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BERLIN( Reuters)-Germany's conservatives look set to come first in a regional election in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein on Sunday in a boost to former Chancellor Angela Merkel's party, which was ousted from national government in federal elections last year. The Christian Democrats( CDU) have a big lead in polls in the state, whose nearly 3 million residents account for roughly 3.5% of Germany's population. One survey published by ZDF Politbarometer on Thursday put the CDU at 38% in S

By Reuters Staff3 Min ReadBERLIN( Reuters)-German politicians are debating making COVID-19 vaccinations compulsory for citizens in light of soaring infections and low inoculation rates. People queue up outside a vaccination centre in a shopping mall, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in Berlin, Germany, November 20, 2021.... REUTERS/ Christian Mang Several members of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc said on Sunday that federal and state governments should introduce compulsory vaccinations

Images show onlookers taking note of the truck after the ad agency responsible told it to drive around Charlotte in the hope of targeting sporting fans as they headed to watch the Carolina Panthers play the New Orleans Saints.As it happens, though, the advert contains a hidden message.... The ad agency, BooneOakley, said it was time to get creative and tackle America’s waning Covid-19 vaccine take-up.... A typical offer included a ride to a vaccine centre followed by a free slice of pizza....

Boris Johnson submitted the bid for the item earlier this month( Image: GETTY) Boris Johnson has put down a ￡30, 000 bid on a surprise prop from the set of the Netflix show The Crown-but insiders have no idea where he will put it. The former Prime Minister, who led the country between 2019 and 2022, has put down a bid for the replica of the Downing Street door used in the blockbuster series. Towering at around 13 feet, the propr will be sold alongside a wrought-iron street lamp. According to ins

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