The five places where food prices are getting people worried

The world is racing to vaccinate its way out of the coronavirus pandemic, but another challenge has already emerged for some more vulnerable governments and economies. Global food prices are at the highest in more than six years, driven by a jump in the ...

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Thousands march against Moïse, kidnappings and UN in Haiti during large protest

In what was deemed the largest demonstration since anti-government protests resumed earlier this year, protesters accused Moïse, who has been ruling by presidential decree for over a year, of trying to become a dictator and overstaying his time in the National ...

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Eight arrested at anti-lockdown protest in Denmark

Copenhagen-Danish police said they arrested eight people in an anti-lockdown demonstration in Copenhagen late Saturday. Organised by a group calling itself “Men in Black”, the rally of around 1,200 people in the Danish capital was the first since the ...

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F-4G 'Wild Weasels' hunted Surface-to-Air Missiles during Desert Storm

The distinctive design of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 is most commonly associated with the Vietnam War. But when Operation Desert Storm launched in February 1991, the Air Force needed an aircraft for Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses. It looked to its old ...

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Vaccination phase 3: How to register, choose COVID Vaccination Center, all you need to know

Eligible beneficiaries can register at the CO-WIN 2.0 portal through their mobile number following a step by step process. After registration, the application will show the government and private hospitals serving as Covid Vaccination Centres (CVC) with the date ...

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R'Gee Senators boycott Presidential tour?

Contrary to speculations here that River Gee County Senators Conmany Wesseh and Jonathan Boy Charles Sogbie boycotted President George Manneh Weah's nationwide tour, a senator of the county dismisses the rumors as unfounded. President Weah ...

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Vegas is betting on Trump announcing his 2024 reelection bid during highly-anticipated CPAC speech

The former president is expected to use his speech to talk about the future of the Republican Party. Many CPAC attendees have already said they would vote for him if he decided to run again.

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Mild temperatures, dry stretch approaching

Ahead of this front it will stay quite mild the rest of this evening in the mid to upper 50s. Behind the front it will dry out quickly with temperatures starting to drop after 4 a.m. There remains a flood watch for Fayette County and river flood advisories for parts of the ...

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8 held at protest in Denmark

COPENHAGEN: Danish police said they arrested eight people in an anti-lockdown demonstration in Copenhagen. late Saturday. Organised by a group calling itself “Men in Black”, the rally of around 1,200 people in the Danish capital was the first since the ...

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Australia news live: AstraZeneca Covid vaccine to be tested ahead of rollout next week

The report has not yet been released, but as my colleague Nino Bucci told you a little earlier, the two commissioners have reportedly arrived at different conclusions on how best to reform the sector.

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Nigeria to receive Indian COVID-19 Vaccines on Tuesday – SGF

By GRACE AUDU, Abuja –. Nigeria is expected to receive the first tranche of COVID-19 vaccines from India will on Tuesday, according to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha. Mustapha, who is also the Chairman, ...

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Food Prices Are Soaring Faster Than Inflation and Incomes

As the Covid-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on economic growth, concerns about hunger and malnutrition are rising around the world. By. Emily Cadman. ,. Deena Shanker. ,. Leslie Patton. , and. Charlie Wells. February 28, 2021, 4:00 PM PST ...

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Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs

A man walks past a “Now Hiring” sign on a window at Sherwin Williams store, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Woodmere Village, Ohio. Massive fraud in the nation's unemployment ...

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UN: At least 18 killed by Myanmar forces in several cities

Protesters shout slogans as police arrive during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. Police in Myanmar escalated their crackdown on demonstrators against this month's military ...

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Rally held at Manual High School to encourage parents to opt out of CMAS

DENVER -- It's been a whirlwind of a year for students, parents and teachers, and that frustration was felt at Manual High School during a rally Sunday afternoon in favor of opting out of CMAS testing. The pandemic has disrupted traditional learning, and some ...

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'65% low, lower-middle income nations cut education budgets'

“In order to understand the short-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education budgets, information was collected for a sample of 29 countries across all regions. The sample represents about 54 per cent of the world's school and university aged ...

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Trump calls on Republicans to 'get rid' of Cheney, other GOP critics

Trump used his speech at CPAC, the first major public appearance since leaving the presidency, to solidify his hold as the leader of the Republican Party as the impeachment vote exposed fissions in the party.

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Fox Information Claims It's Shifting Towards the 'Middle.' This Present Certain Isn't.

Outnumbered, which first debuted in 2014 as a female-led panel present (with a gimmicky “one fortunate man” slotted as the only real male panelist), has all the time straddled Fox's more and more blurred line dividing its “laborious information” and opinion ...

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White House criticized for not directly sanctioning Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman for role in Khashoggi murder

Detractors have equated the White House's response as effectively the same as that of the Trump administration, with then-President Donald Trump seeming to defend bin Salman, known by his initials: MBS. Jamal Khashoggi ...

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Breaking: Nigeria's COVID-19 vaccine arrives tomorrow – FG

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja. Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, has announced that Nigeria's allocation of four million doses of the COVAX vaccine which is at no cost to the country will arrive in the morning of Tuesday. The Chairman of ...

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1 Dead in Shooting at Budget Inn in Far East Dallas

One person was fatally shot Sunday morning at a Budget Inn in Far East Dallas, police say. The shooting happened at about 5:11 a.m. in the 12400 block of East Northwest Highway, near Shiloh Road and Interstate 635. Police said one person was shot and ...

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At least two killed in skirmish at Chad opposition candidate's house

N'DJAMENA (Reuters) - At least two people were killed after security forces went to arrest Chad's opposition candidate Yaya Dillo at his home on Sunday morning, Dillo and the government said. Dillo, who plans to run against President Idriss Deby in a ...

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Cuomo Acknowledges 'Insensitive' Behavior Was Seen as 'Unwanted Flirtation,' Says He Will Cooperate With ...

Stay informed daily on the latest news and advice on COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. Sign Up. Sign in to manage your ...

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63% not willing to pay over Rs 600 for COVID-19 vaccine

A survey by LocalCircles has revealed that 63 per cent of the people planning to take the coronavirus vaccine in the next phase starting March 1 in private hospitals will not pay more than 600 Indian rupees for the two vaccine doses. The poll tried to ...

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How past vaccine races can help win this one

Like the coronavirus, polio came with fear, misinformation, and a long tail of damage. History has lessons for today's crusade. FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2021, file photo, vials for the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are displayed on a tray at a clinic set up ...

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Blinken stresses US will continue to defend, do business with Saudi Arabia

The secretary of state also reiterated the United States' interests to continue doing business with the Kingdom, stating that the relationship was “bigger than any one individual.” Blinken also affirmed that US officials, including himself and President Joe Biden, ...

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Scores Arrested as Myanmar Police Disperse Anti-Coup Rally

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Police fired tear gas and water cannons and there were reports of gunfire Sunday in Myanmar's largest city where another anti-coup protest was underway with scores of students and other demonstrators hauled away in police ...

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Joe Biden's immigration acid test

Last week, Democrats introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021-a comprehensive immigration bill that will evidently be one of the Biden administration's first major legislative battles after the coronavirus relief fight is finished. If passed, the Act will be the ...

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Add These New Children's Books by Black Authors to Your Kids' Shelves

Little Brown Books for Young Readers, Zonderkidz, DC Comics. As we say goodbye to Black History Month, it's time to look forward to the future — ...

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Myanmar's UN ambassador fired after anti-coup speech, as military intensifies crackdown on protesters

State television MRTV announced Kyaw Moe Tun's removal on Saturday evening local time, saying he had "abused the power and responsibilities of a permanent ambassador" and that he "betrays the country." Speaking to Reuters following his firing, Kyaw ...

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Report On Khashoggi Killing Prompts Calls For Penalties Against Crown Prince

The report, released Friday, found that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — whose involvement was widely suspected — had approved the operation to kill Khashoggi at the country's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. The day of ...

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Biden Urges Senate to Present COVID-19 Aid as third Vaccine Nears Approval | Voice of America

U.S. President Joe Biden urged the Senate on Saturday to approve his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bundle because the U.S. moved nearer to including a 3rd coronavirus vaccine to its arsenal. The Home of Representatives accepted the spending bundle early ...

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Arab states reject US report on Khashoggi murder, 'infringement of Saudi Arabian sovereignty'

Bahrain's Shoura Council affirmed “the prominent and pivotal role played by Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to lay down the foundations of regional and global security and peace.”.

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Trapped in Germany's COVID nightmare

Matthew Karnitschnig is POLITICO's chief Europe correspondent. BERLIN — As the coronavirus pandemic raged through the United States last summer, an old school friend from Arizona wrote me full of admiration for Germany's handling of the crisis.

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Children among three dead in fire at Syria's Al-Hol camp

FILE PHOTO: Women walk through al-Hol displacement camp in Hasaka governorate, Syria Apr 1, 2019. (Photo: REUTERS/Ali Hashisho). 28 Feb 2021 07:11AM (Updated: 28 Feb 2021 07:20AM ) ...

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Wisconsin COVID-19: WI reports 689 new coronavirus cases, 13 deaths

State data shows over half of Wisconsin residents age 65 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and the state is on track to begin vaccinating teachers, child care workers and other eligible groups Monday.

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Covid vax price to be capped at R250/dose at private hospitals

PUNE/NEW DELHI: Private hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 for a dose of Covid vaccine, including the hospital's user fee of around Rs 100, during the next phase of vaccination starting March 1 which will cover a large population above 60 years and those ...

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Walz calls Johnson & Johnson vaccine approval a 'gamechanger,' shipments could come this week

(FOX 9) - Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccination effort just got a boost on Saturday as the FDA approved Johnson & Johnson's vaccine for emergency use. Governor Walz's says shipments of the vaccine could start going out as soon as this coming week, and the ...

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Biden calls Saudi Prince plot against Khashoggi 'outrageous'

President Joe Biden called it “outrageous" that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed off on the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, and cast ahead to an announcement about Saudi Arabia next week. Biden said in an interview with ...

