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COVID: How the delta variant has shattered Vietnam’s success
September 11, 2021
COVID: How the delta variant has shattered Vietnam’s success
Through the first four months of this year, Diep Nguyen was enjoying Vietnam’s impressive containment of COVID-19. Her cafe in an upscale…
Three killed after Russian apartment block gas explosion
September 11, 2021
Three killed after Russian apartment block gas explosion
MOSCOW, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Three people died, including an 11-year-old girl, after a gas explosion caused a two-story apartment…
Regional envoys meet Guinea junta, ousted president after coup
September 11, 2021
Regional envoys meet Guinea junta, ousted president after coup
CONAKRY, Sept 10 (Reuters) – A delegation from West Africa’s main political and economic bloc on Friday met Guinea’s ousted…
US could authorize Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October -sources
September 11, 2021
US could authorize Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October -sources
Sept 10 (Reuters) – Top US health officials believe that Pfizer Inc’s (PFE.N) COVID-19 vaccine could be authorized for children aged…
US marks 20 years since 9/11, in shadow of Afghan war’s end
September 11, 2021
US marks 20 years since 9/11, in shadow of Afghan war’s end
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty years ago, the 11th of September dawned as just a date. By midnight, it was…
CDC finds unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID
September 11, 2021
CDC finds unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID
New US studies released Friday show the COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective against hospitalizations and death even as the extra-contagious…
Russia and Belarus begin active phase of huge war games
September 10, 2021
Russia and Belarus begin active phase of huge war games
MOSCOW, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Russia and ex-Soviet ally Belarus on Friday launched the active phase of vast military exercises…
African Union suspends Guinea after military coup
September 10, 2021
African Union suspends Guinea after military coup
The African Union (AU) said on Friday that it was suspending the Guinea’s membership in the bloc after a military…
Spread of ‘Delta’ COVID-19 knocks wind out of UK economy in July
September 10, 2021
Spread of ‘Delta’ COVID-19 knocks wind out of UK economy in July
LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Britain’s economy unexpectedly slowed to a crawl in July as the Delta variant of COVID-19…
Citing high shot rates, Danes end COVID-19 restriction
September 10, 2021
Citing high shot rates, Danes end COVID-19 restriction
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — After 548 days with restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19, Denmark’s high vaccination rate has…