The European Union on Wednesday tightened vaccine export controls in a bid to ramp up its stuttering inoculation campaign while the United States said its inoculation drive was already showing results for over-65s.
Under the EU's new rules, the bloc's European Commission executive will weigh how needy countries are as well as how readily they export doses to the EU before approving shipments. "Open roads should run in both directions," commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel election: near-complete results suggest extended deadlock.
Israel military hits ‘Hamas positions’ in Gaza.
Erdogan says Turkey will continue to cultivate ties with Russia, US, EU, Arab countries.
UN confirms report on Saudi threat against Khashoggi investigator.
Syria provides Lebanon oxygen supplies amid dire shortages.
Jordan police detain scores of activists, break up protests.
ASIA
North Korea lambastes 'human rights clown show' after U.N. resolution.
S. Korea, US, Japan to hold high-level talks next week.
China embassy takes swipe at 'fusty' Japan over South China Sea.
Mistrust between China, India at all-time high, says U.S. admiral.
Myanmar military frees hundreds of detained protesters, child victim buried.
AFRICA
Mozambique: Armed group attacks town near gas project.
17 dead in east DR Congo attacks blamed on ADF militia.
Niger wrestles with security nightmare as death toll rises.
Nigeria, Western allies stage naval drills in piracy hotspot.
France to reopen Libyan embassy in show of support for interim government.
Libyan commander wanted for war crimes by ICC shot dead.
Hotel Rwanda ‘hero’ quits trial, says does not expect justice.
Container ship stuck in Suez Canal could take days to dislodge, holding up transportation of oil.
EUROPE
Pandemic rages in Eastern Europe leaving hospitals struggling to cope.
U.S., EU top diplomats vow to cooperate on Russia's 'challenging' behavior.
Ukraine places sanctions on dozens of Russian officials, entities.
Canada slaps sanctions on nine Russian officials over Navalny.
AMERICAS
Kamala Harris to hold discussion with Bill Clinton on 'empowering women and girls,' igniting criticism.
McConnell says he and Biden aren't talking.
Top Senate Republican blasts sweeping U.S. election reform bill as 'power grab'.
US Coast Guard seizes $330 million in illegal drugs.
Mexico to speed up vaccine rollout, fearing risk of new COVID-19 wave.
Ex FARC leader asks US Congress for help with peace deal.
TERRROISM/THE LONG WAR
Suspected insurgents attack Mozambique key town.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Asian equities poised to seesaw as U.S. economic news pushes indexes lower.
Yellen defends IMF reserve increase aimed at poor nations.
Chinese hackers used Facebook to target Uighurs abroad, tech giant says.
Global shipping industry warn of disruption after Suez Canal blockage.
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