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After months of calm, Thailand grapples with virus outbreak

After months of calm, Thailand grapples with virus outbreak

BANGKOK (AP) — After managing against the odds to keep the coronavirus largely in check for most of the year,…
No Brexit trade deal yet as serious issues remain, British minister says

No Brexit trade deal yet as serious issues remain, British minister says

LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The United Kingdom and the European Union have still not clinched a Brexit trade deal to avoid…
A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas

A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas

Montserrat Parello lost her husband eight years ago, and Christmas gatherings with children and grandchildren had helped her deal with…
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory? Yes, with some exceptions. Experts say employers can require employees to take safety measures,…
US close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses

US close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The US government is close to a deal to acquire tens of millions of additional doses of…
Asia Today: South Korea’s cases, COVID-19 deaths spike again

Asia Today: South Korea’s cases, COVID-19 deaths spike again

South Korea has added another new 1,092 infections of the coronavirus in a resurgence that is erasing hard-won epidemiological gains…
Official costs of Tokyo Olympics up by 22% to $15.4 billion

Official costs of Tokyo Olympics up by 22% to $15.4 billion

TOKYO (AP) — The official cost of the postponed Tokyo Olympics has increased by 22%, the local organizing committee said…
BioNTech CEO confident vaccine will work on UK variant

BioNTech CEO confident vaccine will work on UK variant

BERLIN (AP) — German pharmaceutical company BioNTech is confident that its coronavirus vaccine works against the new UK variant, but…
US issues additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials

US issues additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday imposed additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses,…
Congress takes aim at climate change in massive relief bill

Congress takes aim at climate change in massive relief bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The huge pandemic relief and spending bill includes billions of dollars to promote clean energy such as…
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