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EXPLAINER: Boosters key to fight omicron, lot still to learn
December 21, 2021
EXPLAINER: Boosters key to fight omicron, lot still to learn
The new omicron variant took only a few weeks to live up to dire predictions about how hugely contagious it…
Sudan’s military used heavy weapons against anti-coup protesters
December 16, 2021
Sudan’s military used heavy weapons against anti-coup protesters
The deaths of at least 41 unarmed protesters in Sudan have caught the attention and condemnation of international observers. Despite the internet…
The AP Interview: UN nuke chief says view of Iran blurred
December 15, 2021
The AP Interview: UN nuke chief says view of Iran blurred
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned Tuesday that the restrictions…
EXPLAINER: Moscow’s rocky relationship with NATO alliance
December 14, 2021
EXPLAINER: Moscow’s rocky relationship with NATO alliance
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian military buildup near Ukraine has raised fears in Kyiv and the West that Moscow might…
One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
December 14, 2021
One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
One year ago, the biggest vaccination drive in American history began with a flush of excitement in an otherwise gloomy…
Analysis: As US focus wanes, Mideast turns inward for talks
December 9, 2021
Analysis: As US focus wanes, Mideast turns inward for talks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After years of looking abroad for answers, countries in the Middle East now appear…
End of an era: Germany’s Merkel bows out after 16 years
December 7, 2021
End of an era: Germany’s Merkel bows out after 16 years
BERLIN (AP) — Angela Merkel was assured of a place in the history books as soon as she became Germany’s…
EXPLAINER: What’s behind Russia-Ukraine tensions?
December 7, 2021
EXPLAINER: What’s behind Russia-Ukraine tensions?
MOSCOW (AP) — Ukrainian and Western officials are worried that a Russian military buildup near Ukraine could signal plans by…
COVID: How dangerous is the omicron variant?
December 2, 2021
COVID: How dangerous is the omicron variant?
What do the mutations in the omicron variant tell scientists? Researchers have identified that the omicron variant has 32 mutations on…
Omicron: Which countries have closed their borders?
December 2, 2021
Omicron: Which countries have closed their borders?
Days after the new COVID-19 variant omicron was identified in South Africa, ever more countries are moving to close their…