Agency says no reason to believe there are risks that would outweigh the benefits of vaccination for pregnant women; Israel already recommends inoculation in 2nd, 3rd trimesters

Over 400 injured as protesters rage against restrictions they say starve them and anger mounts over government mismanagement of multiple crises

Comments come as bloc backs off on threat to restrict exports to Northern Ireland in tussle with Britain; experts visit 1st Chinese hospital to treat patients diagnosed with virus

Israel's surge in vaccinations means recent emigrants could get immunized sooner by flying home than staying put, but logistical hurdles make it near-impossible to achieve

Medical team embarks on long-awaited mission but finding source of pandemic will likely take years; effort is politically charged as China seeks to avoid blame for missteps

Yakir Lans says cab he ordered in Tel Aviv would not pick him up after seeing he was religious as tensions simmer over Haredi lockdown violations

Official says plan being weighed in bid to find mechanism to enforce quarantine as Israel struggles to bring down virus numbers, proposal unlikely to pass due to privacy concerns

Transportation Ministry decision follows canceled cabinet meeting where ministers were slated to approve establishment of committee to decide who are eligible for flights back

Factions agree to vote on boosted enforcement, seemingly halting infighting that was complicating closure; health minister warns Israel will be 'virus incubator' if lockdown lifted

Early data shows the shot is 86% effective against UK mutation, only around 60% capable of fighting South African strain