WHO clears Bavarian Nordic’s vaccine for mpox, sets up access plan

The World Health Organization and partners on Friday set up a plan to help bring mpox vaccines, tests and treatments to the most vulnerable people in the world’s poorest countries, similar to efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, af ...

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Friday, 13 September 2024
Roundup: Cuba denounces economic damage of U.S. blockade

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said that the blockade impacts key sectors of the economy, including healthcare, education, transportation and construction, among other public services in high demand by the Cub ...

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Friday, 13 September 2024
Team India starts preparation for home Tests against Bangladesh at Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 13 (ANI): Team India gathered at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh, starting from September 19 onwards. The Indian cricket team arrived at the Chen ...

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Friday, 13 September 2024
India, US joint military exercise underway in Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 13 (ANI): The 20th edition of the Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2024, between India and USA, is underway at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan from Septemb ...

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Friday, 13 September 2024
LEBANON-BEIRUT-TOP EU DIPLOMAT-VISITING

(240912) -- BEIRUT, Sept. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell (L) speaks during a press conference with Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah ...

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Thursday, 12 September 2024
Over 22,500 in Gaza face life-changing injuries, WHO reports

These injuries are compounded by some 4,000 amputations, and a sharp rise in cases of spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and severe burns, many of which involve women and children. GENEVA, Sept. 12 (X ...

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Thursday, 12 September 2024
Francine weakens and moves inland after lashing Louisiana

MORGAN CITY, Louisiana — Francine weakened Thursday after striking Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses, sent a storm surge rushing into coastal communities, and ...

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Thursday, 12 September 2024
August retail inflation at 3.65%, below RBI target for second month; food prices moderate

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): India’s retail inflation remained below RBI’s 4 per cent target for the second consecutive month. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Thursd ...

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Thursday, 12 September 2024
A fresh brew in academia as China’s coffee science undergraduate program kicks off

KUNMING, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- In a country with a rich tea-drinking tradition spanning thousands of years, China saw its first cohort of university students majoring in coffee science and engineering start the new sem ...

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Thursday, 12 September 2024
Germany’s border control move sparks concerns across EU

The reinstatement of border checks, which applies to all of Germany’s nine neighboring countries, has drawn particular concern from its Schengen partners, many of whom fear disruptions to trade, travel, and European u ...

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Thursday, 12 September 2024
Kolkata rape-murder case: "Culprits will be given death penalty," says TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 12 (ANI): Addressing the ongoing protests by the junior doctors, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh said that the demand for justice is valid and we want CBI to finish its investigation an ...

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Thursday, 12 September 2024
US announces over $700 million new aid to Ukraine

The United States announced more than $700 million in new aid to Ukraine, including support for the country’s energy sector, as Russia targets its infrastructure. The package also includes assistance for humanitarian efforts and dem ...

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Wednesday, 11 September 2024