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Brazil Reaches Deal For 10 Million Shots Of Russian Vaccine
Brazils federal government said Friday it has reached a deal to purchase 10 million doses of the Russianmade Sputnik V vaccine against COVID19, though the shot is yet to be approved by the South American nations health agency.
China to Begin Trial of Two Canadians for Alleged Espionage Soon, State Media Reports
While the article did not carry a byline, on Twitter, the paper's editor Hu Xijin said that an anonymous source had told him "China's judicial department will conduct first trial over these two cases soon."
Quad Summit Key Focus: Vaccines Developed in US to Be Manufactured in India
The vaccine initiative will allow new manufacturing capacity to be added in India for exports to the Indo-Pacific region.
'US Will Directly Raise with China Issue of Genocide Against Uighur Muslims'
Days after the Quad summit, US Secretary of State and the National Security Advisor are scheduled to meet their Chinese counterparts in Anchorage, Alaska on March 18.
Large Solar Arrays Proposed For Small Massachusetts Town
A Canadian company is proposing a massive solar power project on about 200 acres in a small western Massachusetts town.
Sweden Royals Hold Church Service For COVID-19 Victims
Swedens King Carl XVI Gustaf and his wife Queen Silvia held a church ceremony Thursday to honor the victims of the coronavirus.
After Trump, Joe Biden Challenges China’s Sinicisation Efforts in Tibet
US act says that the authority of the current Dalai Lama is the sole deciding factor in the reincarnation process of the next Dalai Lama.
US Expands Sanctions To Family Of Myanmar's Coup Leader
The United States announced sanctions Wednesday on two family members of Myanmars commander in chief, beefing up U.S. financial penalties in response to the militarys five-week-old coup and its deadly ongoing crackdown on protesters.
Biden Boosts US Vaccine Stockpile As World Waits
President Joe Biden on Wednesday directed his administration to order another 100 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, growing a likely U.S. surplus of doses later this year when much of the rest of the world struggles with deep sho...
Oil Ticks Up On Global Economic Outlook, Plummeting U.S. Fuel Inventories
Oil prices rose on Wednesday on an upbeat forecast for global economic recovery and as U.S. gasoline inventories plummeted, but prices were limited due to a surge in crude oil inventories in the aftermath of last month's Texas winter storm.
Music? Yes. Dancing? No, As New Orleans Eases Virus Rules
Live indoor music can resume in New Orleans beginning this weekend, city officials announced Wednesday, but dancing will remain prohibited, while venues, performers and audiences will be under strict requirements to employ measures to control the spread o...
Biden Won't Put His Name On Relief Checks, Unlike Trump
Biden's $1.9 trillion rescue plan is expected to be approved by the House this week with payments going out to eligible households afterward.
Tunisia Receives First Batch Of Coronavirus Vaccines
Tunisia received its first batch of coronavirus vaccines on Tuesday 30,000 doses of Russias Sputnik V and will start inoculations on Saturday.
Iran Denies It Attacked Israeli-owned Ship In Gulf
Iran has rejected what it says are Israels unfounded allegations that Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacked an Israeliowned cargo ship near the Gulf of Oman last month.
'I Raped You, Alma': French Daily Causes Upset with Rapist's Letter on Women's Day Cover
Liberation initially defended publishing the letter, saying it "aims to interrogate us and take us out of our comfort zone whereby the rapist, the monster, is the other."
Speed The Key As New Zealand, Italy Race For America's Cup
Word around the docks in Auckland is that defender Team New Zealand has a faster boat than Italian challenger Luna Rossa in the 36th match for the Americas Cup.
