleagues.The Information Commissioners' Office (ICO) said it had received a "breach report" and was making inquiries.Al Russell, chief executive of the London Clinic said in a statement that all his employees were "acutely aware" of their "individual, professional, ethical and legal duties with regards to patient confidentiality"."We take enormous pride in the outstanding...
March 20, 2024

Hospital where Kate was treated responds after alleged privacy breach

Irish PM Leo Varadkar fights back tears announcing his resignation in Dublin on Wednesday.
Varadkar to step down as Irish prime minister and party leader
DUBLIN — The Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Leo Varadkar will step down as party leader immediately and will resign as Taoiseach as soon as his Fine Gael successor is selected.Announcing his resignation, Varadkar described leading his country as "the most fulfilling time of my life".He became Ireland's youngest PM in 2017 when he became Fine Gael leader. He currently leads the coalition government in Dublin, along with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party.Speaking from the steps of government buildings in Dublin on Wednesday, Varadkar said he had "led Ireland from unemployment to full employment, from budget deficit to budget surplus, from austerity to prosperity".Varadkar added that he was "proud that we have made the country a more equal and more modern place...
March 20, 2024

Varadkar to step down as Irish prime minister and party leader

Lib Dems' Sir Ed Davey launches his party's local election campaign with their latest stunt graphic poking fun at the government.
Lib Dems accuse Sunak of 'bottling' May general election at launch of campaign
LONDON —The Lib Dems have accused British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of "squatting in Downing Street" after "bottling" calling a May general election.Launching his party's local election campaign Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey said the prime minister was hiding from voters "hoping the tide will turn".Last week Sunak ruled out a general election on May 2.Sir Ed called on voters to use council elections to send "this out-of-touch Conservative government a message".Elections are taking place for more than 100 local authorities, mayors, and police and crime commissioners across England on May 2.Sir Ed launched his party's campaign with an stunt featuring a large hourglass, which had the slogan "time is running out for Rishi Sunak".The...
March 20, 2024

Lib Dems accuse Sunak of 'bottling' May general election at launch of campaign

A boy in a market during Ramadan in Gaza. — courtesy UNRWA
Children of Gaza spread joy for Ramadan, despite the war
GAZA — Clusters of tents are cobbled together with any available fabric, plastic and wood, as Ramadan decorations, lamps and lanterns illuminate a crowded camp of displaced people in central Gaza, spreading a ray of hope amid the rubble of war.While ceasefire talks failed to end the five-month-long conflict that has killed nearly 32,000 Palestinians — most of them women and children — the goal of some youngsters living in the makeshift camp was simple.The children of Deir Al-Balah decided to lift their spirits in the face of ongoing war and celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, despite all the difficulties.“Every year we welcome Ramadan in our homes, but this year is different,” Shahad told UN News’s correspondent in Gaza, Ziad Talib. “Ramadan has come upon us while we are in...
March 20, 2024

Children of Gaza spread joy for Ramadan, despite the war

Children in the Gaza Strip receive food as supplies continue to dwindle. — courtesy UNRWA
Gaza: Less than 1 in 2 UN aid convoys allowed into northern zones this month
GAZA — Less than half of the UN aid convoys planned for Gaza’s hunger-ravaged north have made it so far this month, despite repeated appeals from the international community to ramp up relief to more than one million people on the brink of starvation, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday.In its latest update, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said that the first two weeks of March saw just 11 out of 24 missions “facilitated” by Israeli authorities.“The rest were either denied or postponed,” OCHA continued, noting that five convoys were refused entry and eight were postponed.“Facilitated missions primarily involved food distributions, nutrition and health assessments, and the delivery of supplies to hospitals,” OCHA said, repeating warnings...
March 20, 2024

