Hundreds of Japanese Still Contesting Trump’s Election Defeat
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Less than a month before the swearing-in ceremony in Washington for U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, hundreds of Japanese, including adherents of the QAnon conspiracy theory, are taking to the streets in support of President Donald Trump's claim that he won election.
Pope on COVID-19 Vaccine: Needy, Vulnerable Must Come First
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis made a Christmas Day plea for authorities to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all, insisting that the first in line should be the most vulnerable and needy, regardless of who holds the patents for the shots.
With a Video Filmed in Secret, Trump Keeps Sowing Chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — The video message that plunged Washington into chaos was filmed in secret.
A Season of Fear, Not Cheer, as Virus Changes Christmas
Montserrat Parello lost her husband eight years ago, and Christmas gatherings with children and grandchildren had helped her deal with her loneliness. But this year, the 83-year-old will be alone for the holiday at her home in Barcelona, due to the risk of infection from the coronavirus.
Japan’s Defense Budget for 2021 Hits New High Amid China Threats
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The Japanese government approved Monday a record defense budget for fiscal 2021 totaling 5.34 trillion yen ($51.6 billion) as it seeks to introduce longer-range missiles capable of attacking enemy vessels from outside their firing range, amid security challenges posed by China.
Biden Gets COVID-19 Vaccine, Says ‘Nothing To Worry About’
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe.
Cambodia Tightens Anti-Virus Measures at Borders With Thailand
PHNOM PENH (Xinhua) — The Cambodian government on Sunday asked local authorities to strengthen safety measures along the border after neighboring Thailand reported more than 500 cases of COVID-19 in its Samut Sakhon province.
As End Approaches, Trump Gets Doses of Flattery, Finality
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is ending how it began, with over-the-top declarations of praise for the chief executive.
Several EU Nations Halt UK Flights, Fearing Virus Variant
BERLIN (AP) — Several European Union nations on Sunday banned flights from the U.K. and Germany was considering limiting such flights to make sure that a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England does not establish a strong foothold on the continent.
Russia’s Tokyo Olympics Ban Upheld, Suspension Shortened
GENEVA (Kyodo) — The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced Thursday it upheld Russia's ban from next year's postponed Tokyo Olympics, but shortened a four-year suspension to two years.
