Tag: World News
Early Lab Test Shows Omicron Weakening Vaccine Effectiveness
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus can partially evade the protection afforded…
France to Sell Jet Fighters to U.A.E.
France agreed to sell $19 billion of military aircraft to the United…
Iran Nuclear Talks Stall as Tehran Toughens Stance
Talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal stalled on Friday, with Western…
Omicron Cases at Norway Christmas Party Provide Clues on New Variant’s Spread
An Omicron outbreak at a Norwegian Christmas party is providing an early,…
Omicron’s Severity Will Take More Time to Assess, Scientists Say
JOHANNESBURG—Scientists in South Africa say they are reaching preliminary answers to two…
China Set to Create New State-Owned Rare-Earths Giant
China has approved the creation of one of the world’s largest rare-earths…
Canada Delivers Stellar November Job Gain
OTTAWA—Canada continued its stellar job-creation run in November with another blowout performance…
Asia-Pacific Nations Use Tougher Tactics to Combat Omicron Variant
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region are creating tougher rules for those infected…
Europe Sees Boost in Uptake of Shots but Mandates AreStill on the Table
Relentless pressure to raise vaccination rates in Europe is beginning to bear…
First Omicron Covid-19 Cases Detected in U.K., Italy
The U.K. and Italy became the latest countries to detect the Omicron…
Macau Police Question Junket Boss Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Syndicate
HONG KONG—The chairman of Macau’s largest junket operator was questioned by police…
In the Land of Dikes, Nature Now Reinforces Flood Defenses
BEVEREN, Belgium—The world’s levees are losing the battle against rising seas and…