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Same sex marriage will never be legalized in Ghana - Akufo-Addo

Speaking at the installation of the second Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Ghana at Asante Mampong in the Ashanti Region on Saturday, February 27, 2021, President Akufo-Addo stressed that it will never happen during his presidency.

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Global Forecast-Fahrenheit

City/Town, Country;Saturday's Weather Condition;Saturday's High Temp (F);Saturday's Low Temp (F);Sunday's Weather Condition;Sunday's High Temp (F);Sunday's Low Temp (F);Sunday's Wind Direction;Sunday's Wind Speed (MPH);Sunday's Humidity (%) ...

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God will restore peace to our land

Peace has eluded the nations of the world and homes are not spared of crisis. It would seem as if man is back to the Stone Age, when human lives are not valued. The world appears to have returned to age when killing, maiming and sacrifices of human lives ...

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'She's The Inspiration': Kelsey Koelzer Breaking Racial Barriers In NCAA Hockey At Arcadia University

GLENSIDE, Pa. (CBS) — The collegiate hockey season doesn't begin until the fall, but there's plenty of work to be done at Arcadia University before its women's program plays for the first time. Their opening game will also include a first for the entire sport.

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Rohingya: Bangladesh seeks US sanctions on Myanmar

Urging the US to help resolve the Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh has called on the new administration to take steps such as imposing sanctions on Myanmar and appointing a special envoy, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

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Biden sends letter to congressional leadership explaining justification for Syria strike

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday that the Department of Defense briefed congressional leadership ahead of the strike. "The Administration has been briefing the Hill at the Member- and staff-level today. There ...

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Biden administration facing criticism for giving Saudi prince a 'pass' for Khashoggi killing

The House passes President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill despite little Republican support. Also, a panel of experts with the Food and Drug Administration recommended the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson for emergency use ...

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Police Investigating After Car Crashes Into Baltimore County Bank

PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a car crashed into a bank in Baltimore County on Friday morning. It happened just before noon at the Greenspring Shopping Center on Smith Avenue, according to police. READ MORE: Baltimore Mayor ...

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Starting March 5, Visitors To Aspen, Pitkin County No Longer Have To Prove Negative COVID Test

Ted Cruz railed against "cancel culture" and mocked criticism of his trip to Mexico while his home state of Texas endured freezing conditions and power blackouts as he addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Friday.

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Missing Cat Finds His Way Back To Long Island Home After Being Lost For Weeks During Snow Storms, Freezing ...

Buddy, their cat of 10 years, had gone in for minor surgery Feb. 8, and when John was placing the cage back in the car… “The door was slightly open and he just ...

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LIVE: President Biden, Vice President Harris host a virtual Black History Month Celebration

Written By: Forum News Service | Feb 26th 2021 - 6pm. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook ...

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Lady Gaga's two abducted bulldogs returned safe - Los Angeles police

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lady Gaga's two stolen bulldogs, abducted at gunpoint in Hollywood earlier this week, were turned over to a Los Angeles police station on Friday and have been "reunited" with the pop singer's representatives, a police spokesman ...

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Cambodia reports 26 more locally transmitted COVID-19 cases

PHNOM PENH, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia confirmed 26 more local COVID-19 cases on Saturday, raising the total number of infected people linked to the third community transmission to 259, said a Ministry of Health (MoH) statement. The new cases were ...

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Joe Biden: Strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to 'be careful'

Administration officials defended the Thursday night airstrikes as legal and appropriate, saying they took out facilities that housed valuable "capabilities" used by Iranian-backed militia groups to attack American and allied forces in Iraq.

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Doctors give thumbs up to vaccination

Roselyne Sachiti. Features, Health and Society Editor. Zimbabwean doctors, who are part of the frontline workers inoculated with their first doses of the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine say it is safe and encouraged others to get the jab. Speaking to The Herald ...

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Saudi Crown Prince Is Held Responsible for Khashoggi Killing in US Report

WASHINGTON — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia approved the assassination of the Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, according to an intelligence report that the Biden administration released on Friday that offered ...

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Thirteen further countries added to 'high-risk' list

The Government has added 13 additional states to its list of "high risk" countries in the pandemic. They are: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. This brings to 33 ...

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WHO Chief Scolds Rich Nations for Blocking Vaccine IP Waiver

Wealthy nations are blocking a waiver of intellectual property rights that would make it easier to manufacture coronavirus vaccines around the world, to the disbelief of the World Health Organization. A shipment of Covid-19 vaccines arrives in Abidjan, Ivory ...

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Biden says airstrike was a message to Iran to be 'careful' and they can't act with 'impunity'

President Joe Biden said on Friday that his decision to authorize United States airstrikes in Syria is a warning to Iran to not support militia groups that threaten U.S. interests or personnel. Advertisement.

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Biden surveys Texas weather damage, encourages virus shots

HOUSTON — President Joe Biden heard firsthand from Texans clobbered by this month's brutal winter weather on Friday and pledged to stick with them “for the long haul” as he made his first trip to a major disaster area since he took office. Support our ...

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Broaden your view of 'best' to make smarter, more inclusive investments

A couple months ago, one VC firm (almost certainly unintentionally) published a study showing bias of this type. First Round Capital found that among its portfolio companies, startups with female founders outperformed those without by 63%.”.

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In storm-struck Texas, Biden's personal touch is muted by the pandemic

To a group of emergency relief workers, Biden said, "Folks, they're doing God's work, as my mother would say." And he adopted a tone of unity amid a natural disaster, noting that he was traveling in the company of Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. John Cornyn.

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Thousands of Migrant Children Detained in Resumption of Trump-Era Policies

President Biden vowed to create a humane approach to immigration. But thousands of children who crossed the border alone are being confined in government shelters.

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Militia strike constitutes key test of Biden's plan to engage, restrain Iran

The U.S. military strike on Iranian-backed fighters in Syria this week represents a crucial first test of the Biden administration's attempt to balance competing goals on Iran, a strategy experts say is unlikely to end a lethal history of militia violence against U.S. ...

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Live Updates: House Democrats Preparing to Approve Biden's $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Plan

The Biden administration released a newly declassified report that outlined who carried out the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Former President Trump took his first formal step toward trying to punish Republicans who voted to impeach him.

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Biden administration faces major foreign policy tests in the Middle East

Overnight, the Biden administration launched its first known airstrike of Iranian-backed militias in Syria, and Friday, the U.S. intelligence community released a damning report tying Saudi Arabia's crown prince to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Nick ...

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Half-Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Arrive in Ivory Coast

COVAX is a joint program led by the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and Gavi, a global vaccine alliance. The Astra/Zeneca/Oxford vaccines ...

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Man accused of vandalizing Westmount synagogue not criminally responsible

Adam Riga had faced charges such as uttering threats and possession of an incendiary device after the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim on Côte-Saint-Antoine Road was vandalized. Along with spray paint, he allegedly brought a ...

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Biden says US airstrikes in Syria told Iran: 'Be careful'

Administration officials defended the Thursday night airstrikes as legal and appropriate, saying they took out facilities that housed valuable “capabilities” used by Iranian-backed militia groups to attack American and allied forces in Iraq.

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COVID-19: Fiji records two new border quarantine cases

Fiji's Ministry of Health and Medical Services has announced two new border quarantine cases of COVID-19. The ministry says the first case is a 22-year-old male who travelled to Fiji from Durban, South Africa, arriving in Nadi from Auckland. The young man ...

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$6.1m Fraud: Guyana Police Slam 11-Count Charges On Nigerian

Okoye, who is now in prison, appeared virtually, last Wednesday, at the Georgetown Magistrate's Court, where Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, read 10 indictable charges to him. It was alleged that on 10 ...

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Medical oxygen scarce in Africa, Latin America amid virus

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A crisis over the supply of medical oxygen for coronavirus patients has struck nations in Africa and Latin America, where warnings went unheeded at the start of the pandemic and doctors said the shortage has led to unnecessary ...

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PM asks 'haven' states to return stolen assets

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday urged the world community to seek commitment from the “haven” countries to return all foreign stolen or illegitimate assets, and develop international anti-money laundering legal instruments. Addressing as ...

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One Medical CEO denies clinics gave COVID-19 vaccines to ineligible clients, unless they 'abused our trust'

Chain of tech-enabled clinics has reportedly had vaccines taken away by regulators in home city of San Francisco. A vial of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. Getty Images. Email icon; Facebook icon; Twitter icon; Linkedin icon; Flipboard icon. Print icon; Resize ...

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President Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US

President Joe Biden has lifted a freeze on green cards issued by his predecessor during the pandemic that lawyers said was blocking most legal immigration to the United States. Former President Donald Trump last spring halted the issuance of green cards ...

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Black Lives Matter designers make history in Milan

Last minute touches on a frilly white dress, a final coat of powder and it's showtime for the Black Lives Matter-inspired collective making history at Milan Fashion Week. After a years-long battle to improve diversity on the Italian catwalks, a group of five black ...

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New Facebook ad campaigns lauds advantages of customized promotions

Facebook's head of brand marketing Andrew Stirk stated that the social networking giant is looking to "bring to life how personalized ads level the playing field" for small businesses. According to Tech Crunch, the campaign will incorporate TV, radio and ...

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Palm oil and international law: A tale of double standards

After the British colonial authorities left, federal, state-owned and private corporate businesses continued the trend of planting vast areas of land with large-scale commercial oil palm plantations in Peninsular Malaysia, followed by Sabah and then Sarawak.

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D-FW man is home after spending months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China

Warren Lee shares his journey to Wuhan, China back to Dallas, Texas. He watches as the United States continues to battle two viruses: COVID-19 and hate.

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US President believes it's important to modernise immigration system: White House

Joe Biden has revoked a policy issued by his predecessor during the COVID-19 pandemic that blocked many Green Card applicants from entering the US, a move that will benefit many Indians working in America on the H-1B visa.

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As Infections Dip, Governors Across US Start Easing Restrictions

Governors relax restrictions as infection numbers go down. The pace of U.S. vaccination begins to rebound after recent winter storms. Vaccinations are on the rise in N.Y.C., ...

