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Nevada airport faces cargo, passenger flight delays from jet fuel shortage
The airport serving Nevada's second largest metro area faces a shortage of jet fuel that could force the cancellation of cargo and passenger fights that could restrict the flow essential goods
 "Nevada airport faces cargo, passenger flight delays from jet fuel shortage")
French protesters against Covid health curbs, reject passes,vaccine mandate
Some 160,000 people in France protested across the country against a bill requiring everyone to have special virus pass to enter restaurants and mandating Covid vaccinations for all health care worker
 "French protesters against Covid health curbs, reject passes,vaccine mandate")
Tokyo Olympics: German cyclist Simon Geschke tests positive for coronavirus
German cyclist Simon Geschke has been ruled out of the men's road race after testing positive for the coronavirus
 "Tokyo Olympics: German cyclist Simon Geschke tests positive for coronavirus")
Vietnam locks down capital Hanoi for 15 days as coronavirus cases rise
Vietnam announced a 15-day lockdown in the capital Hanoi starting Saturday as a coronavirus surge spread from the southern Mekong Delta region
 "Vietnam locks down capital Hanoi for 15 days as coronavirus cases rise")
US to buy 200 million more doses of Pfizer vaccine, says White House
The federal government is buying 200 million more doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to prepare for future needs, such as boosters and shots for kids under 12
 "US to buy 200 million more doses of Pfizer vaccine, says White House")
European agency is first to clear Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for children
The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorising Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 17, the first time the shot has been authorized for people under 18.
 "European agency is first to clear Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for children")
Tokyo Olympic flame is the first powered by hydrogen
Inspired by the sun, the Tokyo Olympic cauldron is designed to be better for the planet.
 "Tokyo Olympic flame is the first powered by hydrogen")
Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Tokyo Olympics start
A debate is brewing between former gold medalist Maya DiRado and some American swimmers over US medal threat Michael Andrew's decision not to be vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus
 "Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Tokyo Olympics start")
Olympics: Portuguese surfer Frederico Morais tests positive for Covid-19
Portuguese surfer Frederico Morais has announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the sport's Olympic debut in Japan.
Australia state declares emergency over Covid-19 outbreak in Sydney
An Australian state government on Friday declared an emergency due to a Covid-19 outbreak in Sydney
 "Australia state declares emergency over Covid-19 outbreak in Sydney")
Democrats renew questions about FBI background check of Brett Kavanaugh
FBI revealed that it had received thousands of tips and had provided all relevant ones to the White House counsel's office
 "Democrats renew questions about FBI background check of Brett Kavanaugh")
White House says no decision to change Covid-19 mandate on wearing masks
The White House says there's been no decision to change the Covid-19 guidance on wearing face masks
 "White House says no decision to change Covid-19 mandate on wearing masks")
Numerous websites briefly go down in widespread outage
Major websites went down in what appeared to be a brief but widespread outage.
 "Numerous websites briefly go down in widespread outage")
United States imposes new Cuba sanctions over human rights abuses
The move comes after the White House announced earlier this week that Biden had ordered his administration to take several steps to raise pressure on the communist regime
 "United States imposes new Cuba sanctions over human rights abuses")
United States launched several airstrikes in support of Afghan forces
The Biden administration has not said whether it will continue that support after the pullout is complete.
 "United States launched several airstrikes in support of Afghan forces")
ECB pledges low rates for longer as Covid casts shadow over growth
Facing unease over the spread of a variant of Covid, European Central Bank said it would maintain its stimulus in the form of ultra-low interest rates until inflation durably reaches its 2 per cent
 "ECB pledges low rates for longer as Covid casts shadow over growth")
EU pledges 200 million Coronavirus vaccine doses to poor countries
The European Union said Thursday it will donate more than 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to middle and low-income countries before the end of the year.
 "EU pledges 200 million Coronavirus vaccine doses to poor countries")
Australia shocks Argentina 2-0 in men's Olympic soccer
Two-time Olympic men's soccer champion Argentina was stunned 2-0 by Australia in their opening game at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.
 "Australia shocks Argentina 2-0 in men's Olympic soccer")
Novak Djokovic knows 'history is on the line' at Tokyo Olympics
Novak Djokovic knows how close he is.
 "Novak Djokovic knows 'history is on the line' at Tokyo Olympics")
Refugee defector from Iran to face Iranian at Tokyo Olympics
A defector from Iran who competes in taekwondo for the refugee team at the Tokyo Olympics was drawn on Thursday to face an Iranian opponent in the qualifying round
 "Refugee defector from Iran to face Iranian at Tokyo Olympics")