Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Monday, 20 September 2021, 14:02
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon -- a key step toward beginning vaccinations for...
Shooting at Russian university leaves 8 dead, 24 hurt
Monday, 20 September 2021, 11:46
Last update: about 5 years ago
A gunman opened fire at a university in Russia on Monday morning, leaving eight people dead and 24 hurt, officials said. The gunman was detained after the shooting at Perm State University,...
UN concerned about detained migrants vanishing in Libya
Sunday, 19 September 2021, 09:27
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
A U.N. migration agency official expressed concerns Fiday over the disappearance of thousands of Europe-bound migrants who were intercepted and returned to Libya as more and more desperate people risk...
Same goal, different paths: US, EU seek max vaccine rates
Sunday, 19 September 2021, 09:18
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
The Belgian town of Aarschot has a vaccination rate of 94% of all adults, but Mayor Gwendolyn Rutten worries her town is too close for comfort to the capital of Brussels, where the rate stands at 63%....
France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over sub deal
Saturday, 18 September 2021, 06:47
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
America’s oldest ally, France, recalled its ambassador to the United States on Friday in an unprecedented show of anger that dwarfed decades of previous rifts. The relationship conceived in...
EU earmarks €30 billion for health crisis agency
Friday, 17 September 2021, 07:04
Last update: about 5 years ago
The European Union said Thursday that it will fund its new health preparedness and rapid response agency to the tune of 30 billion euros ($35 billion) over the next six years, even pushing it higher...
Italy requires COVID-19 pass for all workers from 15 October
Friday, 17 September 2021, 07:02
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
Italian workers in both the public and private sectors must display a health pass to access their workplaces from Oct. 15 under a decree adopted Thursday by Premier Mario Draghi’s broad-based...
Third shot: UK to offer COVID booster jabs to over 50s
Wednesday, 15 September 2021, 07:24
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
The U.K. announced Tuesday it will offer a third dose of coronavirus vaccine to everyone over 50 and other vulnerable people to help the country ride out the pandemic through the winter...
Putin in self-isolation due to COVID cases in inner circle
Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 17:21
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
Russian President Vladimir Putin entered self-isolation after people in his inner circle became infected with the coronavirus, the Kremlin said Tuesday, adding that the leader himself tested negative...