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NASA Mars scientists spur girls to ‘reach for the stars

With “one of the coolest jobs in the world”, NASA rover operator Vandi Verma hopes women’s high profile in the latest Mars mission will inspire a new generation to pursue…

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Biden to sign women’s economic equity executive orders on Monday

President Joe Biden will sign two executive orders on Monday related to women’s economic equity, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. Psaki, speaking on Friday during the daily press…

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Racism, suicidal thoughts, tears: What was revealed in the Meghan and Harry’s interview

What was revealed in the interview between Queen Elizabeth’s grandson Prince Harry and Meghan - the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - and U.S. chat show host Oprah Winfrey? 1)…

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Mexico’s coronavirus death toll rises to 190,604

Mexico’s Health Ministry on Sunday reported 2,734 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country and 247 additional fatalities, bringing the total tally to 2,128,600 infections and 190,604 deaths. Health…

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U.S. says Russian-backed outlets spread COVID-19 vaccine ‘disinformation’

The United States has identified three online publications directed by Russia's intelligence services that it says are seeking to undermine COVID-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna , a State…

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Prince Harry and wife Meghan open up in interview with Oprah Winfrey

Prince Harry said that he felt let down by his father Prince Charles, and that his late mother Diana would have been angry and upset at the way the British…

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U.S. administers 90.35 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines: CDC

(Reuters) - The United States has administered 90,351,750 doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of Sunday morning and distributed 116,363,405 doses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The vaccine…

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Marathon fight to pass U.S. pandemic relief tests Democrats’ majority

The battle to pass a COVID-19 relief bill demonstrated how hard things will be for U.S. President Joe Biden's Democrats in Congress, facing opposition from right and left as they…

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One year into pandemic, sky begins to clear over U.S. economy

Despite the U.S. economy's near miss with a depression last year and an ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has brought travel to a virtual halt, Jeff Hurst, the chief executive of…

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Harris favourite to win 2024 U.S. presidential election – UK bookmaker

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is favourite to win the next presidential election with 22% implied probability, ahead of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, according to betting odds from…

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Meghan and Harry to lift lid on royal split in Oprah CBS interview

A highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey interview with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan airs on U.S. television later on Sunday, amid what one royal watcher called a “toxic” atmosphere between…

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U.S. scientists doubtful of one-shot regimen for Pfizer, Moderna COVID vaccines

U.S. scientists are sceptical of a one-shot regimen for Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc COVID-19 vaccines, saying there isn't enough evidence that a single dose provides long-term protection, the Wall…

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Senate passes Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 bill on party-line vote

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Saturday passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote after an all-night session that saw Democrats battling among themselves…

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Venezuela’s Maduro receives first dose of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores have received their first dose of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, Venezuelan state television reported on Saturday. Images…

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Disneyland, other California theme parks, stadiums could reopen April 1

LOS ANGELES, March 5 (Reuters) - California health officials set new rules on Friday that would allow Disneyland and other theme parks, stadiums and outdoor entertainment venues to reopen as…

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Democrats advance Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill in marathon Senate session

WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Senate forged ahead with President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan early on Saturday, turning back Republican attempts to modify…

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American Air 737 MAX declared emergency after engine shutdown, lands safely

March 5 (Reuters) - American Airlines Co said on Friday that a Boeing 737 MAX bound for New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport declared an emergency after the captain shut…

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EXCLUSIVE – Oxford study indicates AstraZeneca effective against Brazil variant, source says

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Reuters) - Preliminary data from a study conducted at the University of Oxford indicates that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca PLC is effective against…

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U.S. administers 82.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines: CDC

(Reuters) - The United States has administered 82,572,848 doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of Thursday morning and delivered 109,905,530 doses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The tally…

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ANALYSIS-Biden faces calls to jumpstart North Korea talks with more pragmatic goals

