Tokyo [Japan] January 11 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese minors under the age of 12 may start receiving COVID-19 shots in the middle of spring once approved by the Health Ministry, the Minister in charge of vaccination rollout, Noriko Horiuchi, said on Tuesday.
Zurich [Switzerland], January 11 (ANI): FIFA paid tribute to the former director general of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Francois Carrard, who passed away at the age of 83.
Washington [US], January 11 (ANI/Sputnik): NASA has named Katherine Calvin to serve as chief scientist and senior climate adviser, the agency said in a press release.
Bhaktapur [Nepal], January 10 (ANI): Nepal has started inoculating its population in the age group of 12-17 years with anti-COVID vaccines as the infection fueled by the Omicron variant continues to grip the nation.
Washington [US], January 10 (ANI): James Mtume, the R&B and jazz percussionist, recording artist and producer best known for the 1983 smash 'Juicy Fruit' and his work with Miles Davis and other top jazz musicians, has died at the age of 76.
Washington [US], January 10 (ANI): Dwayne Bernard Hickman, an actor, producer and TV director best known for his starring role in the 1950s and '60s sitcom 'The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis' has died of complications related to Parkinson's disease on Sunday at the age of 87.
New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): High fever and shivering are the common symptoms found in COVID-19 infected children and adolescents in the age group of 11-17 years, informed Dr Dhiren Gupta, Paediatric Pulmonologist at Sir Gangaram Hospital in Delhi on Sunday.
Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): In the ageing bone, the mineralocorticoid receptor, better known for its role in blood pressure regulation, is a key factor in bone health, according to the findings of a recent study.
Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): American talk show host Oprah Winfrey is producing a documentary at Apple about the cinematic trailblazer Sidney Poitier, who died on Thursday at the age of 94.
Washington [US], January 8 (ANI): Actor Sidney Poitier's family remembered the Hollywood giant as a leader and a devoted artist in a statement issued on Friday evening, a day after his death at the age of 94.
Washington [US], January 8 (ANI): Members from the film fraternity are mourning the demise of legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who died recently at the age of 94. Remembering her decades of friendship with Sidney, Oscar winner Halle Berry also paid a heartfelt tribute to the late actor.
New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): Bollywood stars such as Anupam Kher and Anil Kapoor among others are remembering legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who died at the age of 94.