AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot reports

After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.

7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, triggering tsunami advisory for part of coast

The 7.0 quake happened in the country’s rugged northeast, which was heavily damaged during the huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 that left more than 18,000 people dead.

Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics

Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.

‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek

A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.

Putin points to problems in US after Biden's 'killer' remark

President Vladimir Putin responded Thursday to U.S. President Joe Biden’s description of the Russian leader as a killer by citing America’s past and present troubles, from slavery and the slaughter of Native Americans to racial injustice.

EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer

The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press

France, Germany latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clotting reports

At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.

Nun kneels in front of police to stop Myanmar violence

A nun knelt and prayed with police in Myitkyina, Myanmar, on March 8, imploring them to stop shooting at protesters.

Pope Francis holds historic, symbolic meeting with top Iraq Shiite cleric

Pope Francis and Iraq’s top Shiite cleric have delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence, urging Muslims to embrace Iraq’s long-beleaguered Christian minority during a historic meeting.

8.1-magnitude earthquake off New Zealand triggers tsunami warning, forces thousands to evacuate

A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Thursday in the ocean off New Zealand, prompting thousands of people to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.

Imperial Co. Crash: Investigation continues for deadly crash that killed 13 near U.S.-Mexico border
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As CHP investigates the deadly crash involving a Ford Expedition carrying 25 people inside the SUV near the United States-Mexico border, federal agents also made their way to the crash scene to see if any forms of human smuggling were involved.

CHP shares safety warnings amid deadly Imperial County crash
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CHP's Border Division Commander Omar Watson gives an update on the crash that killed at least 13 people near the U.S.-Mexico border.

US implicates Saudi crown prince in journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.