BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo—Militiamen killed at least 20 people on Sunday in an attack on a displaced persons camp in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a local chief, and a civil rights group said. They blamed the attack on the CODECO militia, which has killed hundreds of civilians in Congo’s Ituri Province and forced…
Global Jet Fuel Demand Under Pressure From Omicron, Border Curbs
November 30, 2021
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Global jet fuel markets stayed under pressure on Tuesday as more countries expanded border restrictions to keep the new Omicron coronavirus variant at bay, prompting travelers to reconsider their plans. Jet fuel demand—the biggest laggard in the oil complex—had been forecast to post the strongest growth of 550,000 barrels per day to 5.9 million bpd…
South Africa Slams Travel Bans Linked to Omicron Variant
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa—South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced travel bans on Southern African nations linked to the new COVID-19 variant and called for an end to the “discriminatory” and “unscientific” restrictions. South African scientists on Nov. 25 revealed they had detected a new, potentially more infectious variant now known as “Omicron.” They tracked the…
Ryanair CEO Says Omicron No Reason to Cancel Flights
November 29, 2021
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LISBON—Ryanair Group Chief Executive Michael O’Leary said on Tuesday he saw no reason to cancel flights because of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and his airline’s flights were heavily booked for the next few weeks. “We are not cancelling any flights … I don’t see that (Omicron) as a justifiable reason to prevent people…
Portugal Probes Local Transmission of Omicron at Soccer Team
November 29, 2021
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LISBON, Portugal—Portuguese health authorities on Monday identified 13 cases of omicron, the new coronavirus variant spreading fast globally, among members of a top soccer club and were investigating whether it was one of the first reported cases of local transmission of the virus outside of southern Africa. The Ricardo Jorge National Health Institute said that…
Currencies Recover From Omicron Chaos but Analysts Warn More Volatility Ahead
November 29, 2021
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OTTAWA—Currency markets calmed on Monday in Asia after the initial shock of Omicron’s discovery sent investors scurrying for cover last week, but analysts warned of more volatility with little still known about the new coronavirus strain. The risk-sensitive Australian dollar rose 0.37 percent to $0.7139, recovering after a 1 percent tumble on Friday that saw…
Photos: The Fun-Filled Emotional Bond Between Orphaned Elephants and Caregivers
These heartwarming photos show the fun side of raising orphaned elephants at a wildlife sanctuary in East Africa. The pictures were taken at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Elephant Nursery in Nairobi, Kenya, where orphaned elephants are raised by caregivers. In these moving photographs, Peter Mbulu, a caregiver who has cared for elephants for over 23…
Omicron Variant Causes Unusual but Mild Symptoms: South African Medical Association Head
The newest variant of concern of the virus that causes COVID-19 causes unusual symptoms but those symptoms are mild, a top South African doctor says. Dr. Angelique Coetzee practices in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, one of the countries where the Omicron CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus variant was first detected earlier this month. Coetzee recalled…
Delta, United Not Revising South Africa Flights Amid Variant Concerns
November 27, 2021
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WASHINGTON—Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said on Friday they do not plan any changes to their South Africa-U.S. routes after the White House said it plans to impose new travel curbs on southern Africa starting Monday amid concerns about a new COVID-19 variant. Delta and United are the only U.S. passenger carriers that have…
61 Travelers From South Africa in Netherlands Positive for COVID-19: Authorities
AMSTERDAM—Dutch health authorities said that 61 people who arrived in Amsterdam on two flights from South Africa on Friday tested positive for COVID-19, and they were conducting further testing early Saturday to see if any of the infections are with the recently discovered Omicron coronavirus variant. Around 600 passengers arrived at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on…
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