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Read More ‘This is certainly a historic moment for science, and for Canadians,’ says  Pfizer Canada’s Vaccines medical lead Dr Jelena Vojicic ‘This is certainly a historic moment for science, and for Canadians,’ says  Pfizer Canada’s Vaccines medical lead Dr Jelena Vojicic

Read More Prosecutor says, however, there is ‘reasonable basis to believe’ atrocities may have been committed The international criminal court has formally abandoned its long-running inquiry into claims that British troops committed war crimes in Iraq between 2003 and 2008. The ICC prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, said there was a “reasonable basis to believe” that atrocities…

Read More Frank Borman did not expect to hear a congratulations from Chuck Yeager one day in 1962—and that’s just as well because he didn’t get one. It wasn’t a surprise that Yeager wouldn’t extend much courtesy to the likes of Borman. There were rules, after all, and there was a hierarchy after all, and…

Read More The coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech has been approved in Canada, the second country to do so after the UK, where the first members of the public were inoculated with the jab on Tuesday. Health Canada, the country’s drug regulator, announced the approval for Canadians aged 16 and over in a statement on…

Read MoreThe expected veto threat cites the importance of the sales to US foreign policy and national security objectives.The expected veto threat cites the importance of the sales to US foreign policy and national security objectives.

Read More NEW CALEDONIA, Dec 09 (IPS) – Climate change and human rights are two key issues in international development and their interaction is increasingly in need of focus at national, regional and international levels. In the Pacific, where the 22 Pacific Island countries and territories are on the front line of both climate ambition…

Read More Donald Trump’s economic policy towards China cannot be considered realist if one uses an analytical framework based on offensive realism.Donald Trump’s economic policy towards China cannot be considered realist if one uses an analytical framework based on offensive realism.

Read More UK has given £1 billion in aid to Yemen, but has licensed £6.5 billion worth of arms to countries bombing it UK has given £1 billion in aid to Yemen, but has licensed £6.5 billion worth of arms to countries bombing it

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Read MoreHere is why China and Nepal agree on a new standard height for Mount Everest.Here is why China and Nepal agree on a new standard height for Mount Everest.

Read MoreFarmer unions in India reject latest moves by government to amend controversial new laws that have sparked protests.Farmer unions in India reject latest moves by government to amend controversial new laws that have sparked protests.

Read MoreIndonesia was criticised for going ahead with regional elections in which more than 100 million were eligible to vote.Indonesia was criticised for going ahead with regional elections in which more than 100 million were eligible to vote.

Read More If accepted, California will become the state with the highest age requirement for police officers   If accepted, California will become the state with the highest age requirement for police officers  

Read More Pornhub has announced major changes, including only accepting uploads from verified accounts and banning downloads, following reports that the adult content platform was “infested” with child abuse and rape videos. The porn giant said the changes will help make sure videos are only uploaded from consenting parties. The development comes after Mastercard and…

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Read More Johnson defends UK negotiating stance as he prepares to fly to Brussels for last-ditch Brexit talks All the day’s political developments – live Boris Johnson has claimed no prime minister would be right to accept the trade terms being offered by the EU, as he prepares to fly to Brussels for last-ditch talks.…

Read More The US-China tech rift has created new challenges and opportunities due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.The US-China tech rift has created new challenges and opportunities due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Read MoreEthiopia says it ‘doesn’t need a babysitter’ as it dismisses calls for independent probes into the month-long conflict.Ethiopia says it ‘doesn’t need a babysitter’ as it dismisses calls for independent probes into the month-long conflict.

Read More ‘100 million shots in first 100 days’ promises president-elect Coronavirus cases pass 15m amid stark warnings over hospital care Texas sues four states over election results in effort to help Trump Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 11.24am GMT A northern California church and its pastor have…

Read More China’s Foreign Ministry has blasted Washington for its decision to blacklist Chinese companies allegedly involved in shipping of North Korean coal, saying it firmly opposes US interference in domestic affairs. Speaking during a daily press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters Beijing would “safeguard” the rights and interests of all Chinese…

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Read More Anyone scheduled to receive vaccine will be asked if they are allergic to any of its ingredients Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage People with a history of significant allergic reactions should not have the Covid vaccine, the medicines regulator has warned, after two NHS workers experienced symptoms on Wednesday.…

Read More Against all odds, low-lying reef islands actually appear to be growing in some parts of the world, despite rising sea levels, increasing their footprint and defying doomsday predictions. Geomorphologist Murray Ford from the University of Auckland in New Zealand led a team of researchers who examined Jeh Island, one of the 56 islands…

Read MoreThe adult site makes major changes after it was accused of hosting rape and child-abuse videos.The adult site makes major changes after it was accused of hosting rape and child-abuse videos.

Read MoreComplex system of barriers meant to keep the iconic Italian lagoon city dry didn’t swing into action, leaving the mayor to vow a “review” of the rules controlling the dams.Complex system of barriers meant to keep the iconic Italian lagoon city dry didn’t swing into action, leaving the mayor to vow a “review” of…

Read More Latest updates: Cabinet Office minister believes dinner seen as make-or-break for UK-EU trade talks could lead to ‘further political momentum’ Chances of Brexit deal hang on Johnson and Von der Leyen dinner Brexit hurdles and solutions: Boris Johnson’s Brussels to-do list Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage 9.19am GMT Good…

Read MoreFarmers from across India have been protesting in Delhi against new reforms.Farmers from across India have been protesting in Delhi against new reforms.

Read MoreEmirati official says there are commitments to ‘tone things down’ as Gulf countries work to end dispute with Qatar.Emirati official says there are commitments to ‘tone things down’ as Gulf countries work to end dispute with Qatar.

Read More ‘We are witnessing an attack by a nation with top-tier offensive capabilities,’ says FireEye CEO ‘We are witnessing an attack by a nation with top-tier offensive capabilities,’ says FireEye CEO

Read More Detour was made in support for a footballer involved in a sex tape scandal, Russian media reports Detour was made in support for a footballer involved in a sex tape scandal, Russian media reports

Read More A quarter of a million female-headed households in Jordan now face economic hardship A quarter of a million female-headed households in Jordan now face economic hardship

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Read MoreThe US president-elect says he cannot promise to end Covid quickly, but he can change its course.The US president-elect says he cannot promise to end Covid quickly, but he can change its course.

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Read MoreAs the U.S. government plows forward with its plan for lame-duck executions in the midst of a pandemic, the Justice Department disclosed that eight staff members who took part in an execution last month tested positive for the coronavirus but five of those staffers would take part in executions scheduled for this weekAs the…