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Coronavirus: Santa meets children in Peru through a plastic bubble

On the outskirts of the Peruvian capital, Lima, a plastic bubble is helping children meet Santa in a safe way.

22/12/2020

USA

Trump meets with Republican lawmakers in last bid to block Biden's win

Having failed to prove electoral fraud in 50 lawsuits, as well as having two cases thrown out by the Supreme Court, Donald Trump is making one last-ditch attempt to overturn the election results in Congress.

22/12/2020

Canada

Canada's Ontario to go into province-wide lockdown after Christmas

Health officials in Canada's most populous province have criticised politicians for what they see as prioritising the economy by delaying the lockdown until December 26.

22/12/2020

USA

US Congress approves €738 billion COVID-19 relief bill

The bipartisan deal, which will also fund the US government until September next year, was passed in both houses of the US Congress on Monday.

22/12/2020

USA

Joe Biden has COVID-19 vaccine on live TV to demonstrate its safety

US president-elect urged all Americans to take the vaccine when it becomes available to them

21/12/2020

USA

Joe Biden to receive coronavirus vaccine live on TV to boost uptake

While it is unclear if Donald Trump will have the vaccine, president-elect Joe Biden will be vaccinated live on TV on Monday to help boost the largest vaccination programme in US history.

21/12/2020

USA

US Congress seals agreement on €730 billion COVID-19 relief bill

Millions of Americans hit by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic will now receive financial help after Republicans and Democrats agreed on a long-overdue relief package.

21/12/2020

USA

US starts to ship its second approved vaccine against coronavirus

In the US workers have been busy packaging and distributing the Moderna vaccine, the second one to be approved by authorities

20/12/2020

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Argentina: Relatives allowed to see COVID-19 patients through windows

After an initial period of many health restrictions that involved the death of thousands of COVID-19 patients in solitary confinement, Argentina began in August to promote the meeting of patients with their families through various initiatives to ensure dignified treatment.

20/12/2020

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Food banks a lifeline for New Yorkers hit by coronavirus crisis

The pandemic has been particularly hard on women who work in the service sector, which has been crippled by the economic crisis.

20/12/2020

USA

'No time to waste': Biden introduces his climate team

“We literally have no time to waste," Biden told reporters as he introduced his choices, comparing the need for a climate response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

19/12/2020

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Bolivia recognises same-sex couple's civil union for first time

Guido Montano and David Aruquipa, who have been a couple for 11 years, said they consider the step a victory for human rights in Bolivia.

19/12/2020

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Despite Covid, Brooklyn neighborhood still a flashy Christmas village

Despite the pandemic, the neighbourhood of Dyker Heights proudly displays its over-the-top Christmas light decorations.

19/12/2020

USA

US Secretary of State Pompeo blames Russia for massive government hack

Mike Pompeo said it was clear the Russians were behind a widespread hack of US government agencies.

19/12/2020

USA

Moderna becomes second COVID-19 vaccine to receive US approval

The Food and Drug Administration authorized an emergency rollout of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, adding a second shot to its arsenal.

19/12/2020

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US Vice President Mike Pence receives COVID-19 vaccine

Vice President Mike Pence was vaccinated for COVID-19 on Friday in a live-television event aimed at reassuring Americans the vaccine is safe.

18/12/2020

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Argentina activists demonstrate in support of legalising abortion

Activists demonstrated outside Argentina's legislature to show support for an abortion bill currently going through the Senate.

18/12/2020

USA

US multi-agency cyber attack is 'grave' threat — security agency

US federal agencies and “critical infrastructure” were targeted in a sophisticated attack that was hard to detect and will be difficult to undo, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said.

18/12/2020

USA

US FDA advisers endorse Moderna as second COVID-19 vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow the recommendation and quickly OK the vaccine from Moderna and the National Institutes of Health.

18/12/2020

USA

Biden picks Native American Deb Haaland for interior secretary

"A voice like mine has never been a Cabinet secretary or at the head of the Department of Interior," Haaland said, vowing to be "fierce".

18/12/2020

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New York City hit as snow blankets north-east parts of United States

Officials said they didn't expect the winter blast to disrupt vaccine distribution

17/12/2020

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Police in Peru carry out drug-related arrest in Santa and elf disguise

Members the National Police of Peru disguised themselves as Santa Claus and an elf during a police operation in Lima.

17/12/2020

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Thousands of Cubans visit shrine of San Lazaro in annual tradition

The faithful travelled to the shrine to give thanks and to ask for support and good health in the coming year.

17/12/2020

USA

US braces for major snowstorm as vaccine rollout continues

A major snowstorm has rolled into the northeast of the United States, just days after the start of a coronavirus vaccine campaign in the country, and amid a continuing surge in cases.

17/12/2020

USA

Google sued by 10 US states for 'anti-competitive' online ad sales

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the suit, arguing that "this Goliath of a company is using its power to manipulate the market, destroy competition, and harm you, the consumer."

17/12/2020

USA

Lockerbie: US plans new charges in 1988 airline bombing

The 1988 bombing of a New-York-bound Pan Am jet that exploded over the Scottish town of Lockerbie killed 270 people.

17/12/2020