With U.S. policy toward North Korea in limbo as the new administration in Washington conducts a months-long policy review, former officials and experts are sparring over whether to shift focus…

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WhatsApp adds voice and video calling feature to desktop version

Facebook Inc's WhatsApp has introduced a voice and video calling feature on its desktop version, the company said on Thursday. The company said users will be able to use desktop…

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Photo Story: Increased activity on Guatemala’s Pacaya volcano

A view of an eruption of the Pacaya volcano as seen from San Vicente Pacaya, Guatemala. The Pacaya volcano, one of the most active of the 32 in Guatemala, increased…

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Security forces on alert in Washington over possible militia plot to breach Congress

Security has been ramped up at the US Capitol in response to "a possible plot to breach" the building on Thursday, Capitol police say. The move was prompted by intelligence…

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Biden says it’s a ‘big mistake’ for states to lift mask mandates

NEW YORK, March 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday said decisions to end the required wearing of masks - such as those by governors of Texas and…

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Six Dr. Seuss books pulled from publication due to racist imagery

Six children’s books written decades ago by Dr. Seuss were pulled from publication because they contain racist and insensitive imagery, the company formed to preserve the deceased author’s legacy said.…

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Microsoft says Chinese hackers targeted groups via server software

A China-linked cyber-espionage group has been remotely plundering email inboxes using freshly discovered flaws in Microsoft mail server software, the company and outside researchers said on Tuesday - an example…

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Malta based Blockchain sports firm Chiliz to invest $50 million in U.S expansion

Blockchain sports venture Chiliz, which is heavily involved in European soccer, will invest $50 million in an expansion to the United States, chief executive Alexandre Dreyfus has told Reuters. The…

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Biden calls on states to prioritize vaccinations for teachers

President Joe Biden called on U.S. states to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers to ensure children could return to school quickly and safely, and said every educator should receive at…

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U.S. and EU impose sanctions on Russia over Navalny poisoning, jailing

WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions to punish Russia for what it described as Moscow's attempt to poison opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a…

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Iran rejects the European proposal to hold an informal meeting with the US

Iran has rejected a European proposal to hold an informal meeting with the United States. In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that it considers that "this is not…

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U.S. downplays possibility of sharing COVID-19 vaccines with Mexico

The Biden administration on Monday downplayed the prospect of sharing coronavirus vaccines with Mexico, saying it is focused first on getting its own population protected against a pandemic that has killed…

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Johnson & Johnson waiting on new plant approval to ship high volumes of vaccine

Johnson & Johnson is waiting on regulatory approval of a new, larger plant operated by contract manufacturer Catalent Inc to begin large-scale U.S. deliveries of its just-authorized COVID-19 vaccine following initial shipments this week, a top J&J executive…

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U.S. failure to sanction prince for Khashoggi killing ‘dangerous’: U.N. expert

A U.N. human rights investigator said on Monday that it was "extremely dangerous" for the United States to have named Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler as having approved an operation…

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AstraZeneca sold out of vaccine maker Moderna last year

AstraZeneca sold a stake it held in rival COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna over the course of last year, the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker's latest annual report shows. London-listed AstraZeneca did not specify…

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Prince Harry says he is worried history would repeat itself

Prince Harry, who shocked Britain last year when he and his wife Meghan stepped back from royal duties, told U.S. interviewer Oprah Winfrey that he had worried about history repeating…

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Fauci urges Americans to get any of the three COVID-19 vaccines available

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease official, said he would take the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, as he encouraged Americans to accept any of the…

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Trump repeats election lies and hints at 2024 run

Former President Donald Trump hinted on Sunday at a possible presidential run in 2024, attacked President Joe Biden and repeated his fraudulent claims he won the 2020 election in his…

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‘The Crown’ sweeps Golden Globes for television

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British royal drama “The Crown” and comedy “Schitt’s Creek” won top television honors at the Golden Globes on Sunday in a mostly virtual bicoastal ceremony that…

