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Biden to order stopgap aid while Congress considers big stimulus
Read MoreBiden is set to order stopgap help while Congress mulls his proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief aid package.Biden is set to order stopgap help while Congress mulls his proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief aid package.
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Why It Can Be Harder To Fight Hookworms In Alabama Than In Argentina
Read More The wriggling parasites are a scourge around the world. And in some ways, other countries are better at fighting them than the U.S. But a new effort in the rural South shows promise. (Image credit: Agency-Animal-Picture/Getty Images) The wriggling parasites are a scourge around the world. And in some ways, other countries are…
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Sacha Baron Cohen on “Borat” sequel, playing activist Abbie Hoffman in “The Trial of the Chicago 7”
Read MoreBritish actor, writer and producer Sacha Baron Cohen is in two of the most critically-acclaimed films of the past year: “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” In an exclusive interview with Anthony Mason, he talks about taking risks for satire and how his body of work is more relevant now…
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Jill Biden encourages teachers in opening address as first lady – video
Read More In her first solo address as first lady, Jill Biden hosted her first solo event by praising the work of teachers and promising them support during the coronavirus pandemic. Biden hailed their ‘heroic commitment’ and explained that she was teaching a class on the morning of the inauguration of her husband, Joe Biden…
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Landmark anti-nuclear treaty enters into force
Read MoreThe Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is now international law, but top powers refuse to join the accord.The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is now international law, but top powers refuse to join the accord.
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Man sets himself on fire outside Belarus gov’t HQ: Police
Read MoreThe 35-year-old was taken to hospital after passers-by and police put out the flames with a fire extinguisher.The 35-year-old was taken to hospital after passers-by and police put out the flames with a fire extinguisher.
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Can Japan cling to its Olympic dream with a pandemic raging?
Read MoreOfficials firmly deny a report that, privately, they know the Summer Games are doomed, but they look increasingly cornered by COVID-19, and public opinion.Officials firmly deny a report that, privately, they know the Summer Games are doomed, but they look increasingly cornered by COVID-19, and public opinion.
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Electric vehicles close to ‘tipping point’ of mass adoption
Read More Sales increase 43% globally in 2020 as plunging battery costs mean the cars will soon be the cheapest vehicles to buy Electric vehicles are close to the “tipping point” of rapid mass adoption thanks to the plummeting cost of batteries, experts say. Global sales rose 43% in 2020, but even faster growth is…
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India’s Siraj, hero of Australia series, visits father’s grave
Read MoreAfter his father died in November, the pacer’s mother and India captain Virat Kohli urged him to stay on in Australia.After his father died in November, the pacer’s mother and India captain Virat Kohli urged him to stay on in Australia.
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EU leaders ‘discourage’ travel, eye stricter curbs
Read MoreEU leaders warn tougher restrictions on movement could come within days if efforts to curtail the pandemic fall short.EU leaders warn tougher restrictions on movement could come within days if efforts to curtail the pandemic fall short.
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‘Disturbing’ rape allegations in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: UN
Read MoreThe UN called on all parties involved in the hostilities to commit to a zero-tolerance policy for sex crimes.The UN called on all parties involved in the hostilities to commit to a zero-tolerance policy for sex crimes.
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Joe Biden to focus on economic recovery after publishing Covid strategy – live updates
Read More Calls to delay Donald Trump impeachment trial as former president appoints defense lawyer Bowers Unveiling strategy, Biden says Covid will ‘get worse before it gets better’ New executive orders target federal minimum wage and food insecurity 188,952 new Covid cases and 3,955 deaths, hospitalizations fall slightly Trump’s second impeachment trial in hands of…
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Modi praises India’s ‘self-reliance’ in Covid-19 vaccine production as the country administers millionth jab
Read More The Indian prime minister has talked up his country’s capacity to overcome the coronavirus pandemic using indigenous vaccines and those manufactured in the world’s second most populous nation. Speaking on Friday to Covid-19 vaccine beneficiaries and vaccinators in Varanasi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the country’s resolve against Covid-19 and its capacity…
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UK Covid live: £500 payment to anyone testing positive being considered, says minister
Read More Latest updates: George Eustice says policy has been under review before playing down prospect of a full-blown travel ban Ministers could pay £500 to everyone with Covid in England PM raises fears of lockdown in England continuing into summertime Quarantine: Home Office considered electronic tags for travellers North-east and Yorkshire vaccine supply cut…
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US proposes 5-year extension of nuclear arms treaty with Russia
Read MoreThe New START treaty is the last remaining deal limiting US-Russia nuclear weapons as Trump withdrew from two others.The New START treaty is the last remaining deal limiting US-Russia nuclear weapons as Trump withdrew from two others.
