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Sun, 03 Jan 2021 09:08:18 GMT
India approves vaccines as nations fight virus resurgence
India on Sunday approved emergency use of two Covid-19 vaccines to kick off one of the world's biggest inoculation drives, while the European Union offered to help drug companies expand production to ease distribution bottlenecks. India, the second...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:24:14 GMT
Fifth body found in Norway mudslide, five still missing
Rescue workers have uncovered a fifth body four days after a landslide buried homes near Norway's capital, police said Sunday, as the search goes on for five people still missing. The tragedy occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when houses wer...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 07:54:13 GMT
India approves two Covid-19 vaccines for emergency use
India on Sunday authorised the emergency use of two coronavirus vaccines developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University and by local pharmaceutical firm Bharat Biotech, the country's drug regulator said, paving the way for one of the world's biggest...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 07:51:10 GMT
Nations introduce lockdowns, curfews and school closures to fight Covid-19 resurgence
Countries across the world tightened restrictions on their populations Saturday to fight a resurgence in the coronavirus, as the European Union offered to help drug companies expand vaccine production to improve distribution "bottlenecks".

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 07:27:31 GMT
India approves two Covid-19 vaccines for emergency use
India authorized two COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, paving the way for a huge inoculation program to stem the coronavirus pandemic in the world’s second most populous country.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 07:24:12 GMT
Homes of top Republican and Democrat vandalized
Vandals have targeted the homes of Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell and Democrat Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi with graffiti, fake blood and a pig's head, US media said. "Were's [sic] my money," and "Mitch kills the poor," was daubed o...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 07:17:13 GMT
Qassem Soleimani: Thousands march in Baghdad to mark anniversary of Iran general's assassination
A mock funeral procession marked the anniversary of the assassination of Iran’s top general and a senior Iraqi militia leader in a U.S. drone strike that heightened fears of a military escalation in the region.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 07:06:15 GMT
Bomb kills two French soldiers in Mali
Two French soldiers died when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in northeastern Mali on Saturday, just days after three others were killed in similar fashion. Their deaths brought to 50 the number of French soldiers killed in the Wes...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:54:13 GMT
Afghan peace talks resume as bloodshed continues
A string of assassinations has sowed fear and chaos across Afghanistan as a fresh round of peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban begin in Qatar Tuesday. Months of deliberations between the two sides have yielded little so far, ...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:43:26 GMT
Scores killed in suspected militant attacks in Niger
At least 70 civilians were killed in simultaneous attacks on two villages by suspected Islamist militants in Niger, near the border zone with Mali, security sources said on Saturday.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:18:15 GMT
India approves two Covid-19 vaccines for emergency use
India has authorised the emergency use of two coronavirus vaccines developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University and by local pharmaceutical firm Bharat Biotech, the country's drug regulator said Sunday. "The... vaccines of Serum Institute (AstraZ...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:14:12 GMT
England returns to Sri Lanka to resume virus-hit Tests
England's cricket team returned to Sri Lanka on Sunday to play two Tests, officials said, after previous matches were abandoned in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. A British Airways charter flight carrying the players and support staff landed...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 05:44:12 GMT
Dozen US senators plan to oppose Biden certification
A group of Republican senators led by veteran lawmaker Ted Cruz said Saturday they will challenge Joe Biden's election win -- the latest last-ditch move to support Donald Trump's efforts to undermine the vote. The initiative, which appears certain ...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 03:40:13 GMT
Rockets lean on Wall in 102-94 victory over Kings
John Wall delivered a game-high 28 points as the Houston Rockets won their second straight game over the Sacramento Kings 102-94, despite playing without all-star James Harden. Eric Gordon replaced Harden and scored 21 points, while Christian Wood ...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 02:52:16 GMT
A dozen US senators plan to oppose Biden certification
A group of Republican senators led by veteran lawmaker Ted Cruz said Saturday they will challenge Joe Biden's election win -- the latest last-ditch move to support Donald Trump's efforts to undermine the vote. The initiative, which appears certain ...



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