As anniversary of WHO pandemic declaration approaches, Middle Eastern nations try to scale up vaccination programs
European countries hoped their well-funded health systems would offer some protection, but the continent was hit hard
The European Union has imposed sanctions on four Russian officials following the jailing of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. As Henry Ridgwell reports, supporters of Navalny want the EU to go much further — and sanction close allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Camera: Henry Ridgwell
Early data shows vaccines are very effective in preventing hospitalization and death, while also preventing transmission
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans Monday to begin easing coronavirus lockdown measures. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, Johnson credited Britain’s rapid vaccination program for allowing the country to begin reopening — amid growing scientific evidence that the vaccines will help to bring the global pandemic under control. Camera: Henry Ridgwell
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen forced to defend strategy as vaccinations lag sharply behind Britain and US
Report for UN Security Council committee says cyberattacks brought in $300 million for Pyongyang in 2020
Majority of German public say government has handled pandemic well, but the survey was conducted before Europe’s slow start to the vaccine program
[There are big variations in public opinion on how well Western governments have handled the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey from Pew Research — which also questioned people on their attitudes to compulsory vaccinations. Henry Ridgwell has more from London. Camera: Henry Ridgwell
100-year-old British World War II veteran was being treated for pneumonia and was diagnosed with coronavirus
100-year-old WWII veteran was being treated at hospital for breathing difficulties after contracting pneumonia and had also been diagnosed with coronavirus
Scientists say coronavirus mutations seen in South Africa, Brazil could be more resistant to vaccines
Scientists say coronavirus mutations seen elsewhere could be more resistant to vaccines
Tehran’s Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif suggests EU mediates between Iran and United States over return to compliance with 2015 nuclear deal
US allies in Europe hope JCPOA can be resurrected, but analysts say it depends on whether Iran or US is willing to make the first move
Britain leads world in deaths per capita as coronavirus mutation spreads across country
Britain has highest death rate per capita in world as coronavirus mutation spreads across country
Supporters of Britain’s exit from the European Union said it would offer economic opportunities outside the EU. But four weeks after Britain finally quit the bloc at the end of 2020, many businesses say they are facing significant disruption and extra costs. Henry Ridgwell reports from London. Camera: Henry Ridgwell
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