Pope Francis denounces extremism on historic visit to Iraq
Craig TaylorThe Roman Catholic leader raises the plight of the country’s dwindling Christian minority. BBC News – Europe
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Covid-19: Australia asks European Commission to review Italy’s vaccine block
A row with drug firm AstraZeneca has caused Italy to block 250,000 doses to be sent to Australia. BBC News – Europe
Covid: Germany to approve AstraZeneca vaccine for over-65s
Chancellor Merkel says The EU member is the latest country to reverse its policy on the vaccine’s use on older people. BBC News – Europe
Covid: France approves AstraZeneca vaccine for over-65s
Older French patients can now get the jab, which had been initially limited to those aged under 65. BBC News – Europe
Armenia opposition breaks into government building
Armenia’s embattled PM is now in open dispute with the armed forces chiefs. BBC News – Europe
Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s
A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab. BBC News – Europe