At Least 9 Dead In School Shooting In Russia
Officials say a 19-year-old former student at a school in the Russian city of Kazan opened fire there Tuesday, killing at least seven students, a teacher and a school worker.
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No New COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Most Of U.K., As Restrictions Set To Ease
England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday recorded no new COVID-19 deaths, and Wales reported four. Health experts said the milestone represents an encouraging sign.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Gazans After Militants Fire Missiles Into Israel
A new round of Israeli-Palestinian violence continued to escalate Monday as Palestinian militants fired rockets from Gaza toward Jerusalem, and Israel responded with deadly airstrikes.
China's Census Data Show Country's Birthrate Is Dropping
Information from China's census indicates the country's population has increased at the slowest rate since its one-child policy. At the same time, the proportion of senior citizens has expanded.
Brazilian President Allocates More Than $1 Billion To Produce COVID-19 Vaccines
The announcement from President Jair Bolsonaro comes amid an investigation into his handling of the pandemic.
News Brief: Kids' Pfizer Shots, Gaza Tensions, Hacked Pipeline Status
FDA approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15. A new round of Israeli-Palestinian violence escalated Monday. Pipeline hack is different from another big intrusion blamed on Russia.
24 Reported Killed In Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza After Hamas Fires Rockets At Israel
The violent exchange followed intense clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians in Jerusalem, prompting Jewish organizers to cancel the annual Jerusalem Day march.
China's Birthrate Drops, As Census Data Warn Of Aging Population
Leaders in Beijing will need to determine how to continue China's streak of economic growth while caring for a growing, nonworking part of the population.
FDA Permits Pfizer Vaccine For Children As Young As 12
The FDA has said that the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer can be used in children as young as 12, expanding the number of people in the U.S. who qualify for the vaccine.
China To Set Up 'Line Of Separation' On Mount Everest, Citing Nepal COVID-19 Outbreak
Nepal's health ministry has reported more than 403,000 COVID-19 cases, including more than 9,100 new infections on Monday.