Europe lines up more shots, hoping to beat back virus surge
Thursday, 22 April 2021, 09:50
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Slow out of the gate, the European Union has ramped up its COVID-19 vaccination efforts, with the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson one-shot product this week adding to the momentum amid...
New data reassuring for COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy
Thursday, 22 April 2021, 07:07
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
One of the largest reports on COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy bolsters evidence that it is safe although the authors say more comprehensive research is needed. The preliminary results are based...
India reports global record of 314K new coronavirus cases
Thursday, 22 April 2021, 07:06
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
India reported a global record of more than 314,000 new infections Thursday as a grim coronavirus surge in the world's second-most populous country sends more and more sick people into a fragile...
EU reaches major climate deal ahead of Biden climate summit
Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 08:06
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
The European Union reached a tentative climate deal that should make the 27-nation bloc climate-neutral by 2050, with member states and parliament agreeing on the targets on the eve of a virtual...
Queen enters 'twilight' of reign after farewell to Philip
Tuesday, 20 April 2021, 11:20
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Now that the Royal Family has said farewell to Prince Philip, attention will turn to Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th birthday on Wednesday and, in coming months, the celebrations marking her 70 years...
Walter Mondale, Carter's vice president, dies at 93
Tuesday, 20 April 2021, 06:43
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost one of the most lopsided presidential elections after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday. He was...
Covid-19: EU to purchase 100 million more vaccine doses
Monday, 19 April 2021, 12:28
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Pharmaceutical company BioNTech and its U.S. partner Pfizer say they will provide 100 million more doses of their coronavirus vaccine to the European Union this year. The two companies said...
Germany remembers nearly 80,000 dead in COVID pandemic
Monday, 19 April 2021, 06:44
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Germany paid tribute on Sunday to the nearly 80,000 people it has lost to the coronavirus, even as the country argues about how to get a grip on another rise in infections. President Frank-Walter...