UK poised for 'Tier 4' lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges
UK poised for 'Tier 4' lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges
UK poised for 'Tier 4' lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges
Peruvian police officers dress as Santa, elf for undercover drug bust
Police in Peru uploaded a video on social media showing officers dressed as Santa and an elf busting down the door of an alleged criminal with a hammer before arresting him.
Police in Peru uploaded a video on social media showing officers dressed as Santa and an elf busting down the door of an alleged criminal with a hammer before arresting him.
International trio indicted in Austin for illegal exports to Russia
The indictment alleges the trio used a Bulgarian company to receive controlled items from the U.S. and send them to Russia.
The indictment alleges the trio used a Bulgarian company to receive controlled items from the U.S. and send them to Russia.
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020
In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.
In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.
Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics
Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19
The presidential palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.
The presidential palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.
Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
Barcelona uses music concert to test COVID-19 same-day screening
Barcelona residents gathered Saturday to participate in a medical study to evaluate the effectiveness of same-day coronavirus screening to safely hold cultural events.
Barcelona residents gathered Saturday to participate in a medical study to evaluate the effectiveness of same-day coronavirus screening to safely hold cultural events.
As leaders fete Paris climate pact, Biden pledges to rejoin
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden pledged Saturday to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency.
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden pledged Saturday to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency.
Mexico becomes 4th country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine
Mexico’s medical safety commission has approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus.
Mexico’s medical safety commission has approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus.
Precious painting lost in airport found in dumpster
A surrealist painting worth more than a quarter-million dollars forgotten at an airport in Germany has been recovered from a nearby dumpster.
A surrealist painting worth more than a quarter-million dollars forgotten at an airport in Germany has been recovered from a nearby dumpster.
World Food Program receives Nobel Peace Prize in online event
The World Food Program will receive its Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday in a different way from the pomp-filled traditional celebration in the Norwegian capital, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The World Food Program will receive its Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday in a different way from the pomp-filled traditional celebration in the Norwegian capital, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump announces Morocco to normalize ties with Israel, 4th country to do so in Arab-Israeli peace push
President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Morocco will normalize relations in the latest achievement of his administration's press to push Arab-Israeli peace.
President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Morocco will normalize relations in the latest achievement of his administration's press to push Arab-Israeli peace.
Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.
Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.
After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months
Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.
Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.
Chinese vaccine 86% effective, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.
The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.
Australia to reveal laws to make Google, Facebook pay for news
Australia’s government will soon reveal in Parliament legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay for journalism.
Australia’s government will soon reveal in Parliament legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay for journalism.
British health officials administer first COVID-19 vaccines
British health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
British health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
UN warns 2021 could be ‘bleakest and darkest’ year
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said humanitarian aid budgets are now facing dire shortfalls as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said humanitarian aid budgets are now facing dire shortfalls as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen.