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February 26, 2021

Volkswagen weathers pandemic with $10.7 billion profit

Volkswagen said Friday it made better than expected profit of 8.8 billion euros ($10.7 billion) after tax in 2020 despite the ...

February 26, 2021

NYC schools chancellor exits, citing virus' personal toll

New York City's Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced Friday he will step down, citing the coronavirus pandemic's ...

February 26, 2021

Ivory Coast 2nd country to receive COVID vaccines via COVAX

Ivory Coast on Friday became the second country in the world to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from the global COVAX ...

February 26, 2021

German radio station apologizes for comment on K-pop's BTS

A Bavarian radio station apologized Friday for a host's comments comparing popular South Korean K-pop band BTS to the ...

February 26, 2021

Third US vaccine could raise question: Which shots are best?

The nation is poised to get a third vaccine against COVID-19, but because at first glance the Johnson & Johnson shot may not ...

February 26, 2021

2 US Navy warships in Mideast hit by coronavirus outbreaks

Two U.S. Navy warships operating in the Mideast have been struck by coronavirus outbreaks, authorities said Friday, with both ...

February 26, 2021

Canadian regulator authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine

Canadian regulators on Friday authorized AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for all adults. It is the third COVID-19 vaccine ...

February 26, 2021

BA parent company books huge loss, pushes for digital passes

The parent company of British Airways and Iberia on Friday said it lost 6.9 billion euros ($8.3 billion) last year as the ...

February 26, 2021

Queen says COVID vaccine is quick, painless and helps others

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is encouraging people to be vaccinated against COVID-19, saying the shot is quick, harmless and ...

February 26, 2021

ShowBiz Minute: Lady Gaga, Queen, Prince Harry

Lady Gaga's dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in LA; Queen Elizabeth II says COVID-19 vaccine is quick, painless and ...

February 26, 2021

It's a smash hit! Chinese return big-time to movie theaters

The thrills and chills of the big screen are back big-time in the world’s largest film market. With the coronavirus well ...

February 26, 2021

Medical oxygen scarce in Africa, Latin America amid virus

A crisis over the supply of medical oxygen for coronavirus patients has struck nations in Africa and Latin America, where ...

February 26, 2021

Hong Kong kicks off COVID-19 vaccinations with Sinovac jab

Hong Kong began administering its first COVID-19 vaccines to the public Friday, kicking off its program that will eventually ...

February 26, 2021

Asia Today: 1st vaccines reach arms in S. Korea, Hong Kong

South Korea administered its first available shots of coronavirus vaccines to people at long-term care facilities Friday, ...

February 26, 2021

COVID-19 bill must drop minimum wage hike, arbiter decides

The Senate parliamentarian dealt a potentially lethal blow Thursday to Democrats’ drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding ...

February 26, 2021

As Somalia's COVID-19 cases surge, a variant is suspected

A resurgence of COVID-19 cases is hitting Somalia hard, straining one of the world’s most fragile health systems, while ...

February 26, 2021

South Korea starts vaccinating, but people over 65 must wait

South Korea administered its first coronavirus vaccines Friday to people at long-term care facilities, launching a mass ...

February 26, 2021

New coronavirus variant in New York spurs caution, concern

Another mutated version of the coronavirus has popped up in New York City, and experts reacted to the the news with a mixture ...

February 26, 2021

Asian shares sink after tech rout pulls Nasdaq 3.5% lower

Asian shares skidded Friday after rising bond yields triggered a broad sell-off on Wall Street that erased the markets gain ...