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Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Vaccinated Briton, 91, tells CNN ‘no point in dying now’

A 91-year-old Briton who received the coronavirus vaccine has gone viral after telling a CNN reporter: “There's no point in dying now when I've lived this long is there?”

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
UK investigates possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 shot

U.K. regulators said Wednesday that people who have a “significant history'' of allergic reactions shouldn't receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine while they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
UK investigates possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 shot

U.K. regulators said Wednesday that people who have a “significant history'' of allergic reactions shouldn't receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine while they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
UK investigates possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 shot

U.K. regulators said Wednesday that people who have a “significant history'' of allergic reactions shouldn't receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine while they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Rich countries have bought too many Covid-19 vaccines – Amnesty International

Rich countries have secured enough coronavirus vaccines to protect their populations nearly three times over by the end of 2021, Amnesty International and other groups said on Wednesday, possibly depriving...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Rich countries have bought too many Covid-19 vaccines – Amnesty International

Rich countries have secured enough coronavirus vaccines to protect their populations nearly three times over by the end of 2021, Amnesty International and other groups said on Wednesday, possibly depriving...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Rich countries have bought too many Covid-19 vaccines – Amnesty International

Rich countries have secured enough coronavirus vaccines to protect their populations nearly three times over by the end of 2021, Amnesty International and other groups said on Wednesday, possibly depriving...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
‘Polexit’ fears raised by Poles as their government defies EU over budget

Poles are voicing fears that a drawn-out conflict with the EU could put Poland on a path towards departure from the bloc.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
‘Polexit’ fears raised by Poles as their government defies EU over budget

Poles are voicing fears that a drawn-out conflict with the EU could put Poland on a path towards departure from the bloc.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
‘Polexit’ fears raised by Poles as their government defies EU over budget

Poles are voicing fears that a drawn-out conflict with the EU could put Poland on a path towards departure from the bloc.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
EXPLAINER: Why did Mount Everest’s height change?

The world's highest mountain is now officially a little higher, and that might not be the end of the story. China and Nepal agreed this week on a new standard...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Merkel backs tougher virus curbs as German deaths hit record

German Chancellor Angela Merkel advocated tougher restrictions on public life Wednesday and pleaded with her compatriots to cut down on socializing as the country reported its highest single-day death toll...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
India experts find traces of lead, nickel in patients’ blood

Indian health officials have found traces of nickel and lead in a few blood samples taken from hundreds of patients who have been hospitalized by a mysterious illness in a...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
UK, EU head for supper showdown over Brexit trade deal

The leaders of Britain and the European Union were meeting Wednesday for a dinner that could pave the way to a post-Brexit trade deal — or tip the two sides...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Ford’s self-driving cars are being used to deliver food and supplies to Miami-Dade families

For the past two months, 50 Miami-Dade County Public Schools families have been receiving fresh greens and school supplies via an unlikely source: a self-driving car. Even as the pandemic...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Woman who lost job during pandemic to buy new house after £242,775 lottery win

A divorcee who lost her job during the Covid-19 pandemic plans to buy a new house with her boyfriend after winning almost £250,000 on the lottery.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Where’s the Hitler?

All right, that's it. I've run out of patience. No more excuses. Where's the Hitler? Yes, you heard me. I'm talking to you. You respectable journalists and political pundits. You...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
UK named third most generous country after donating millions during pandemic

The UK has been named the third most generous country in the world after donating millions of pounds to those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
UK named third most generous country after £450m charity donations

The UK has been named the third most generous country in the world after donating more than £450 million between March and August.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Poles voice fears of ‘Polexit’ as govt defies EU over budget

As the Polish government plays a game of chicken with the European Union over its next long-term budget, some Poles are voicing fears that a drawn-out conflict could put their...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
EXPLAINER: Why did Mount Everest’s height change?

The world's highest mountain is now officially a little higher, and that might not be the end of the story. China and Nepal agreed this week on a new standard...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Merkel backs tougher coronavirus curbs as German deaths hit record high

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pleaded with her compatriots to cut down on socialising as the country reported its highest single-day death toll of the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
UK investigates possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 shot

U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who took part in the first day of Britain's mass coronavirus vaccination program against COVID-19. Dr. June Raine,...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Russian online retailer Ozon raises $1.2 billion in country’s best IPO debut since 2011

Strong investor interest in the market debut of one of Russia's leading e-commerce platforms, Ozon, helped the company to raise more than $1.2 billion when it went public last month....

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Russian online retailer Ozon raises $1.2 billion in country’s best IPO debut since 2011

Strong investor interest in the market debut of one of Russia's leading e-commerce platforms, Ozon, helped the company to raise more than $1.2 billion when it went public last month....

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
UK, EU head for supper showdown over Brexit trade deal

Leaders of Britain and the European Union will meet Wednesday for a dinner that could pave the way to a post-Brexit trade deal — or tip the two sides toward...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
UK, EU head for supper showdown over Brexit trade deal

Leaders of Britain and the European Union will meet Wednesday for a dinner that could pave the way to a post-Brexit trade deal — or tip the two sides toward...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Warning over Covid-19 vaccine after two people with ‘severe history’ of allergies suffer reaction to Pfizer jab

Regulators have issued a warning that people who have a history of “significant” allergic reactions should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine after two people who had the jab...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Warning over allergies after two NHS staff suffer reaction from Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

Regulators have issued a warning that people who have a history of “significant” allergic reactions should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine after two people who had the jab...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Warning over allergies after two NHS staff suffer reaction from Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

Regulators have issued a warning that people who have a history of “significant” allergic reactions should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine after two people who had the jab...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Merkel backs tougher virus curbs as German deaths hit record

German Chancellor Angela Merkel advocated tougher restrictions on public life and pleaded with her compatriots to cut down on socializing as the country reported its highest single-day death toll of...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Merkel backs tougher virus curbs as German deaths hit record

German Chancellor Angela Merkel advocated tougher restrictions on public life and pleaded with her compatriots to cut down on socializing as the country reported its highest single-day death toll of...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Farming
Farmers hit with radical targets in Government’s new climate action roadmap

Radical new climate action targets announced by the Government will slash fertiliser use on farms, reduce imported feed, increase afforestation and ramp up organic production.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Iran says US sanctions hindering access to Covid vaccines

US sanctions are making it difficult for Iran to purchase medicine and health supplies from abroad, including Covid-19 vaccines needed to contain the worst outbreak in the Middle East, President...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Siberians fight the pandemic by giving weary doctors a lift

As coronavirus resurged across Russia this fall, one of the most common complaints from people with symptoms who were self-isolating at home was that they had to wait hours or...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Economic decoupling from China ‘act of national self-sabotage’ – Australian MP

A productive relationship between Canberra and Beijing is in the interest of both countries, according to Tim Watts, a Labor member of Australia's parliament. Relations between the countries have deteriorated...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Kentucky governor points to economic projects in COVID era

Despite the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus, Kentucky's governor said his office has announced more than 270 economic development projects during his first year in office. Those projects totaled...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Varadkar refuses to rule out January lockdown as he predicts ‘likely’ Christmas Covid spike

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar this morning confirmed the Government haven't ruled out the possibility the country may have to face further restrictions after the Christmas period as he predicted a rise...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Marshall Motor ups profit outlook despite second lockdown impact

Car dealership Marshall Motor has hiked its profit outlook for the second time in as many months as surging demand for new cars offset the impact of the second lockdown.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Ethiopia rejects independent probes into Tigray conflict

Ethiopia's government is rejecting calls for independent investigations into the deadly conflict in its Tigray region, saying it “doesn't need a baby-sitter.” The declaration comes amid international calls for more...