Gaza: Less than 1 in 2 UN aid convoys allowed into northern zones this month

Ukrainian army tanks exercise as soldiers check the readiness of equipment for combat deployment, at a military base in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Wednesday, Apr. 5, 2023
Free world will not let Ukraine fail, says US defense chief
BERLIN — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has vowed the US will continue to support Ukraine's war effort against Russia, even funding for Kyiv stalls in Congress.“The United States will not let Ukraine fail,” said Austin. “This coalition will not let Ukraine fail. And the free world will not let Ukraine fail.”He made the comments during an address to more than 50 defense leaders from Europe and the world at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.Leaders from other nations promised new aid for Ukraine at the event.German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius told reporters Germany will provide ammunition, plus armored and transport vehicles worth around €500 million.“We are helping Ukraine with what it needs most in its defense against Russian aggression,” Pistorius said.Asked...
March 20, 2024

Free world will not let Ukraine fail, says US defense chief

Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi house action gets no bids at auction
YANGON — An auction of the villa of Myanmar's detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi has failed after no bids were made for it.A court had ordered its sale in January following a long-running ownership dispute with her brother.Lawyers for Ms Suu Kyi, who has been detained since her government was overthrown by a military coup in 2021, have challenged holding the auction without her consent.She has been unable to meet her lawyers since December 2022.The reserve price for the property was set at 315 billion kyats ($90m; £70m).Court officials stood outside the front gate of the house at 10:00 local time (03:30 GMT) and asked three times if there were any bids, before closing the auction. Only journalists, officials and undercover police were present.Her lakeside home at 54 University Avenue,...
March 20, 2024

Aung San Suu Kyi house action gets no bids at auction

Zomato had said its 'Pure Veg' fleet would have delivery riders in green uniform with green delivery boxes
 India food delivery app rolls back green uniform plan
KOCHI — A popular Indian food delivery app says it will roll back new green uniforms for riders delivering vegetarian food after the scheme sparked backlash online.Zomato said it would deliver food from "only pure vegetarian" restaurants through a separate fleet of riders.These riders would wear new green-colored uniforms against Zomato's signature red, it said.The scheme was criticized by many who said it could reinforce caste norms.In India, eating meat is closely tied to the country's rigid caste practices. People who describe themselves as "pure vegetarian" often have separate vessels to cook and consume the food to ensure it does not interact with any form of meat.Many have criticized the practice as being rooted in notions of purity and upper-caste...
March 20, 2024

 India food delivery app rolls back green uniform plan

The president's plans to delay the election sparked widespread protests
Senegal president rejects blame for election chaos
DAKAR — Senegal's president has told the BBC he does not regret delaying this year's elections, a move that sparked deadly protests.Macky Sall said he did not make the decision alone — he was responding to concerns raised by parliamentarians.After a violent backlash, many feared the relatively stable nation was slipping into political crisis.But the attempt to push the election back by 10 months was blocked by Senegal's top court.The vote will now take place on Sunday - a month after it was initially due."I have no apology to make, I have done nothing wrong," President Sall told the BBC."All the actions that have been taken have been within the framework of the law and regulations."With just three weeks to go before the 25 February election, Mr Sall...
March 20, 2024

Senegal president rejects blame for election chaos

Japanese coast guard helicopter (file image)
Eight dead as South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off Japan coast
SEOUL — Eight sailors have died after a South Korean-flagged tanker overturned off the west coast of Japan.One other person was found in a non-life-threatening condition while two others remain missing, Japan's coast guard said.The Keoyoung Sun capsized off Yamaguchi prefecture after the crew radioed for help around 07:00 on Wednesday (22:00 GMT Tuesday).The search is still on for another two sailors who were on board.The ship was reportedly at anchor because of stormy weather. The coast guard said it was carrying 980 tonnes of acrylic acid.The rescue operation has been taking place close to the city of Shimonoseki in the country's south-west.The Japanese coast guard reports that the crew consists of two Koreans, eight Indonesians and one Chinese citizen.Winds measuring up to...
March 20, 2024

Eight dead as South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off Japan coast

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