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Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:50:00 GMT
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.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:40:00 GMT
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 ...

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:35:00 GMT
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...

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:30:00 GMT
Argentina suspends corn export sales until March; farmers' surprised and furious
Argentina will suspend sales of corn for export until Feb. 28, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday, announcing the surprise move as part of the government's effort to ensure ample domestic food supplies.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:23:00 GMT
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 requireme...

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:22:00 GMT
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.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:20:00 GMT
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 ...

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:11:00 GMT
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.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:07:00 GMT
Brussels and Beijing agreement to open the Chinese market to EU investors
The European Union and China on Wednesday announced the political approval of a long-sought agreement to open the Chinese market further to EU investors, marking an economic victory for both sides.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:01:00 GMT
Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan had most probably ten times more cases, China public health report
The scale of the Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan early this year may have been nearly 10 times the recorded tally, a study conducted by China's public health authorities indicates, leaving the city where the coronavirus first took h...



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