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Nigerian official: More than 300 abducted schoolboys freed

Nigerian official: More than 300 abducted schoolboys freed

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — More than 300 schoolboys abducted last week by armed men in northwest Nigeria have been released,…
US FDA advisory panel sets stage for Moderna vaccine authorization

US FDA advisory panel sets stage for Moderna vaccine authorization

(Reuters) -The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will “rapidly” work towards granting emergency approval of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine…
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response

Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response

MOSCOW (AP) — While excitement and enthusiasm greeted the Western-developed coronavirus vaccine when it was rolled out, the Russian-made version…
UK health secretary: new type of coronavirus spreads more quickly

UK health secretary: new type of coronavirus spreads more quickly

The United Kingdom’s health secretary Matt Hancock has announced a new variant of the coronavirus that appears to be spreading…
French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19

French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, following a week when he has met with…
The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide

The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark is shutting down nationwide, with shopping malls and department stores ordered to close as of Wednesday…
Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks

Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh rock samples from the…
Biden to get COVID-19 vaccine next week, Pence to receive it Friday

Biden to get COVID-19 vaccine next week, Pence to receive it Friday

WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Joe Biden will get the coronavirus vaccine as soon as next week, transition officials said…
I’ll not outlaw Christmas, Britain’s Johnson says

I’ll not outlaw Christmas, Britain’s Johnson says

LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he would not outlaw Christmas gatherings, resisting pressure from…
Biden’s challenge: Creating a COVID-19-free White House

Biden’s challenge: Creating a COVID-19-free White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three blocks from the White House, office space for more than 500 Biden transition staffers sits mostly…
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