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India’s Covid-19 Crisis Hits COVAX
The international scheme to ensure equal access to Covid-19 vaccines is 140 million doses short because of India’s continuing Covid crisis. The Serum Institute of India (SII), the largest single
US Fuel Crisis Eases as Pipeline Returns to Normal after Hack
Widespread gasoline shortages along the US East Coast began to ease slightly on Saturday as the operator of the nation’s biggest fuel pipeline said it was back to delivering “millions
Israel-Gaza Conflict: Netanyahu Vows to Continue Strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to “continue to respond forcefully” to rocket attacks as conflict with Palestinians in Gaza enters a seventh day. Israeli air strikes in Gaza
China’s Tianwen-1 Spacecraft Completes Historic Mars Landing
An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua reported, making China the second space-faring nation after the United States to land
White House Vows Probe into Migrant Children Kept on Buses
The White House has vowed to investigate reports that migrant children were forced to remain on board buses overnight as they waited to be re-located away from the border.
Woman Says $26m California Lottery Ticket Destroyed in Wash
The winner of a $26 million California Lottery prize may have literally washed the chance of a fortune down the drain. The winning SuperLotto Plus ticket for the Nov. 14
Greece Ends Lockdown Measures and Opens to Tourists in Bid to Save Summer Holiday Season
Greece has officially kicked off its tourist season, lifting most remaining restrictions on movement and declaring “we are putting the lockdown behind us”. Although an average of 2,000 daily Covid
Twelve Killed in Explosion at Kabul Mosque During Friday Prayers
Twelve people have been killed after a bomb ripped through a mosque in northern Kabul during Friday prayers, according to Afghan police. The worshippers had gathered for the Eid al-Fitr holiday during a
Misinformation Surges in India Amid Covid-19 Calamity
False cures. Terrifying stories of vaccine side effects. Baseless claims that Muslims spread the virus. Fueled by anguish, desperation and distrust of the government, rumors and hoaxes are spreading by word
Covid: Biden Hails ‘Great Day’, Sheds Mask in Oval Office
President Joe Biden has hailed a “great day for America” as US officials said vaccinated people can go mask-less in most indoor and outdoor settings. The president removed his mask
