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As vaccinations lag, Israel combats online misinformation
Middle East

As vaccinations lag, Israel combats online misinformation

JERUSALEM (AP) — After surging ahead in the race to vaccinate its population against the coronavirus, Israel is blaming online…
Dubai airport sees passenger traffic drop 70% amid pandemic
Middle East

Dubai airport sees passenger traffic drop 70% amid pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport saw the coronavirus pandemic push passenger traffic down by an unprecedented…
Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites
World

Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Biden administration’s plan to open 100 vaccination sites by the end of the month was…
Egypt extends mid-year school vacation by one week
Egypt

Egypt extends mid-year school vacation by one week

Egypt’s government on Saturday has chosen to extend the mid-year schooling vacation by one week, with studies to resume in…
A bleak Valentine’s Day, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines
World

A bleak Valentine’s Day, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines

The notecards poking from bouquets rushing out of a Chicago florist all carry similar messages: “looking forward to celebrating in…
First batch of Pfizer vaccines arrive in Lebanon
Middle East

First batch of Pfizer vaccines arrive in Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon received its first batch of coronavirus vaccines Saturday ahead of a nationwide campaign to start vaccinations…
The Latest: Oxford University testing vaccine in children
World

The Latest: Oxford University testing vaccine in children

LONDON — The University of Oxford plans to test its COVID-19 vaccine in children for the first time, becoming the…
Some Europeans get choosy about which vaccines they want
World

Some Europeans get choosy about which vaccines they want

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Many Europeans are desperate for a coronavirus vaccine. But not just any vaccine. As AstraZeneca shots…
Attacks on older Asians stoke fear in Bay Area’s Chinatowns
World

Attacks on older Asians stoke fear in Bay Area’s Chinatowns

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police are stepping up their patrols and volunteers are increasing their street presence after several violent…
COVID: Germany extends lockdown until March
World

COVID: Germany extends lockdown until March

Germany’s federal government and state leaders agreed on Wednesday to extend the nationwide shutdown until March 7, beyond the previous February 14…
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