US vaccine roll-out falls short of 20 million jabs by end of 2020
About 2.8 million people have received a vaccine, far short of a government target of 20 million by the end of the year.
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Box office bomb: 2020 was ‘year like no other’ for film industry
Most North American theatres weren't open for six months straight through the summer season.
Uncomfortable: US consumer comfort index tumbles amid COVID surge
Americans’ assessments of the national economy, buying climate and their personal finances all worsened.
Dozens arrested following communal violence in Indian state
Tensions in central Indian Madhya Pradesh village boil over after right-wing Hindu groups desecrate a mosque.
Sudan regains full control of border with Ethiopia: Ministry
Sudan's army recovered the border that had been taken over by Ethiopian farmers, the Sudanese foreign ministry says.
Biden spokeswoman promises pivot from Trump-era press relations
Incoming White House press secretary Jen Psaki says that ‘Game of Thrones-style’ leaks will end under Joe Biden’s watch.
US jobless claims unexpectedly edge downward for second week
Claims for state unemployment benefits slid to 787,000 for the week ended December 26, the US Labor Department says.
Aid arrives for Croatians left homeless after earthquake
Trucks have transported some 20 mobile homes, donated by local hotels and firms, to the affected region.
Xi hails China’s progress during pandemic in New Year’s address
Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised his country's progress in eradicating rural poverty even during a pandemic.
Iran implicates UK firm, US base in Germany in Soleimani killing
Allegations come amid rising tensions as Iran's FM accuses President Trump of aiming to fabricate 'pretext for war'.
Good as gold: Precious metal primed for best year in a decade
Spot gold has gone up more than 24 percent this year in its best performance since 2010.
2020: A Year in Review
Al Jazeera English takes a look back at the COVID-19 pandemic and the other stories that defined the year.
Party like it’s 2020: US braced for quiet New Year’s Eve
Quiet night expected as restaurants grapple with occupancy limits, early curfews and a ban on indoor dining.
Spain reaches deal with UK on Gibraltar, avoiding hard border
Just hours before the UK was to complete its break from the 27-nation bloc, Madrid and London clinched an agreement.
Brexit: Boris Johnson’s father seeks French citizenship
Stanley Johnson confirms plan to seek French citizenship as the free movement of Britons in the EU comes to an end.
Trump faces resistance from post-presidency Florida neighbours
Trump wants to live at his Mar-a-Lago estate after leaving Washington but not all of his neighbours are welcoming him.
Belarus to hold referendum on constitutional changes
President Alexander Lukashenko promises vote on proposed reforms to his office's powers, state media reports.
Tracking the new coronavirus strains
At least 31 countries so far have reported cases of the new strains of coronavirus.
How Minneapolis small businesses banded together to survive COVID
Small firms weathered the economic fallout from COVID and the civil unrest sparked by the killing of George Floyd.
Pakistan arrests more than a dozen over Hindu temple attack
A Muslim mob attacked and set fire to a Hindu temple in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakthunkhwa.