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A vial of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Saxony during the coronavirus pandemic on March 15, 2021 in Dippoldiswalde, Germany. (Photo: Jens Schlueter/Getty Images)

EU Regulator Endorses AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine While Warning of 'Possible' Blood Clot Risk

The European Medicines Agency assessment came the same day as the U.K. restricted use of the vaccine to people over age 30.

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Supporters of the People's Climate Case gathered outside the European Union's top court on Thursday. (Photo: Morris Kemp)

Families and Indigenous Youth Vow to 'Not Give Up' After Top EU Court Dismisses 'People's Climate Case'

"We will keep fighting for justice and for the protection of fundamental rights that are threatened by the unequal and diverse impacts of climate change."

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

A vial of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Saxony during the coronavirus pandemic on March 15, 2021 in Dippoldiswalde, Germany.

More EU Nations Suspend Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine Over Blood-Clotting Concerns

While the WHO maintains the vaccine is safe, Germany's health minister said Monday the halt "is a purely precautionary measure."

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·

US intelligence agencies concluded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the 2018 murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. (Photo: Adbulhamid Hosbas/Andalou Agency via Getty Images)

Reporters Without Borders Files Unprecedented Suit Against Saudis for Khashoggi Murder, Other 'Crimes Against Humanity'

"No one should be above international law, especially when crimes against humanity are at stake. The urgent need for justice is long overdue."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Members of the security forces walk at the site of a NATO airstrike which destroyed two fuel tankers hijacked by the Taliban in northern Kunduz on September 4, 2009. (Photo: STR/AFP via Getty Images)

'Is Our Blood Worth Less?' Afghan Anguish After European Court Sides With Germany Over Airstrike That Killed 90 Civilians

"I wanted the court to provide justice, to have mercy on us," the lead plaintiff in the case said following the ruling.

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee members protest against the recent events of atrocities against women from minority communities in the country, at Jantar Mantar on November 5, 2020 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

7 Ways Women of Colour Resisted Racism This Year

Women are leading anti-racist activism around the world, from Black Brazilians running for election to Germany’s migrant rights movement. #12DaysofResistance

Sophia Seawell ·

Protesters at Jagel Air Base, the key Bundeswehr drone base in northern Germany. (Credit: DFG-VK)

Activists and Parliamentarians Join Together to Prevent Armed Drones in Germany

"People are saying they cannot think of any peace movement struggle in recent years that has won such a striking victory. This brings hope to the whole peace movement."

Elsa Rassbach ·

Presiden Donald Trump has been named "Loser of the Year" by the German news magazine Der Spiegel. (Photo: Michael M. Santiago./Getty Images)

'Without Decency and Without Dignity': German Newsweekly Der Spiegel Names Trump 'Loser of the Year'

"The country is more divided than ever since the times of the Civil War. This is not a by-product of Trump's politics, it is their goal."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Pfizer on Monday shared some of its findings from phase 3 testing of its coronavirus vaccine. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

'We Need a #PeoplesVaccine': After Hopeful Findings From Pfizer, Campaigners Demand Suspension of Patents

"This is a race against time and we cannot allow the pursuit of profit to triumph over human need," said Heidi Chow of Global Justice Now.

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo looks on as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House June 20, 2019 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

'A Farce': Trump Critics, European Allies Challenge Pompeo Claim About Snapback of UN Sanctions on Iran

"With a track record of failure on Iran, the Trump administration's spin machine appears to be going into overdrive heading into November."

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·