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California has nation’s 2nd confirmed case of virus variant
World
December 31, 2020
California has nation’s 2nd confirmed case of virus variant
California on Wednesday announced the nation’s second confirmed case of the new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus,…
Yemeni officials: Blast at Aden airport kills 25, wounds 110
Middle East
December 31, 2020
Yemeni officials: Blast at Aden airport kills 25, wounds 110
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A large explosion struck the airport in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Wednesday, shortly…
2020 finally ending, but New Year’s revelries muted by virus
World
December 31, 2020
2020 finally ending, but New Year’s revelries muted by virus
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and…
Increased testing needed as Africa sees rise in virus cases
World
December 31, 2020
Increased testing needed as Africa sees rise in virus cases
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — As a result of holiday gatherings, African officials warn of a resurgence of COVID-19 on the…
In new playground Dubai, Israelis find parties, Jewish rites
Middle East
December 31, 2020
In new playground Dubai, Israelis find parties, Jewish rites
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — It was a scene that just a few months ago would have been unthinkable.…
China OKs 1st homegrown vaccine said to be 79.3% effective
World
December 31, 2020
China OKs 1st homegrown vaccine said to be 79.3% effective
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese health regulators said Thursday that they have given conditional approval to a coronavirus vaccine developed by…
Brexit’s choice for EU, UK: firm friends or nearby rivals
World
December 31, 2020
Brexit’s choice for EU, UK: firm friends or nearby rivals
BRUSSELS (AP) — The New Year could finally bring a fresh start and a commitment to let bygones be bygones…
EU officials sign Brexit trade deal as UK lawmakers debate
World
December 30, 2020
EU officials sign Brexit trade deal as UK lawmakers debate
LONDON (AP) — On the eve of the U.K.’s seismic economic split from the European Union, British lawmakers were being…
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?
World
December 30, 2020
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant? Experts believe so, but they’re working to confirm that. A coronavirus…
Blast at Yemen’s Aden airport as new Cabinet members land
Middle East
December 30, 2020
Blast at Yemen’s Aden airport as new Cabinet members land
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A large explosion struck the airport in the southern Yemeni city of Aden as a plane…