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Sinovac’s vaccine finds supporters in Singapore despite effectiveness questions elsewhere
July 16, 2021
Sinovac’s vaccine finds supporters in Singapore despite effectiveness questions elsewhere
SINGAPORE, July 16 (Reuters) – Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine, under growing scrutiny over its effectiveness, has found a small but determined group…
Europe floods: search for missing goes on as toll tops 90
July 16, 2021
Europe floods: search for missing goes on as toll tops 90
BERLIN (AP) — The death toll from devastating floods across parts of western Germany and Belgium rose above 90 on…
Hundreds of Tigrayans detained in Ethiopian capital in recent weeks, witnesses say
July 15, 2021
Hundreds of Tigrayans detained in Ethiopian capital in recent weeks, witnesses say
ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI, July 15 (Reuters) – Ethiopian police have detained hundreds of ethnic Tigrayans in Addis Ababa since federal government…
Melbourne joins Sydney in lockdown as COVID-19 spreads in Australia
July 15, 2021
Melbourne joins Sydney in lockdown as COVID-19 spreads in Australia
SYDNEY, July 15 (Reuters) – The Australian state of Victoria was ordered into a five-day lockdown on Thursday following a…
Police raid Bahrain Victorious team at Tour de France
July 15, 2021
Police raid Bahrain Victorious team at Tour de France
The Bahrain Victorious team competing at the Tour de France said it was raided by French police on the eve…
Vaccine deliveries rising as delta virus variant slams Asia
July 15, 2021
Vaccine deliveries rising as delta virus variant slams Asia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — As many Asian countries battle their worst surge of COVID-19 infections, the slow-flow of vaccine doses…
Six dead, 30 missing in Germany as houses collapse in floods
July 15, 2021
Six dead, 30 missing in Germany as houses collapse in floods
SCHULD, Germany, July 15 (Reuters) – Four people died on Thursday and many were missing as flooding in western Germany…
EU aims to “give humanity a fighting chance” with catch-all climate plan
July 14, 2021
EU aims to “give humanity a fighting chance” with catch-all climate plan
BRUSSELS, July 14 (Reuters) – European Union policymakers on Wednesday unveiled their most ambitious plan yet to tackle climate change,…
Indonesia reports 54,000 virus cases, becomes Asian hotspot
July 14, 2021
Indonesia reports 54,000 virus cases, becomes Asian hotspot
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia reported more than 54,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time Wednesday, surpassing recent daily…
Cuba, Haiti stir fresh political pressures for US president
July 14, 2021
Cuba, Haiti stir fresh political pressures for US president
WASHINGTON (AP) — They are two tiny Caribbean states whose intractable problems have vexed US presidents for decades. Now, Haiti…