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The Latest: Fauci apologizes for saying UK rushed vaccine
Read MoreAmerica’s top infectious disease has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has great faith in the country’s regulatorsAmerica’s top infectious disease has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has great faith in the country’s regulators
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Qatar FM: There has been movement on resolving Gulf crisis
Read MoreQatari official says he could not predict whether a breakthrough was imminent or would fully resolve the dispute.Qatari official says he could not predict whether a breakthrough was imminent or would fully resolve the dispute.
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Qatar FM: There has been movement on resolving Gulf crisis
Read MoreQatari official says he could not predict whether a breakthrough was imminent or would fully resolve the dispute.Qatari official says he could not predict whether a breakthrough was imminent or would fully resolve the dispute.
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Aevum to launch satellite from unmanned aircraft system
Read More Small satellite launch startup Aevum has unveiled the Ravn X unmanned aircraft system that designed to launch small payloads to orbit. In a press release presented by the Aevum, CEO Jay Skylus said that the newest Ravn X unmanned system can take off from a runway and deliver payloads to space using only…
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Aevum to launch satellite from unmanned aircraft system
Read More Small satellite launch startup Aevum has unveiled the Ravn X unmanned aircraft system that designed to launch small payloads to orbit. In a press release presented by the Aevum, CEO Jay Skylus said that the newest Ravn X unmanned system can take off from a runway and deliver payloads to space using only…
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Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat
Read MoreThe Israeli government is urging its citizens to avoid travel to the Gulf states of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, citing threats of Iranian attacksThe Israeli government is urging its citizens to avoid travel to the Gulf states of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, citing threats of Iranian attacks
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Video shows armed thieves rob NYC bodega with 6-year-old girl inside
Read More Store owner says her daughter is ‘so scared and emotional’ following robberies Store owner says her daughter is ‘so scared and emotional’ following robberies
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NASA to buy Moon dust for $1
Read MoreUS space agency announces contracts awarded to four companies to collect soil from the moon for $1 to $15,000.US space agency announces contracts awarded to four companies to collect soil from the moon for $1 to $15,000.
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Kimchi: from field to lunch – in pictures
Read More Originally a means of preserving vegetables during winter, kimchi is emblematic of Korean cuisine and accompanies almost every meal served in the country. Kimchi-making is still an important annual ritual for many families. Continue reading…Originally a means of preserving vegetables during winter, kimchi is emblematic of Korean cuisine and accompanies almost every meal…
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‘Con Queen of Hollywood’ who allegedly duped actors arrested in UK
Read More Indonesian man impersonated film executives, including Rupert Murdoch’s former wife Wendi Deng, to swindle victims, FBI alleges A suspected con artist who allegedly impersonated top female Hollywood executives to swindle wide-eyed aspiring stars out of hundreds of thousands of dollars has been arrested in Britain after a US extradition request, the FBI has…
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Asia Has Beaten Back Each Wave of COVID-19. But This Surge Could Be Different
Read More Dooseong Kang wants to be clear: He isn’t complaining about the new COVID-19 restrictions at his Seoul diner. The new rules mean he has to close early and cut the number of available seats in Cafe Travel Maker by half. He knows the restrictions are important to get control of the current surge…
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Asia Has Beaten Back Each Wave of COVID-19. But This Surge Could Be Different
Read More Dooseong Kang wants to be clear: He isn’t complaining about the new COVID-19 restrictions at his Seoul diner. The new rules mean he has to close early and cut the number of available seats in Cafe Travel Maker by half. He knows the restrictions are important to get control of the current surge…
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Gitanjali Rao: Time magazine names teenage inventor its first ‘kid of the year’
Read More The 15-year-old scientist has used technology to address contaminated drinking water, opioid addiction and cyberbullying A 15-year-old scientist and inventor has been named as Time magazine’s first “kid of the year”. Gitanjali Rao, from Denver, Colorado, has invented new technologies across a range of fields, including a device that can identify lead in…
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Grab says in ‘position to acquire’ as Gojek merger talk swirls
Read MoreLarge investors in the two companies are backing a merger, but regional regulators are likely to be more wary.Large investors in the two companies are backing a merger, but regional regulators are likely to be more wary.
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World Bank ‘missed vital opportunities’ to support Covid response, says Oxfam
Read More Millions forced to do without or pay for services as funding fails to adequately shore up healthcare systems, report finds Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Millions of people in low-income countries have been forced to go without healthcare or have had to pay for it during the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Trump spy chief says China biggest threat to freedom since WWII
Read MoreJohn Ratcliffe lashes out at China, as China’s state media warns some ties between two countries ‘beyond repair’.John Ratcliffe lashes out at China, as China’s state media warns some ties between two countries ‘beyond repair’.
