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China’s birth rate drops to record low in 2021
January 17, 2022
China’s birth rate drops to record low in 2021
BEIJING, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Mainland China’s birth rate dropped to a record low in 2021, data showed on Monday,…
After Biden’s first year, the virus and disunity rage on
January 17, 2022
After Biden’s first year, the virus and disunity rage on
WASHINGTON (AP) — From the inaugural platform, President Joe Biden saw American sickness on two fronts — a disease of…
Omicron exposes inflexibility of Europe’s public hospitals
January 17, 2022
Omicron exposes inflexibility of Europe’s public hospitals
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — A World Health Organization official warned last week of a “closing window of opportunity” for European…
COVID program delivers 1 billion doses to poorer countries
January 17, 2022
COVID program delivers 1 billion doses to poorer countries
BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization said Sunday that a U.N.-backed program shipping coronavirus vaccines to many poor countries…
Beijing tightens rules for entering city after Omicron case
January 16, 2022
Beijing tightens rules for entering city after Omicron case
BEIJING, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Beijing will require travelers to get a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival in…
FBI storms Texas synagogue to release hostages, gunman dead
January 16, 2022
FBI storms Texas synagogue to release hostages, gunman dead
COLLEYVILLE, Texas, Jan 16 (Reuters) – An FBI Hostage Rescue Team stormed a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas on Saturday night…
N.Korea-China trade by rail to resume on Monday as border closures end – traders
January 16, 2022
N.Korea-China trade by rail to resume on Monday as border closures end – traders
BEIJING/SEOUL, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Chinese brokers said they expect the resumption of regular trade with North Korea as soon…
A digital divide haunts schools adapting to virus hurdles
January 16, 2022
A digital divide haunts schools adapting to virus hurdles
When April Schneider’s children returned to in-person classrooms this year, she thought they were leaving behind the struggles from more…
Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption
January 16, 2022
Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The tsunami threat around the Pacific from a huge undersea volcanic eruption began to recede…
Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say
January 16, 2022
Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say
Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last…