Jan 05 Pace of vaccine rollout in California ‘not good enough,’ governor says By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California, setting a pace that's "not good enough," Gov. Gavin Newsom said. Continue reading
Jan 05 Qatar ruler lands in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade By Aya Batrawy, Isabel Debre, Amr Nabil, Associated Press Qatar's ruling emir arrived in Saudi Arabia and was greeted with an embrace by its crown prince on Tuesday, following an announcement that the kingdom would end its yearslong embargo on the tiny Gulf Arab state. Continue reading
Jan 02 Iran plans 20% uranium enrichment ‘as soon as possible’ By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran said Saturday it plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground Fordo nuclear facility “as soon as possible,” pushing its program a technical step away from weapons-grade levels as it increases pressure on the West over the… Continue reading
Jan 02 France’s giant curfew-busting party is over after two nights By Associated Press A French prosecutor said police detained seven people Saturday, including two alleged organizers, after a New Year’s Eve rave party drew at least 2,500 people in western France despite a coronavirus curfew and other restrictions. Continue reading
Dec 27 US officials: Suspect in Nashville explosion died in blast By Associated Press The man believed to be responsible for the Christmas Day bombing that tore through downtown Nashville blew himself up in the explosion, and appears to have acted alone, federal officials said Sunday. Continue reading
Dec 26 Germany, Hungary give 1st vaccine shots ahead of EU rollout By Vanessa Gera, David McHugh, Associated Press Germany, Hungary and Slovakia began giving out their first coronavirus vaccine shots on Saturday only hours after receiving their first shipments, upsetting the European Union’s plans for a coordinated rollout Sunday across the bloc’s 27 nations. Continue reading
Dec 24 20 migrants dead off Tunisia after boat sinks, more missing By Bouazza Ben Bouazza, Associated Press About 20 African migrants were found dead Thursday after their smuggling boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to reach Europe, Tunisian authorities said. Continue reading
Dec 24 California reaches 2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases By John Antczak, Don Thompson, Associated Press The grim milestone comes as a COVID-19 crisis that health officials say stems from Thanksgiving gatherings strains California’s medical system. Continue reading
Dec 24 UK and EU reach post-Brexit trade agreement By Raf Casert, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Britain and the European Union have struck a provisional free-trade agreement that should avert New Year chaos for cross-border traders and bring a measure of certainty for businesses after years of Brexit turmoil. Continue reading
Dec 24 Republicans block $2,000 virus checks despite Trump demand By Lisa Mascaro, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press House Republicans shot down a Democratic bid on Thursday to pass President Donald Trump's longshot, end-of-session demand for $2,000 direct payments to most Americans before signing a long-overdue COVID-19 relief bill. Continue reading