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Pubs, hairdressers set to reopen as UK eases virus lockdown LONDON (AP) — Millions of people in Britain will get their first chance in months for haircuts, casual shopping and restaurant meals today, as the government takes the next step on its lockdown-lifting road map. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Official: Chinese vaccines’ effectiveness low BEIJING (AP) — In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official said their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Brazil’s virus outlook darkens amid vaccine supply snags RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — April is shaping up to be Brazil’s darkest month yet in the pandemic, with hospitals struggling with a crush of patients, deaths on track for record highs and few signs of a reprieve from a troubled vaccination program in Latin America’s largest nation. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Thailand hits new daily record with nearly 1,000 virus cases BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Health Ministry warned Sunday that restrictions may need to be tightened to slow the spread of a fresh coronavirus wave, as the country hit a daily record for new cases. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

More volcanic eruptions on Caribbean island of St. Vincent KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) — Conditions worsened on Sunday at a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Aid group facilities targeted in northeast Nigeria LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Suspected Islamic extremists attacked the offices of several international aid groups, setting them ablaze and renewing concerns Sunday about the safety of humanitarian workers in Nigeria’s embattled northeast. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Iran calls Natanz atomic site blackout ‘nuclear terrorism’ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Sunday described a blackout at its underground Natanz atomic facility an act of “nuclear terrorism,” raising regional tensions as world powers and Tehran continue to negotiate over its tattered nuclear deal. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Marchers protest Romania’s virus restrictions as cases soar BUCHAREST (AP) — Marchers took to the streets Saturday in the Romanian capital of Bucharest to protest restrictive measures to fight the spread of COVID-19 even as new daily infections and deaths rose in the European Union nation. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Iran enforces 10-day lockdown amid fourth wave of pandemic TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Saturday began a 10-day lockdown amid a fourth wave of coronavirus infections, state TV reported, a worrisome trend after more than a year of the country battling the Middle East’s worst outbreak. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals details of ancient city CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Iran: Nuke program testing newest advanced centrifuge TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Saturday it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran attempt to bring the U. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Explosions in two Somalia cities kill at least 5 MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside a cafe in Somalia’s city of Baidoa on Saturday, killing at least four people and wounding more than six others, police said. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Reports: Myanmar forces kill 82 in single day in city YANGON (AP) — At least 82 people were killed in one day in a crackdown by Myanmar security forces on pro- democracy protesters, according to reports Saturday from independent local media and an organization that keeps track of casualties since the military’s February seizure of power. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Prosecutor: Salvini should not be tried for migrant policy ROME (AP) — An Italian prosecutor on Saturday told a court in Sicily there’s no reason to order right-wing leader Matteo Salvini to stand trial for alleged kidnapping for his role in keeping rescued migrants aboard a coast guard ship for days in the summer of 2019. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Stalled at first jab: Vaccine shortages hit poor countries LONDON (AP) — As many as 60 countries, including some of the world’s poorest, might be stalled at the first shots of their coronavirus vaccinations because nearly all deliveries through the global program intended to help them are blocked until as late as June. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths Ambulances filled with breathless patients lined up in Brazil as nations around the world set new records Thursday for COVID-19 deaths and new coronavirus infections. by the Associated Press Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Rioters ignore pleas for calm as violence flares in Belfast BELFAST (AP) — Police in Northern Ireland deployed water cannons for the first time in six years Thursday as they tried to disperse protesters who hurled stones, fireworks and gasoline-filled bottles at officers during another night of violence in Belfast. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Indonesia quake kills 8 in Java, jolts Bali MALANG, Indonesia (AP) — A strong earthquake killed at least eight people, injured 23 others and damaged more than 300 buildings on Indonesia’s main island of Java and was also felt on the tourist hotspot of Bali, officials said Saturday. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Ash-covered St. Vincent braces for more volcanic eruptions KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) — People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

US urges arms embargo and sanctions against Myanmar military UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged the international community to take "concrete action" against the military in Myanmar on Friday including an arms embargo and sanctions against its holding companies and those who profit from them, saying this is the only way to change the military's crackdown on civilians following its Feb. 1 coup. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

Tunnel collapse nearly led to Mexico City drain explosion MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities said the collapse of a clandestine tunnel dug to steal gasoline from a government pipeline probably triggered a chain of events that nearly blew up one of the few outlets for moving water out of the closed and flood-prone Mexico City valley. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

Iran frees South Korean ship it held amid dispute over funds DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A South Korean oil tanker held for months by Iran amid a dispute over billions of dollars seized by Seoul was freed and sailed away early Friday, just hours ahead of further talks between Tehran and world powers over its tattered nuclear deal. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

Japan to announce Fukushima water release into sea soon TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese government has decided to dispose of massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water stored in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant by releasing it into the Pacific Ocean, local media reported Friday, a conclusion widely expected but delayed for years amid protests and safety concerns. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:05am