
International
COVID’s ‘not done with us’: Nations rush to contain omicron
The World Health Organization noted that border closures often have limited effects but can wreak havoc on lives and livelihoods.
3 years ago
COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert
The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus has popped up in more European countries, just days after being identified in South Africa.
3 years ago
Omicron: What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?
In a statement on Friday, the World Health Organization designated it as a “variant of concern."
3 years ago
U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan; China conducts military patrols
The visit comes as tensions between Taiwan and China have risen to their highest level in decades.
3 years ago
New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans
A World Health Organization panel has classified it as a highly transmissible virus of concern.
3 years ago
U.S. climate pledge faces test in Senate with global impact
More than most political battles, what happens will have a lasting impact on Americans and all their neighbors on Earth.
3 years ago
Biden praises Canada, Mexico as leaders discuss strains
President Joe Biden has played host to the leaders of Canada and Mexico, reviving what used to be a North American tradition before the Trump presidency.
3 years ago
Doubts over China tennis star’s email raise safety concerns
WTA chairman and CEO Steve Simon questioned the authenticity of an email in which Peng says she is safe and that the assault allegation is untrue.
3 years ago
U.S. offering investment to boost COVID-19 vaccine capacity
The initiative comes as the Biden White House has faced growing pressure at home and abroad over inequity in the global vaccine supply.
3 years ago
Austria and Germany impose restrictions on unvaccinated people as COVID cases surge
Austria has placed some 2 million unvaccinated people on partial lockdown. Similar restrictions in Berlin have been placed on people who aren't fully vaccinated.
3 years ago
Growing international trade in Delaware means fighting COVID-19 globally, state leaders say
Members of Delaware’s congressional delegation and other state leaders say stopping the pandemic is key to growing global trade in the First State.
3 years ago