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Read MoreBritain passed its halfway mark in its goal of vaccinating 15 million, mostly older people, by mid-February. But other European countries are still struggling with their vaccine distribution. Elizabeth Palmer reports.Britain passed its halfway mark in its goal of vaccinating 15 million, mostly older people, by mid-February. But other European countries are still struggling…

Read MoreCaptain Tom Moore, the 100-year-old British veteran who raised millions for hospital charities by walking 100 laps in his garden in the early days of the pandemic, has been hospitalized with COVID-19.Captain Tom Moore, the 100-year-old British veteran who raised millions for hospital charities by walking 100 laps in his garden in the early…

Read MoreMore than 4,000 people have been arrested across Russia as protesters take to the streets in favor of opposition leader Alexey Navalny.More than 4,000 people have been arrested across Russia as protesters take to the streets in favor of opposition leader Alexey Navalny.

Read More MEXICO CITY, Jan 31 (IPS) – Mexico is seeking to mitigate water shortages in part of its extensive territory by resorting to seawater, through the expansion of desalination plants. But this solution has exorbitant costs and significant environmental impacts. Read the full story, “Making Seawater Potable in Mexico Has High Costs and Environmental…

Read MoreVolunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites.Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites.

Read More EU aims to vaccinate 70% of adults by the end of summer; WHO mission at ground-zero Wuhan market; Israel extends lockdown as Covid variants offset vaccination drive Expert warns US to brace for virulent Covid strain UK Covid patients are dying due to unfounded fears about ventilators Biden likely to bypass Republicans on…

Read MorePresident Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear.President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear.

Read MoreAn influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome.An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome.

Read More Nobel Peace Prize winner seized along with president Win Myint Nobel Peace Prize winner seized along with president Win Myint

Read MoreMyanmar political leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, have been detained by the military, her party says.Myanmar political leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, have been detained by the military, her party says.

Read More The move follows multiple resignations from Mr Trump’s impeachment legal team The move follows multiple resignations from Mr Trump’s impeachment legal team

Read MoreHis daughter said in a statement that he was admitted to Bedford Hospital because he needed “additional help” with his breathing.His daughter said in a statement that he was admitted to Bedford Hospital because he needed “additional help” with his breathing.

Read More Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and several high-profile officials have been detained amid rising tensions with the military, Reuters reported, citing spokesman for the ruling National League for Democracy party. The 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner was reportedly “taken,” and escorted away early Monday morning, Reuters reported, citing spokesman for…

Read More Country’s powerful military have previously threatened to ‘take action’ over alleged fraud in a November election Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s president and other senior ruling party figures have been detained by the military in an early morning raid, a party spokesman said on Monday. Spokesman Myo Nyunt told Reuters that Suu Kyi,…

Read MoreDirector and comedian Mike Nichols arrived in the U.S. as a child refugee from Nazi Germany, and he went on to become a Tony- and Oscar-winning master of both stage and screen, with such classics as “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” “The Graduate,” and “Silkwood.” Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with biographer Mark Harris and…

Read MoreThe Commission chief announces a “step forward” after criticism over EU handling of vaccine plans.The Commission chief announces a “step forward” after criticism over EU handling of vaccine plans.

Read More The letter mentions the recent Capitol attack and other dangerous incidents from past years The letter mentions the recent Capitol attack and other dangerous incidents from past years

Read More Much of Western Australia enters lockdown with politicians returning to Canberra for parliament forced to isolate. Follow all the latest news and updates, live • Much of WA goes into five-day lockdown after hotel guard tests positive• Perth and regional WA coronavirus hotspot locations 10.24pm GMT Scott Morrison will be making his case…

Read More European Commission president says pharmaceutical giant will expand its manufacturing capacity in bloc European Commission president says pharmaceutical giant will expand its manufacturing capacity in bloc

Read More It’s the latest spat involving the bomb-throwing congresswoman It’s the latest spat involving the bomb-throwing congresswoman

Read MorePolice say two men have been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery that left famed San Francisco private investigator Jack Palladino on life supportPolice say two men have been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery that left famed San Francisco private investigator Jack Palladino on life support

Read More More protests are expected across Russia on Sunday by supporters of detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who could be facing years in prison after a court hearing on Tuesday. More protests are expected across Russia on Sunday by supporters of detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who could be facing years in prison after…

Read MoreCBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Read More North-east braces for storm that could dump well over a foot of snow and create blizzard-like conditions More than 110 million people across the midwest and north-east US are under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm works its way eastward and threatens to pummel the New York area on Monday. After…

Read MoreTom Moore raised more than $41m for the health service by walking laps of his garden during last year’s lockdown.Tom Moore raised more than $41m for the health service by walking laps of his garden during last year’s lockdown.

Read More A thrilling documentary made with a blend of animation and archive footage tells an immensely powerful tale of a gay Afghan survivor In what’s proving to be a rather sub-par Sundance (an understandable blip given the unusual nature of this year’s virtual festival), it’s a genuine thrill to encounter a film as exciting…

Read More The storm has been traveling across the country for days The storm has been traveling across the country for days

Read MoreShooting in northeastern city of Hassakeh kills one; two car bombings in Aleppo claim lives of 12.Shooting in northeastern city of Hassakeh kills one; two car bombings in Aleppo claim lives of 12.

Read More Monday: Much of WA goes into five-day lockdown after hotel quarantine guard tests positive to Covid. Plus: the anti-fog glasses treatments that work with facemasks Good morning, it’s Imogen Dewey here, bringing you news about the lockdown in Western Australia, the coronavirus vaccine debacle unfolding in Europe and startling findings about our federal…

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Read More Public Security Minister Amir Ohana didn’t have the authority to order the delay of coronavirus jabs to Palestinian prisoners, who were in the second priority group to get vaccinated, the Israeli High Court of Justice said. The three judges were unanimous in their ruling, pointing out that Ohana acted “without legal authority” as…

Read MoreMore than 4,700 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring group, and some were beaten.More than 4,700 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring group, and some were beaten.

Read More The transformation of the US government’s stance on the environment is hugely significant. Now the global green recovery must start The year ahead is an absolutely crucial one in the struggle to keep global heating below 1.5C or 2C, above which the UN has warned of chaos. John Kerry, who is President Joe…

Read MoreThe first one million shots of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be used to inoculate healthcare workers.The first one million shots of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be used to inoculate healthcare workers.

Read MoreMyanmar’s military leaders have discredited November’s election results with unfounded claims of fraud.Myanmar’s military leaders have discredited November’s election results with unfounded claims of fraud.