Britain’s House of Commons voted resoundingly on Wednesday to approve a trade deal with the European Union, paving the way for an orderly break with the bloc that will finally …
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Nuns Arrested as Beijing Turns Up Heat on Hong Kong Church in Bid to Quell Opposition Voices
In a high-walled Art Deco villa in the Hong Kong suburbs of Kowloon, the Vatican operates an unofficial diplomatic mission, its only political outpost of any kind in China. The …
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It is significant for India, as Pune based Serum Institute of India has tied up with AstraZeneca to deploy the vaccine in the country AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has been approved …
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A bus drives past a sign displaying the measures imposed by the government against the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), on the first day of a newly imposed lockdown, …
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The United Kingdom has become the first country to approve the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine. In a statement, the UK government said the country’s regulator had authorized the vaccine after it …
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Want to get The Morning by email? Here’s the sign-up. Good morning. As 2020 comes to a close, we have a news quiz to test your knowledge. It’s been an …
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It’s a desk! It’s a bike! It’s a … desk bike! While most gyms and fitness studios across the US were shutting their doors (and then prematurely reopening them in …
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The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office announced Tuesday that it completed its audit of ballot signatures and found no fraud in the presidential election, dealing yet another blow to President …
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China clamps down on hidden hunt for coronavirus origins; AP probe reveals pattern of govt secrecy, top-down control – Health News , Firstpost
The Chinese government is monitoring scientists’ findings and mandating that the publication of any research first be approved by a new task force managed by its cabinet under direct orders …
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The German health minister on Wednesday said he could not envisage a relaxation of coronavirus measures when the current set of restrictions expires on January 10. Jens Spahn said he …
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Responses to the coronavirus pandemic and police brutality dominated legislative sessions in 2020, leading to scores of new laws that will take effect in the new year. Virus-related laws include …
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There were no reports of casualties among the government delegation but officials at the scene said they have seen bodies lying on the tarmac and elsewhere at the airport A …
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Analyst argues that China’s regulation of Ant Group is bad for financial technology — and China’s economy
SINGAPORE — The increasing regulatory scrutiny of Alibaba-affiliate and financial technology powerhouse Ant Group could be bad for the Chinese economy as well as China’s financial technology sector, says Andrew …
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Interim analysis of Phase 3 clinical trials show the vaccine is safe and people who received two doses produced high-level antibodies, according to a statement published Wednesday by Beijing Biological …
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BUENOS AIRES — Argentina on Wednesday became the largest nation in Latin America to legalize abortion, a landmark vote in a conservative region and a victory for a grass-roots movement …
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The U.K. on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca. The developers said they hoped it …
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US confirms first case of UK COVID-19 strain in Colorado; patient has no travel history, says governor’s office – World News , Firstpost
More than 3,000 cases of the variant, which is reportedly 70 percent more contagious, have already been reported in the UK and dozens of countries in Europe and around the …
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South Korean authorities scrambled to contain a cluster of coronavirus infections in a Seoul prison as inmates waved signs through barred windows pleading for help, while the US military got …
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While Intel remains one of the world’s leading chip companies, it has lagged behind rivals in the fast-growing segment of mobile devices. (Subscribe to our Today’s Cache newsletter for a …
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Biden slams Trump’s vaccine effort, reiterates plan to administer 100 million doses in 100 days
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday criticized the Trump administration’s effort to distribute and administer Covid vaccine shots, saying that the administration has failed to meet its own goals. “The Trump …
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The Senate voted 38-29 to give millions of women access to legal terminations under a new law supported by President Alberto Fernández. The margin was expected to be much smaller. …
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These setbacks have not dampened enthusiasm in Britain for the country’s leading homegrown vaccine, one that analysts have said could right the course of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s careening tenure …
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On March 4, I commuted into Vox Media’s New York City headquarters for what would end up being the final time during the godforsaken year of 2020. On the way …
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s Senate passed a law legalizing abortion early Wednesday after a marathon 12-hour session, a victory for the women’s movement that has been fighting for the …
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UK approves Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine; Britain to get 40 million doses by end of March – Health News , Firstpost
The approval by Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) means the vaccine is both safe and effective File image of a trial volunteer receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. AP London: …
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Argentina became the first major country in Latin America to legalize abortion when the Senate voted early on Wednesday to allow it through the 14th week of pregnancy, in the …