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Virus quarantine complicates a big week for Boris Johnson

Virus quarantine complicates a big week for Boris Johnson

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted Monday he is firmly in control of the government, despite having to self-isolate for two weeks because a contact tested positive for the coronavirus.
Biden seeks window on vaccine plans as Trump stalls handoff

Biden seeks window on vaccine plans as Trump stalls handoff

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden's scientific advisers plan to meet with vaccine makers in coming days even as a stalled presidential transition keeps them out of the loop on government plans to inoculate all Americans against COVID-19.
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests

2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests

For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the U.S. and around the world.
Merkel, German governors to eye results of partial lockdown

Merkel, German governors to eye results of partial lockdown

BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel will assess the effects of a nearly two-week-long partial lockdown with state governors in a video conference Monday.
Azerbaijan delays takeover, denounces fleeing Armenians

Azerbaijan delays takeover, denounces fleeing Armenians

MOSCOW — Azerbaijan on Sunday postponed taking control of a territory ceded by Armenian forces in a cease-fire agreement, but denounced civilians leaving the area for burning houses and committing what it called “ecological terror.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: National home sales The Canadian Real Estate Association is set to release figures for October home resales on Monday.
Canadian companies uncover market for mask accessories amid COVID-19

Canadian companies uncover market for mask accessories amid COVID-19

TORONTO — When COVID-19 began spreading across Canada and face masks became the year’s hottest fashion accessory, Hilary MacMillan uncovered an opportunity.
ASEAN, China, other partners sign world's biggest trade pact

ASEAN, China, other partners sign world's biggest trade pact

China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.
Asia Today: India reports 41,100 new coronavirus cases

Asia Today: India reports 41,100 new coronavirus cases

NEW DELHI — India has reported 41,100 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the country’s overall tally since the pandemic began to 8.79 million.
Palestinians torn as Israel seeks Gulf tourists in Jerusalem

Palestinians torn as Israel seeks Gulf tourists in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM — When the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalize relations with Israel, the Palestinians decried the move as a "betrayal" of both Jerusalem, where they hope to establish the capital of their future state, and the Al-Aqsa mosque compound,
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