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Trump to proclaim himself as the future for Republicans in speech

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Donald Trump on Sunday will declare himself the dominant figure in the fractured Republican Party and attack President Joe Biden in his first major appearance…

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Biden in no rush to lift Venezuela sanctions, seeks ‘serious steps’ by Maduro

WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden’s administration is in “no rush” to lift U.S. sanctions on Venezuela but would consider easing them if President Nicolas Maduro takes confidence-building…

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El Salvador’s Bukele poised for majority in mid-term votes

SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) - Salvadorans went to the polls on Sunday to vote in legislative and municipal elections that could give a broad victory to President Nayib Bukele’s party, consolidating…

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Biden says Saudi announcement to come Monday; White House plays down new steps

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Saturday said his administration would make an announcement on Saudi Arabia on Monday, following a U.S. intelligence report that found Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had approved the…

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Biden cheers new vaccine but cautions on COVID-19 variants

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden cheered an announcement on Saturday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, but cautioned…

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U.S. authorises J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine, making it third available

Feb 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Saturday authorized Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, enabling millions more Americans to be vaccinated in the coming weeks and setting the…

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Photo Story: Madame Tussauds gives helping hand to New York restaurant

A wax figure of Audrey Hepburn sits at a table left empty to comply with COVID-19 social distancing requirements in a dining room at Peter Luger’ Steak House in the…

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U.S. to buy at least 100,000 doses of Lilly’s COVID-19 antibody therapy

Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co said on Friday the U.S. government has agreed to buy at least 100,000 doses of its newly authorized COVID-19 dual antibody cocktail for $210 million,…

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Pandemic or not, the Golden Globes show must go on

The Golden Globes kicks off a pandemic-era Hollywood awards season on Sunday after a year that upended the entertainment industry and saw celebrities on red carpets replaced with webcams on…

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U.S. near authorization of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. regulators said they would work quickly to authorize Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use after a panel of outside advisers backed the one-shot immunization. The Food and…

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Brazil’s capital goes into lockdown to quell COVID-19 surge

The governor of Brazil’s capital city, Brasilia, decreed a 24-hour lockdown for all but essential services on Friday to curb a worsening COVID-19 outbreak that has filled its intensive care…

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U.S. House approves Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid

President Joe Biden scored his first legislative win as the House of Representatives passed his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package early Saturday, though Democrats faced challenges to their hopes of…

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Biden team considering a halt to ‘offensive’ arms sales for Saudis

President Joe Biden’s administration is considering the cancellation of arms deals with Saudi Arabia that pose human rights concerns while limiting future military sales to “defensive” weapons, as it reassesses…

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Biden says he told Saudi king he will hold them accountable for rights abuses

U.S. President Joe Biden said he told Saudi King Salman he would "hold them accountable for human rights abuses" and the United States would be announcing significant changes in the…

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U.S. to impose sanctions, visa bans on Saudis for journalist Khashoggi’s killing, officials say

WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Biden administration will announce sanctions and visa bans on Friday targeting Saudi Arabian citizens over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but it…

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Population of Mexico’s monarch butterflies falls 26%

The population of monarch butterflies that arrived in Mexico’s forests to hibernate this winter fell 26% from a year earlier, the country’s Commission for National Protected Areas and the World…

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Joe Biden talks to Saudi king ahead of Khashoggi report release

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday told Saudi King Salman he would work for bilateral ties “as strong and transparent as possible,” the White House said, ahead of the expected…

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U.S. Navy warship in the Middle East has COVID-19 cases, another ship to run tests

A U.S. Navy warship operating in the Middle East has a dozen cases of the novel coronavirus, while another warship in the region is investigating whether some of its members…

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UPDATED: Biden orders air strikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria

President Joe Biden on Thursday directed U.S. military air strikes in eastern Syria against facilities belonging to what the Pentagon said were Iran-backed militia, in a calibrated response to rocket…

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