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Facebook signs pay deals with 3 Australian news publishers

CANBERRA, Australia — Facebook announced on Friday preliminary agreements with three Australian publishers, a day after the Parliament passed a law that would make the digital giants pay for news. Facebook said letters of intent had been signed with ...

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WHO Director-General's opening remarks at Member States briefing on COVID-19 – 25 February 2021

Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends,. Thank you for joining us for today's briefing. Yesterday, Ghana became the first country outside India to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses from the COVAX Facility. This is an important first step ...

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Biden believes it's important to modernise US immigration system: White House

Biden has revoked a policy issued by his predecessor during the COVID-19 pandemic that blocked many Green Card applicants from entering the US, a move that will benefit many Indians working in America on the H-1B visa.

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Facebook signs pay deals with 3 Australian news publishers

Schwartz Media chief executive Rebecca Costello said the deal would help her company continue to produce independent journalism. “It's never been more important than it is now to have a plurality of voices in the ...

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Trillions of poor countries make it to tax havens: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday urged the international community to take quick and concrete steps to stem the flow of illicit money from developing countries to tax havens and to ensure the return of stolen assets. He said this while ...

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Nigeria will benefit less from African trade deal – NESG

'Femi Asu. Nigeria and other resource-based countries will benefit less from the African Continental Free Trade Area than economies that are more diversified, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group has said,. The NESG, a private sector-led think-tank, said in ...

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Ghana remains better option for investors– MoTI

Ghana remains the best option for investors looking to explore opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) which took off on January 1, this year, a Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI), ...

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Why choose Portugal? Our clients tell you in their own words

According to a survey by Expat Insider, more than eight out of 10 expats feel totally at home here once they have made that move. So, rather than have us here at Chestertons Portugal and O&O ...

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'Just deleted my account': readers respond to Facebook's news ban in Australia

Australians who woke last Thursday and scrolled through their Facebook newsfeed may have noticed something was missing: news articles. Facebook groups run by some media companies, including The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, were also ...

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Mauritius: JICA provides $289 million support to fight COVID-19 under initiative with African Development Bank

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended an Official Development Assistance loan of up to 30 billion Japanese yen ($289 million) to support Mauritius' response to the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuild its economy. The loan, signed ...

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Russia reduces price for Sputnik V vaccine by 50%

However, the new price only applied to the vaccination programme in Russia, Manturov said. Sputnik V was approved by Russian authorities in August, the first coronavirus vaccine to be certified worldwide, although important phase ...

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Financial transparency, 'sound governance and accountability' essential to reach Global Goals

Financial integrity is “paramount to the success of the 2030 Agenda”, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Thursday, launching a new report that offers a blueprint to address a range of obstacles, particularly surrounding illicit finance flows.

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Victoria police investigating vandalism and graffiti attacks in Beacon Hill Park

The head of the statue has not been recovered. The vandalism follows an overnight graffiti spree targeting several buildings, businesses, and public and city property in the area. Police say many of the messages ...

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Biden faces confirmation battle with Office of Management and Budget pick in jeopardy

Two committees canceled votes on President Biden's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, putting Neera Tanden's confirmation in jeopardy. Senators have cited her partisan comments as reason for not backing her. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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Pickup crashes into Riverhead home amid apparent medical emergency, police say

The driver of the 1993 Ford pickup and a passenger were trapped inside the vehicle but were pulled to safety by Riverhead firefighters, police said. Both were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 448 new cases, totaling 183781

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 448 additional COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths. As of today, there are 251 individuals hospitalized in New Mexico for COVID-19. This number may include individuals who tested ...

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Iraq investigating attacks on three US military bases

The Iraqi government is investigating three attacks on U.S. bases in the country and Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said it is doing a careful and complete job. Recent attacks on Baghdad's Green Zone, Balad Air Base and Irbil International Airport are ...

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Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news

The Parliament on Thursday passed amendments to the so-called News Media Bargaining Code agreed between Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday. In return for the ...

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'False alarm': 911 threat call prompts Greater Latrobe School District lockdown

Police have cleared Latrobe Elementary School after a potential threat was reported to 911, and they now believe it was a prank, the Greater Latrobe School District said Wednesday. The entire district was on lockdown as Latrobe police, state troopers and ...

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David Nangle Pleads Guilty

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Senate Budget Committee both postponed scheduled votes on Tanden's nomination. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced last week he would vote against Tanden, and ...

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Corona reduced dollar millionaires in Kenya in 2020 - report

However with things picking up, an estimated 1,517 Kenyans are expected to join the dollar millionaire club by 2025. The 2021 Knight Frank's Wealth Report released Wednesday shows that the number of people worth over $1 million ...

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Forest Lake man, 86, dies in crash in Scandia

The crash occurred shortly before 3 p.m. in Scandia on northbound Hwy. 95 near Pilar Road, according to the State Patrol. The semi was heading north when the southbound 2016 Chevrolet Colorado pickup, ...

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Climate's security threat set out

British naturalist Attenborough, PM Johnson make plea to UN top body. UNITED NATIONS－British naturalist David Attenborough warned on Tuesday that climate change is the biggest security threat that modern humans have ever faced, telling the UN ...

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Vietnam veterans remember horrors, sacrifice of Tet Offensive at Old Bethpage ceremony

The brazen 11 p.m. attack on his fire support base by the Viet Cong. The frightening announcement from U.S. leadership to head underground as the North Vietnamese were dropping napalm.

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Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news

The Parliament on Thursday passed amendments to the so-called News Media Bargaining Code agreed between Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday.

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Gang clashes result in Ecuador's deadliest prison riots ever

Hundreds of police officers and military personnel converged on the prisons after the unrest began Monday night in the maximum-security wings as rival gangs fought for leadership. President Lenín Moreno ...

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Health officials ready for 'monumental task' of mass vaccinations as BC records 456 new cases

In a written statement, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix put the number of hospitalized patients at 237 people, 64 of whom are in intensive care. The latest numbers mean ...

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Global disparities highlighted by uneven access to COVID vaccines

The West African country of Ghana on Wednesday became the first nation to receive a delivery of COVID-19 vaccines through a global initiative called COVAX, which aims to give more equitable access to the vaccine. Nick Schifrin reports and speaks to Dr.

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The media bargaining code has passed Parliament, but don't rule out another Facebook news ban yet

Using news content on their platforms has always been something Google and Facebook have done — without paying. So when the Australian government tried to force the tech giants to cough up some cash for publishers, there was always going to be ...

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Trump's acquittal: A travesty

The invasion of Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021 by Donald Trump's supporters who rioted and left five people dead while foraging through the United States Congress called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Having not condemned the event, ...

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Pro-Iranian groups are once again showing their hunts

Three attacks against Western interests in a week in Iraq. Experts say pro-Iranian Iraqi militant groups suspected of firing are seeking to increase pressure on their government amid Iran's impatience with the new US administration. A U.S. military official ...

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COVID-19: Vaccine delivery out of our hands –Health minister

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has said Nigeria does not know when its own share of the the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines will arrive the country, as it is totally out of its hands. This is coming against the backdrop ...

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State Patrol: At Least 1 Dead After Pickup Hits Semi Head-On In Scandia

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — At least one person is dead after a crash between a semi-truck and a pickup truck Wednesday afternoon in Scandia, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. It happened just before 3 p.m. on Highway 95 at Pilar Road. The driver of ...

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Pembroke Pines police got a call about a naked man walking. They found a naked man shot

The caller identified himself as the gunman, police said. He told the cops that he had gotten into a confrontation with the man in the atrium of the Sunshine Gardens Apartment complex and had shot his naked antagonist.

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Mild and breezy the next few days with scattered showers this evening

WEEKEND SHOWERS: Our next weather maker brings some rain showers return for the upcoming weekend. Early Saturday, we could see a rain snow mix but it will be too warm for any snow showers ...

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LA County surpasses 20000 coronavirus deaths

A day after the nation surpassed the jolting milestone of 500,000 lives lost to the pandemic, Los Angeles County surpassed its own grim milestone on Tuesday, Feb. 23 — 20,000 COVID-19-related deaths. The county reported another 157 deaths on Tuesday.

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Local School Districts Improving Air Filtration As More Campuses Allowed To Reopen

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — As part of the pathway to reopening school buildings for in-person learning, Los Angeles Unified School District and others said they have upgraded their air filtration systems. In Santa Clarita, the William S. Hart Union High School ...

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The benefits of bringing families together during COVID-19 treatment

COVID-19 restrictions are keeping many patients apart from loved ones in the hospital, but doctors, patients and families are speaking out about the benefits of bringing families physically together during treatment. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging ...

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Vaccine Line Jumpers Plague LA Where COVID-19 Has Killed 20000

While mourning 20,057 lives lost to coronavirus Tuesday, county leaders lashed out at the 'disgusting' inequities the pandemic laid bare in Los Angeles. Increasingly, Los Angeles is where infections and deaths have been concentrated in ...

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Singapore says discussing vaccine certification with other countries

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore is discussing the mutual recognition of vaccine certificates with other countries, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said, calling it a necessary step towards resuming global travel. Singapore, a regional travel and tourism hub, ...

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Joey Anderson scores twice, Marlies beat Heat for second time in three days

CALGARY — Joey Anderson scored twice as the Toronto Marlies beat the Stockton Heat 5-1 on Tuesday in American Hockey League play. Andrew D'Agostini stopped 30-of-31 shots to lead Toronto ...

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Las Cruces Public Schools loses 6 educators to COVID-19 in 4 months

“Kiddos are just being faced with a tremendous amount of loss. It feels like every week we're talking with schools and kids and families about another loss, so it's been a really difficult time,” said Amy Himelright, Director of Academic Counseling and Mental ...

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Fauci hints at eased rules; AstraZeneca cuts EU target: Covid-19 update

Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, suggested the US may soon issue guidance easing public health protocols for people who are fully vaccinated. And the US might be looking at a surge in vaccine availability next month.

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COVID-19 in BC: Dr. Bonnie Henry on vaccinations, less longterm care cases, and more

The new case count continues to remain above the 400 mark. Meanwhile, B.C. provincial public health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry spoke about the impact that the immunization program is already having—and pointed out how that can be seen in today's update.

