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South Korea May Secure Additional COVID-19 Vaccines From Novavax, Moon Says
South Korea may secure additional coronavirus vaccines for 20 million people from U.S. drugmaker Novavax Inc, President Moon Jaein said, according to a statement from the presidential office on Wednesday.
Exclusive: Biden Administration Eyes Creating White House Antitrust Czar - Sources
The incoming administration of U.S. Presidentelect Joe Biden is considering creating a White House position to focus on competition policy and issues relating to antitrust, two sources familiar with the situation said.
Britain To Give COVID-19 Shots To Key Vaccine Supply Workers
Britain on Tuesday said it would give COVID19 shots to up to 2,000 people working in vaccine supply chains, after AstraZeneca requested protection for its workers trying to deliver an ambitious vaccine rollout programme.
Factbox: Who Is Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny?
Alexei Navalny is the most vocal and effective critic of Russia's government and President Vladimir Putin. He is in pretrial detention after returning to Russia from Berlin, where he was treated for the nearfatal effects of a militarygrade nerve toxin tha...
Israeli Pensioners Party After COVID-19 Booster Shots
The rapid rollout of coronavirus vaccines amongst older people in Israel has lifted the spirits of an age group that has endured confinement and isolation during the crisis.
Palestinians Expect First COVID Vaccine By Weekend
Palestinians expect to receive a first batch of COVID19 vaccine by the weekend, officials said on Tuesday at a time when more than a quarter of their Israeli neighbours have already been inoculated.
European Countries Struggle To Make Most Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Some European countries are drawing fewer than the approved six doses from Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID19 vaccine vials, meaning shots are likely going to waste even as nations plead for more.
Iraq Tightens Security Along Flashpoint Syria Frontier, Military Says
Iraq is tightening security along its 600 km (400 mile) border with Syria to curb the movement of Islamic State militants, drug smuggling and other illegal activities.
Philippines Now Free Of H5N6 Bird Flu, But Monitoring Another Strain
The Philippines is now free of the highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu virus, the Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday, citing a declaration by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).
South Africa Fears Post-Christmas Homecoming, Funerals To Worsen COVID-19 Second Wave
South Africa's second wave of COVID19 cases, which has already far outpaced its first, could be driven even higher by postChristmas holiday homecoming and overcrowded funerals, the health minister said on Monday.
Biden Will Wait For Recommendation On Sharing Secrets With Trump
U.S. Presidentelect Joe Biden will wait for a recommendation from his intelligence advisers on whether to share classified information with President Donald Trump after the Republican leaves office, Biden's top aide said on Sunday.
Austria Extends COVID-19 Lockdown, Sees Hard Months Ahead
Austria on Sunday extend its third COVID19 lockdown into February, hoping to drive down infection rates despite an influx of variants that spread the coronavirus more easily.
UK Hopes To Be Able To Consider Lockdown Easing In March: Minister
Britain's government hopes it can meet its target for rolling out COVID19 vaccines and be able to consider easing lockdown restrictions by March, foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Sunday.
Brazilian Approval Of Sputnik V Vaccine Delayed By Missing Data
Brazil's health regulator is seeking further data on Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine before considering its approval for emergency use.
UK Invites PM Modi to Attend G7, Boris Johnson Likely to Visit India Ahead Of Summit
The G7 will discuss issues such as the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, technological changes, scientific discoveries and open trade.
China Reports 109 New Covid-19 Cases To Keep Concerns Simmering Before Lunar New Year
The number of new asymptomatic cases, which China does not classify as confirmed cases, rose to 119 on Saturday from 79 on Friday.