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Read More President accused of ignoring China-produced Covid vaccine because of political expediency Jair Bolsonaro is facing a furious backlash over what critics are calling his “homicidally negligent” failure to prepare a coherent coronavirus vaccination programme as Brazil’s death toll again soars. More than 181,000 Brazilians have died from the disease the president calls “a…

Read More In 2020, we could witness stars being born in a distant galaxy. We could find moments of grace. But we could do little to alter the course of the coronavirus. In 2020, we could witness stars being born in a distant galaxy. We could find moments of grace. But we could do little…

Read More WASHINGTON— Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump returned to Washington for weekend rallies to back his desperate efforts to subvert the election that he lost to Joe Biden. Sporadic fights broke out between pro-Trump and anti-Trump demonstrators after sundown Saturday. WRC-TV reported that four people were taken to a hospital with stab…

Read More President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris were named TIME’s 2020 person of the year on December 10, after winning the White House with a record-breaking 81 million votes. A diverse coalition of supporters in key states, like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Arizona, helped pave their way to the White House. Here are…

Read More Two held on suspicion of murder after body of a boy ‘of secondary school age’ found near Boston A 14-year-old boy and a man aged 19 have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a boy “of secondary school age” was found near Boston, Lincolnshire. The body was found in…

Read More Exclusive: service announces collaborations with Stormzy strategist Akua Agyemfra and writer Bisha K Ali among others Netflix has declared it is on a mission to “be a force for good” by increasing the diversity of its programming, and that British film-makers and writers will have their voices “amplified globally” by the streaming service.…

Read MoreThe following is a transcript of an interview with Robert Garrett, Hackensack Meridian Health CEO, that aired Sunday, December 13, 2020, on “Face the Nation.”The following is a transcript of an interview with Robert Garrett, Hackensack Meridian Health CEO, that aired Sunday, December 13, 2020, on “Face the Nation.”

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Read More Suspects planned to create ‘isolated white supremacist groups’, police say Suspects planned to create ‘isolated white supremacist groups’, police say

Read More KALAMAZOO, Michigan — The first shipments of a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States headed Sunday from Michigan to distribution centers across the country, with the first shots expected to be given in the coming week to health care workers and at nursing homes. Shipments of the Pfizer vaccine will…

Read More Four people were stabbed in Washington DC on Saturday, authorities say Four people were stabbed in Washington DC on Saturday, authorities say

Read MoreThe following is a transcript of an interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar that aired Sunday, December 13, 2020, on “Face the Nation.”The following is a transcript of an interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar that aired Sunday, December 13, 2020, on “Face the Nation.”

Read More In 1958, Rachel Waterhouse was a founder member of the Victorian Society in London, but was advised that starting a group in Birmingham would be premature. However, splendid Victorian buildings continued to be demolished in Birmingham city centre. Branches were set up in Liverpool in 1965 and Manchester in 1966. The stimulus to…

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Read More ‘We should be taking care of those taking care of us,’ Oprah tweeted on Friday ‘We should be taking care of those taking care of us,’ Oprah tweeted on Friday

Read MoreUrsula von der Leyen says talks were “constructive”, but Boris Johnson warns no deal is “most likely”.Ursula von der Leyen says talks were “constructive”, but Boris Johnson warns no deal is “most likely”.

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Read More Scientists find aberrant immune system in patients with virus could also be cause of ‘long Covid’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Dramatic levels of “friendly fire” from the immune system may drive severe Covid-19 disease and leave patients with “long Covid” – when medical problems persist for a significant…

Read MoreAfter a year that’s seen more than its fair share of darkness, we now take time to celebrate light, during the celebration of Hanukkah. Lee Cowan offers a history.After a year that’s seen more than its fair share of darkness, we now take time to celebrate light, during the celebration of Hanukkah. Lee Cowan…

Read More Brazilian authorities have rolled out a vaccination plan which has been met with skepticism due to the lack of concrete data, and was even criticized by the researchers who helped to draw it up. Local media noted that Brazil’s plan has no specific launch date in mind for the vaccinations and does not…

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Read More Some 23 arrests made in Washington DC, authorities say Some 23 arrests made in Washington DC, authorities say

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Read More Some students ran for safety as police exchanged fire with bandits ‘armed with AK-47 rifles’ Hundreds of Nigerian students are missing after gunmen attacked a secondary school in the country’s north-western Katsina state, police have confirmed. The Government Science secondary school in Kankara was attacked on Friday night by a large group of…

Read MoreMotjeka Madisha, 25, was capped 13 times for the national team and was seen as a rising star.Motjeka Madisha, 25, was capped 13 times for the national team and was seen as a rising star.

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Read More Boosted iron ore prices due to anxious markets are likely to help federal budget’s bottom line, Deloitte says Australia’s losses from trade tensions with China are being offset by rising iron ore prices, according to new analysis, which also predicts the Morrison government will announce a smaller budget deficit than originally forecast. Deloitte…

Read More The Arab Spring started 10 years ago this month and led to trouble – civil wars or even more repression. But some are holding onto the ideals of free speech and change. The Arab Spring started 10 years ago this month and led to trouble – civil wars or even more repression. But…

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Read More German Chancellor Angela Merkel has ordered tougher Covid-19 restrictions after the existing measures failed to stop the spread of infections. The new rules will take effect on December 16 and last until January 10. All non-essential shops and services, like hair salons, will be shuttered. Schools are urged to send students home and…

Read MoreThe authorities have been struggling to control a growing number of infections and deaths.The authorities have been struggling to control a growing number of infections and deaths.

Read More Angela Merkel says urgent action is needed as daily cases and deaths hit record highs Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Germany will close most shops from Wednesday until 10 January as it tightens coronavirus restrictions and tries to rein in the spread of the disease, the country’s chancellor, Angela…

Read More Tourism is quickly recovering in Mexico, as Americans flock south for an easy escape. But it’s also bringing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Tourism is quickly recovering in Mexico, as Americans flock south for an easy escape. But it’s also bringing an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

Read More States will soon begin distributing a vaccine with plans that vary widely, lack federal funding and are often opaque Eleven hospitals in Kentucky will receive doses of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer, perhaps as soon as Monday. Dr Nichelle Jadhav’s hospital is not one of them and she is confused. And she…