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Nigerian official: More than 300 abducted schoolboys freed
December 18, 2020
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
December 18, 2020
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
December 17, 2020
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
December 17, 2020
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
December 17, 2020
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
December 17, 2020
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
December 17, 2020
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
December 17, 2020
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
December 16, 2020
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
December 16, 2020
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…