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Germany on new path as Scholz replaces Merkel as chancellor
December 8, 2021
Germany on new path as Scholz replaces Merkel as chancellor
BERLIN (AP) — Olaf Scholz is set to take office Wednesday as Germany’s ninth post-World War II chancellor, succeeding Angela…
End of an era: Germany’s Merkel bows out after 16 years
December 7, 2021
End of an era: Germany’s Merkel bows out after 16 years
BERLIN (AP) — Angela Merkel was assured of a place in the history books as soon as she became Germany’s…
European drug regulator backs mixing COVID-19 vaccines
December 7, 2021
European drug regulator backs mixing COVID-19 vaccines
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Union drug regulator gave its backing Tuesday to mixing different types of vaccines…
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar violence
December 7, 2021
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar violence
Dec 6 (Reuters) – Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are suing Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O), formerly known as Facebook, for $150…
Biden to warn Putin of economic pain if he invades Ukraine
December 7, 2021
Biden to warn Putin of economic pain if he invades Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to warn Vladimir Putin during a video call Tuesday that Russia will…
EXPLAINER: What’s behind Russia-Ukraine tensions?
December 7, 2021
EXPLAINER: What’s behind Russia-Ukraine tensions?
MOSCOW (AP) — Ukrainian and Western officials are worried that a Russian military buildup near Ukraine could signal plans by…
Scientist behind UK vaccine says next pandemic may be worse
December 7, 2021
Scientist behind UK vaccine says next pandemic may be worse
LONDON (AP) — One of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is warning that the next pandemic may be…
NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers
December 7, 2021
NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers
NEW YORK (AP) — From big Wall Street banks to corner grocery stores, all private employers in New York City…
US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
December 7, 2021
US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing t o protest…
Nobel Prizes awarded in pandemic-curtailed local ceremonies
December 6, 2021
Nobel Prizes awarded in pandemic-curtailed local ceremonies
LONDON (AP) — Winners of the 2021 Nobel Prizes began receiving their awards on Monday in scaled-down local ceremonies adapted…