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The Latest: South Africa to give Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The Latest: South Africa to give Johnson & Johnson vaccine

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its…
A look at what quarantine is like in Olympic-host Japan

A look at what quarantine is like in Olympic-host Japan

TOKYO (AP) — What’s it like traveling to Japan, six months ahead of the Olympics? Almost impossible, unless you’re a…
EU chief: Bloc was late, over-confident on vaccine rollout

EU chief: Bloc was late, over-confident on vaccine rollout

BRUSSELS (AP) — As the European Union surpassed the toll of 500,000 people lost to the virus, the EU Commission…
Surging virus in French African outpost reveals inequalities

Surging virus in French African outpost reveals inequalities

MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte (AP) — Mayotte’s main tourist office stands nearly empty, a lonely tropical outpost overlooking a people-less port. Its…
Chinese spacecraft nearing Mars, world’s 2nd in 2 days

Chinese spacecraft nearing Mars, world’s 2nd in 2 days

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese spacecraft appears poised to enter orbit around Mars, one day after an orbiter from the…
Protests rock Myanmar for fifth day, West condemns security response

Protests rock Myanmar for fifth day, West condemns security response

(Reuters) – Protesters took to the streets of Myanmar for a fifth day on Wednesday, vowing to keep up demonstrations…
Senators to hear opening arguments as Trump fumes over trial

Senators to hear opening arguments as Trump fumes over trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments will begin in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial after an emotional first day ended with the…
Portugal poised to extend lockdown as COVID-19 cases fall

Portugal poised to extend lockdown as COVID-19 cases fall

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s COVID-19 infection rate has dropped sharply after a lockdown aimed at addressing a devastating January…
WHO team: Coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab

WHO team: Coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab

WUHAN, China (AP) — The coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and is more likely to…
Indian police arrest man suspected of leading farm protest violence

Indian police arrest man suspected of leading farm protest violence

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Police in the Indian capital arrested a man on Tuesday accused of leading a group of…
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