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US agrees to return 12 military sites to S.Korea
A virtual joint committee session of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) was held earlier in the day, agreeing on the return of the US military sites, including six in central Seoul, reports Xinhua news agency.
Hackers target Pfizer vaccine data in attack on EMA
BioNTech, which makes one of the vaccines in partnership with Pfizer, said its regulatory submission was accessed during the attack. Recently, Dr. Reddy's who is conducting clinical trials for the Sputnik vaccine had been the target of a hackers' attack. The EMA is working on approval of two Covid-19 vaccines, which it expects to conclude within weeks, BBC reported.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris named Time 'Person of the Year'
Biden, 78, who served two terms as Vice President to Barack Obama, will become the oldest person to assume the Office of US president when he is sworn in on 20 January. Harris will become the first woman, the first Black woman and the first person of Asian descent to be Vice President of United States.
San Francisco to host gun buy-back event
At the press conference on Thursday, Breed announced that the event will be set up in compliance with the Covid-19 health requirements. Participants will remain in their vehicles as they drop off the guns, and United Playaz will ensure there is adequate space for walk-up participants to maintain at least six feet of distance from others, she said.
Uber asks US Governors to give drivers early access to Covid vaccine
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended the first batch of vaccines go to health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities, with essential workers -- including those in transportation -- following in a second phase. According to a report from The Verge, it's up to each state to decide the specifics of their vaccine distribution plan.
EU leaders pave way for implementation of landmark recovery package
The landmark recovery package will drive forward EU's green and digital transitions, European Council President Charles Michel said during the EU Summit, which kicked off Thursday in Brussel, reports Xinhua news agency.
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine wins crucial approval as US cases soar
Shots could come within days. The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow the panel's recommendation anytime now, setting the stage for the largest vaccination drive in America's history. In a 17-4 vote, the usually obscure Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), decided that Pfizer's shot is safe in people aged 16 and older.
Venezuela's ruling coalition wins 253 legislative seats
In an announcement on Thursday, the National Electoral Council (CNE) said the coalition obtained 4,317,819 votes, representing 69.32 per cent of the ballots cast, reports Xinhua news agency.
Bill Gates receives TiE lifetime achievement award
In his remarks on the occasion, he said innovation is the key to solve the world's toughest challenges, whether it is stopping a pandemic, avoiding a climate disaster or just raising human productivity. As a first-generation entrepreneur, Bill Gates has created a remarkable impact not only on the global economy but also has become an inspiration to many many entrepreneurs through generations.
Biden announces more picks for administration
In a statement on Thursday, Biden said Tom Vilsack, former governor of Iowa who served as Secretary of Agriculture for all the eight years during former President Barack Obama's administration, has been nominated to the job again.
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