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102 Ghanaian feminists declare support for LGBTQI

The group in a statement jointly signed by more than 100 persons said the public reaction that has greeted its opening of an office in Ghana goes to reiterate what it describes as the “vitriolic conditions under which queer Ghanaians live”.

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Pence speaks highly of Trump in meeting and plans to launch a political group

Rep. Jim Banks, an Indiana Republican who chairs the conservative Republican Study Committee, told CNN that a group of members met at Pence's transition office in the Washington area on Tuesday afternoon, talking about the way forward for their party ...

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Get ready to vent: Lorinser kits the new SL

A large vertical vent replaces the "gills" that are standard on the current SL's front fender. There's also an opening in the side skirts ahead of the rear wheel, and a wide grille spanning the area between the exhausts, too.

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Trudeau welcomes 'sorely missed' US leadership

"The United States has no closer friend, no closer friend than Canada," Biden told Trudeau via an electronic video link with the Canadian leader and top aides. "That's why you were my first call as president (and) my first bilateral meeting," he said. The two ...

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Teachers at school in Surrey, BC, ask for more COVID-19 safety measures

Matt Westphal, the president of the Surrey Teachers Association, said the biggest concern is that students in elementary schools are not required to wear masks inside their classrooms. "And that's something that we think needs ...

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Fauci Hints at Eased Rules; Astra Cuts EU Target: Virus Update

Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, suggested the U.S. may soon issue guidance easing public health protocols for people who are fully vaccinated. And the U.S. might be looking at a surge in vaccine availability next month.

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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bills To Punish Social Media Websites For Perceived Censorship

ACLU of Oklahoma says the bill would also prohibit sites from moderating hate speech, a term that lacks a precise legal definition and that Standridge's bill pins to someone's "personal moral code." Sen. Michael ...

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Two boys rescued after falling into frozen Norman pond

The frozen pond at Cobblestone Creek Golf Course. Swann said the younger boy ran onto a frozen pond to retrieve a golf ball when he fell into the water, which is about 13 feet ...

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OYO hotels eye Saudi recovery after COVID-19 pandemic

A hospitality chain of leased and franchised hotels, homes and living spaces, OYO has had a presence in Saudi Arabia since September 2019, when an agreement was signed with the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority to invest SR4 billion ($1.07 ...

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How American strong institutions trumped Trump, a strongman (2)

INTRODUCTION. Last two weeks, we discussed democracy in the United States and Nigeria on a comparative basis. We then periscoped how America's strong institutions defeated strongman, former President Trump. We dilate more on this today.

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Frustrated Vaccine Seekers Turn to Social Media for Help

(TNS) — In search of a COVID-19 vaccine for her dad, Amber Dow was hitting one dead end after another. Retail pharmacy websites declared “appointments unavailable.” Slots at local medical centers kept disappearing before she could type in any ...

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Backlog of vaccines to be delivered after weather delays

With over 6 million doses held up by winter storms, FedEx and UPS have been working through the weekend to get back on track and meet the federal government's deadlines for vaccinations. Recommended Stories. WPVI – Philadelphia. Winter weather ...

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BC expanding vaccine workforce as province records 559 new cases of COVID-19

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry also announced Tuesday during a live news conference that she has issued a public health order expanding the number of health professions able to administer a COVID-19 vaccine. Dentists ...

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Why Jamie Benn could be the NHL's most interesting podcast guest

Tue., February 23, 2021, 6:12 p.m.. Mike McKenna has had plenty of interesting guests on his podcast, but ...

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Asian shares mostly higher amid coronavirus vaccine optimism

Japanese markets were closed for a national holiday. South Korea's Kospi slipped 0.4% in morning trading to 3,066.60. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.6% to 6,821.70. Hong Kong's Hang Seng jumped 1.2% to 30,681.83, while the Shanghai Composite rose ...

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Covid-19: EU to give €100m for vaccination strategies and capacity in Africa

He said that the €100 million, is in humanitarian assistance to support the rollout of vaccination campaigns in Africa, which are spearheaded by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

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COVID-19 Update: Pa. reports 3427 cases; Wolf says state must do better with inoculations

Reported COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania increased by 3,427 between Sunday and Monday, one of the lowest daily case counts in recent months. The state Department of Health also said Monday that 44 more people had died of the virus. In total, the state ...

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Delayed Ebola vaccination drive to begin in Guinea

Guinea will launch an Ebola vaccination drive Tuesday after a flight delayed by a Saharan dust storm arrived carrying thousands of jabs, as the West African country fights to stamp out a resurgence of the deadly virus. The outbreak, declared last weekend, ...

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Kenya Airways Resumes Direct Cargo Flights To Delhi

Kenya Airways is resuming flights to India after a months-long hiatus. The carrier has resumed its cargo service from Nairobi to New Delhi, a growing cargo hub in the region. The route comes as demand for cargo rises and Kenya Airways puts its converted ...

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Oman to suspend arrivals from 10 countries starting February 25

Exempt from this decision, are Omani citizens, diplomats, health workers and their families. The Supreme Committee urged citizens and residents to avoid travelling abroad, and to do so only in cases of extreme necessity ...

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Italian envoy killed in DR Congo attack blamed on Rwandan Hutu rebels

Luca Attanasio died of his wounds after a World Food Program (WFP) convoy came under gunfire near Goma while he was on a field trip to visit a school feeding program, according to a senior diplomatic source in Kinshasa and the WFP.

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Corruption threatens Cambodia's COVID success as cluster spreads

PHNOM PENH -- Cambodia is scrambling to control its worst COVID-19 outbreak since the pandemic began. Detected on Saturday, the new cluster is mostly among Chinese nationals in the capital, Phnom Penh, and stood at 76 infections as of Monday.

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Though Shy Of Herd Immunity, LA Sees COVID-19 Rates Plummet

Health officials attribute the slowdown, in part, to the sheer number of people who have already contracted the coronavirus in Los Angeles County — nearly 1.2 million confirmed cases. Their immunity, combined with vaccinations and safety measures, has made ...

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Protests swell after Myanmar junta raises specter of force

Anti-coup protesters raise their hands with clenched fists during a rally near the Mandalay Railway Station in Mandalay, Myanmar, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. A call for a Monday general strike ...

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Pandemic used as 'pretext' to crush dissent, UN says

Speaking at the opening of the U.N. Human Rights Council's main annual session, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres charged that authorities in a number of nations were using restrictions meant to halt the spread of COVID-19 to weaken their political ...

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Cambodia remains social activities after new COVID-19 outbreak

VNA Tuesday, February 23, 2021 06:39. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on February 22 called on Cambodians nationwide, especially those in Phnom Penh, to intensify preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic as the new community ...

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Kenya Airways resumes weekly direct cargo flights to New Delhi

NAIROBI, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Kenya Airways said Monday that its freight division KQ Cargo has resumed direct commercial cargo service between Nairobi and India's New Delhi. The Kenyan carrier said the weekly service will help Kenya and Africa with ...

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Myanmar's protests against 1 February coup are growing, defying military threats and snipers

The strikers poured onto the streets of Myanmar on Monday knowing that they might die. But they gathered by the millions anyway in the largest rallies since a military coup three weeks ago. Their only protection came from hard hats, holy amulets and the ...

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BC records 1428 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 deaths over the weekend

There are 223 people in hospital with the disease, 63 of whom are in intensive care. Bethany Lindsay · CBC News · Posted: Feb 22, 2021 4:36 PM PT | Last Updated: February 23. Recent days have seen an upward trend in the number of new cases reported ...

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Bill created by Tenn. senator would bar US from using taxpayer dollars in Paris agreement

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Senator Marsha Blackburn has introduced a bill that would prohibit the United States from using taxpayer dollars in the Paris climate agreement. The U.S. officially rejoined the Paris accord on Friday, a move from the Biden ...

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ICC recognising Palestine creates setback for Middle East peace hopes

At a time when Arab states are seeking to end the wider Arab-Israeli conflict, the International Criminal Court earlier this month handed the Palestinian Authority the ammunition it needs to prolong the seemingly interminable Palestinian conflict with Israel.

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Myanmar grinds to a halt as hundreds of thousands strike against military coup, despite threats

YANGON, Myanmar — Bank tellers, cooks, grocery workers and hundreds of thousands of others in Myanmar answered a call for a general strike on Monday to protest the military coup, bringing cities to a standstill despite fears of a violent crackdown.

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LA County's daily case count falls below 1000 for first time since October

For the first time since late October, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported fewer than 1,000 new coronavirus cases on Monday, Feb. 22, finding good news after a long and devastating winter surge. The county's seven-day rolling ...

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PH retains top rank in senior leadership positions

The data for this 2021 report was from interviews conducted from October to December 2020 with chief executive officers, managing directors, chairperson or other senior executives from all industry sectors. In the Philippines, 100 mid-market businesses were ...

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As U-Va. and U-Md. try to curb surge in coronavirus cases, neighboring communities brace themselves

The region's flagship universities — the University of Maryland at College Park and the University of Virginia — have tracked an alarming uptick in the number of viral cases on campus. And each school has taken a different approach ...

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Risk Management, Effective Leadership in Turbulent Times

To succeed in these dynamic, digital and turbulent time, there is an urgent need for strategic leaders who can align culture, risk and strategy for success. Truth be told, every organisation faces risks, ...

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Spain's numbers of new cases, deaths and incidence of coronavirus continue to fall

MADRID, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- The numbers of new coronavirus cases, deaths and the incidence continued to fall in Spain, according to the Ministry of Health on Monday. Official data showed 20,849 new coronavirus cases for the 72-hour period between 2 ...

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Myanmar military warns protesters could 'suffer loss of life' ahead of planned mass strike

Video from social media Sunday night and Monday morning showed barbed wire blocking roads to some foreign embassies in the largest city, Yangon, the focus point for many recent protests. Footage also showed what appeared to be police and military ...

