Politics

Friday, January 1st 2021 - 21:59 UTC
UK and Spain agree on a separate deal for Gibraltar: it needs EU support

Following the 31 December agreement reached by the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Spain referred to Gibraltar, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said…
Friday, January 1st 2021 - 21:50 UTC
Boris Johnson's father applies for French citizenship: “I will always be European, that's for sure”

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's father Stanley confirmed plans on Thursday to seek French citizenship as the free movement of Britons in the EU came to an end under the Brexit pact delivered by his son.
Friday, January 1st 2021 - 21:03 UTC
Pope Francis calls for peace and burden sharing in his message from the Vatican library

Pope Francis reappeared on Friday after chronic sciatic pain forced him to miss the Church's New Year services, and made no mention of his ailment as he delivered his traditional appeal for world peace.
Thursday, December 31st 2020 - 08:50 UTC
Argentina's regulator approves the AstraZeneca and Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine

Argentina's regulator on Wednesday approved the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University for emergency use, AstraZeneca said in a statement.
Thursday, December 31st 2020 - 08:40 UTC
Bolsonaro criticizes Argentina for legalizing abortion and erects as a leader of the pro-life movement

Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro criticized a decision by Argentina’s Senate on Wednesday that gave women the right to decide on abortion. In a post on Twitter, the evangelical head of government said he “deeply regrets the lives of Argentine children,” saying they are now ”exposed to being cut from their mothers’ wombs with the consent of the State.”
Thursday, December 31st 2020 - 08:35 UTC
Brazil dispute with Pfizer vaccine; pledges emergency use for AstraZeneca's shots probably by mid January

Brazil will soon weigh emergency-use approval for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after Britain gave the green light on Wednesday, as Latin America's largest country rushes to catch up with immunization programs under way around the hard-hit region.
Thursday, December 31st 2020 - 08:23 UTC
Brazilian medical suppliers in conflict with government over syringe and needle prices

Brazilian syringe and needle makers warned on Wednesday the country's coronavirus vaccination program was at risk after the government set auction prices too low and failed to draw bids for enough syringes to meet its requirements.
Thursday, December 31st 2020 - 08:22 UTC
An emotional Merkel admits 2020 has been her most difficult of her 15-year leadership

Angela Merkel said in her last New Year's address to the nation as German chancellor that 2020 was by far the most difficult of her 15-year leadership, yet the start of vaccinations against COVID-19 made 2021 a year of hope.
Thursday, December 31st 2020 - 08:20 UTC
US “will likely authorize” the AstraZeneca Oxford University vaccine next April

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by British drug maker AstraZeneca Plc and Oxford University will likely be authorized for emergency use in the United States in April, the chief adviser for the U.S. COVID-19 vaccine program said on Wednesday.
Thursday, December 31st 2020 - 08:11 UTC
British parliament approves UK/EU deal; “Brexit is not the end but a beginning” says Johnson

British lawmakers approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson's post Brexit deal with the European Union on Wednesday, as both sides looked to begin a new chapter of relations just days before their divorce becomes a reality.