Despite election loss, Uganda's Bobi Wine wins growing powerUgandan presidential challenger Bobi Wine has emerged from last week’s disputed election as the country’s most powerful opposition leader after his party won the most seats of any opposition group in the national assemblyThe Associated Press39 minutes ago
Biden picks transgender woman as assistant health secretaryPresident-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the SenateThe Associated Press55 minutes ago
European aviation agency: 737 Max to be cleared next week The head of the European aviation safety agency says the Boeing 737 Max will be green-lighted to resume flights in Europe next week, following nearly two years of reviews after the aircraft was involved in two deadly crashes that saw the planes grounded worldwideThe Associated Press1 hour ago
Panel: China, WHO should have acted quicker to stop pandemicA 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 coronavirus earlier and questioned whether the U.N. health agency should have labeled it a pandemic soonerThe Associated Press2 hours ago
India’s homegrown vaccine developer warns some to avoid shotIndia’s homegrown coronavirus vaccine developer Bharat Biotech is warning people with weak immunity and other medical conditions including allergies, fever or a bleeding disorder to consult a doctor before getting the shot — and if possible avoid the vaccineThe Associated Press2 hours ago
1 dead, 27 migrants found on Greek island of LesbosGreece’s coast guard says three men reported missing after a group of migrants were recovered from a difficult to access part of the Aegean island of Lesbos have been found alive and wellThe Associated Press3 hours ago
Turkey slaps advertising ban on Twitter, PinterestTurkey has slapped advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest over their non-compliance with a controversial new law that requires social media platforms to appoint legal representatives in the countryThe Associated Press3 hours ago