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ICT drove economic growth in 2020, says Pantami

Stories: Temiloluwa O'Peters. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has said the Information and Communications Technology sector recorded the highest growth rate among all the sectors of the Nigerian economy in both the ...

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Iran reaches deal with global nuclear watchdog for inspections over the next 3 months

(CNN) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has struck a deal with Iran that will give its inspectors continued access to verify and monitor nuclear activity in the country for the next three months, potentially laying the ground work for Washington and ...

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Effective stakeholders' management key to success – Dangote boss

Temiloluwa O'Peters. The Group Managing Director of Dangote Industries Limited, Olakunle Alake, has hinged the success of business organisations on the adoption and implementation of effective stakeholders' management strategies. Speaking at the ...

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Ugandan president meets with senior Chinese diplomat on bilateral ties

ENTEBBE, Uganda, Feb. 21 -- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni met with visiting senior Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi here on Sunday. Yang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the ...

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Quandary over Japan's National Day

This year, tomorrow's celebration in Bangkok is still undecided, according to Japan's ambassador to Thailand Kazuya Nashida. "At that time [February last year] Covid-19 was spreading," Mr ...

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Melania Trump snapped for the first time since White House exit

Former president Donald Trump can also be seen in the photos, smiling while dressed in a suit and red tie. Trump's son, Donald Junior was also in attendance at the club for Valentine's Day.

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Renault reports record loss

The French manufacturer reported a net loss of 8 billion euros (US$9.7 billion) for last year, worse than the 7.85 billion euros deficit forecast by analysts. Much of the damage was done during the first half, when lockdowns crippled auto-shipments.

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Seven poll workers killed by landmine as Niger votes in presidential runoff

NIAMEY, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Seven poll workers were killed during Niger's presidential vote on Sunday when their vehicle struck a landmine, an election official said, marring a day meant to usher in the country's first democratic transition of power.

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Election violence spiked in 2020 — will this year be better?

By Clayton Besaw. THE insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6 shocked Americans and the world. But the US was not alone in its rocky transfer of power: Last year saw more election-related violence than any year in the past four decades. At least 44% of ...

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Ethiopia reports 949 new COVID-19 cases

ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health on Sunday evening reported 949 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, taking the national count to 152,806. The country's death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has reached ...

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Myanmar protest call for general strike draws junta threat

Students from the University of Medicine protest demonstrating by holding the brunches of Eugenia which is in the belief that the uprising is going to have succeeded, during an anti-coup protest in Mandalay, Myanmar ...

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Indian robbed of over Rs 55 lakh in Dubai

Tribune News Service. Dubai: A 33-year-old Indian in Dubai has been robbed of Rs 55,30,806 by four women after being lured into a fake massage parlour through a dating app, according to a media report. The victim saw a massage offer for 200 Dirhams ...

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Seven killed in terrorist attack in SW Niger

Niamey, Feb 22 (UNI) At least seven people were killed and three others injured after their vehicle hit a landmine in Dargol commune in Gotheye department in southwest Niger, said a source close to the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI).

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Museveni receives special message from China's Xi Jinping

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Yang Jiechi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the CPC and Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC, has delivered to Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni a ...

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Iran Curbs Nuclear Inspectors, but Appears to Leave Space for a Deal

After a weekend trip to Tehran, Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said on Sunday that his inspectors would have “less access” as of Tuesday, but that they could still monitor the key production sites where Iran has ...

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Cambodia reports 17 new COVID-19 cases, total at 533

The new infections included 15 locally-transmitted cases in the capital Phnom Penh and two imported cases, the statement said, adding that the new patients were undergoing treatment at various designated COVID-19 hospitals.

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Rwanda announces partial resumption of sporting activities amid COVID-19

Individuals must stick to COVID-19 containment measures and those who violate them during sports exercises will be punished by law enforcers, Rwandan Minister of Sports, Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju, told Xinhua in a telephone interview.

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'A rose is a rose is a rose...': Why is the flower so hard to grow?

As a curator at the New York Botanical Garden, he won attention for his work from 2008 to 2014 on the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden – an approach that involved planting and trialing roses for disease resistance, using fewer chemicals.

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7 Poll Workers Killed By Landmine Amid Historic Niger Vote

Seven workers with Niger's election commission were killed in a landmine explosion during a day of voting that's expected to bring the country's first democratic transition of power since becoming an independent nation. Media reports say a vehicle belonging ...

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Seven killed in terrorist attack in SW Niger

Voting for the second round of Niger's presidential election was held on Sunday as more than 7.4 million Nigeriens are expected at polling stations to choose the successor of the outgoing president Mahamadou Issoufou. UNI XC-GNK.

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'PLP Here to Sanitize, Purify Liberian Politics'

Dr. Cassell (middle), flanked by Chairman Paye and Vice Chairman Doe, cuts the ribbon to leading to the PLP headquarters. — Says Chairman Wilmot Paye, as party dedicates plush ...

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'This County Tour Makes Me to Realize That Liberia Needs to Be Developed'

Grand Gedeans turnout in numbers to welcome President Weah. — Says President Weah as he breaks ground for US$15.5M referral hospital. The first county tour by President George Manneh Weah since he ...

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Suisun City fetes Black History Month, a first

Virtual celebration, Wednesday to Feb. Feb. 27, themed 'The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity,' with a special tribute to Elizabeth Tate, 98, a Rosie the Riveter ...

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US Department of Justice Reveals How Hushpuppi Laundered Funds For North Korean Bank Hackers

The revelation was made known when federal prosecutors in Los Angeles unsealed a case against one Ghaleb Alaumary, 37, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, for his role as a money launderer for the North Korean conspiracy, among other criminal schemes.

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World's biggest emitters like China, India, Russia, need to step up and lower emissions: John Kerry

What steps will we take in the next 10 years? And the truth is that everybody has to do that. China, which is the largest emitter in the world, needs to be part of the 2020 to 2030 effort".

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Trump to speak at CPAC in first public appearance since leaving office

The import of European mineral water and several food products into Britain could be restricted under retaliatory measures being considered by ministers over Brussels' refusal to end its blockade on UK shellfish. The Telegraph can disclose that ministers ...

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2 Myanmar protesters killed by police fire, several injured

A man is carried after police dispersed protesters in Mandalay, Myanmar on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Security forces in Myanmar ratcheted up their pressure against anti-coup protesters Saturday, using water ...

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A nice warm up to end the weekend before rain, winds arrive!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Abundant sunshine was present on Saturday as some snow and ice melted away in south-central Kentucky. However, it didn't melt it all away as we have an impressive snowpack for this area - at least until Sunday! A nice ...

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Isa hopes SC will stand against constitutional violations

ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Saturday hoped and prayed that the Supreme Court would stand unwaveringly against all manners of constitutional violations and safeguard the people against misuse of power. In a strongly worded 28-page dissenting ...

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Over 8000 Indigenous people now vaccinated against COVID-19 in Northern Ontario

As mobile teams fly into remote communities, a new website developed in part by Toronto health care professionals and an educational campaign created by a regional health authority are trying to counter vaccine hesitancy among Indigenous people.

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Surrey school board confirms 3 cases of COVID-19 variant at 3 schools

All 3 cases involve the variant first reported in the U.K.. CBC News · Posted: Feb 20, 2021 7:14 PM PT | Last Updated: in 15 minutes. AHP Matthew Elementary School, Tamanawis Secondary School and Ecolé Woodward Hill Elementary School in Surrey have ...

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White House is officially back in Paris climate club

The United States has officially returned to the Paris Agreement, only 107 days after it left, as President Joe Biden fulfils his promise to reverse the withdrawal ordered by his immediate predecessor, Donald Trump. The Paris Agreement, signed by 190 parties, ...

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Cold temperatures dominate the weekend

This was responsible for our NW winds at 17-22 mph and gusts over 40 mph. This will set the stage for one of our coldest nights yet. The sky will clear and winds will diminish through the evening. Overnight lows plummeting into the low teens with wind chills in ...

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Family mourns Myanmar's first victim of anti-coup protests

YANGON: Mya Thwet Thwet Khaing would have turned 20 on Feb. 11, two days before she was shot in the head during anti-military protests in Myanmar's administrative capital, Nay Pyi Taw. Khaing died on Friday after her family decided to remove the life ...

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Montreal police search for missing 15-year-old girl

(Evan Vucci/The Associated Press) Before former U.S. president Donald Trump lost the election last November, he was already facing a criminal investigation related to his financial dealings in New York, and lawsuits related to accusations of sexual misconduct ...

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Hushpuppi laundered funds for North Korean hackers -US

A fresh criminal charge is now hanging on the neck of Instagram influencer, Ramon Abbas alias Hushpuppi, in the United States where he is currently standing trial for conspiracy to launder money obtained from business email compromise frauds and other ...

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Sunny Saturday, Snowy Sunday

Monday: Mostly cloudy, breezy, and warmer. Small chance of light snow showers in the evening, especially north. High: 35. **Be Advised that an Air Quality Alert has been issued for ...

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Niger Votes in Presidential Runoff to Usher in First Democratic Transition

Ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum is seen by many as the favourite after leading in the first round on Dec. 27 with 39.3% of the vote. He is up against former President Mahamane Ousmane, who scored 17%.

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Rescued Nigerian migrants recount horrible experiences in Libya, survival struggles at home

Jesusegun Alagbe. In August 2018, after spending almost three years stuck in Libya en route to Europe, Innocent Imagbeghian was finally evacuated to Nigeria. When he left Nigeria in March 2015, he sought to migrate to Italy for a better life. He said he sold ...

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Sunshine Returns to the Wiregrass!

From Meteorologist Zack Webster in the 4Warn Storm Center: · SYNOPSIS – A much different and welcome scene has moved in across the Wiregrass into the weekend. · TONIGHT – Clear. · TOMORROW – Mostly sunny. · TOMORROW NIGHT – Mostly cloudy, ...

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Junta toughens stand; 2 shot dead in Myanmar police firing

One shot in head, dies on spot; other dies on way to hospital; cops also use water cannons, tear gas , slingshots to quell protests on Saturday Two anti-coup protesters were shot dead by riot police who fired live rounds Saturday in Mandalay , Myanmar 's ...

