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The Latest: Oxford University testing vaccine in children
February 13, 2021
The Latest: Oxford University testing vaccine in children
LONDON — The University of Oxford plans to test its COVID-19 vaccine in children for the first time, becoming the…
Some Europeans get choosy about which vaccines they want
February 13, 2021
Some Europeans get choosy about which vaccines they want
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Many Europeans are desperate for a coronavirus vaccine. But not just any vaccine. As AstraZeneca shots…
Ethiopia confirms rapes ‘without a doubt’ in Tigray conflict
February 13, 2021
Ethiopia confirms rapes ‘without a doubt’ in Tigray conflict
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Rape has occurred “conclusively and without a doubt” in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region, the country’s minister…
Tensions high as mass protests in Myanmar enter second week
February 13, 2021
Tensions high as mass protests in Myanmar enter second week
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Mass street demonstrations in Myanmar entered their second week Saturday with neither protesters nor the military…
Trump’s speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,
February 13, 2021
Trump’s speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific…
Myanmar’s military: A state within a state
February 12, 2021
Myanmar’s military: A state within a state
Myanmar has witnessed widespread anti-coup protests this week where public anger at the military for toppling a democratically elected civilian government is…
Danish, German police arrest 14 over alleged terrorist attack plan
February 12, 2021
Danish, German police arrest 14 over alleged terrorist attack plan
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Danish police said they have arrested 13 people in the last week, while German police have arrested…
Attacks on older Asians stoke fear in Bay Area’s Chinatowns
February 12, 2021
Attacks on older Asians stoke fear in Bay Area’s Chinatowns
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police are stepping up their patrols and volunteers are increasing their street presence after several violent…
BBC World News barred in mainland China, radio dropped by HK public broadcaster
February 12, 2021
BBC World News barred in mainland China, radio dropped by HK public broadcaster
BEIJING (Reuters) – China barred Britain’s BBC World News from its television networks on Friday and Hong Kong’s public broadcaster…
Russia ‘ready’ to break ties with EU if sanctions imposed — Lavrov
February 12, 2021
Russia ‘ready’ to break ties with EU if sanctions imposed — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that Russia was prepared to break off relations with the European Union if…