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Sinovac aims for 600 million dose capacity for COVID vaccine

Sinovac aims for 600 million dose capacity for COVID vaccine

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese vaccine company Sinovac announced Monday that it is planning to complete a new facility to double its annual vaccine production capacity to 600 million doses by the end of the year, while also securing a $500 million investme
Chinese probe orbiting moon with Earth-bound samples

Chinese probe orbiting moon with Earth-bound samples

BEIJING — A Chinese probe was orbiting the moon on Monday in preparation for the returning of samples of the lunar surface to Earth for the first time in almost 45 years.
Trump lawyer Giuliani in hospital after positive COVID test

Trump lawyer Giuliani in hospital after positive COVID test

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the latest in Trump's inner circle to contract the disease that is now surging across the U.S.
Venezuela vote likely to give Congress to Maduro's party

Venezuela vote likely to give Congress to Maduro's party

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's congressional election on Sunday will almost certainly give President Nicolás Maduro control over the country's last major independent institution, but will do little to improve his image at home and abroad.
Biden picks Calif. AG Becerra to lead HHS, pandemic response

Biden picks Calif. AG Becerra to lead HHS, pandemic response

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary, putting a defender of the Affordable Care Act in a leading role to oversee his administration's coronavirus response.
China prepares large-scale rollout of coronavirus vaccines

China prepares large-scale rollout of coronavirus vaccines

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Provincial governments across China are placing orders for experimental, domestically made coronavirus vaccines, though health officials have yet to say how well they work or how they may reach the country's 1.4 billion people.
Suspect apprehended after Georgia campus goes on lockdown

Suspect apprehended after Georgia campus goes on lockdown

KENNESAW, Ga. — Kennesaw State University says normal operations can resume at its campuses Sunday, about an hour after the school outside of Atlanta told students on one of its campuses to hunker down because of an “armed intruder.
Romanians elect new lawmakers, seek end to political turmoil

Romanians elect new lawmakers, seek end to political turmoil

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanians voted Sunday in a legislative election that many hope will restore some stability in one of the poorest European Union nations after five years of political and social turmoil.
US Navy official says 'uneasy deterrence' reached with Iran

US Navy official says 'uneasy deterrence' reached with Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The top U.S.
Trump challenges vote results while urging turnout in Ga.

Trump challenges vote results while urging turnout in Ga.

VALDOSTA, Georgia — President Donald Trump is pressing his grievances over losing the presidential election, using a weekend rally to spread baseless allegations of misconduct in last month’s voting in Georgia and beyond even as he pushed supporters