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South Africa to pay 2.5 times more than EU for COVID vaccine
Read MoreOxford-AstraZeneca quotes Pretoria $5.25 for each jab, while EU nations pay $2.16 for the same vaccine.Oxford-AstraZeneca quotes Pretoria $5.25 for each jab, while EU nations pay $2.16 for the same vaccine.
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Miss Pink and Mr Blue: Finding gender equality in India
Read MoreOnce upon a time, every shade of pink was a burden and every shade of blue a joy. But what if there was another way?Once upon a time, every shade of pink was a burden and every shade of blue a joy. But what if there was another way?
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Google threatens to block search in Australia if country passes new law
Read More Google and Facebook officials call the new code ‘unworkable”’ as PM Scott Morrison hits back at the company for its threat to pull out Google and Facebook officials call the new code ‘unworkable”’ as PM Scott Morrison hits back at the company for its threat to pull out
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Jeff Sessions impeded inquiry into role in Trump’s family separation policy
Read More Former attorney general declined to be interviewed by DoJ’s inspector general, according to report on findings of its inquiry Former attorney general Jeff Sessions and other senior justice department officials impeded an internal departmental investigation into their role in implementing the Trump administration’s hardline immigration policy that separated thousands of children from their…
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Renewed lockdown sends UK economy tumbling again – PMI
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Pakistan says ‘onus on India’ to restart dialogue
Read MoreForeign minister tells Al Jazeera India must reverse steps in disputed Kashmir before Pakistan comes to the table.Foreign minister tells Al Jazeera India must reverse steps in disputed Kashmir before Pakistan comes to the table.
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Ultra-Orthodox attack Israeli police amid lockdown tensions
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Nissan news is a vote of confidence in Britain, PM Johnson says
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Lawyers want Giuliani investigated, license suspended
Read MoreA lawyers’ group has filed an ethics complaint against Rudy Giuliani with New York’s courtsA lawyers’ group has filed an ethics complaint against Rudy Giuliani with New York’s courts
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Israeli missiles strike Syria’s Hama, family of four killed: SANA
Read MoreSyria claims Israeli jets carried out attacks in central province, adding its military shot down most of the missiles.Syria claims Israeli jets carried out attacks in central province, adding its military shot down most of the missiles.
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5 Killed in Fire at World’s Largest Vaccine Manufacturer
Read More (PUNE, India) — At least five people were killed in a fire that broke out Thursday at a building under construction at Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, officials said. The company said the blaze would not affect production of the COVID-19 vaccine. Murlidhar Mohol, mayor of Pune city in…
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5 Killed in Fire at World’s Largest Vaccine Manufacturer
Read More (PUNE, India) — At least five people were killed in a fire that broke out Thursday at a building under construction at Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, officials said. The company said the blaze would not affect production of the COVID-19 vaccine. Murlidhar Mohol, mayor of Pune city in…
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Biden’s pick for US Treasury leaves door open to wealth tax hike
Read MoreJanet Yellen also sees no immediate lifting of China tariffs, adds that polluters should pay for carbon emissions.Janet Yellen also sees no immediate lifting of China tariffs, adds that polluters should pay for carbon emissions.
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James Bond film No Time to Die delayed again over Covid
Read More Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007 hit by coronavirus disruption, along with Ghostbusters sequel and Cinderella James Bond film No Time To Die has been delayed again as Hollywood grapples with the continued disruption caused by the pandemic. Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007 will now arrive on 8 October, the official Bond…
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Bali bombings: US to move ahead with trial of suspects held in Guantánamo
Read More Three men charged include Hambali, alleged leader of extremist group that carried out 2002 terror attacks The Pentagon has announced plans to move ahead with a military trial for three men held at Guantánamo Bay who are suspected of involvement in the 2002 Bali bombings. After an unexplained delay, a senior military legal…
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Texas county axes plan to focus Covid vaccines on people of colour after state threatens to cut supply
Read More The targeted policy was put in place after early data indicated shots were flowing mainly to affluent and white neighbourhoods The targeted policy was put in place after early data indicated shots were flowing mainly to affluent and white neighbourhoods
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Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin
Read MoreSocial media in Iran has been gripped by speculation that Bitcoin is to blame for a series of recent power blackouts across the countrySocial media in Iran has been gripped by speculation that Bitcoin is to blame for a series of recent power blackouts across the country
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Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin
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Maduro sent letter to Iran’s Leader accrediting US fugitive
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Hong Kong to place tens of thousands in lockdown for first time
Read MoreNew measure will target two districts which cover a small, but densely populated part of the Kowloon Peninsula.New measure will target two districts which cover a small, but densely populated part of the Kowloon Peninsula.
