Dec 29 Boeing 737 Max returns to U.S. skies with first passenger flight By David Koenig, Associated Press American Airlines flew a commercial flight using a Boeing 737 Max on Tuesday, the first one in U.S. skies since Max planes were grounded after two deadly crashes. Continue reading
Dec 29 British officials consider tougher rules as hospitals struggle with COVID-19 variant By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Authorities are blaming a new, more transmissible variant of the virus, first identified in southeast England, for the soaring infection rates. Continue reading
Dec 29 French designer Pierre Cardin is dead at 98 By Associated Press France’s Academy of Fine Arts says Pierre Cardin, the French designer whose Space Age style was among the iconic looks of 20th-century fashion, has died at 98. Continue reading
Dec 29 Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Croatia By Sasa Kavic, Associated Press A strong earthquake in central Croatia has destroyed buildings in a town southeast of the capital. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 7:21 Why it could be years before Africans have access to coronavirus vaccines Continue watching
Dec 28 Mexico may allow private firms to buy, distribute COVID-19 vaccines By Associated Press López Obrador has been criticized by some in Mexico for centralizing vaccine purchases and distribution, and for putting the effort — like many programs in his administration — in the hands of the military. Continue reading
Dec 28 Aid groups aim to bring health care to migrants on way to U.S. By Julie Watson, Associated Press A humanitarian organization led by U.S. military veterans has treated thousands of migrants over the past year at two clinics in a Mexican town across the border from Texas. Continue reading
Dec 28 Protests erupt against new Montenegro government over religion property law By Associated Press Protesters carried Montenegrin flags and chanted "Treason!" while gathered outside the parliament building in the capital as lawmakers convened Monday to discuss the proposed changes. Continue reading
Dec 28 South Korea confirms first cases of more contagious coronavirus variant By Associated Press The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said on Monday the cases have been confirmed in a family of three people who came to South Korea on December 22. Continue reading
Dec 28 UK warns of 'bumpy' post-Brexit transition despite deal By Associated Press Four days after sealing a free trade agreement with the European Union, the British government warned businesses Monday to get ready for disruptions and “bumpy moments” when the new rules take effect on Thursday night. Continue reading