Francis also calls for peace and ceasefires in many countries around the world.
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Experts say personal experience convinced Midwest of virus dangers
The positive direction offers hope that people can take precautions seriously as they await vaccines.
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Mali opposition leader Cissé dies after contracting COVID-19
Soumaila Cissé, who was held hostage for six months by jihadis earlier this year and was considered a leading contender for the 2022 presidential election, has died in Paris.
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Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to ‘kindness of strangers’
Queen Elizabeth II has delivered a heartfelt message of hope in her Christmas address, praising the ‘indomitable spirit’ of those who have risen ‘magnificently’ to the challenges of the pandemic.
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U.S. to require negative COVID-19 test from U.K. travelers
Airline passengers will need to get negative tests within three days of their trip and provide the results to the airline.
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Trump golfs in Florida as COVID relief hangs in the balance
Trump had no events on his public schedule after throwing the future of a massive COVID relief and government funding bill into question.
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‘Unprecedented’ mail volume delays Christmas gifts
The U.S. Postal Service also cites limited employee availability due to COVID-19.
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A pandemic Christmas: Services move online, people stay home
The coronavirus upended Christmas traditions, but determination and imagination kept the day special for many.
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The Latest: France confirms case of new virus variant
PARIS — French health authorities have confirmed the country’s first case of the virus variant that prompted strict new lockdown measures in Britain and global travel restrictions. A French man living in England arrived in France on Dec. 19 and tested positive for the new variant Friday, the French public health agency said in a […]
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Maine reports another 321 cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths
Friday’s numbers follow back-to-back days of record new cases in Maine and come as thousands of residents are expected to be traveling for the holidays.