As the U.K. and the European Union begin their wrangling over details of trade with Northern Ireland, President Biden has more than a passing interest in the final result.
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U.S. Regains Seat at U.N. Human Rights Council, 3 Years After Quitting
The Trump administration called the 47-nation council hypocritical and said it was vilifying Israel. The Biden administration says the U.S. can be more effective as a member.
As Western Oil Giants Cut Production, State-Owned Companies Step Up
In the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, government-owned energy companies are increasing oil and natural gas production as U.S. and European companies pare supply because of climate concerns.
Amid U.S.-China Chill, Harvard Moves a Top Language Program to Taiwan
A university spokesman said the move out of Beijing had long been planned. The program’s director cited a perceived lack of friendliness from the host institution.
U.S. to Open Canada and Mexico Borders for Vaccinated Travelers
Opening the borders with Mexico and Canada, where crossing for nonessential travel has been barred for 19 months, will reconnect neighbors and provide a reprieve for businesses.
Singapore Reopens to Vaccinated Travelers From U.S. and Other Countries
The country’s transportation minister said that, as of Tuesday, two-way travel for fully vaccinated people could also occur without quarantine for those from Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Britain.
Covid Vaccines and Children: Is One Dose Better Than Two?
Myocarditis, a rare side effect, occurs mostly after the second dose. So in some countries, officials are trying out single doses for children.
Nebraska Restores its Covid Dashboard After a Rise in New Cases
Gov. Pete Ricketts said the state’s unusually strict privacy laws prohibited the continued release of the data after he let an emergency order lapse in June.
Nebraska Restores its Covid Dashboard After a Rise in New Cases
Gov. Pete Ricketts said the state’s unusually strict privacy laws prohibited the continued release of the data after he let an emergency order lapse in June.
Biden to Spend $1 Billion to Boost Supply of Rapid Covid Tests
Tests producing results in 15 minutes have been on the market for months, but they have been in short supply in the United States.