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Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.

The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.

A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the U.S. presidential election after weeks of holding out.

British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.

Barcelona residents gathered Saturday to participate in a medical study to evaluate the effectiveness of same-day coronavirus screening to safely hold cultural events.

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden pledged Saturday to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency.

Mexico’s medical safety commission has approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus.

The first preliminary outlook for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season reveals that 2021 is likely to be another active year.

New calculations show the world's carbon dioxide emissions plunged 7% in 2020 because of the pandemic lockdowns.

A surrealist painting worth more than a quarter-million dollars forgotten at an airport in Germany has been recovered from a nearby dumpster. 

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.

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 on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.

Commercial flights with Boeing 737 Max jetliners resumed Wednesday for the first time since they were grounded worldwide following two deadly accidents nearly two years ago.

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.

These comments came as part of a general discussion of how her agency will continue to monitor people who receive the Pfizer vaccine.

The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.

The first patients in Britain began receiving a coronavirus vaccine, raising questions about who deserves to get the medicine.