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New Zealand Approves COVID-19 Vaccine, Warns Against Nationalism
New Zealand on Wednesday warned against "vaccine nationalism" that could delay the rollout of international shipments after its medicines regulator provisionally approved the use of the PfizerBioNTech vaccine.
Sweden Reports Increased Spread Of British COVID-19 Variant
Sweden has seen an increased spread of the British COVID19 variant, with 11% of randomly screened positive tests last week showing the mutation, thought to be a more contagious form of the virus, the Public Health Agency said on Tuesday.
Myanmar Leader Tells His Government Taking Power Was Inevitable
Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing told the first meeting of his new government on Tuesday that it was inevitable the army would have to take power after its protests over alleged election fraud last year which the electoral commission had dismissed,...
Biden To Issue Executive Orders On Asylum, Legal Immigration, Separated Families
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday will order a major review of asylum processing at the U.S.Mexico border and the legal immigration system as he seeks to undo some of former President Donald Trump's hardline policies, two senior administration officials...
New U.S. Transit Mask Rules Ordered By Biden Take Effect
New rules took effect just before midnight Tuesday requiring millions of travelers in the United States to wear masks on airplanes, trains, buses, ferries, taxis and rideshare vehicles and in airports, stations, ports and other transit hubs.
Chicago Schools Make Progress In Talks With Teachers On COVID-19 Safety Plan
Chicago Public Schools and the city's teachers union said progress was made on Monday in talks on a COVID19 safety plan, putting on hold a threatened confrontation over the district's plan to resume inperson classes for thousands of students.
Biden Threatens Sanctions On Myanmar After Military Coup
President Joe Biden is threatening to slap new sanctions on Myanmar after a coup that saw the military arrest the civilian leaders of its government.
As Pandemic Worsens, Portugal Reports Nearly Half Of All Its COVID-19 Deaths In January
Portugal reported close to half of all its COVID19 deaths in January, highlighting the severe worsening of the pandemic in a country whose plight has caused several European nations to offer help.
UK Detects South African Coronavirus Variant In People With No Travel Links
Eleven people in different regions have tested positive for the South African coronavirus variant without having any links to people who have travelled recently, prompting mass testing in the areas to contain the outbreak.
Italians Flock Back To Coffee Bars As COVID-19 Restrictions Eased
The familiar tinkling of ceramic cups and chatter returned to coffee bars across most of Italy on Monday, as rigid COVID19 restrictions were eased.
EU Governments Condemn Myanmar Coup, Next Steps Unclear
European Union governments condemned the military's seizure of power in Myanmar on Monday and demanded the immediate release of people arrested in raids across the country.
Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Files Election Challenge In Court
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine filed a legal challenge in the country's supreme court on Monday seeking cancellation of the results of last month's presidential election that handed victory to incumbent Yoweri Museveni, his party's lawyer said.
West Condemns Myanmar Coup, Calls For Election Result To Be Upheld
The United Nations led condemnation of Myanmar's military on Monday after it seized power, calling for the release of elected leaders, including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Nine Dead In Sunday Hotel Attack In Somali Capital: Police
Nine people died in a weekend attack at a hotel in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, and security forces ended the assault by al Qaedalinked al Shabaab fighters early on Monday, a police spokesman said.
Israel Extends Lockdown, Sees Delay In COVID-19 Turnaround
Israel extended a national lockdown on Sunday as coronavirus variants offset its vaccination drive and officials predicted a delay in a turnaround from the health and economic crisis.
Young Men Accuse Lincoln Project Co-founder Of Harassment
The influential antiDonald Trump group Lincoln Project is denouncing one of its cofounders after multiple reports that over several years he sexually harassed young men looking to break into politics.