Category: News


The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world


For the past year, countries around the world have shared data on Covid-19 cases and deaths with the World Health Organization (WHO) — information that is crucial in informing the global fight against the disease.

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/05/world/covid-tanzania-turkmenistan-north-korea-intl/index.html


Some US bishops discourage Catholics from getting Johnson & Johnson vaccine if others are available


As officials and health experts race to get Americans vaccinated against Covid-19, some Catholic bishops have weighed in to discourage Church members from getting the latest, single-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson when alternatives are available.

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/03/health/bishops-catholics-johnson-and-johnson-vaccine/index.html


Coronavirus: Texas and other states ease rules despite warnings


Texas will lift its mask requirement and allow businesses to reopen at full capacity next week, Governor Greg Abbott has announced.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56255701

Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing


A US intelligence report has found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.