Police officers in riot gear used water cannons to disperse demonstrators in the center of Amsterdam opposed to government measures to contain the coronavirus.
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Countries are bracing for the impact of more contagious virus variants.
Alongside the variant discovered in Britain, at least three other troubling variants are spreading less widely: one identified in South Africa and two in Brazil.
Australia Decides Not to Kill Joe the Pigeon
A racing pigeon named after the president-elect appeared to have traveled from Oregon to Melbourne, breaching quarantine rules.
Why Does Australia Want to Kill a Bird Named Joe (Biden)?
A racing pigeon that appeared to have traveled from Oregon to a backyard in Melbourne faces death. But there’s a twist.
China Places Over 22 Million on Lockdown Amid New Covid Wave
The country is experiencing its worst coronavirus flare-up since last summer, testing the government’s success in subduing the disease.
With New Law, Sweden Gains Power to Impose Coronavirus Restrictions
Parliament has approved an emergency law allowing the government to place limits on public places, fine individuals and order businesses to close down.
As Coronavirus Mutates, the World Stumbles Again to Respond
A South African tip led to the discovery of mutations around the world. With infections skyrocketing, “it’s a race against time.”
Japan Declares State of Emergency in Tokyo as Covid Cases Rise
Fast-rising coronavirus case counts and deaths forced Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to act, but some say the restrictions — mostly voluntary — won’t be enough.
Hong Kong’s Three Week Quarantine Frustrates Travelers
Hong Kong’s abrupt new entry requirement — which has shaken travelers, domestic workers, airlines and hotels alike — stands out for its length and has been questioned by scientists.
Crisis in U.K. Over Coronavirus Variant Gives Leader a Political Reprieve
The public health threat of the new coronavirus variant has stilled the British prime minister’s critics and offered a chance to redeem past failures.