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Thu, January 28, 2021 | 18:19
End of Merkel era begins as German CDU picks new party leader
End of Merkel era begins as German CDU picks new party leader
Germany's Christian Democrats elect a new chairman Saturday, aiming to unite their conservative party behind a new leader who they hope can succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor when she steps down after federal elections in September.
2021-01-16 11:05
Pope Francis, ex-pope Benedict get virus vaccines: Vatican
Pope Francis, ex-pope Benedict get virus vaccines: Vatican
Both Pope Francis and his predecessor, former pope Benedict XVI, have received the coronavirus vaccine, the Vatican said on Thursday. The Argentine pontiff, 84, has previously spoken of the importance of the jab in the fight against Covid-19, which has severely curtailed his own love of being among his flock.
2021-01-15 12:22
  • Turkey starts mass COVID-19 vaccination with Chinese jab
Italian PM battles to keep government afloat
Italian PM battles to keep government afloat
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte was battling Thursday to keep his government afloat after a key coalition partner withdrew, sparking a political crisis in the middle of a raging pandemic.
2021-01-14 20:59
Merkel's party chooses new leader ahead of German election
Merkel's party chooses new leader ahead of German election
Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right party is choosing a new leader this weekend, a decision that will help shape German voters' choice of her successor at the helm of the European Union's biggest economy after her 16-year tenure.
2021-01-14 20:59
What we know about South Africa's coronavirus variant
What we know about South Africa's coronavirus variant
A new coronavirus variant discovered by South African scientists is fuelling a surge of infections nationwide and raising global concern.
2021-01-13 10:48
Bodies pile up at crematorium in Germany's virus hot spot
Bodies pile up at crematorium in Germany's virus hot spot
The caskets are stacked three high in the Meissen crematorium's somber memorial hall, piled up in empty offices and stored in hallways. Many are sealed with plastic wrapping, others are labeled "infection risk," "urgent" or simply "COVID."
2021-01-12 20:18
WHO warns coronavirus herd immunity unlikely this year
WHO warns coronavirus herd immunity unlikely this year
Scientists at the World Health Organization warned that mass vaccinations would not bring about herd immunity to the coronavirus this year, even as one leading producer boosted its production forecast.
2021-01-12 15:39
Seychelles rolls out COVID-19 vaccination using China's Sinopharm vaccine
Seychelles rolls out COVID-19 vaccination using China's Sinopharm vaccine
Seychelles has started vaccinating its population against COVID-19 with doses from China's Sinopharm vaccine, President Wavel Ramkalawan said. Ramkalawan's office said in a statement seen by Reuters on Monday that the initial target was for the vaccine to reach 25,000 people and first priority was for healthcare workers.
2021-01-11 15:41
WHO approves delaying time between virus shots
WHO approves delaying time between virus shots
GENEVA - World Health Organization experts have issued recommendations saying that the interval between administration of two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can be extended to up to six weeks.
2021-01-08 21:16
EU to hold videosummit on virus fight on Jan. 21
EU to hold videosummit on virus fight on Jan. 21
BRUSSELS (AFP) - European Union leaders will hold a videosummit on Jan. 21 to discuss coordination on the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, a spokesman said Friday.
2021-01-08 21:04
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