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FILE – In this Wednesday, June 24, 2020 file photo, a volunteer receives an injection at the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg, as part of Africa’s first participation in a COVID-19 vaccine trial developed at the University of Oxford in Britain in conjunction with the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. AstraZeneca says late-stage trials of its COVID-19 vaccine were “highly effective” in preventing disease. A vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford prevented 70% of people from developing the coronavirus in late-stage trials, the team reported Monday Nov. 23, 2020. (Siphiwe Sibeko/Pool via AP) TH103 TH103

November 22, 2020 at 11:36 pm

3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper WATCH

AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective. Unlike its rivals from Pfizer and Moderna, it doesn't have... Updated 2:55 pm

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November 22, 2020 at 8:18 am

UK Treasury chief shows no sign of turning off spending taps

LONDON (AP) — The U.K’s treasury chief batted away speculation Sunday that he is about to turn off the spending that has buoyed the economy...

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November 22, 2020 at 1:07 am

UK leader to end England’s coronavirus lockdown on Dec. 2 VIEW

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans for strict regional measures to combat COVID-19 after England’s lockdown ends Dec. 2, sparking...

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November 21, 2020 at 2:30 pm

UK leader to end England’s national lockdown on Dec. 2

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to end an England-wide lockdown as scheduled on Dec. 2 and to announce a return to...

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November 21, 2020 at 6:34 am

UK signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. signed an interim trade deal with Canada on Saturday, giving it more time to negotiate future trading rules as the...

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November 19, 2020 at 4:20 am

Oxford scientists expect COVID-19 vaccine data by Christmas

LONDON (AP) — University of Oxford scientists expect to report results from the late-stage trials of their COVID-19 vaccine by Christmas, a key researcher said...

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November 17, 2020 at 11:04 am

BA, American Airlines plan voluntary COVID-19 testing plan

LONDON (AP) — British Airways said Tuesday that it will start testing passengers flying from the U.S. to London’s Heathrow Airport for COVID-19 in an...

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November 13, 2020 at 6:05 am

‘Most remote island’ creates massive marine protection zone VIEW

LONDON (AP) — Tristan da Cunha, an island with 245 permanent residents, is creating a marine protection zone to safeguard endangered rockhopper penguins, yellow-nosed albatross...

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November 13, 2020 at 3:42 am

Reports: UK leader Johnson’s top adviser leaves job for good

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s top adviser was seen Friday leaving Downing Street carrying a moving box, amid reports that he has...

FILE – This Jan. 5, 1981 file photos shows Peter William Sutcliffe, 35, under a blanket at right, being led from Dewsbury Magistrates Court in Dewsbury by police officers. On Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, Britainâ€™s Prison Service said that serial killer Peter Sutcliffe _ known as the “Yorkshire Ripper” died in the hospital. Sutcliffe was serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering 13 women in northern England between 1975 and 1980. (AP Photo/Pyne, file) LBL103 LBL103

November 13, 2020 at 12:44 am

UK’s ‘Yorkshire Ripper’ serial killer Peter Sutcliffe dies

Peter Sutcliffe, a former grave digger, was serving concurrent life sentences for killing 13 women in Yorkshire and northwest England between 1975 and 1980. The...