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The Latest: Thailand adds 745 virus cases, new restrictions
January 4, 2021
The Latest: Thailand adds 745 virus cases, new restrictions
BANGKOK — Thailand registered 745 new coronavirus cases in two days on Monday with a new death reported in Bangkok,…
Washington braces for intense opening to a pivotal year
January 4, 2021
Washington braces for intense opening to a pivotal year
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — The tumult of 2020 isn’t over yet. The opening week of the new year will…
Fauci: Vaccinations are ramping up in a `glimmer of hope’
January 4, 2021
Fauci: Vaccinations are ramping up in a `glimmer of hope’
The US ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days after a slower-than-expected start, bringing the number of shots…
Stricter lockdown restriction likely on the way, says UK PM Johnson
January 3, 2021
Stricter lockdown restriction likely on the way, says UK PM Johnson
LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday that tougher lockdown restrictions were probably on the way as…
Pope criticises people going on holiday to flee COVID lockdowns
January 3, 2021
Pope criticises people going on holiday to flee COVID lockdowns
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis condemned on Sunday people who had gone abroad on holiday to escape coronavirus lockdowns,…
US court rejects bid to invalidate Biden’s victory
January 3, 2021
US court rejects bid to invalidate Biden’s victory
A US appeals court dismissed as moot the bid of US Representative Louie Gohmert that claimed that Vice President Mike Pence…
2020’s alternative universe is not going away
January 3, 2021
2020’s alternative universe is not going away
At a recent Saturday protest outside London’s Stratford train station — comprised of bindi-wearing hippies, conspiracy theorists in balaclavas, and…
At least 70 killed in suspected militant attacks in Niger – security sources
January 3, 2021
At least 70 killed in suspected militant attacks in Niger – security sources
NIAMEY (Reuters) -At least 70 civilians were killed in simultaneous attacks on two villages by suspected Islamist militants in Niger,…
India approves AstraZeneca and local COVID vaccines, rollout in weeks
January 3, 2021
India approves AstraZeneca and local COVID vaccines, rollout in weeks
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s drugs regulator on Sunday gave final approval for the emergency-use of two coronavirus vaccines, one…
Austria calls for European register of Muslim imams
January 2, 2021
Austria calls for European register of Muslim imams
Since the start of 2021, Austria has required the registration of all imams in the country. The mandate was one…