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Beijing’s ambitious Olympic COVID bubble: So far, so good
February 12, 2022
Beijing’s ambitious Olympic COVID bubble: So far, so good
BEIJING (AP) — For a country determined to keep out the virus that first emerged within its borders, bringing in…
In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
February 12, 2022
In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 hit another monthslong delay Friday as U.S. regulators abruptly put the…
US to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears
February 12, 2022
US to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is set to evacuate its embassy in Kyiv as Western intelligence officials warn that…
Japan urges its citizens in Ukraine to leave immediately
February 11, 2022
Japan urges its citizens in Ukraine to leave immediately
TOKYO, Feb 11 (Reuters) – The Japanese foreign ministry said on Friday it had issued an advisory urging Japanese nationals…
Wall Street set for second day of losses; U.S. 10-year yield near 2%
February 11, 2022
Wall Street set for second day of losses; U.S. 10-year yield near 2%
LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) – European stock indexes fell on Friday, Wall Street futures were down and the U.S. 10-year…
Paris bans French ‘freedom convoy’ protests from the capital
February 11, 2022
Paris bans French ‘freedom convoy’ protests from the capital
PARIS, Feb 10 (Reuters) – French “freedom convoy” motorists protesting against COVID-19 restrictions will be blocked from entering Paris, the…
Macron refused Russian COVID test in Putin trip over DNA theft fears – sources
February 11, 2022
Macron refused Russian COVID test in Putin trip over DNA theft fears – sources
PARIS, Feb 11 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron refused a Kremlin request that he take a Russian COVID-19 test…
Hong Kong’s zero-COVID quest pushes medical facilities to the brink
February 11, 2022
Hong Kong’s zero-COVID quest pushes medical facilities to the brink
HONG KONG, Feb 11 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s stubborn pursuit of zero COVID infections has stretched hospital and quarantine facilities…
New Zealand protesters block streets outside parliament
February 11, 2022
New Zealand protesters block streets outside parliament
WELLINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Hundreds of people protesting vaccine mandates and pandemic restrictions blocked streets outside New Zealand’s parliament…
EXCLUSIVE Myanmar army defector recounts heavy losses inflicted by Chin rebels
February 11, 2022
EXCLUSIVE Myanmar army defector recounts heavy losses inflicted by Chin rebels
Feb 11 (Reuters) – A Myanmar army officer who defected and fled the country has detailed battlefield losses to rebels…