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What’s next in the pandemic after hopeful signs with Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

A review by the US Food and Drug Administration found Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine shot for the coronavirus is safe and effective — sending a strong positive signal throughout the world. So, what does that mean for the pandemic? And, in a landmark ruling, a German court convicted a Syrian intelligence officer for aiding and abetting torture and abuse in Syria. Also, a herd of 20 plains bison have been released on Poundmaker Cree Nation territory in Saskatchewan, Canada. It's been 150 years since plains bison last roamed there.

Ghana receives first vaccines from COVAX

Top of The World: The United Nations-backed COVAX initiative on Wednesday delivered its first shipment of coronavirus vaccine to the West African nation of Ghana. And, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the US will vie for a seat at the UN Human Rights Council, suggesting a re-prioritization of human rights at the center of US foreign policy. Also, Eyad Al-Gharib, a former Syrian intelligence officer, was convicted by a German court of being accessory to crimes against humanity.

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Dual citizens in Mexico seek vaccine options in the US as rollout lags

Mexico's vaccine rollout has been slow and cumbersome. Mexican residents with US citizenship, permanent residency or valid visas are starting to take matters into their own hands.

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The challenges of China’s coronavirus vaccination campaign

China's goal is to inoculate about 70% of its population. That's nearly a billion people, and it's got a big challenge. And, widespread protests have erupted every night for the last week in Spain protesting — and often clashing with police — over the imprisonment of rapper Pablo Hasél. Also, archaeologists have unearthed a large-scale brewery in Egypt dating back 5,000 years.

Wary of coronavirus vaccines, some Chinese citizens are ‘opting out’ February 23, 2021
Describing Emma Coronel Aispuro as the wife of ‘El Chapo’ doesn’t quite capture it February 23, 2021
Facebook reverses news ban in Australia February 23, 2021
Canada’s Parliament declares China’s treatment of Uyghurs as ‘genocide’ February 23, 2021
Protesters in Spain say rapper’s arrest is an attack on freedom of expression February 23, 2021
Dual citizens in Mexico seek vaccine options in the US as rollout lags February 23, 2021
The ethics of vaccine tourism February 23, 2021
Archaeologists discover a 5,000-year-old, large-scale brewery in Egypt February 23, 2021
Immense personal grief as COVID-19 deaths reach a half-million marker February 23, 2021
The Headies’ Song of the Year in Nigeria February 23, 2021

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Wary of coronavirus vaccines, some Chinese citizens are ‘opting out’

With the pandemic mostly behind them now, along with a lack of data around the efficacy of Chinese vaccines, many citizens are taking the “wait-and-see” approach to getting vaccinated.

Demonstrators march near the Arch of Triumph during a protest condemning the arrest of rap artist Pablo Hasél in Barcelona, Feb. 22, 2021.

Protesters in Spain say rapper’s arrest is an attack on freedom of expression

Over the past week, thousands of protesters rallied in rapper Pablo Hasél’s defense while hundreds of artists — including Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar and actor Javier Bardem — signed petitions calling for his release.

A protester is shown holding a large sign the has the words, "Stop China's Genocide" on it.

Canada’s parliament votes to call China’s treatment of Uighurs genocide

Top of The World: Canada’s House of Commons voted Monday to declare China’s treatment of Uighurs in the country’s western Xinjiang region genocide. And, Emma Coronel Aispuro, wife of notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, was arrested on Monday. Also, Facebook will lift a ban imposed a week ago on viewing and sharing news stories on the platform in Australia.

Presidential candidate Yaku Pérez greets supporters as he leads a protest march to Quito, in Latacunga, Ecuador, Feb. 22, 2021. Pérez, who came in a close third in the recent elections, has alleged fraud after the results indicated he had fallen just shor

Ecuador’s recent presidential election edges closer to resolution

Over the weekend, the country’s electoral council announced the top two candidates who will be headed to a runoff on April 11. But there have been accusations of fraud by the third-place candidate.

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Discussion: Variants, vaccines and the coronavirus pandemic

The emergence of coronavirus variants raises questions about ongoing efforts to slow the pandemic. The World's Elana Gordon moderated a live discussion with Harvard epidemiologist William Hanage that explored the implications of the new variants and vaccine effectiveness.

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British celebs, religious leaders fight vaccine hesitancy in minorities

The coronavirus death toll is higher in minority communities as many are working front-line jobs. Health inequalities, housing conditions and structural racism are also key factors.

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