AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood-clot scare
Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.
Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.
Gibraltar poised to become 1st nation to vaccinate entire adult population against COVID-19
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp back online after brief outage impacts users globally
In a statement, Facebook said “a technical issue” caused people to have trouble accessing some apps and that it had been resolved.
In a statement, Facebook said “a technical issue” caused people to have trouble accessing some apps and that it had been resolved.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 World Happiness report says
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
US and China spar in 1st face-to-face meeting under Biden administration
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Communist Party foreign affairs chief Yang Jiechi took aim at each other’s country's policies on Thursday at the start of two days of talks in Alaska.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Communist Party foreign affairs chief Yang Jiechi took aim at each other’s country's policies on Thursday at the start of two days of talks in Alaska.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
Putin points to problems in US after Biden's 'killer' remark
President Vladimir Putin responded Thursday to U.S. President Joe Biden’s description of the Russian leader as a killer by citing America’s past and present troubles, from slavery and the slaughter of Native Americans to racial injustice.
President Vladimir Putin responded Thursday to U.S. President Joe Biden’s description of the Russian leader as a killer by citing America’s past and present troubles, from slavery and the slaughter of Native Americans to racial injustice.
WMO retires 4 names, Greek alphabet from Atlantic tropical cyclone list after active hurricane season
Atlantic tropical cyclone name lists repeat every six years unless a storm is so deadly or costly that its name is retired from future lists.
Atlantic tropical cyclone name lists repeat every six years unless a storm is so deadly or costly that its name is retired from future lists.
President Biden’s 100M vaccinated goal to be reached Friday
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.
EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
Biden meets with Irish prime minister, recommits to Good Friday accord on St. Patrick's Day
Joe Biden, the latest president of Irish descent, is set for a virtual meeting Wednesday with Ireland's prime minister, Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Joe Biden, the latest president of Irish descent, is set for a virtual meeting Wednesday with Ireland's prime minister, Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Top o’ the morning! World leaders wish Ireland Happy St. Patrick’s Day
World leaders were seeing green as they wished Ireland a happy St. Patrick’s Day.
World leaders were seeing green as they wished Ireland a happy St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day arrives as whiskey gets cheaper
The US is temporarily suspending tariffs placed against Scotch whisky.
The US is temporarily suspending tariffs placed against Scotch whisky.
WHO to release report next week on origins of COVID-19
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
EU medicines regulator says 'no indication' AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are cause of reported blood clots
After a growing number of countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine following reported blood clots, the head of the European Medicines Agency said the agency is “firmly convinced” the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.
After a growing number of countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine following reported blood clots, the head of the European Medicines Agency said the agency is “firmly convinced” the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.
UK's Prince Philip leaves hospital after 4-week stay for infection, heart procedure
Britain’s Prince Philip, 99, left a London hospital on Tuesday after being treated for an infection and undergoing a heart procedure.
Britain’s Prince Philip, 99, left a London hospital on Tuesday after being treated for an infection and undergoing a heart procedure.
New Dead Sea Scrolls dating back nearly 2,000 years discovered in Israel
The new Dead Sea Scroll fragments bearing a biblical text are believed to have been hidden during a Jewish revolt against Rome nearly 1,900 years ago.
The new Dead Sea Scroll fragments bearing a biblical text are believed to have been hidden during a Jewish revolt against Rome nearly 1,900 years ago.
Sweden is latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Sweden on Tuesday became the latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as European regulators review safety data following reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.
Sweden on Tuesday became the latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as European regulators review safety data following reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.