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Russia, which began rolling out the vaccine in early December, has so far produced over 2 million doses in total, said industry minister Denis Manturov. The current production rate will allow the vaccine to be rolled out across Russia’s regions and be exported to other countries Manturov added. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2WZIe3K

Prosecutors said Detective Andre Pringle was stationed at a grocery store in West Baltimore in spring when 25-year-old Brandon Walker entered the store with a mask on top of his head but not covering his face, The Baltimore Sun reports. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3814bFZ

The three-time former prime minister, who was convicted in two corruption cases -- Avenfield properties and Al-Azizia -- was declared a proclaimed offender earlier this month by the Islamabad High Court after he failed to appear before it despite several warnings. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2WWdTmX

An anonymous customer left a $2,021 tip for waitress Becky Beer on Tuesday at J.W. Filmore's Family Restaurant in Petoskey, Mich.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MnvG4j

CHINA has conducted a live-fire exercise in the South China Sea from a military base that US analysts say has been "massively improved". from Daily Express :: News Feed https://ift.tt/3aQ9vOq

DONALD TRUMP was reportedly not happy with his wife Melania's renovations at his Mar-a-Lago resort, where the president could be moving with his family after he leaves the White House. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://ift.tt/2L3zlnc

SWISS police say they have launched an investigation into 12 cases in which British tourists are accused of violating Covid-19 quarantine orders. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://ift.tt/2KGmrff

The Census Bureau plans to deliver a population count of each state in early 2021, as close to the missed deadline as possible, the statistical agency said in a statement late Wednesday. “As issues that could affect the accuracy of the data are detected, they are corrected,” the statement said. “The schedule for reporting this data is not static. Projected dates are fluid.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2Mi1Z4x

Colin Kahl, who served as Biden’s national security adviser when he was vice president, will be nominated for undersecretary of defense for policy. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hvtumD

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the measure will be implemented in the next few days. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2WWE7p9

Ken Jennings took to Twitter Wednesday to "own up to" several "unartful and insensitive" tweets that recently came to light.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aX8zI2

People are being encouraged to stay home during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aVolDp

Our View: Mitch McConnell and Republicans, after passing corporate tax cuts, now are deficit hawks when America is in a once-in-a-century emergency.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Jxaw2F

Sen. Ron Johnson: By effectively targeting coronavirus relief, we can help those in need and minimize how much we are mortgaging America's future.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KMh5ig

DONALD TRUMP has sent a tweet suggesting he may attempt to scupper Joe Biden's Presidential confirmation next week, according to analysts. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://ift.tt/3o1LdF1

The German leader -- who will step down after elections in September -- said perseverance would be needed during a harsh winter as a vaccination campaign ramps up. Amid concerns about its safety, she said she would get the shot as soon as it’s her turn. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3aUK0vi

“We registered 17 attacks from the positions of the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group in the Idlib de-escalation zone in the provinces of Idlib (12 attacks), Latakia (2), Hama (2) and Aleppo (1),” Rear Adm. Sytnik said. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3ht6yoj

Elton John might have said it best in his iconic song, "Rocket Man" — "Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids."             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mX0MMB