BERLIN (AP) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday advocated tougher restrictions on public life and urged her compatriots to cut back on socialization as the country recorded the highest number of one-day deaths from the coronavirus epidemic. Despite the partial shutdown that began on November 2 – Germany is …
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In 67 poor countries, only one in 10 people can expect to be vaccinated by the end of next year, the People’s Vaccine Alliance said on Wednesday. But in the developed world, where the rush to secure vaccine supplies began in the first weeks and months of the epidemic, a …
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Despite their “human” auditory ability to interpret speech sounds, dogs do not hear the subtle differences between words like humans, a team of researchers have found. Words are made up of sounds of speech, which, if changed, change the whole meaning – for example, “dog” can turn into “dig”. Researchers …
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BERLIN (AP) – Many German states came close to a “severe lockdown” on Tuesday as officials warned that persistent coronavirus infections could flood hospitals and many are ignoring existing epidemic restrictions. The governor of Saxony, Michael Kretsmer, announced that schools and most stores would be closed from Monday to January …
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By Pete Schroeder, Julie Xu * Japan unveils fresh 8 708 billion fresh economic stimulus measures * U.S. Investors stay on one side before the vote in Congress * California Travel announces new restrictions on business * Asian stock markets: tmsnrt.rs/2zpUAr4 WASHINGTON / HONG KONG, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Asian …
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