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NIGEL FARAGE: A Communist takeover of our schools that Britain must end at once

The world is being taken over by stealth by the Chinese Communist Party. Under a neo-colonial project, President Xi Jinping hopes to achieve global economic domination via massive international investments. It extends way beyond buying up mineral ...

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Biden rolling out plan for $4 billion global coronavirus vaccine effort

The U.S. is committed to working through COVAX to ensure 'equitable distribution of vaccines and funding globally,' White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.

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Continent's medics boycott Oxford jab as Europe talks down efficacy

Europe's faltering immunisation programme has been hit by a boycott of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine by medical staff concerned about its side effects and doubtful of its efficacy against new variants of Covid-19. Health workers in France and elsewhere in ...

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Director of care home with worst COVID-19 death toll in BC resigns

Vancouver Coastal Health says in a statement that Little Mountain Place recently notified the health authority that its administrator had submitted her resignation. Advertisement. B.C. COVID ...

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After years of Trump, it's Biden time in Washington

(CNN) With the impeachment trial officially over and Congress' attention up for grabs again, President Joe Biden got to the business of governing -- and dove headfirst into selling his $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package, currently on track for a House vote next ...

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Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Takes Part In Climate Change Event

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — To mark the formal return of the United States returning to the Paris Agreement, climate leaders from across the country met virtually to outline the next phase of the climate movement. READ ...

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DACA applicant one of many hoping for immigration reform under Biden administration

With new policies and legislation in the works, the Biden administration is rolling back former President Donald Trump's actions against immigration and refugee asylum. Alondra Saldana Castillo dreams to work and settle down with a family of her own in the ...

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Cambodia sets up China-style internet 'great firewall'

Cambodia has seen a rapid increase in internet use in recent years, and Premier Hun Sen's government -- which dissolved the main opposition party in 2017 -- has intensified a crackdown on online dissent. AFP by AFP 08:45, 20 February 2021. Print.

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Price Check: Nations Pay Wildly Different Prices For Vaccines

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Keith Rowley, is not happy about how the global rollout of COVID vaccines is going. He's not happy at all. "We are more than a little bit concerned that there is ... or is to be ... hoarding and price gouging," of vaccines, ...

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Values, future and uncertainty

By Dayo Sobowale. Nations and their leaders, and even the followers, love a certain rosy future. Nobody loves a dicey and uncertain tomorrow. Indeed that is how religion comes to be important and got labelled as the opium of the masses. Most people want to ...

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How Roofing, Gutter And Heating Experts Say To Prepare Your Home For Winter Weather

The experts warn: don't try to be hero this weekend. Pittsburgh feels like a big block of dripping ice. “If you walk around your street in ...

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Oxford Covid vaccine: 3-month interval between doses has higher efficacy than a 6-week interval, says Study

The study, published in The Lancet, has found that the first dose of the vaccine offers 76 per cent protection for up to three months – this could allow for a greater gap between doses and may allow countries to vaccinate a larger proportion of the population more ...

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Travis AFB One Of Two Bases Nationwide Testing Pilot Suicide Prevention Program

TRAVIS AFB (CBS13) – A growing number of suicides across the armed forces has raised cause for concern over the last five years. Now, there's hope for change, and Travis Air Force Base could be playing a critical role.

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Hushpuppi in fresh FBI trouble, linked with North Korean bank robbers

By Abankula. Nigerian Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, a.k.a Hushpuppi, now incarcerated in California as he awaits trial for cyber fraud was linked today by the FBI to North Korean hackers, said to be the biggest bank robbers in the world. The Justice Department in ...

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Two killed as Gabon citizens protest coronavirus restrictions

LIBREVILLE (Reuters) - Two people have died after demonstrations in Gabon's two major cities, the prime minister said on Friday, as anger over restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 spilled over into street stand-offs. On Thursday night ...

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Harry and Meghan permanently quit royal life

Queen Elizabeth II ordered the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as they are formally known, to relinquish their honorary titles and patronages following the confirmation that they would not be returning as working royals. The couple ...

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Lake County expecting more COVID-19 vaccine than originally promised in the weeks ahead

Opportunities for Lake County residents who are 65 and over, or essential front line workers to receive vaccinations against COVID-19 are growing next week as both the supply of vaccine and places to receive a shot are increasing significantly. The Lake ...

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14th Amendment battle may loom if Trump decides to run in 2024

WASHINGTON -- Former President Donald Trump's acquittal by the Senate in his impeachment trial may not be the end of the line for efforts to keep him from seeking the presidency again. If Trump chooses to run for the White House in 2024, opponents are ...

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Violence in Somalia: Security forces fire on protest over delayed election

Also, voters in Niger are gearing up for Sunday's presidential run-off between Mohamed Bazoum and Mahamane Ousmane. The fight against insecurity will be a major challenge for the next president. And, camel milk is becoming increasingly popular in Kenya.

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Justice ministers discuss third states' accession to ECOWAS Treaty

Following accession requests from Morocco, Tunisia and Mauritania, the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, at its 52nd Ordinary Session held in Abuja, Nigeria on 16th December, 2017 was directed by the ECOWAS Commission.

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Asking parents to do Covid tests on children for school would be 'fraught with difficulty', union says

It comes amid reports the government could suggest twice-weekly testing at home for secondary school pupils under school return plans. Health minister Helen Whately ...

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Two Killed During COVID-19 Protests In Gabon

Police in Gabon said Friday that two men were shot dead in Libreville during curfew violations and protests against coronavirus restrictions. The two were shot late Thursday as the country was hit by violent demonstrations in poor neighbourhoods against a ...

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Mali creates body to open talks with Islamist militants

A year ago ousted former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita said his government was prepared to negotiate with al Qaeda-linked militants. National talks in the aftermath of the August coup that overthrew Keita endorsed that policy.

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After 68 years, the nation's longest-serving juvenile lifer embraces freedom

PHILADELPHIA — On a snow-flecked morning earlier this month, Joe Ligon stepped from his lawyer's car, his gait deliberate yet steady, his hair white. A few hours before, he had eaten a breakfast of pancakes, two bowls of cereal, no milk, his final meal in ...

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Todd County Health Department to Vaccinate Twice Next Week

The Todd County Health Department plans to give COVID-19 vaccines on two days next week to make up this week's clinic that was canceled due to the winter weather. Health department director Jen Harris said they should receive both this week's and next ...

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The Latest: J&J applies to WHO for COVID vaccine approval

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey — Johnson & Johnson has applied to the World Health Organization for an emergency approval of its COVID-19 vaccines, which should help speed up its use in countries around the world. J&J said Friday that its ...

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Prince Harry and Meghan lose their patronages, won't return as 'working royals'

LONDON — Buckingham Palace announced Friday that Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will lose their last royal patronages and honorary military titles, as Queen Elizabeth II confirmed that the California-based power couple could not keep ...

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'Don't take anything for granted': Roseville man home after 64 days in hospital with COVID-19

The Levin family is happy to be back together. Dave Levin was discharged from the hospital this week after spending 64 days there due to COVID-19 related illnesses. In December, Levin thought he was having another asthma attack. Advertisement.

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Snowfall brings sightseers to Saudi Arabia's Tabuk

JEDDAH: The mountains of Tabuk were capped in snow Thursday morning after a huge drop in temperature overnight. Videos of the storm, and of people celebrating the snowfall, circulated widely on social media, as well as clips of snow-covered camels ...

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Airports lost R1.6 trillion in revenue to pandemic in 2020 - industry body

Border closures and quarantines had a greater impact on international traffic, which dropped by three-quarters, while domestic flights fell by just under half. The Airports Council International estimates that airports lost out on ...

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UK sanctions Myanmar generals for 'violating the right to life' after military coup

Key points: Further safeguards are being put in place to prevent British aid indirectly supporting Myanmar's military; Canada will also impose sanctions on nine Myanmar military officials; Myanmar's ...

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Nando's MY very cleverly teases Sugarbook amidst CEO arrest

Nando's Malaysia has poked fun at sugar daddy dating site Sugarbook, which recently came under the spotlight after a recent ban by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The restaurant chain said in a Facebook post: "You ...

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Foreigners Guaranteed Access to Covid-19 Vaccinations in Thailand

To protect the national economy and society, recipients will be the general public and workers in the service, tourism and industrial sectors. Employers will co-pay for the vaccination of their migrant workers. Vaccines ...

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Radio reacts to Facebook's war on Australian news and content

The local Australian radio industry has found itself caught up in the fallout from Facebook's move to stop local news outlets and consumers from sharing news stories on the platform. The dramatic move from the US-owned Facebook comes as the digital giants ...

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Donors commit to highest-ever funding to IFAD to tackle hunger and poverty for the world's poorest

US$3.8 billion, that's how much the UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will now be able to invest in the world's rural poor. This, thanks to an unprecedented record-high financing target set today by governments from 177 countries at ...

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Cambodia reports 1 new imported COVID-19 case, total at 484

PHNOM PENH, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia confirmed one new imported COVID-19 case on Friday, bringing the total number of infections in the kingdom to 484, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said in a statement. The new case was found on a 25-year-old ...

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Visit By Envoys Was To Enable Them To See J&K's March On Path Of Development: Ministry

The comments by MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava came at the end of the two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir by the envoys. Advertisement.

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Japan finds more than 90 cases of new COVID-19 virus strain - media

The variant is believed to have come from overseas but is different from strains that originated in Britain and South Africa, according to the report which cited Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases. Japan has reported 151 ...

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Myanmar's Coup Opponents Welcome New British, Canadian Sanctions

Adding to the diplomatic pressure, Japan said it had agreed with India, the United States and Australia on the need for democracy to be restored quickly after the Feb. 1 army takeover in which elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi was detained.

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Visit by Envoys Was to Enable Them to See J&K's March on Path of Development: MEA

File photo of Anurag Srivastava, Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs. The group also visited Jammu and met the Chief Justice of Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, the J-K Lt ...

