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Russia's Covid-19 vaccine rollout receives wary, mixed response

The Russian-made vaccine has received a mixed response, with reports of empty Moscow clinics that offered the shot to health care workers and teachers

IOC accused of ignoring human rights for 2022 Beijing Winter Games

A coalition representing ethnic minorities in China is again accusing the International Olympic Committee of ignoring widespread human rights

Covid vaccination in some Asia-Pac nations expected mid or late 2021: WHO

The World Health Organization said that countries in the Asia-Pacific region are not guaranteed to have early access to Covid-19 shots and urged them to adopt a long-term approach to the pandemic

US actively negotiating to get additional Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer

US officials say they're actively negotiating for additional purchases of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine after passing up a chance to lock in a contract this summer

Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth carrying rocks, debris from Moon

A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth Thursday with the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 40 years.

EU postpones $109 mn aid to Ethiopia over lack of access to Tigray region

The European Union has postponed 90 million euros ($109 million) in budgetary support to Ethiopia over lack of access to the country's Tigray region to deliver humanitarian aid amid the conflict

Twitter says it will start removing Covid-19 vaccine misinformation

Twitter has said that it will begin removing misinformation about Covid-19 vaccinations from its site

China prepares for return of lunar spacecraft with rock samples from Moon

Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 45 years

US President-elect Biden picks Pete Buttigieg as transportation chief

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to pick former South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg to head the transportation department

US regulators approve genetically modified pig for food, drugs use

US regulators have approved a genetically modified pig for food and medical products, making it the second such animal to get the green light for human consumption

US agencies, companies secure networks after hack, extent of damage unclear

US government agencies and private companies rushed to secure their computer networks after disclosure of a sophisticated cyber-espionage intrusion suspected of being carried out by Russian hackers

Scott Morrison says China would breach WTO rules if it bans Australian coal

Australia's prime minister said Tuesday that China would be in breach of World Trade Organization rules as well as a bilateral free trade agreement if it banned Australian coal.

France's Macron announces referendum to add climate goals in constitution

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a referendum to add the fight against climate change and the need to preserve the environment into the French Constitution

Trump says Attorney General Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas

Barr went Monday to the White House, where Trump said the attorney general submitted his letter of resignation

NZ vs WI: Kiwis sweep series 2-0, moves to 3rd spot on ICC WTC points table

New Zealand joined Australia atop world cricket's Test rankings, when it beat the West Indies by an innings and 12 runs in the second test to sweep the two-match series

First batch of freezer-packed Covid-19 vaccine shipments arrive in Canada

Quebec is expected to be the first province to administer the vaccine, saying it''s prepared to start inoculating residents of two long-term care homes as early as Monday

Some in White House set to get early access to coronavirus vaccine

The Trump administration is undertaking the vaccination program under federal continuity of government plans, officials said

Covid-19 runs unchecked in Pakistan's overcrowded prisons: Report

A human rights report released Monday harshly criticized Pakistan's response to the coronavirus threat faced by tens of thousands of inmates stuck in overcrowded and often unsanitary prisons.

Chinese capsule with first moon rocks in 4 decades begins return to Earth

The mission landed on the moon earlier this month and collected about 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) of samples

US investment group MSP Sports buys 15% stake in F1 racing team McLaren

A U.S. investment group has bought a 15% stake in McLaren Racing in a move the team hopes will strengthen its efforts to compete at the top in Formula One and IndyCar racing.