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Danish health authorities announced Wednesday that the country will continue its COVID-19 vaccine rollout without the shot made by AstraZeneca, citing its possible link to rare blood clotting events, the availability of other vaccines and the "fact that the COVID-19 epidemic in Denmark is currently under control."

Denmark Drops AstraZeneca Vaccine, Citing Rare Side Effects, Epidemic 'Under Control'

The Danish Health Authority said it will continue its vaccination campaign without the shot made by AstraZeneca, but said its benefits outweigh the risks for those who do get it.

Nicolas Sarkozy, France's former president, left, arrives to hear the verdict in a corruption trial at Porte de Clichy court house in Paris, France, on Monday.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Found Guilty Of Corruption

Nicolas Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted of bribery and influence peddling. He was sentenced to three years in prison, with two of the years suspended.

Experts hope a new insurance provision included in the recent stimulus package could help stem rising maternal mortality in the U.S. Each year, about 700 American women die due to pregnancy, childbirth or subsequent complications.

With Black Women At Highest Risk of Maternal Death, Some States Extending Medicaid

The U.S. is the only industrialized nation where the rate of pregnancy-related deaths is rising. Experts say one way to save lives is making sure new mothers don't lose their health insurance.

Epic Games, creator of the popular game "Fortnite," accuses Apple of running its App Store as an illegal monopoly because it only allows in-app purchases on iPhones to be processed by Apple's own payment system. The trial outcome could have far-reaching consequences for Silicon Valley and the future of how money moves on smartphones and other devices.

The Epic Games Vs. Apple Trial Has Begun. Here's What You Need To Know

The trial is about one app developer, Epic Games, but the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for Silicon Valley and the future of how money moves on smartphones and other devices.

Rutgers guard Geo Baker, seen here last month, is one of the college basketball players leading a protest against the NCAA's rules preventing players from profiting from their own name, image and likeness.

Before March Madness, College Athletes Declare They Are #NotNCAAProperty

"Players ISOLATED entire year to help make this tournament happen," tweeted Rutgers senior Geo Baker. "NCAA: rewarded w/ $900 million. Players: rewarded w/ free deodorant and small boxed meals."

A shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX global program arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Wednesday, as Ghana received the group's first vaccine shipment.

Ghana Becomes First Country To Get COVAX Vaccine Doses

The shipments are the start of "what should be the largest vaccine procurement and supply operation in history," the WHO and UNICEF say.

Last year, supporters of the Houthi rebels, attend a celebration of moulid al-nabi, the birth of Islam's prophet Muhammad in Yemen's capital Sanaa.

State Department Condemns Group It Removed From Terrorist List

The war between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi military has created what the U.N. calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

President Joe Biden, Vice President Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland arrive at the White House Rose Garden to speak about gun violence prevention on Thursday.

'It Has To Stop': Biden Takes Initial Action On Guns, Calls On Congress To Do More

President Biden declared gun violence a public health crisis and a blemish on the nation in remarks at the White House.

Residents who were living at the foot of Taal Volcano unload their belongings from an outrigger canoe while the volcano spews ash as seen from Tanauan town in Batangas Province, south of Manila, on Monday.

Volcanic Eruption In Philippines Causes Thousands To Flee

Some 13,000 people were evacuated from the area surrounding Taal Volcano, about 45 miles south of the capital, Manila. Authorities warned that a second, explosive eruption could come in hours or days.

Millions of Texans lost power when winter storm Uri hit the state and knocked out coal, natural gas and nuclear plants that were unprepared for the freezing temperatures brought on by the storm. Brazos Electric Power Cooperative Inc. filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court citing a massive, multi-billion bill from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

Texas Energy Co-Op Files For Bankruptcy After Storm, High Bill

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative cites a massive bill from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas as the reason for the bankruptcy filing.

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