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Myanmar coup: UK, Canada sanction Army generals for human rights violations

According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the sanctions imposed by Canada on military generals include leader Min Aung Hlaing and Defense Mya Tun Oo. "Following recent measures by the United States, and in coordination ...

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Baltimore City DPW Cancels Friday's Trash, Recycling Collections Due To Icy Roadways

The ability to complete routes will depend on whether the ice has thawed sufficiently for the alleys to be accessible, DPW officials said. Residents are asked to help to clear alleys of ice and snow where possible ...

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CBS2 Speaks With New Yorkers Riding Out Deadly Winter Storm Disaster In Texas

Levinson has been without power for four days, using his car to warm-up and charge electronics. “You can't go to the store and go buy a loaf of bread or a gallon ...

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Facebook will expand climate hub in battle against misinformation

Washington (AFP). Facebook said Thursday it would expand its climate information hub and direct its users to experts to debunk myths and hoaxes in a ramped-up effort to fight misinformation. The social media giant said it has added a section to its climate ...

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Sugarbook founder rearrested over suspected rape, prostitution

SHAH ALAM: Police moved in to rearrest a suspect over an alleged rape and prostitution case after having failed to obtain a remand order on the man, said to be the founder of Sugarbook, an online dating platform. When the suspect was presented before the ...

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Ugandan soldiers sentenced for beating journalists

And Uganda's military chief apologizes after soldiers were found guilty of attacking journalists. Seven men were sentenced to up to three months behind bars for their actions. And finally, 100,000 people have officially died of Covid 19 across the African ...

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Saudi aid agency mobilizes global efforts to help children trapped in conflict

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) organized a virtual panel discussion titled “Child Soldiers are Victims, Not Soldiers” on Thursday, aiming to mobilize global efforts to combat exploitation of children in conflict situations.

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An Expert On How to Deal With Frozen or Busted Pipes

As you must know by now, the Houston area is currently experiencing a number of burst pipes and low water pressure caused by freezing temperatures and winter weather. It is a frustrating situation that many people in Houston are currently having to go ...

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Foreign envoys' visit to J&K is an eye opener, saw visible change: Officials

In a vote of thanks, Eritrea Ambassador, Alem Tsehaye Woldermariam remarked that “Change is visible in Jammu Kashmir” and that “Envoys' visit to J&K is an eye opener and improved the understanding of important issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir”.

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'Sugar daddy' dating site founder busted amid prostitution, rape probes

The founder of a “sugar daddy” dating service was arrested in Malaysia for alleged prostitution — then rearrested hours later after a “sugar baby” claimed she'd been raped on a date, according to reports. Police first arrested the 34-year-old late Wednesday, ...

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Guy Falls Hard On His Back While Swinging Off Of Tree Branch

The Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus is running into public resistance in several European countries, amid reports of side effects and concerns it may not be as effective against some of the newer variants. Health authorities in Germany say ...

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Myanmar junta targets paralysing strikes, as arrests near 500

(Reuters) - Myanmar's military junta has issued arrest warrants against six celebrities for encouraging strikes that have paralysed many government offices in protests against this month's coup, with total arrests since then now nearing 500. Demonstrators ...

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Rapid tests pinpoint positive cases quickly in Newfoundland and Labrador

Health officials apologize for long delays in negative test results, but say wait times should decrease. A A. Take your love of news to the next level. Our News Lovers Sale is on now. Pay only $1/week for two years. SUBSCRIBE | LOG IN. ST. JOHN'S, N.L. —.

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Trump Won't Say Whether He's Running Again In 2024

Topline. Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday it's too early to announce whether he'll run for president again in 2024, but the former president declined to rule out the idea and instead boasted about his level of support, another signal his political ...

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Antony Gormley wants British Museum to take Africa 'out of the basement'

Gormley, who was a museum trustee from 2007 to 2015 and is one of the few contemporary British artists of global renown, said the institution required a complete rebuild and described it as the last European museum to be modernised and “reformulated in a ...

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Texans Brave Long Line for Whataburger Amid Power Outages in Austin

Video taken by Twitter user @t_steinwald shows a long queue of cars waiting to enter the chain restaurant's drive-thru. “It's one of the only food places open and much of our area is still without power and running water,” @t_steinwald told Storyful.

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COVID-19: Egypt's Al Sisi urges fair vaccine share for African countries

Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron told the African leaders the slow pace of the vaccination campaign in poor countries, especially in Africa, is unjustified and unacceptable. “We are at a critical juncture ...

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Biden talks infrastructure with labor leaders after canceling pipeline

Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged over whether "negligence or incompetence" was behind her government's failure to act on warnings from three planning exercises that Scotland was ill prepared for a pandemic. Ruth Davidson, the Scottish Tories ...

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24 new cases of COVID-19 connected to pub trivia night, say health officials

Fraser Health recently added a Feb. 2 trivia night at Port Moody's St. James's Well to public exposure list. Karin Larsen · CBC News · Posted: Feb 17, 2021 4:54 PM PT | Last Updated: 6 minutes ago. Fraser Health is warning of COVID-19 exposure at St.

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Reward raised to up to $30000 in Littleton triple-murder from 19 years ago

The Littleton Police Department (LPD) is asking for help to solve the murder of 3 people who were killed at a bowling alley in 2002. LPD said it happened on Jan. 27, 2002 at AMF Broadway Lanes Bowling Alley. Deborah Takahara reports. AddThis Sharing ...

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Spanish protesters and police clash for second night over jailing of rapper

Violent clashes erupted between Spanish police and protesters, amid rubber bullets and projectiles, in a second night of demonstrations in several cities against the arrest of rapper Pablo Hasel. Police fired rubber bullets and baton-charged protesters, many ...

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Unifying America: Newark Community Street Team's Partnership With Police Grows, As City Becomes Safer By The Day

NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — CBS2's new series, Unifying America, highlights people trying to cross racial and cultural divides that separates so many Americans. On Wednesday, CBS2's Jessica Layton profiled a special organization in Newark that ...

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DPW crews across New Jersey prepare for 4th winter storm of the month

News 12 Staff. Feb 17, 2021, 6:21pm EST. Updated on:Feb 17, 2021, 6:21pm EST. Video Player is loading. Play Video. Play. Mute. Current Time 0:00. /. Duration 0:00. Loaded: 0%. Stream Type LIVE. Seek to live, currently behind liveLIVE. Remaining Time ...

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Officials: Four-story grain dryer fire at Perdue Farms in Chesapeake under control

It took fire crews a few hours to stamp out most of the flames. Officials are still working to determine what started the fire.

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Central Texas Style BBQ serves Pearland through all conditions

PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) -- Central Texas Style BBQ has been in Pearland for more than 50 years, and it's their mission to always be there for their community. Even when times are tough. "We know people need food," said owner Ruth LeClere. "However ...

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Boston barber stabbed with scissors in salon accident is lucky to be alive

A Boston barber who accidentally stabbed himself feels lucky to have survived the “freak accident” by a hair. Speaking from his bed at Massachusetts General Hospital, Steve Silva, 29 said the accident at the Boston Barber Company in Beacon Hill “happened ...

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Alleged Victims Tells Swiss Court Kosiah Ordered Killings, Looting

After his ordeal, the plaintiff said ULIMO forced him to join them, trained him in Bomi County, and brought him back to Foya to fight. As a rebel, he witnessed more atrocities committed under Kosiah's command.

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Proposed bill would ban flavored tobacco products from being sold in Vermont

"I think this bill would actually be really effective and is a really good step in the right direction for ending the youth vaping epidemic," said the campaign For Tobacco Free Kids National Youth Ambassador of Vermont Zoey Pickel.

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Myanmar's largest protest comes as United Nations warns of military crackdown

The junta said they took over because Ms Suu Kyi's government failed to investigate election fraud claims. In Yangon, protesters marched carrying signs calling for ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be released from detention ...

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Arlington groups, leaders stepping up during outages. Here's where to find help

Derek Carter, a member of Heart of Arlington Neighborhood Association, spent most of Tuesday shuttling residents to warm homes, shelters and hotels. On Wednesday, as the city lost water pressure following a sharp uptick in demand, he asked neighbors for ...

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NOPD: Fatal shooting at Pelican Pointe Car Wash on S. Claiborne

NEW ORLEANS — On Wednesday afternoon, the NOPD began investigating a shooting in Central City. p. Shortly after 3 p.m. officers responded to the 3700 block of South Claiborne in regards to a fatal shooting. The adult male victim was at the Pelican ...

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Barricades Burn In Spanish Streets Amid Protests Over Jailed Rapper

MADRID/BARCELONA: Police fired tear gas, rubber bullets, and sound bombs at two protests in Madrid and Barcelona on Wednesday, each attended by thousands, the day after a rapper was arrested on charges of glorifying terrorism and insulting royalty in ...

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Private clinics providing COVID testing for paying customers, as public health increases capacity

With the recent COVID-19 outbreak sending testing numbers to record highs in Newfoundland and Labrador, some private companies have stepped in to offer a swab — for a fee — but the province says it's up to the task of meeting test demand. June Tavenor ...

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Trump rips McConnell in lengthy statement after being acquitted in impeachment trial

"Mitch is a dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack, and if Republican Senators are going to stay with him, they will not win again," Trump said in the statement. "He will never do what needs to be done, or what is right for our Country.

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Foreign envoys on two-day J&K visit beginning today

This is the third visit of envoys from various countries that India has organised since the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019. READ FULL STORY. By Mir Ehsan. PUBLISHED ON FEB 17, 2021 08:53 AM IST. A group of about 20 foreign envoys, including ...

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BC extends State of Emergency; weekend report 1533 cases of COVID-19

Tuesday, the Province of British Columbia formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act (EPA) to support the Province's ...

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Tourism veering from bad to worse

Tassapon Bijleveld, executive chairman of Asia Aviation, the largest shareholder of Thai AirAsia (TAA), said when international tourists return in the future, Thailand might not have enough supply to serve them as most operators have already shut down due to ...

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Judge keeps Clay County man jailed over charges from US Capitol riot

Several firearms were found at his home when he was arrested. This video file cannot ...

