Dec 17 Watch 5:27 What Russia stands to gain from a cyberattack against the U.S. As the U.S government and major companies continue to unravel the extent of a dangerous cyberattack, many of the hallmarks of the operation point to Russia. William Brangham spoke with Fiona Hill, the former National Security Council senior director for… Continue watching
Dec 17 EU top official sees ‘progress’ in post-Brexit talks By Samuel Petrequin, Pan Pylas, Associated Press The European Union's top official says there's been "substantial progress on many issues" in post-Brexit talks, just as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a no-deal outcome seemed "very likely" — with only two weeks to go before a potentially… Continue reading
Dec 17 U.S. cybersecurity agency warns of ‘grave’ threat from global hack By Ben Fox, Associated Press It was the most detailed comment yet from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency since reports emerged that government agencies including the Treasury and Commerce departments were among those penetrated. Continue reading
Dec 17 Palestinians left waiting as Israel is set to deploy COVID-19 vaccine By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Worldwide, rich nations are snatching up scarce supplies of new vaccines as poor countries largely rely on a World Health Organization program that has yet to get off the ground. Continue reading
Dec 17 EU agency moves forward meeting on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine By Associated Press The EMA said Thursday's decision came after Moderna sent the last package of data on the vaccine needed for the agency to assess it for the EU market. Continue reading
Dec 17 Russia can’t use its name and flag at the next 2 Olympics By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press Russia will not be able to use its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years after a ruling Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Continue reading
Dec 17 Putin denies involvement in poisoning of Kremlin foe Navalny By Vladimir Isachenkov, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday rejected allegations that the Kremlin was behind the poisoning of his top political foe, opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and accused U.S. intelligence agencies of fomenting the claims even as he held out hope for… Continue reading
Dec 17 Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press While excitement and enthusiasm greeted the Western-developed coronavirus vaccine when it was rolled out, the Russian-made version has received a mixed response. Continue reading
Dec 17 Moon rocks in hand, China prepares for future moon missions By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Following the successful return of moon rocks by its Chang'e 5 robotic probe, China is preparing for future missions that could set the stage for an eventual lunar base to host human explorers. Continue reading
Dec 17 French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19 By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, following a week when he has met with numerous European leaders. Continue reading