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2020 finally ending, but New Year’s revelries muted by virus

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…
US demands release of Uighur doctor while China urges halt to smears

US demands release of Uighur doctor while China urges halt to smears

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States called on Wednesday for the release of a Uighur Muslim medical doctor whose relatives…
Increased testing needed as Africa sees rise in virus cases

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…
China OKs 1st homegrown vaccine said to be 79.3% effective

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

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…
Vaccinated US nurse contracts COVID-19, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work – ABC

Vaccinated US nurse contracts COVID-19, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work – ABC

(Reuters) – A nurse in California tested positive for COVID-19 more than a week after receiving Pfizer Inc’s vaccine, an…
EU officials sign Brexit trade deal as UK lawmakers debate

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?

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…
After a year like this, expect a strange New Year’s Eve

After a year like this, expect a strange New Year’s Eve

NEW YORK (AP) — If ever a year’s end seemed like cause for celebration, 2020 might be it. Yet the…
UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage

UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage

LONDON (AP) — Britain on Wednesday authorized emergency use of a second COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first country to greenlight…
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