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Biden rallies public to pressure Republicans on virus aid

MILWAUKEE (AP) — President Joe Biden, eager to move beyond his predecessor's impeachment trial, is taking his case for his $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package directly to the American people with a prime-time town hall designed in part to put pressure ...

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New charge filed on Suu Kyi as Myanmar crackdown intensifies

Buddhist monks and nuns display pictures of detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Peaceful demonstrations against Myanmar's ...

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Civil rights to the White House: Black leaders who blazed trails in US politics and changed American history

The Civil Rights Movement marked a pivotal turning point in Black history. First gaining traction in the 1950s with Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, civil rights advocates demonstrated, protested and remained steadfast in the fight for equality ...

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How to make a COVID-19 vaccination appointment in Virginia

Health care personnel: you should be vaccinated at your workplace. If you are a healthcare worker who can't access the vaccine through your employer, call the local health department where you work or contact the VDH COVID-19 Call Center at 877-275-8343 ...

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Regulate cryptocurrency, experts urge CBN

By Chinenye Anuforo,. Experts across different sectors have said regulating the cryptocurrency market in Nigeria was the better approach to deriving the benefits that come with the market, instead of an outright ban. Senator Ihenyan, president of Stakeholders ...

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Former BOE Member Mazzocchi Calls for Emergency Aid to Save South Orange-Maplewood Schools Music and Choir ...

Public schools in South Orange and Maplewood face a looming crisis in their instrumental and vocal music programs as student participation has plummeted by approximately half since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, former Board of Education ...

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Trump attacks McConnell as 'political hack,' says he will back pro-Trump candidates

Former president Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday for a “lack of political insight, wisdom, skill, and personality,” just days after the Senate — with McConnell's help — acquitted Trump on the impeachment ...

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Foreign envoys on 2-day J&K visit to assess situation post-DDC polls

The envoys would be briefed about the security situation by senior officers involved with the law-and-order situation in the Kashmir valley, especially attempts of Pakistan to push terrorists into India through the Line of Control and also about the frequent ...

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Myanmar: Second charge against Aung San Suu Kyi condemned

Myanmar's military has charged Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's elected leader, with a second offence, this time under the country's natural disaster management law in a move that drew condemnation from the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Chester County teen publishes book 'Legal Attack' to guide Chess Players

CHESTER SPRINGS, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Karthik Murugan is a ninth grader at Downington East High School who recently became a published author of the book "Legal Attack: Chess an Intellectual Board War." The U.S. Open national chess champion ...

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A '9/11 Commission' for the Capitol Riot?

Former President Donald Trump was acquitted on Saturday of inciting insurrection, after most Senate Republicans decided against convicting him. But not everyone is ready to turn the page just yet on the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Support is growing in ...

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Don't ease lockdown until the NHS can cope, hospital bosses warn

Now, as the prime minister prepares to unveil his roadmap out of lockdown, NHS Providers, which represents hospital trusts in England, has given Mr Johnson the criteria that health leaders believe must be met before any restrictions can be relaxed.

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Attack in Iraq near US base poses early challenge for Biden administration

A deadly rocket salvo being blamed on Iran-allied Shiite forces in Iraq is raising questions of how far Tehran is willing to provoke the new Biden administration prior to any negotiations over restarting the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. A non-U.S. contractor was killed ...

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The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health: vision beyond 2020

Another 510 million people had uncorrected near vision impairment, simply because of not having reading spectacles. A large proportion of those affected (90%), live in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).

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Paterson, NJ Police Officers Accused Of Unprovoked Assault On 19-Year-Old In December

Osamah Alsaidi posted security video on Instagram, two months after he says two undercover Paterson police officers beat him, causing a head injury. “They came out of the car ...

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People are boycotting Publix because heir donated to Capitol Trump rally

#BOYCOTTPUBLIX is gaining momentum after it was reported heiress donated to Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally before the insurrection. Feb. 16, 2021, 2:50 PM PST / Source: TODAY. By Alyssa Newcomb. A Publix supermarket boycott is gaining momentum ...

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'We Are Doing Incredible Damage': Haverhill Mayor Wants Students Back Full Time By April 1

He has tasked the Haverhill School Superintendent to create a proposal that would end the hybrid learning model for the district and put teachers back in the classroom with students vaccinated or not with proper social distancing rules.

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Coronavirus: Another UK COVID-19 strain emerges, has mutated to evade vaccines and boost infection

A new strain of the coronavirus discovered in the UK has mutations seen in both the highly infectious B1.1.1.7 variant and the South African one, the latter having been shown to reduce the effectiveness of the first batch of vaccines. B.1.525 has been listed as ...

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Navy deploys 14 vessels, helicopters to battle pirates

By Precious Igbonwelundu. The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Monday launched a battle against criminals operating in Nigeria's waterways. It deployed 14 ships and two helicopters for a three-day onslaught against pirates.

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LIVE: India records less than 10000 new Covid cases, 81 deaths in last 24 hours

Globally, the disease has infected 109,134,308, as per the John Hopkins University coronavirus tracker. The South Korea government has also reached a deal to get more coronavirus vaccines for their 23 million people. 20 million Novavax vaccines and 3 ...

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COVID-19 could have long-term effects on your heart

"The vaccine for COVID causes no heart effects whatsoever. The vaccines do not contain any live virus, they do not, cannot cause infection," said Dr. Sporn. Symptoms to watch for include ...

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Fallout from Trump's acquittal exposes deepening rift within GOP

The round of recriminations over Trump has Republicans who are tasked with winning back the House and Senate in the 2022 midterm elections concerned it could distract from the party's ability to focus on defeating Democrats and regaining power in ...

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Nigeria vs. Nigeria: Our national lack of orderliness

When a place called Nigeria continues to exhibit endless lines of conflicted management security controls and poor information security controls everywhere, everything and everyone remain unsafe. In what appears to be a functional tribal and ...

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It's a Friday evening on Oldham's Eldon Street Estate, one of the poorest neighbourhoods in town.

A car pulls into the car park. Some women are chatting in one of the stairwells in the flats opposite and they suddenly stop to look at the car. A few other residents emerge from their flats and peer over the balcony to see what is going on. Kay Astley hands out ...

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Expert advocates women representation in STEM

Business Development Manager, MySkills4Afrika Programme, Wanjira Kamwere has stressed the need for women to embrace knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects, stating that girl learners are lagging behind in such ...

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McConnell defends vote to acquit Trump: 'Our job was to defend the Constitution and respect its limits'

"His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world's largest megaphone. His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the ...

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China reports 16 new COVID-19 cases VS 9 a day earlier

All the cases were imported infections originating overseas, and there was no new death or new suspected cases reported, the National Health Commission said in a statement. Advertisement.

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No trace of missing sons, family 'cremates' their effigies

Dehradun: The hope that they had made it alive was never there. But Budaari Devi did wish she could see her sons Sandeep and Jeevan one last time before they were laid to rest. A week after the Uttarakhand floods, with no word on whether their bodies ...

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IMF, Kenya Reach Staff-Level Agreement on $2.4 Billion Loan

The pandemic battered East Africa's largest economy, hitting tax revenue as movement restrictions weighed on activity. The fiscal deficit may widen to 8.9% of GDP this year as the government borrows more to spur an economic recovery and support businesses ...

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China reports 16 new COVID-19 cases vs 9 a day earlier

(Reuters) - China reported 16 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Feb. 15, compared to nine a day earlier, the health commission said on Tuesday. All the cases were imported infections originating overseas, and there was no new death or new ...

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NC GOP votes to censure Sen. Burr after impeachment vote

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., departs on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, after the Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial ...

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South African COVID-19 variant spreading across US

Unfortunately, this video is missing or damaged and cannot be played. SS-501-300 ...

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AfDB unlocks US$2bn loans for women SMEs

THE African Development Bank (AfDB) through its 'Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative has partnered with the African Guarantee Fund to unlock between US$1,3 billion and US$2 billion in loans for the continent's women-owned ...

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Mnangagwa further extends lockdown

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday further extended the lockdown by another two weeks with government saying it was not clear on the efficacy of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine received from China to contain the disease.

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Weather warnings issued for all of PEI Tuesday

Environment Canada has issued weather statements for all three P.E.I. counties for Tuesday. Both Queens and Kings counties are under freezing rain warnings, while a winter storm warning has been issued for Prince County. The forecast says P.E.I. can ...

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Biden faces pressure at border as US sets new course on immigration

TIJUANA, Mexico — After a weeklong bus ride from Honduras, Isabel Osorio Medina arrived in northern Mexico with the hope President Joe Biden would make it easier for people like him to get into the United States. “It seems the new president wants to help ...

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Facebook removes 26.9 million hate content in three months

Temiloluwa O'Peters. Facebook has said it took action on 26.9 million pieces of hate speech content in the fourth quarter of 2020. The social network disclosed this in its Community Standards Enforcement Report, which provided metrics on how the company ...

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NAFDAC receives dossiers of four COVID-19 vaccines for evaluation – Minister

Friday Olokor, Leke Baiyewu and Adeyinka Adedipe. THE Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Monday disclosed that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has received the dossiers of four different COVID-19 vaccines for ...

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What the New Gaming Legislation Will Mean for Casinos in Nebraska

Voters in the state recently had the chance to weigh in on ballot initiatives that would allow and regulate casino gambling in the state's horse racing tracks. The court ruled 4-3 in support of various pro-gambling groups.

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We Need to Encourage Girls to Embrace STEM Subjects

This gaping gender gap is especially concerning when we consider that STEM careers are referred to as the jobs of the future. UNESCO notes that a strong gender imbalance exists globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, in regard to women's ...

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UK to consider making excess vaccines available to other nations after its adults inoculated, official says

LONDON (Reuters) - The UK will look at making excess doses of coronavirus vaccinations available to other nations after it has vaccinated its adult population, vaccine deployment minister Nadhim Zahawi said on Monday. "My priority is to make sure I ...

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Impeachment isn't the final word on Capitol riot for Trump

“President Trump is still liable for everything he did while he was in office, as an ordinary citizen, unless the statute of limitations has run,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said after that vote.

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