#China‘s #GDP grew 2.3% in 2020, making it the only major world economy to avoid a contraction. The growth was pushed by its manufacturing sector, although retail spending and consumer appetite remained low...
Biden outlines ‘Day One’ agenda of executive actions
President-elect Joe #Biden will sign #ExecutiveOrders on Inauguration Day next week to address the pandemic, the ailing #US economy, climate change and racial injustice in America, a senior aide said Saturday. FRANCE...
Coronavirus pandemic in France: The surprising popularity of the vaccine
Over 6 million more people living in #France are now being invited to get vaccinated against #Covid-19, as the govt widens those eligible for shots to cover the over 75 this Monday. In a country usually sceptical about...
Guatemalan security forces beat back caravan of Honduran migrants
#Guatemalan police and soldiers launched tear gas and wielded batons and shields against a group of #Honduran#migrants that tried to push through their roadblock early Sunday.
Brazil approves two Covid-19 vaccines, kicking off long-delayed inoculation campaign
#Brazil’s health regulator gave emergency approval Sunday for two #coronavirus#vaccines, kicking off a mass inoculation campaign amid a devastating second epidemic wave killing over 1,000 people in the vast South...
Jab gap | Second COVID jab wait in UK may exceed 12 weeks
The UK’s Dominic Raab has sparked outrage, after hinting that a previously announced 12-week wait for the second COVID vaccine may be even longer. The initial decision to delay the jab by a full 12 weeks had...
Latin American countries lean toward Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine
More countries across Latin America have been opting for the Russian COVID jab, with Paraguay the latest to sign up, joining Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela in placing orders.