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France’s virus pass now required in restaurants, trains

Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 07:12 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

France took a big step Monday into a post-pandemic future by requiring people to show a QR code proving they have a special virus pass before they can enjoy restaurants and cafes or travel by plane,...

Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew, citing sex assault at 17

Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 07:09 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

One of Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accusers sued Prince Andrew on Monday, taking accusations that she has repeatedly publicly lodged against him, including that he sexually assaulted...

Once lagging, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations

Monday, 9 August 2021, 07:21 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Despite a sluggish start, the European Union's COVID-19 vaccination drive has caught up to that of the United States, where the slowdown of the country's once-vaunted campaign has contributed to the...

Rescued migrants get OK to land in Italy after days at sea

Sunday, 8 August 2021, 06:47 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

A German charity boat carrying 257 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean docked Saturday in Sicily after Italian authorities granted permission, and hours later a French humanitarian vessel with 549...

Once-gloomy scientist says future UK lockdowns unlikely

Sunday, 8 August 2021, 06:43 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

A British scientist who gained prominence for issuing dire warnings about the spread of COVID-19 said Saturday the U.K. is unlikely to need future lockdowns, although new infections may rise...

Fires rampage through forests in Greece; thousands evacuated

Saturday, 7 August 2021, 20:06 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Wildfires rampaged through Greek forests for yet another day Saturday, threatening homes and triggering more evacuations a day after hundreds of people were plucked off beaches by ferries in a...

Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show

Saturday, 7 August 2021, 07:27 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the extra-contagious delta variant surges — and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice were...

More evidence emerges of improving COVID backdrop in UK

Saturday, 7 August 2021, 07:25 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Further evidence emerged on Friday to show that the latest outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.K. has eased, with the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 falling across most parts...

Italy: COVID 'Green Pass' needed for museums, indoor dining

Saturday, 7 August 2021, 07:20 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Pompeii's archaeological park is offering free swab tests, the Vatican Museums posted refund instructions and tourists whipped out smart phones to show QR codes along with admission tickets Friday as...

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