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WASHINGTON — When Andrew Jackson became president in 1829, the national debt was $58.4 million, and Old Hickory was as frugal as he was disagreeable — very — so his

MADRID -- The northern Spanish region of Navarra has announced the cancellation of the famed annual San Fermín bull-running festival in Pamplona for a second year in a row of

路透新闻部 (Adds latest COVID data) MADRID, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Spain’s San Fermin festival, which draws thrill-seekers from all over the world to run with fighting bulls through the streets of Pamplona, will be cancelled for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic, the regional head said on Tuesday. Gripped by a third wave of infection, Spain reported 29,604 new cases on Tuesday, down from recent highs of more than 40,000 and pushing the overall tally to 2.85 million....

PARIS — France’s top health advisory body is recommending the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine only be used on people under 65, citing lack of sufficient data about its effectiveness in older people. The European Medicines Agency authorized AstraZeneca’s vaccine for use in adults throughout the European Union on Friday, amid criticism the bloc is not moving fast enough to vaccinate its population. But health authorities in Germany, France and some other countries have raised concerns that ...

Pamplona’s running of the bulls cancelled for second year in a row By Reuters Share Madrid - Spains San Fermin festival, which attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world for the running of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona, has been cancelled for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic, the regional head said on Tuesday. "An international festival like San Fermin, in which millions of people come to Navarra, wont be possible," Maria Chivite said. Th...

The Leader Newspaper Andrew Atkinson reports on the remarkable story of jockey, boxer, soldier, pilot, spy, club-owner and musician, Eugene Bullard – known as ‘The Black Sparrow’. EUGENE Bullard died of cancer at the age of 66. All but forgotten in the 21st century. Bravest of men, nicknamed ‘The Black Sparrow’. Born in Georgia, his father was a former slave from Haiti, his mother full-blooded Creek. He ran away as a child, determined to fulfil his destiny in France. H...

WUHAN, China — The World Health Organization experts have visited an animal disease center in the Chinese city of Wuhan as part of their investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. A team member says they met with staff in charge of the health of livestock in Hubei province, toured laboratories and had an “in-depth” discussion with questions and answers. Meanwhile, WHO officials in Geneva were pushing back against suggestions the team was not getting enough access or dat...

Spains San Fermin festival, which attracts tourists from all over the world for the running of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona, will be cancelled for the second year in a row because of COVID-19, the regional head said on Tuesday. But amid much disagreement and handwringing across Spain over how strict pandemic restrictions should be, Pamplonas mayor was quick to say no decision had yet been made. "An international festival like San Fermin, in which millions of people come to Navarr...

Biden boosting vaccine allotments, financing for virus costs The federal government will send more vaccine doses to the states using pharmacies and help state and local governments cover the costs of the pandemic.     Registered nurse Peggy Hampton fills syringes with doses of the Moderna vaccine at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Arizona. [ RANDY HOEFT | AP ] Updated Feb. 2 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday that it is moving to expand access ...

Feb 2, 2021 Peter Ben Embarek of a World Health Organization team leaves in a car after a visit today to the Hubei Animal Disease Control and Prevention Center in Wuhan in central Chinas Hubei province. The WHO team is investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic has visited two disease control centers in the province. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Here are summaries of the latest Associated Press stories worldwide on the coronarvirus pandemic, including: — President Biden meets Republican ...