COVID booster jabs may be needed within a year: US official
Biden's chief science officer says 'vulnerable' will be first to get boosters as studies on jab protections continue.
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Greek, Turkish foreign ministers clash at press conference
The Greek foreign minister used his opening remarks to rattle off a series of longstanding complaints about Turkey.
France’s parliament passes security bill increasing police powers
Parliament votes for bill despite criticisms from activists who say it threatens efforts to denounce police abuse.
Global officials urge rich countries to donate COVID jabs now
New Zealand pledges COVID-19 jabs as officials call for $2bn this year for the COVAX vaccine-sharing initiative.
Amazon’s Bezos: ‘we need to do a better job for our employees’
In letter to shareholders, Bezos he said takes no comfort in Alabama warehouse workers voting against union push.
Keep kids under 13 off Instagram, advocacy group tells Zuckerberg
A non-profit called on Facebook’s chief to cancel plans to launch an Instagram platform for preteen kids.
Higher risk of clots from COVID-19 compared with vaccines: Study
The rollout of shots produced by AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson has been disrupted by fears over blood clots.
Defence, prosecution rest as Derek Chauvin declines to testify
Closing arguments will come on Monday then the jury will be sequestered to deliberate.
Turkey: Central bank holds rates in first meeting with new chief
Turkey's central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged but dropped a pledge to deliver more rate hikes.
US legislators ‘concerned’, vow to review resumed UAE arms sales
The Biden administration has told Congress it was proceeding with more than $23bn in weapons sales to the UAE.
Mali sets February date for presidential, parliamentary elections
Date upholds promise of 18-month transition for returning to elected gov't in wake of August 2020 coup, minister says.
Qatar stocks soar on plan to allow full foreign ownership
Qatar said it could allow foreign investors to fully own listed firms, which could trigger nearly $1.5bn in inflows.
In Pictures: World Press Photo 2021 winners
Take a look at a selection of the celebrated images recognised this year by The World Press Photo Foundation.
Drug-resistant malaria gaining foothold in Africa: Study
The continent accounted for more than 90 percent of malaria deaths in 2019.
Europe has surpassed one million COVID-19 deaths: WHO
UN health agency warns of a 'serious' situation in the region as infections soar to record levels in some nations.
Patchy deliveries, limited access disrupt jab drive across Africa
Africa CDC says countries' COVID-19 inoculation plans are in disarray as vaccine deliveries are scarce and unreliable.
Boom! US retail sales spike, jobless claims drop to one-year low
Americans receiving a fresh round of pandemic relief cheques and COVID vaccines injected big pep in the economy's step.
US imposes new sanctions on Russia, expels diplomats
The actions are, in part, a response to SolarWinds hack and alleged Russian attempts to meddle in the 2020 elections.
‘Amtrak Joe’: Will Biden’s infrastructure plan revive railroads?
Biden wants the US to go big with train investment, even if ‘high-speed rail’ does not appear in his proposal.
Defunding police: An idea most Democrats don’t want to talk about
It became a political flashpoint last year; now, Democratic leaders refuse to entertain the notion.