UK hits target: Gives at least 1 vaccine shot to 15 million
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 16:19
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
The U.K. government said Sunday that it reached its goal of giving at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to the most vulnerable people in the country, increasing pressure on ministers to clarify when...
Trump acquitted, denounced in second impeachment trial
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 08:02
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that spared him the first-ever conviction of a current or former U.S....
EU calls on China to reverse ban on BBC World News channel
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 07:02
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
The European Union on Saturday called on China to reverse its ban on the BBC World News television channel imposed in apparent retaliation for Britain’s pulling of the license of state-owned...
As new variants spread in France, some want a 3rd lockdown
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 06:59
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
New virus variants are spreading fast in multiple regions of France, causing local authorities to order tougher mask rules and a curfew crackdown around the English Channel coast, and prompting...
A bleak Valentine's Day, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 06:58
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
The notecards poking from bouquets rushing out of a Chicago florist all carry similar messages: “looking forward to celebrating in person.” “The notes aren’t sad,”...
Draghi takes helm in Italy, focused on pandemic recovery aid
Saturday, 13 February 2021, 18:39
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Mario Draghi, the man largely credited with saving the euro currency, took the helm as Italy's premier Saturday after assembling a government of economic experts and other technocrats along with...
WHO chief warns of complacency as global virus cases drop
Saturday, 13 February 2021, 06:29
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the drop in confirmed COVID-19 infections around the world was encouraging, but cautioned against relaxing restrictions that have helped curb...
France recommends 1-shot vaccine for people who had virus
Saturday, 13 February 2021, 06:27
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
France’s highest health authority recommended Friday that people who have had COVID-19 receive only one dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus. The High Authority of Health, or HAS, said...
Woman gives birth outdoors in freezing temperatures in Germany
Friday, 12 February 2021, 11:52
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
A homeless woman gave birth outdoors in temperatures well below freezing early Friday in the Bavarian city of Nuremberg, authorities said. A police patrol spotted the 20-year-old woman, a...