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South Africa halts AstraZeneca rollout on fears it doesn’t stop mild illness
February 8, 2021
South Africa halts AstraZeneca rollout on fears it doesn’t stop mild illness
LONDON (Reuters) – South Africa halted Monday’s planned rollout of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccinations after data showed it gave minimal protection…
Trump impeachment trial to open with sense of urgency, speed
February 8, 2021
Trump impeachment trial to open with sense of urgency, speed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial is opening this week with a sense of urgency — by…
India glacier avalanche leaves 12 dead, 170 missing
February 8, 2021
India glacier avalanche leaves 12 dead, 170 missing
LUCKNOW (Reuters) – Rescuers were looking for an estimated 170 people missing in the Indian Himalayas on Monday, including some…
Immigrants, activists worry Biden won’t end Trump barriers
February 8, 2021
Immigrants, activists worry Biden won’t end Trump barriers
HOUSTON (AP) — For nearly 17 months, the Trump administration tried to deport the mother and daughter from El Salvador.…
Australia demands Myanmar release detained Australian
February 8, 2021
Australia demands Myanmar release detained Australian
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has demanded Myanmar immediately release an Australian adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi’s government who…
Around the globe, virus cancels spring travel for millions
February 8, 2021
Around the globe, virus cancels spring travel for millions
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — They are the annual journeys of late winter and early spring: Factory workers in China heading…
Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow
February 7, 2021
Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — As enthusiastic crowds of tens of thousands marched through the streets of Myanmar’s biggest city on…
Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?
February 7, 2021
Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?
Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel? It depends on where you’re going. In an effort to limit the…
Burkina Faso hospitals worry as second COVID-19 wave hits
February 7, 2021
Burkina Faso hospitals worry as second COVID-19 wave hits
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — For nearly a year, Ousseni Yanogo thought he was doing everything he could to protect…
Somehow, the NFL pulled off playing every game in a pandemic
February 7, 2021
Somehow, the NFL pulled off playing every game in a pandemic
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Playing a contact sport in the middle of a pandemic seemed unthinkable to everyone except the…