The U.K., facing a scary coronavirus strain, is running a high-stakes, real-world vaccine experiment
The findings will have implications for the world.
Source link
Guterres calls for ‘renewed approach to multilateralism’, through new peacebuilding appeal
Against the backdrop of a COVID-19 crisis that has exacerbated pre-pandemic challenges and a global ceasefire appeal to combat it, the UN chief called for new peacebuilding funds on Tuesday, promising a “renewed approach to multilateralism and international cooperation”.
Source link
Goldman Sachs boss takes $10m pay cut for 1MDB
David Solomon is being punished for the bank’s involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund.
Source link
E.U. threatens drug companies with legal action if it doesn’t get its vaccines
The moves come as two manufacturers said they would have to delay deliveries of their vaccines.
Source link
Climate litigation spikes, giving courts an ‘essential role’ in addressing climate crisis
A rise in climate litigation cases has made courtrooms increasingly important as a venue for addressing climate change around the world, according to a report released on Tuesday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
Source link
Biden raises election meddling with Putin in first phone call
The Russian leader says his first call with the new US president was “business-like and frank”.
Source link
UN chief calls for urgent action against neo-Nazis in Holocaust remembrance message
More must be done to thwart neo-Nazis and white supremacists who are using the COVID-19 pandemic to target minorities, increase their ranks and re-write history, the UN Secretary-General has said.
Source link
Coronavirus: Germany rejects 'mixed up' reports on AstraZeneca jab
AstraZeneca has also dismissed German media reports, saying its vaccine is effective at all ages.
Source link
UN health agency panel issues key guidance on second COVID vaccines
A World Health Organization (WHO) expert panel issued its first guidance on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, saying that it should ideally be given to people in two separate doses, 28 days apart. In exceptional circumstances this period could be extended to 42 days, said WHO’s advisory group of experts on immunization, SAGE, amid supply shortages affecting many countries.
Source link
Capitol riot: Police chief apologises for pro-Trump riot
Chief Yogananda Pittman told lawmakers the force did not do enough to prepare for a “terrorist attack”.
Source link