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Small parties look to gain in Cyprus' parliamentary vote

Cypriots voted Sunday to elect a new parliament, with opinion polls suggesting that the country's two main parties will hemorrhage support as disenchanted voters seek out alternatives among a number of smaller parties. The election won't affect the running of the government on the divided Mediterranean island nation, as executive power rests in the hands of the president, who is elected separately.

First United Nations World Tourism Organisation regional office opens in Riyadh

The first United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) regional office has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili, was joined by Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, and Princess Haifa Al-Saud, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Saudi Arabia, to inaugurate the hub that will co-ordinate initiatives across 13 countries in the Middle East.

Tanzanian Muslims Fear Missing Hajj Due to Vaccination Delay

Saudi Arabia is requiring all pilgrims for the scaled-back, annual Hajj in July to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In Tanzania, where vaccinations have still not begun, Muslims hoping to go to Mecca are urging authorities to start jabbing. Charles Kombe reports from Dar es Salaam.

UK: Man City fans 'heartbroken' by Champions League defeat

Manchester City fans piled onto the pitch at Sedgley Rugby Club in the north of the city to watch their side lose the Champions League Final against Chelsea on Saturday night. The fans watched on a big screen set up in the stands as their side failed to break down Chelsea who took, and kept, the lead through Kai Havertz.

'We thought he was kidding': Band member on promoter's ticket offer

CNN's Pamela Brown talks to Ray Carlisle of the band Teenage Bottlerocket about a Florida concert promoter's plan to offer a massive discount to people who have been vaccinated. Leadfoot Promotions is selling tickets to an upcoming show for $18 to those who are vaccinated, and $999 for those who are not.

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