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News brief: COVID vaccines for kids, Russia-Ukraine crisis, Canadian protests

7:01am February 11, 2022

Pfizer adds data to its request to get the OK for its COVID vaccine for young kids. Biden cautions Americans in Ukraine to leave. Truckers shut down border crossings between Canada and the U.S.

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Biden cautions Americans to leave Ukraine ahead of any Russian aggression

6:57am February 11, 2022

President Biden warned Americans residing in Ukraine to leave, due to an increased threat from potential Russian military actions. There are around 30,000 Americans still in the country.

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Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport in London. Starting today, British residents and visitors who have had at least two doses of a coronavirus vaccine only need to fill out a form before entering the U.K.

U.K. lifts all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers starting today

5:57am February 11, 2022

by The Associated Press

Residents and visitors who have had at least two doses of an approved vaccine now only need to fill out a form before entering the U.K. Unvaccinated people must test both before and after arriving.

Austria is the 1st Western democracy to require vaccines for most adults

4:28pm February 10, 2022

by Rob Schmitz

Austria has become the first Western democracy to require vaccines for nearly all adults. Everyone who isn't exempt will be required to show proof of vaccination during random checks by the police.

Armored units take part in joint exercises between Russia and Belarus, in this image from a Russian Defense Ministry video. The massive scale of the operation is stoking tensions along the Ukrainian border.

World News

Russia holds a massive military exercise with Belarus, raising concerns in Ukraine

3:00pm February 10, 2022

by Bill Chappell

"The buildup of troops along the borders is psychological pressure from our neighbors," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Belarus is a possible route for Russian troops to invade Ukraine.

Kamila Valieva, of the Russian Olympic Committee team, reacts during the free skating team event at the Winter Olympics. Despite finishing first, Valieva and her teammates have yet to receive their medals.

Olympic figure skaters' medals are in limbo over a (new) Russian doping scandal

2:47pm February 10, 2022

by Bill Chappell

Reports have surfaced that Kamila Valieva, 15, tested positive for a heart drug called trimetazidine, which can boost athletes' endurance and blood efficiency.

Prince Charles speaks at a reception at the British Museum on Thursday in London. He tested positive for COVID-19 the following morning.

Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID a second time

9:54am February 10, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Prince Charles is isolating and has canceled his appearances. He previously contracted the virus in March 2020.

News brief: Masking rollbacks, Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Peter Navarro subpoenaed

7:35am February 10, 2022

More Democratic-led states pull back their masking requirements. Natural gas plays a big role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Jan. 6 panel subpoenas former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro.

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Religion

The Russian-Ukrainian Orthodox Church schism continues to anger Moscow

7:12am February 10, 2022

The Orthodox Church has a long history in Ukraine, one that is tied to the country's national identity. Some parishes identify solely with Ukraine, while others identify with Russia.

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Politics & Government

Natural gas is playing a major role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis

5:07am February 10, 2022

One of the strongest levers the U.S. has against Moscow is sanctions against key Russian commodities, like oil and gas. Earlier this week, President Biden warned that includes a natural gas pipeline.