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South Africa Should Aim To Cover 10% Of Population Via COVAX, Advisors Say
South Africa should aim to cover 10% of its population via a global coronavirus vaccine scheme while also negotiating directly with manufacturers, a group of experts has advised the government.
Tibet Rhodiola Pharma Obtains Right To Develop Russia's Sputnik-V Vaccine In China
Chinese firm Tibet Rhodiola Pharmaceutical Holding said on Wednesday it had obtained the nonexclusive rights to develop, manufacture, import or commercialize Russia's COVID19 vaccine, Sputnik V, in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Global Markets: Stocks Gain, Bonds Fall As Vaccine-fuelled Rotation Ploughs On
Stocks gained and bonds dropped on Wednesday as prospects of an effective COVID19 vaccine outweighed nagging worries over surging infections, fuelling a rotation towards cutprice losers from the coronavirus pandemic such as travel stocks.
Thousands Of Refugees Flee To Sudan From Ethiopia Conflict
Thousands of Ethiopian refugees were fleeing into neighbouring Sudan on Wednesday as federal troops continued to battle local forces in the closedoff northern Tigray region.
Japan Needs Regional Strategy To Head Off Winter Surge In COVID-19 Cases - Expert
As COVID19 cases in Japan rise again, an expert advising the government said regions must take localised approaches to counter a possible surge during winter.
Philippines Extends Termination Process Of U.S. Troop Deal, Eyes Long-term Defence Pact
The Philippines has suspended its decision to scrap a twodecadeold Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States for a second time as the allies work on a longterm mutual defence arrangement, Manila's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Over 20 Indian-Americans Named in Joe Biden's 'Diverse' Agency Review Teams
Of the hundreds of ART members, more than half are women, and approximately 40 per cent represent communities historically underrepresented in the federal government, including people of colour, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities....
Hong Kong, Singapore To Allow Travel To Each Other Without Quarantines From November 22
A travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore will begin on Nov. 22, the two cities announced on Wednesday, as they moved to reestablish overseas travel links and lift the hurdle of quarantine for visiting foreigners.
US Records New High of Over 2,00,000 Covid Cases in 24 Hours, Total Tally Mounts to 10,238,243
The high number, partly due to data delayed over the weekend, took total cases in the US to 10,238,243, with a total of 239,588 deaths, as of 8:30 pm.
Election Breathes New Life Into False 'DeaD Voter' Claims
As President Donald Trump continued to assert without evidence Tuesday that the presidential election was undermined by voter fraud, social media users falsely claimed that people had cast extra votes using the identities of dead people in Pennsylvania an...
Calls To Punish Police Who Fired At Mexico Women's Protest
Authorities in the Mexican resort of Cancun were urged Tuesday to punish police who fired into the air to disperse a protest over the killings of women, but they disagreed over whether state or municipal police were to blame.
GOP Presses Ahead After Election With Russia Probe Review
President Donald Trump may have lost his bid for reelection, but that hasnt stopped Senate Republicans from pressing forward with their politically charged probe of the FBIs Russia investigation.
Suicide Halts Brazil Trial Of Chinese Vaccine Attacked By Bolsonaro
Brazil's health regulator suspended a clinical trial of China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine citing a severe adverse event, delighting President Jair Bolsonaro, who has repeatedly criticized the vaccine's credibility and said it would not be purchased by h...
Thai King Writes Messages Of Love For Nation Amid Protests
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn wrote messages of national unity and love on Tuesday during a visit to the northeast of the country two days after protesters sent him a letter demanding royal reforms that would curb his powers.
Dutch COVID-19 Wave Recedes, Hospitals Still Strained
Dutch authorities warned on Tuesday that social distancing measures must remain in place despite a sharp fall in coronavirus cases, as hospitals remain under pressure due to heavy numbers of COVID19 patients.
Killing Of Libyan Dissident Underscores Stakes In Peace Talks
Gunmen shot dead a prominent dissident in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Tuesday as political talks in neighbouring Tunisia focused on a roadmap towards elections in Libya.