Prince Harry Says It’s Time To ‘Reimagine’ Travel Industry
“Right before us, there is an opportunity to do things differently, to do things better,” the Duke of Sussex said Friday.
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Russian Court Rejects Putin Critic Alexei Navalny’s Appeal; Allies Detained
The detention of Navalny’s brother Oleg and Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina comes as authorities try to stem another wave of protests.
Least Corrupt Nations Produce Best Virus Response, Watchdog Finds
The U.S. hit a new low on Transparency International’s 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index amid a steady decline under the presidency of Donald Trump.
Biden Administration Announces Restoration Of Relations With Palestinians
Acting U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills said the U.S. hopes to build confidence on both sides to create an environment to reach a two-state solution.
Merck Ends COVID Vaccine Program, Cites Inferior Immune Responses
The drugmaker will instead focus pandemic research on treatments, with initial efficacy data on an experimental oral antiviral expected by the end of March.
New Zealand Confirms First Coronavirus Case In Months
The woman, who returned to New Zealand on Dec. 30, tested positive for the South African strain of the virus after leaving a two-week mandatory quarantine.
Mexican President López Obrador Tests Positive For COVID-19
The president, who said his symptoms are mild, has been widely criticized for his handling of the pandemic in Mexico, and for not setting a better example.
Wuhan Returns To Normal As Rest Of World Keeps Battling Pandemic
The coronavirus has killed more than 2 million people worldwide, including more than 414,000 in the United States.
Russian Police Arrest More Than 1,600 At Rallies In Support Of Kremlin Critic Navalny
Protests erupted in over 60 Russian cities on Saturday to demand the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin’s most prominent foe.
Tokyo Pushes Back Against Report That Olympics Will Be Canceled
The Tokyo Games were postponed 10 months ago at the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and now the event appears threatened again.