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The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world
March 5, 2021
The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world
For the past year, countries around the world have shared data on Covid-19 cases and deaths with the World Health…
YouTube cancels Myanmar military-run channels, pulls videos
March 5, 2021
YouTube cancels Myanmar military-run channels, pulls videos
BANGKOK (AP) — YouTube has removed five channels run by Myanmar’s military for violating its community guidelines and terms of…
Officers maced, trampled: Docs expose depth of Jan. 6 chaos
March 5, 2021
Officers maced, trampled: Docs expose depth of Jan. 6 chaos
Two firefighters loaned to Washington for the day were the only medics on the Capitol steps January 6, trying to…
EU blocks export of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Australia
March 5, 2021
EU blocks export of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Australia
The European Commission and Italy have blocked a shipment of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine destined for Australia after the pharmaceutical company did not fulfill…
Analysis: Pandemic spurs Canada to offer path to citizenship to more temporary residents
March 4, 2021
Analysis: Pandemic spurs Canada to offer path to citizenship to more temporary residents
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s recent move to offer permanent residency to more foreigners living and working in the country is…
Germany agrees easing of COVID-19 curbs, more testing and vaccinations
March 4, 2021
Germany agrees easing of COVID-19 curbs, more testing and vaccinations
BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel and German state leaders have agreed a phased easing of coronavirus curbs along with…
Northern Ireland loyalists pull support for Good Friday peace deal
March 4, 2021
Northern Ireland loyalists pull support for Good Friday peace deal
Loyalist paramilitary organizations in Northern Ireland were on Thursday reported to have told London they are temporarily withdrawing support for the 1998…
Some US bishops discourage Catholics from getting Johnson & Johnson vaccine if others are available
March 4, 2021
Some US bishops discourage Catholics from getting Johnson & Johnson vaccine if others are available
(CNN) – As officials and health experts race to get Americans vaccinated against Covid-19, some Catholic bishops have weighed in…
UN: 38 died on deadliest day yet for Myanmar coup opposition
March 4, 2021
UN: 38 died on deadliest day yet for Myanmar coup opposition
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar security forces were seen firing slingshots at protesters, chasing them down and even brutally beating…
SpaceX Starship SN10 explodes on landing platform after successful run
March 4, 2021
SpaceX Starship SN10 explodes on landing platform after successful run
A prototype of a SpaceX rocket one day destined for Mars exploded in a massive fireball on Thursday after a possible methane…