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Her #MeToo trial’s making history in China and sparking rare solidarity
Read More A woman’s lawsuit against a TV host for sexual harassment has finally gone to court. In China, supporters see her case as a milestone for women’s rights. A woman’s lawsuit against a TV host for sexual harassment has finally gone to court. In China, supporters see her case as a milestone for women’s…
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Hardships mount in Kentucky as COVID-19 relief talks drag on
Read MoreWhile Senate leader Mitch McConnell is at the center of talks on another coronavirus relief bill, hardships are mounting in his home state of KentuckyWhile Senate leader Mitch McConnell is at the center of talks on another coronavirus relief bill, hardships are mounting in his home state of Kentucky
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Bangladesh begins moving Rohingya families to remote island
Read More Operation to move 2,500 families begins despite safety concerns and lack of consent from refugees Bangladesh has begun moving Rohingya families from camps near the Myanmar border to a settlement on a remote island, despite concerns about its safety and a lack of consent from the refugees. More than 1,600 Rohingya refugees set…
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Pfizer CEO ‘not certain’ their vaccine stops transmission of Covid-19 as company’s jab approved in UK and evaluated in US
Read More The top executive at pharma giant Pfizer said it still isn’t clear if those who receive the company’s vaccine will be able transmit the coronavirus to others, just one day after the UK became the first to approve the inoculation. While Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said he expects the vaccine rollout to be…
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‘100 days, not for ever’: Biden to ask Americans to wear masks to fight Covid-19 – video
Read More In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, US president-elect Joe Biden says that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president. Biden and vice-president-elect, Kamala Harris, also committed to receiving coronavirus vaccinations as soon as possible, when approved by US regulators. US…
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Bangladesh moves ahead with Rohingya refugee relocation
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Pfizer Scaled Back 2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Production Targets From 100 Million to 50 Million Doses
Read More Pfizer scaled back its Covid-19 production targets earlier this year after the drugmaker ran into difficulties securing all the materials it needs to produce the shots at a large scale. In news releases through September, Pfizer had said that it aimed to manufacture up to 100 million vaccine doses this year. But in…
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European Union condemns China over ‘irresponsible’ tweet about Australian military
Read More Regional bloc says it has raised the issue directly with Chinese vice-foreign minister The European Union has blasted China over an “irresponsible, insensitive” tweet about Australian military personnel as the regional bloc revealed it has raised the issue directly with a Chinese vice-foreign minister. A senior EU official told the Guardian the EU…
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Biden Says He Will Ask Americans to Wear Masks for 100 Days to Fight COVID-19 Spread
Read More (WASHINGTON) — Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he’s pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The move marks a notable shift from President Donald…
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US discussing ‘deal’ allowing Huawei’s CFO to return to China
Read MoreExtradition of Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested in Canada two years ago, has strained ties with China.Extradition of Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested in Canada two years ago, has strained ties with China.
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Bali struggles with ‘COVID-poor’ as Indonesian cases hit record
Read MoreMalnutrition has long been a problem in the island’s east, but the collapse of tourism means more are now going hungry.Malnutrition has long been a problem in the island’s east, but the collapse of tourism means more are now going hungry.
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The Head Of Social Media For India’s Ruling Party Uses Twitter To Spread Rumors And Lies. Twitter Just Applied A Warning Label To One Of His Tweets.
Read More Critics have been asking American tech companies to apply the same standards to the rest of the world as they do to the US. It might finally be happening. View Entire Post › Critics have been asking American tech companies to apply the same standards to the rest of the world as they…
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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef ‘critical’ due to climate change
Read MoreIUCN report says more than a third of world’s heritage sites are of ‘significant concern’ or ‘critical’.IUCN report says more than a third of world’s heritage sites are of ‘significant concern’ or ‘critical’.
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Q&A: California’s new stay-at-home order explained
Read More The state’s new restrictions are tied to hospital capacity. What can you expect – and will it work? California has announced sweeping plans for a new, regional stay-at-home order that is likely to affect nearly all of the state within days. The order is pegged to hospital capacity – regions where where ICU…
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Nasa to pay company $1 to collect moon rocks
Read MoreThe US space agency has awarded two American and one Japanese firm contracts to pick up lunar soil.The US space agency has awarded two American and one Japanese firm contracts to pick up lunar soil.
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After six years and 6bn km, Japan’s Hayabusa2 prepares to bring home cargo of asteroid dust
Read More Japanese craft collected dust from the asteroid Ryugu that scientists hope could shed light on the origins of life The last time Hayabusa2 was seen with the naked eye, Barack Obama was president of the United States and Brexit was a distant Europhobe fantasy. Six years and three days after its groundbreaking mission…
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Migrant girl fled to the U.S. fearing sexual abuse but was expelled
Read More15-year-old Marjory is one of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children U.S. border officials have expelled during the pandemic.15-year-old Marjory is one of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children U.S. border officials have expelled during the pandemic.
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Automakers prep for stronger mileage standards under Biden
Read MoreNow that it’s clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. consumers should see a broader selection of electric and efficient vehiclesNow that it’s clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency…
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Biden asks Fauci to join COVID-19 team, stresses need for masks
Read MoreIn interview with CNN, President-elect Joe Biden says he intends to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days.In interview with CNN, President-elect Joe Biden says he intends to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days.