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The Latest: South Africa to give Johnson & Johnson vaccine
February 10, 2021
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
February 10, 2021
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
February 10, 2021
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
February 10, 2021
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
February 10, 2021
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
February 10, 2021
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
February 10, 2021
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
February 9, 2021
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
February 9, 2021
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
February 9, 2021
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…