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Nicaragua slowly begins vaccinations for people older than 60 MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaragua has begun slowly vaccinating people older than 60, using an AstraZeneca vaccine made in India. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Countries 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 Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Australia halts AstraZeneca vaccine for most younger than 50 CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia on Thursday become the latest country to restrict use of the AstraZeneca vaccine by recommending that it not be given to people younger than 50. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Afghans work to stem polio rise amid violence, pandemic KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan is trying to inoculate millions of children against polio after pandemic lockdowns stalled the effort to eradicate the crippling disease. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Holocaust survivors use social media to fight anti-Semitism BERLIN (AP) — Alarmed by a rise in online anti-Semitism during the pandemic, coupled with studies indicating younger generations lack even basic knowledge of the Nazi genocide, Holocaust survivors are taking to social media to share their experiences of how hate speech paved the way for mass murder. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Vaccine reaches world's far corners After enduring 40-knot winds and freezing sea spray, jostled health care providers arrived wet and cold on two Maine islands in the North Atlantic late last month to conduct coronavirus vaccinations. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:05am

World powers seek to bring US back into Iran nuclear deal VIENNA (AP) — Officials from five world powers began a new effort Tuesday to try to bring the United States back into the foundering 2015 nuclear deal they signed with Iran, a delicate diplomatic dance that needs to balance the concerns and interests of both Washington and Tehran. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

UN: Death toll now 56 from clashes in Sudan’s Darfur CAIRO (AP) — The death toll from tribal violence in Sudan’s Darfur region climbed to at least 56 as sporadic clashes continued Tuesday, the U. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

Ukraine: 24 soldiers killed in country’s east this year KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Tuesday that 24 of the country’s soldiers have been killed so far this year in eastern regions where cease-fire violations have escalated in recent weeks. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

Myanmar forces break up doctors’ protest YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Authorities in Myanmar arrested the country’s best-known comedian on Tuesday as they continue to crack down on people they accuse of helping incite nationwide protests against February’s military coup. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

UK eyes testing COVID-19 passports at mass gatherings LONDON (AP) — Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to mass gatherings at sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts. Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Expats struggle to get vaccines in Kuwait, citizens come 1st DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In the tiny, oil-rich sheikhdom of Kuwait, the foreigners who power the country’s economy, serve its society and make up 70 percent of its population are struggling to get coronavirus vaccines. Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Europe ramps up vaccinations as virus haunts Easter holidays PARIS (AP) — The French city of Lyon’s main stadium opened as a mass vaccination center during Easter weekend, and thousands spent the holiday lining up for injections at hippodromes, velodromes or other sites as France tried to speed up shots amid a new rush of coronavirus cases. Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Christians mark another pandemic Easter Christianity's most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with the faithful spaced apart in pews and singing choruses of "Hallelujah" through face coverings on a second Easter Sunday marked by pandemic precautions. by Associated Press Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

European leader urges foreign fighters to leave Libya CAIRO (AP) — The European Union on Sunday called for the departure of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya, describing it as a “precondition” for a return to stability in the war-torn country. Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Myanmar anti-coup protesters launch ‘Easter egg strike’ YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Anti-coup demonstrators in Myanmar, adept at finding themes to tie together protests nationwide, took to the streets holding painted eggs in a nod to the Easter holiday Sunday. Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Indonesia landslides, floods kill 41 people JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Landslides and flash floods from torrential rains in eastern Indonesia killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands, the country’s disaster relief agency said Sunday. Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Truck owner behind deadly Taiwan railway crash apologizes TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The owner of a construction truck that caused Taiwan’s worst rail accident in decades, killing 48 people, apologized in tears while being led away from his home by police Sunday. Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Jordan’s king sends tough message on dissent in royal family JERUSALEM (AP) — Jordanian authorities said Sunday they foiled a “malicious plot” by a former crown prince to destabilize the kingdom with foreign support, contradicting the senior royal’s claims he was being punished for speaking out against corruption and incompetence. Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

UK: Benefits outweigh risks for AstraZeneca despite 7 deaths LONDON (AP) — Britain's medicines regulator is urging people to continue taking the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, despite revealing that seven people in the U. by Associated Press Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

Kenya stops private importation of COVID-19 vaccines NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya has ordered an immediate suspension to the private importation of coronavirus vaccines, citing fears that otherwise counterfeit inoculations may get into the East African country. Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

Thousands rally in England, Wales over police legislation LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of people marched Saturday through central London and other cities across England and Wales to protest the British government’s plan to hand the police new powers to tackle demonstrations. Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

Jordan prince was asked to stop destabilizing ‘activities’ AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The half-brother of Jordan’s King Abdullah II was asked to “stop some movements and activities that are being used to target Jordan’s security and stability,” the country’s top general said Saturday amid the arrest of former senior officials close to the ruling monarchy. Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am