COVID-19 and the Future of Philanthropy: A Discussion Between SNF Co-President and Robin Hood CEO
NEW YORK -- What did the outbreak of the pandemic reveal about social injustice and racial inequities in our society—and what role should philanthropy play in helping address...
Jen Psaki: Not the Right Time to Lift Restrictions on International Travel
WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden's incoming White House press secretary says his administration does not intend to lift coronavirus travel restrictions for...
Biden Picks Transgender Woman as Assistant Health Secretary
WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first...
Cuomo Explores Buying Coronavirus Vaccine Directly from Maker
NEW YORK — Frustrated by the flow of coronavirus vaccine from the federal government, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday floated the idea of buying shots for New Yorkers directly...
Turkish Occupied Side of Cyprus Sets COVID-19 Night Curfew Too
Following the lead of the legitimate Cypriot government, the Turkish occupied northern third of the island's self-declare republic put an overnight curfew in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Cyprus Considers Easing New COVID-19 Lockdown Already
Two weeks after bringing a second lockdown to slow a resurgence of COVID-19, Cyprus' advisory committee is looking at pulling back on it, if the number of hospitalizations slows.
Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Cyprus Foreign Minister Christodoulides
WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Republic of Cyprus (ROC) Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides.
A New COVID-19 Challenge: Mutations Rise Along with Cases
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a...
Report: Fossil Fuel Firms Failing to Curb Climate Gas Leaks
BERLIN — The International Energy Agency says oil and gas companies aren't doing enough to reduce the release of methane, a potent source of planet-heating emissions...
SNF DIALOGUES Webcast: Waiting to Restart: What Has COVID-19 Taught Us?
An SNF DIALOGUES webcast looks ahead to the post- pandemic landscape for science and society.
February in Vamvakou
ATHENS -- Village life is proverbially slow. But this doesn't hold true for the Greek village of Vamvakou, where there's something new on offer every day—even...
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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Connects Greece to the United Arab Emirates
ATHENS -- Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has connected Athens and Thessaloniki directly with the United Arab Emirates. The UAE airline's first flight landed in Athens on Friday, January...
Swiss Hunt Down Virus Variant in St. Moritz
BERLIN — Swiss authorities have started mass testing residents and visitors in St. Moritz after a new variant of the coronavirus was detected in the upscale skiing resort...
Norway to Donate Vaccines to Low-Income Countries
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway has pledged to help fight the global pandemic by donating vaccines to low-income countries as soon as the vaccines are approved, its foreign...
Panel: China, WHO Too Slow in Virus Response
GENEVA — A panel of experts commissioned by the World Health Organization has criticized China and other countries for not moving to stem the initial outbreak of the...