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India introduces new rules to regulate online content 25 Feb 2021 - 10:28 am

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday rolled out new regulations for social media companies and digital streaming websites to make them more accountable for...

Moderna is developing booster shot for new coronavirus variants, increases vaccine production target 25 Feb 2021 - 12:22 am

Moderna Inc said on Wednesday it is working with U.S. government scientists to study an experimental booster shot that targets a concerning new...

Vice President Harris urges Black Americans: 'Let's not let COVID get us' 25 Feb 2021 - 12:11 am

WASHINGTON - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris urged Black Americans on Wednesday to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as data shows Blacks and Hispanics...

Jordan extends night curfew after widespread of British virus strain 25 Feb 2021 - 12:06 am

AMMAN - Jordan announced stricter measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 on Wednesday and reimposed a full lockdown on Fridays after a...

Biden administration to distribute more than 25 million masks 24 Feb 2021 - 09:53 pm

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration will deliver more than 25 million masks to community health centers, food pantries and soup kitchens this spring...

Sweden steps up pandemic restrictions in bid to avoid third wave 24 Feb 2021 - 09:50 pm

STOCKHOLM - The Swedish government said on Wednesday it would reduce opening hours for all restaurants, bars and cafes as well as tighten...

Merkel says COVID variants risk third virus wave, must proceed carefully 24 Feb 2021 - 09:47 pm

BERLIN - New variants of COVID-19 risk a third wave of infections in Germany and the country must proceed with great care so...

Johnson & Johnson's one-dose vaccine closes in on US approval 24 Feb 2021 - 09:37 pm

Johnson & Johnson's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine appeared safe and effective in trials, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday, paving the way...

Zimbabwe to buy 1.2 mln more COVID-19 vaccine doses from China 24 Feb 2021 - 09:29 pm

HARARE, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe will buy an additional 1.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from China at a preferential price, President Emmerson...

India plans new social media controls after Twitter face-off 24 Feb 2021 - 08:58 pm

NEW DELHI - Chafing from a dispute with Twitter, India plans to oblige social media companies to erase contentious content fast and assist...

Russia beefs up fines for protest violations after Navalny rallies 24 Feb 2021 - 08:42 pm

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin approved legislation on Wednesday beefing up fines for offences committed during street protests after thousands were detained...

Nigeria’s President Buhari sets up council to boost growth, cut poverty 24 Feb 2021 - 05:50 pm

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari established a new team to work on boosting growth and reducing poverty in Africa’s biggest economy. The so-called National...

Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine effective and safe: FDA staff 24 Feb 2021 - 04:03 pm

Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine appeared safe and effective in trials, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff said in documents published...

British vaccine minister says confident in supply from manufacturers 24 Feb 2021 - 03:47 pm

LONDON: Britain has confidence in its supply of COVID-19 vaccines and has good visibility on future supplies thanks to regular contacts with manufacturers...

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash, police investigating cause 24 Feb 2021 - 03:42 pm

LOS ANGELES: Police on Wednesday sought to determine what caused Tiger Woods to swerve off a Southern California road in his sport utility...

Fire, drought, beetles ravage German forests, study finds 24 Feb 2021 - 03:32 pm

Berlin: The condition of German forests has deteriorated to record levels due to fire, drought and a bark beetle infestation, the agriculture minister...

Ukraine starts its COVID-19 vaccination campaign 24 Feb 2021 - 03:08 pm

KYIV: Ukraine started its COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Wednesday, with doctors the first to be inoculated. Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said vaccinations had...

India renames world's largest cricket stadium after PM Modi 24 Feb 2021 - 02:54 pm

Ahmedabad: India renamed the world's largest cricket stadium after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, a move that drew immediate praise and criticism....