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Lessons forgotten: Election rallies feed Indian virus surge
January 8, 2022
Lessons forgotten: Election rallies feed Indian virus surge
NEW DELHI (AP) — Coronavirus cases fueled by the highly transmissible omicron variant are rocketing through India, prompting the federal…
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
January 8, 2022
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
Hospitalizations of U.S. children under 5 with COVID-19 soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began,…
Britain calls in military to help with hospital COVID staffing crunch
January 7, 2022
Britain calls in military to help with hospital COVID staffing crunch
LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Britain’s Ministry of Defense on Friday said that it had begun the deployment of the…
Pandemic-wary U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Biden vaccine mandatesreu
January 7, 2022
Pandemic-wary U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Biden vaccine mandatesreu
WASHINGTON, Jan 5 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court, which has restricted its own operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, is preparing…
U.S. reports nearly 1 mln COVID-19 cases in a day, setting global record
January 7, 2022
U.S. reports nearly 1 mln COVID-19 cases in a day, setting global record
Jan 4 (Reuters) – The United States reported nearly 1 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, the highest daily tally…
Austria shortens coronavirus quarantine, presses ahead with mandatory jabs
January 7, 2022
Austria shortens coronavirus quarantine, presses ahead with mandatory jabs
BERLIN, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Austria will impose new COVID-19 measures from Saturday and the government is still working on…
Veteran U.S., Russia diplomats to tackle Ukraine tensions in Geneva
January 7, 2022
Veteran U.S., Russia diplomats to tackle Ukraine tensions in Geneva
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Talks between U.S. and Russian diplomats begin in Geneva on Monday after a weekslong stand-off…
Japan, Australia sign defence pact for closer cooperation
January 6, 2022
Japan, Australia sign defence pact for closer cooperation
MELBOURNE, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Japan and Australia hailed on Thursday a new agreement to cooperate closely on defence as…
Thailand fears “tens of thousands” of new COVID-19 cases, weighs curbs
January 6, 2022
Thailand fears “tens of thousands” of new COVID-19 cases, weighs curbs
BANGKOK, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Thailand is considering measures such as limiting large gatherings and banning alcohol sales in restaurants…
Japan’s security role and Taiwan seen in focus at ‘two-plus-two’ talks with U.S.
January 6, 2022
Japan’s security role and Taiwan seen in focus at ‘two-plus-two’ talks with U.S.
TOKYO/WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) – The question of Japan’s security role at a time of rising tension over Taiwan is…