Global shortage of up to 2B syringes as vaccine doses rise, officials warn
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Julian Assange: US asks UK to permit extradition of WikiLeaks founder
The U.S. government has asked Britain’s High Court to overturn a decision that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should not be extradited to the U.S.
The U.S. government has asked Britain’s High Court to overturn a decision that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should not be extradited to the U.S.
China starts COVID-19 vaccinations for children 3 and up
Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.
Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.
Japan’s Princess Mako gives up royal status to marry commoner boyfriend
Japanese Princess Mako gave up her royal status to marry commoner Kei Komuro and said it was "a necessary choice to live while cherishing our hearts.”
Japanese Princess Mako gave up her royal status to marry commoner Kei Komuro and said it was "a necessary choice to live while cherishing our hearts.”
Moderna to supply Africa with up to 110 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
Moderna said it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries at its “lowest tiered price.”
Moderna said it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries at its “lowest tiered price.”
UN: Greenhouse gas levels hit new record in 2020 despite lockdowns
Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record high in 2020 and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade, the U.N. says.
Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record high in 2020 and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade, the U.N. says.
Sudan's military seizes power in coup, arrests PM and other leaders
Sudan’s military seized power on Monday after troops arrested Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other senior officials.
Sudan’s military seized power on Monday after troops arrested Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other senior officials.
Facebook: Language gaps weaken platform's screening of hate, terrorism
Internal Facebook files reveal that in some of the world’s most volatile regions, terrorist content and hate speech proliferate because of the company’s language gaps.
Internal Facebook files reveal that in some of the world’s most volatile regions, terrorist content and hate speech proliferate because of the company’s language gaps.
Australia wants social media companies to seek parental consent for kids
Australia wants to make social media companies seek parental consent for users under 16 or face millions of dollars in fines, according to a draft law.
Australia wants to make social media companies seek parental consent for users under 16 or face millions of dollars in fines, according to a draft law.
South Africa tries to end vaccine inequity by replicating Moderna shot
A team of young scientists in South Africa is assembling the equipment needed to reverse engineer Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.
A team of young scientists in South Africa is assembling the equipment needed to reverse engineer Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.
More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
New Zealand prime minister keeps cool amid earthquake during news conference
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was visibly startled by an earthquake during a news conference, but she quickly smiled and turned her attention back to the reporter.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was visibly startled by an earthquake during a news conference, but she quickly smiled and turned her attention back to the reporter.
Melbourne residents cheer as city lifts 6th COVID-19 lockdown
When Melbourne began lifting COVID-19 restrictions at midnight, its residents were eager to celebrate.
When Melbourne began lifting COVID-19 restrictions at midnight, its residents were eager to celebrate.
Queen Elizabeth II returns to Windsor Castle after hospital stay
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II went to a hospital in London on Wednesday but was back at Windsor Castle on Friday and in good spirits.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II went to a hospital in London on Wednesday but was back at Windsor Castle on Friday and in good spirits.
Enes Kanter rips China's Xi as 'brutal dictator,' streaming giant pulls Celtics games
Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter posted a video calling on China to "free Tibet," a move that is already bringing consequences to the NBA team.
Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter posted a video calling on China to "free Tibet," a move that is already bringing consequences to the NBA team.
Haiti kidnapping: Negotiations drag on over 17 abducted missionaries
Negotiations stretched into a fourth day seeking the return of 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group kidnapped by a gang in Haiti.
Negotiations stretched into a fourth day seeking the return of 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group kidnapped by a gang in Haiti.
Queen Elizabeth accepts medical advice to rest, cancels trip
Queen Elizabeth II has accepted medical advice to rest for a few days and has canceled a trip to Northern Ireland.
Queen Elizabeth II has accepted medical advice to rest for a few days and has canceled a trip to Northern Ireland.
Haiti kidnapping: Gang reportedly seeks $17M ransom for US missionaries
A Haiti gang that kidnapped 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group has reportedly demanded a $17 million ransom for them.
A Haiti gang that kidnapped 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group has reportedly demanded a $17 million ransom for them.
Haiti kidnapping: US seeks release of 17 missionaries abducted by gang
U.S. officials are working with Haitian authorities to secure the release of 16 Americans and one Canadian abducted by the 400 Mawozo gang.
U.S. officials are working with Haitian authorities to secure the release of 16 Americans and one Canadian abducted by the 400 Mawozo gang.