New NY law bans sale of Confederate flags on state property

The display of Confederate flags has come under fire as part of the national reckoning over racial injustice.

Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics

Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.

Former Israeli space chief says US in contact with ‘galactic federation’ of aliens and Trump knows

Israel’s former director of space programs for the country’s ministry of defense claimed the U.S. and Israel have been in contact with extraterrestrials representing a “galactic federation,” and President Donald Trump has been on the verge of revealing the information.

Feds: Kenyan man plotted 9/11-style attack on U.S.

Cholo Abdi Abdullah pleaded not guilty during a brief court appearance Wednesday and was ordered held without bond. 

Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high

Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.

World Food Program receives Nobel Peace Prize in online event

The World Food Program will receive its Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday in a different way from the pomp-filled traditional celebration in the Norwegian capital, because of the coronavirus outbreak.

UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine

U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.

Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.

After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months

Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.

Chinese vaccine 86% effective, UAE says

The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.