Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries in Latin America to begin vaccination campaigns.
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Mass vaccinations begin in Latin America
Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries in Latin America to begin vaccination campaigns.
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Mass vaccinations begin in Latin America
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Mass vaccinations begin in Latin America
Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries in Latin America to begin vaccination campaigns.
US doctor dies of Covid alleging racist treatment
The 52-year-old doctor wrote in a post from her hospital bed that she had to "beg" for treatment.
Israeli virtuoso violinist Ivry Gitlis dies at 98
Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure.
In pictures: World celebrates Christmas
This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch 'sells for $22m'
Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.
Video 1 minute 26 seconds
How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic
They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role.
Spain's king makes veiled dig at self-exiled father
Many had wondered if he would mention the former king's scandals in his Christmas speech.
US doctor dies of Covid alleging racist treatment
The 52-year-old doctor wrote in a post from her hospital bed that she had to "beg" for treatment.
Israeli virtuoso violinist Ivry Gitlis dies at 98
Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure.
In pictures: World celebrates Christmas
This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.
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Deal for Gibraltar not yet done
Copyright: ReutersImage caption: The Rock relies on close economic ties with Spain Away from all the drama of the Brexit trade deal the UK has also been negotiating future arrangements for Gibraltar, a UK territory, with Spain.
About 15,000 workers come and go daily across the Spain-Gibraltar border. The Rock’s population is about 34,000 and 96% of Gibraltarians voted Remain in the EU referendum.
Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has told the BBC he’s aiming to get Schengen terms for Gibraltar, to safeguard free movement of people to and from Spain.
Most EU states are in the passport-free Schengen zone, but the UK has never been in it.
If Gibraltar also joined it, EU citizens arriving from Spain or another Schengen country would avoid passport checks, while arrivals from the UK would have to go through passport control, as is already the case.
“The terms for mobility between us and UK would remain exactly the same as they are now,” said Mr Picardo. Anyone arriving from outside Schengen would have to show their passports, he added. “The arrangement is NOT about the nationality of the person arriving, but their point of departure.”
“If we can, we want to finalise this before the end of the year,” he said, but added: “It’s not easy”.
By Shayan Sardarizadeh
BBC Monitoring
