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AstraZeneca confirms its Covid vaccine is strongly effective after US rift

AstraZeneca insisted its Covid-19 vaccine is strongly effective even after counting additional illnesses in its disputed US study, the latest in an extraordinary public rift with American officials

Torch relay for Tokyo Olympics kicks off its 121-day journey across Japan

The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics began its 121-day journey across Japan on Thursday and is headed toward the opening ceremony in Tokyo on July 23

Hong Kong coronavirus vaccination drive struggles to gain public trust

Hong Kong's sudden suspension of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is another blow to a vaccination program already struggling against a wall of public distrust

Zimbabwe's president gets first shot of China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine

Zimbabwe's president has received his first shot of the Chinese Sinovac vaccine, a move the government hopes will encourage more people to seek the Chinese vaccines

Hired Prince Harry as he is natural fit, not for publicity: BetterUp CEO

The CEO of BetterUp Inc said he hired Prince Harry as an executive because of his tenacious advocacy for the kind of mental health services that his firm provides

North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into sea: South Korea

South Korea's military said North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into its eastern waters on Thursday as it revives its testing activity to expand its military capabilities

Joe Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges

President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the US southern border.

Germany drops Easter shutdown plan, Chancellor Merkel apologises

Merkel on Wednesday dropped plans for a five-day shutdown in Germany over Easter

Myanmar junta frees hundreds held for protesting against military coup

Myanmar's state TV says 628 people imprisoned for protesting last month's coup have been released

Hong Kong suspends Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccines over packaging defects

Hong Kong suspended vaccinations using Pfizer shots known as BioNTech shots in the city on Wednesday after they were informed by its distributor Fosun that one batch had defective bottle lids

Joe Biden's administration to outline 2022 budget priorities next week

The Biden administration will next week release its proposed discretionary budget for fiscal 2022, providing insight into the president's top priorities and laying down a marker for Congress

Exit polls indicate no clear winner in Israeli polls, signalling deadlock

Exit polls indicate there is no clear winner in the Israeli election, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fate uncertain and signalling continued political deadlock

US President Biden expands 'Obamacare' by cutting health insurance costs

Biden has pledged that his $1.9 trillion rescue package would build on the promise of the Affordable Care Act, the hallmark legislation of Barack Obama's presidency that became a law 11 years ago

US, Mexico discuss rising number of migrants in high-level meetings

A US delegation discussed immigration and regional development in a series of meetings in Mexico at a time when rising numbers of migrants arriving at their shared border have raised concerns

Reputation of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine marred by missteps

AstraZeneca's release Monday of encouraging data about its coronavirus vaccine from its U.S. trial raised hopes that the drug company could put a troubled rollout behind it.

German soccer chief slams discrimination facing female stars

German soccer federation president Fritz Keller has slammed the structural discrimination facing female players in his country

Gareth Bale plans on returning to Real Madrid after Tottenham loan

Gareth Bale plans to end his Tottenham stay at the end of the season and return to Real Madrid.

Top infectious disease expert Fauci warns of possible virus surge in US

Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning that a surge of coronavirus cases in Europe could foreshadow a similar surge in the United States.

Vaccine alliance to set aside up to 100 million doses for emergency

Vaccine distribution alliance Gavi says it plans to set aside up to 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this year for emergency situations and people in conflict zones.

China's Sinovac says its vaccine is safe for children as young as 3

Sinovac said its COVID-19 vaccine is safe in children ages 3-17, based on preliminary data, and it has submitted the data to Chinese drug regulators.