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Read More Underfunded health departments say they lack the staff, money and tools to distribute, administer and track doses of COVID-19 vaccine for millions of people. Underfunded health departments say they lack the staff, money and tools to distribute, administer and track doses of COVID-19 vaccine for millions of people.

Read More Venice film festival jury chief backs Berlin event’s move towards gender-neutral prizes The Hollywood star Cate Blanchett has said she would rather be called an actor than an actress. The Australian, who is heading the jury at the Venice film festival, gave her backing to Berlin festival’s controversial decision last week to do…

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Read More The International Criminal Court has been looking into allegations of torture by the U.S. in Afghanistan. The U.S. is not a member of the court though its allies the UK and France are. (Image credit: Bas Czerwinski/AP) The International Criminal Court has been looking into allegations of torture by the U.S. in Afghanistan.…

Read More Security firms involved in guarding Melbourne quarantine hotels continue giving evidence at the state’s inquiry into the program. Follow live Australian stats interactive NSW cases map; NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots list Victoria and Melbourne trend map Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 11.18pm BST Heroes aren’t born. They’re made. Don’t want…

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Read MoreThe candidates kicked off the US general election campaign season this week, reflecting the presidential race’s urgency.The candidates kicked off the US general election campaign season this week, reflecting the presidential race’s urgency.

Read More The Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday it had invited the leaders of the United Nations and European Union to send observers to monitor parliamentary elections in December. The Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday it had invited the leaders of the United Nations and European Union to send…

Read More Weeks ago it would have been unimaginable to see Israeli officials fly to the United Arab Emirates and walk out onto a red carpet. That wasn’t the only unusual part of the visit. (Image credit: Nir Elias/AP) Weeks ago it would have been unimaginable to see Israeli officials fly to the United Arab…

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Read More Democratic candidate sought to put virus at heart of the campaign as rivals gave duelling speeches on Wednesday Joe Biden attempted to regain the narrative in the US presidential election on Wednesday, telling Donald Trump to “get off Twitter” and focus on safely reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic. Related: Covid cases could…

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Read MoreSince March, Canada has rushed to contain the virus. But some life-saving measures are killing Canadians.Since March, Canada has rushed to contain the virus. But some life-saving measures are killing Canadians.

Read More Silvio Berlusconi tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 after returning to his home near Milan after a holiday in Sardinia, according to his staff. (Image credit: Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Silvio Berlusconi tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 after returning to his home near Milan after a…

Read More Former NBA player and Minneapolis native Royce White has emerged as an influential activist following the death of George Floyd. In late May, the 29-year-old led a peaceful protest that swelled into the thousands down Interstate 35. He now plans to walk from 38th St. and Chicago Ave.—the site of Floyd’s death—to the…

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Read More :rockYou’d think a robust immune system would be an awfully good thing to have if you’re battling COVID-19—and much of the time it is. But in the most extreme cases—the ones the World Health Organization (WHO) labels as “severe and critical,” denoting the most extremely ill, typically hospitalized patients, with the highest risk…

Read More Novichok, a nerve agent, is blamed. It’s the same poison that was used on former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Britain in 2018, and the finding will further raise suspicion about a Kremlin role. View Entire Post › Novichok, a nerve agent, is blamed. It’s the same poison that was…

Read More Since the Aug. 4 blast, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased by some 220%, according to the International Rescue Committee. The country is also coping with damage to medical facilities. (Image credit: Felipe Dana/AP) Since the Aug. 4 blast, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased by some 220%, according to the…

Read MorePortland has a reputation for being a liberal utopia. Black activists wants to puncture that image.Portland has a reputation for being a liberal utopia. Black activists wants to puncture that image.

Read MoreDr. Anthony Gordon of Imperial College London called the result “a huge step forward” – but “it’s not a cure.”Dr. Anthony Gordon of Imperial College London called the result “a huge step forward” – but “it’s not a cure.”

Read More As the city of Kenosha, Wis. continues to process the aftermath of the police shooting of Jacob Blake—and the ensuing shooting of two protesters by a teen gunman—activists and community leaders in the city fear that President Donald Trump’s visit will serve as a basis for renewed division and unrest. On Wednesday, Joe…

Read MoreGermany says Alexei Navalny was attacked with a type of nerve agent used against an ex-spy in the UK.Germany says Alexei Navalny was attacked with a type of nerve agent used against an ex-spy in the UK.

Read More Police chiefs to introduce new safety measures but warn against increasing Taser use Two out of five officers reported being assaulted on duty in the previous year, with police chiefs vowing to introduce measures to keep them safer without adopting a “paramilitary” style of policing. A survey for the National Police Chiefs Council…

Read MoreCommander of Saudi-led war in Yemen and son dismissed after being accused of corruption.Commander of Saudi-led war in Yemen and son dismissed after being accused of corruption.

Read MoreGermany says lab test showed ‘proof without doubt’ that Russian opposition leader Navalny poisoned.Germany says lab test showed ‘proof without doubt’ that Russian opposition leader Navalny poisoned.

Read More“Tower… we just passed a guy in a jetpack,” said the pilot while flying at an elevation of 3,000ft (915 meters).”Tower… we just passed a guy in a jetpack,” said the pilot while flying at an elevation of 3,000ft (915 meters).

Read More Former Vice President Joe Biden raised $364 million for his election effort in August, a record-shattering sum that will give the Democrat ample resources to compete in the final two months of the campaign. Biden struggled to raise money during the Democratic primary. In July, he all but closed a huge cash-on-hand advantage…

Read More The document mentions efforts by Iran and China to criticize Trump, but focuses on Russian-backed narratives about Biden’s mental health. The document mentions efforts by Iran and China to criticize Trump, but focuses on Russian-backed narratives about Biden’s mental health.

Read More Film-maker held in Harare for 6 weeks after carrying out investigations into corruption Hopewell Chin’ono, the Zimbabwean journalist held in a high security prison for almost six weeks pending trial on charges of inciting violence, has been freed on bail. Chin’ono was arrested at his home in Harare in July after publishing a…

Read More The couple will produce documentaries, feature films and scripted shows for the streaming service under new partnership Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed a multi-year production deal with Netflix. Under the new partnership, the couple will produce documentaries, feature films and scripted shows for the streaming platform, further details of which are…

Read MoreNovichok, a Soviet-era chemical weapon, was used to poison former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in the United Kingdom.Novichok, a Soviet-era chemical weapon, was used to poison former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in the United Kingdom.

Read MoreEmir met Trump’s senior adviser in Doha following a US-brokered accord between UAE and Israel to normalise ties.Emir met Trump’s senior adviser in Doha following a US-brokered accord between UAE and Israel to normalise ties.

Read MoreJorge Messi landed at Barcelona to meet the Catalan club’s officials and discuss his son’s future.Jorge Messi landed at Barcelona to meet the Catalan club’s officials and discuss his son’s future.

Read MoreThe Hague-based ICC is currently investigating whether US forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan.The Hague-based ICC is currently investigating whether US forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan.