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Britain nearing vaccine deal with European union - Reports
In return, the UK government will agree to forgo some long-term supplies of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine that had been due to be exported from...
WHO warns of counterfeit Covid vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said it was concerned about the potential criminal exploitation of the huge unmet global demand for...
Beloved children's author Beverly Cleary dies at 104
Beverly Cleary, the celebrated children's author whose memories of her Oregon childhood were shared with millions through the likes of Ramona and...
France accuses UK of 'blackmail' over vax exports
France has accused the UK of "blackmail" over its handling of the coronavirus vaccine exports, amid continuing tensions over supply chains.
Biden invites 40 world leaders to virtual Leaders’ Summit on Climate
US President Joe Biden has invited 40 world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the Leaders’ Summit on Climate to underscore the...
Pelosi taps DC National Guard head to lead House security
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Friday that she had tapped Major General William Walker, commanding general of the District of Columbia National...
France launches 2-year experiment with medical marijuana
France's government launched a two-year nationwide experiment with medical marijuana Friday with a view to its eventual legalization.
WHO asking rich countries to donate 10M vaccines
The head of the World Health Organization is asking rich countries to donate at least 10 million coronavirus vaccines so the UN health agency can...