EU and Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal
Following the announcement of the political accord, von der Leyen's Commission will send the text to the remaining 27 European member states.
US to start vaccinating as Germany returns to partial lockdown
The US National Security Council said Sunday that senior federal officials will be among those given priority access to keep the government functioning.
Britain starts virus jabs, more encouraging vaccine developments
Even as hopes rise for vaccines and a resulting economic recovery, governments are being forced to tighten restrictions to contain surges in infections.
Johnson heads to Brussels as time runs out for Brexit deal
The EU fears Britain slashing its regulations, which could allow its companies to undercut European firms.
Britain okays vaccine as global Covid death toll nears 1.5 million
Many poorer countries are pinning their hopes on the AstraZeneca/Oxford candidate, which can be kept in regular refrigerators and is being offered at cost price.
Baby among five killed as car runs down shoppers in Germany
The incident brought back memories of a truck rampage at a Berlin Christmas market in 2016 that killed 12 people, Germany's deadliest Islamist attack to date.
German FM slams coronavirus protesters for Nazi victim comparisons
Government measures introduced to halt the spread of the coronavirus have triggered large protests in Germany.
Covid vaccine: US hopes to start distribution in December as pandemic surges
FDA vaccine advisors will meet December 10 to discuss approval.
Protesters clash with police in Berlin shutdown demo
At least 13,119 people have died from the virus in Germany so far.
Biden speaks to Trump allies Netanyahu, Modi
Biden's first calls took place with US allies who had tense ties with Trump including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Three arrested over spectacular Dresden Museum jewellery heist
Police hunting for the suspects had launched several appeals, offering up to half a million euros in reward for information leading to their arrests.
Moderna Vaccine: New vaccine breakthrough lifts global hope against pandemic
Concerns of a resurgence also remain in parts of the world that have largely brought their caseloads under control.
Biden tells world leaders 'America is back' but Pompeo digs in
The transition team said Biden planned to work with the Europeans on fighting the Covid-19 pandemic as well as climate change.
UK and Ireland congratulate Biden via phone calls
Biden and top Democrats have warned that Johnson can forget about a UK-US trade deal if Brexit scuppers the hard-won peace brokered by the US.
IS claims Vienna shooting as Austria mourns
Twenty-three wounded people were in hospital Tuesday, with seven in a critical condition, Vienna's hospital association said.
Virus surge and new restrictions batter markets
Shutdowns also dampen demand for oil, which saw prices tumble more than 5 percent.
Coronavirus update: Merkel eyes 'lockdown light' to tame virus
Merkel said she understood that the coronavirus measures were asking a lot of citizens, and stressed that they would only ever be temporary.
Turkey calls for France boycott as Islamic world backlash grows
France's largest employers' federation on Monday urged companies to "resist the blackmail" over the boycott calls.
Coronavirus update: Countries battle surge as WHO warns of 'exponential' case increase
Governments are now struggling to balance new restrictions against the need to revive economies.
UK, EU to discuss 'structure' of Brexit talks after walkout threat
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there was no point in holding any more talks without a dramatic softening of the EU's position.
EU leaders tell London to budge on post-Brexit deal, drawing UK anger
Britain left the European Union on January 31, but Barnier and Frost have been locked in months of inconclusive talks on a follow-on trade arrangement.
Germany sees 6,638 daily virus cases, highest since start of pandemic
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday night announced new limits on people gathering at events as well as mandatory mask wearing in crowded places.
Boris Johnson to talk to EU chief as Brexit talks run out of time
Arriving in Luxembourg before meeting Barnier, European ministers warned that talks were reaching a critical stage.
WHO, Greta or press watchdogs for Nobel Peace Prize?
This year there are 318 nominees, including 211 individuals and 107 organisations, according to the Nobel Institute.
Boost in vaccine doses planned for poor as virus rages on
Mid-September saw a record rise in cases in most regions and the WHO has warned that virus deaths could even double to two million.
Turkey, Greece agree to talks on Mediterranean tensions
Greece and Turkey have held talks on continental shelf disputes before -- the last were in 2016.
Outrage after Germany says Putin critic Navalny poisoned with Novichok
The Charite hospital that has been treating Navalny reported improvements in his condition.
WHO urges 'dialogue' with virus protesters
In the biggest of several European protests, the protesters opposed coronavirus restrictions against face mask rules and other anti-virus curbs.
US nears 6 million cases of coronavirus
The United States, had recorded 5.99 million cases of infection as of 0030 GMT Monday, according to Johns Hopkins University's tracker.
Germany extends shorter work hours scheme
The shorter-hours programme - Kurzarbeit, sees the German government cover around two-thirds of workers' wages when employers slash their hours to save costs.