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Covid-19: Tokyo's Olympic fears give way to acceptance, to a point
When the Tokyo Olympics began during a worsening pandemic in Japan, the majority of the host nation was in opposition
 "Covid-19: Tokyo's Olympic fears give way to acceptance, to a point")
Covid-19 vaccines affect chances of pregnancy? Here's what experts say
No, there's no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant despite a myth suggesting otherwise.
 "Covid-19 vaccines affect chances of pregnancy? Here's what experts say")
US keeping distance as Afghan forces collapse in front of Taliban
Afghan government forces are collapsing even faster than US military leaders thought possible just a few months ago when President Joe Biden ordered a full withdrawal
 "US keeping distance as Afghan forces collapse in front of Taliban")
More red ink: US budget deficit through July hit $2.54 trillion
The US budget deficit hit $2.54 trillion for the first 10 months of this budget year, fed by spending to support the country after the pandemic-induced recession
 "More red ink: US budget deficit through July hit $2.54 trillion")
Kathy Hochul says she's ready to lead following Andrew Cuomo's exit
New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday she was prepared to lead after Gov. Andrew Cuomo steps down
 "Kathy Hochul says she's ready to lead following Andrew Cuomo's exit")
US authorities granted more grounds to appeal on Julian Assange extradition
Britain's High Court on Wednesday granted US authorities permission to expand their grounds for appealing an earlier UK court decision to block the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
 "US authorities granted more grounds to appeal on Julian Assange extradition")
Afghanistan officials: 3 more provincial capitals fall to Taliban
Some civilians who have fled Taliban advances have said that the insurgents imposed repressive restrictions on women and burned down schools.
 "Afghanistan officials: 3 more provincial capitals fall to Taliban")
Lionel Messi to join Paris Saint-Germain for $41 million a year
The 34-year-old Argentina star has agreed a two-year deal with the option for a further season, according to reports
 "Lionel Messi to join Paris Saint-Germain for $41 million a year")
German govt to provide $68 billion to help rebuild flood-hit regions
The German government agreed Tuesday to provide 58 billion euros to help rebuild regions hit by devastating floods last month.
 "German govt to provide $68 billion to help rebuild flood-hit regions")
La Liga without Messi: A look at top contenders for Spanish league title
The Spanish league starts on Friday. Here is a look at the top contenders expected to fight for the title and top positions in the table.
 "La Liga without Messi: A look at top contenders for Spanish league title")
Messi banner at Camp Nou taken down ahead of impending PSG move
A large banner of Lionel Messi on the side of the Camp Nou was taken down ahead of his impending move to PSG.
 "Messi banner at Camp Nou taken down ahead of impending PSG move")
After 17 seasons, post-Lionel Messi era begins in Spanish league
The Spanish league season begins this weekend and it will be unlike any other in the last 17 years.
 "After 17 seasons, post-Lionel Messi era begins in Spanish league")
'Code red': United Nations scientists warn of worsening global warming
Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a report released by United Nations
 "'Code red': United Nations scientists warn of worsening global warming")
North Korea vows stronger attack capabilities over allied drills
Kim Jong Un's sister warned Tuesday that the North will work faster to strengthen its preemptive strike capabilities
 "North Korea vows stronger attack capabilities over allied drills")
Covid-19 vaccines to be required for military under new US plan
Members of the US military will be required to get the Covid-19 vaccine beginning next month under a plan laid out by the Pentagon and endorsed by President Joe Biden
 "Covid-19 vaccines to be required for military under new US plan")
US turns to social media influencers to boost Covid-19 vaccine rates
Influencers with followers was exactly what Colorado leaders were looking for as they recruited residents to try to persuade the most vaccine-hesitant.
 "US turns to social media influencers to boost Covid-19 vaccine rates")
Pentagon to require Covid-19 vaccine for all troops by September 15
The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
 "Pentagon to require Covid-19 vaccine for all troops by September 15")
Massive forest fire in Greece's island still burning for 7th day
Firefighters and residents battled a massive forest fire on Greece's second largest island for a seventh day Monday
 "Massive forest fire in Greece's island still burning for 7th day")
5 things to know about the new United Nations' report on climate change
The UN-appointed Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published a new report summarizing the latest authoritative scientific information about global warming. Here are five important takeaways
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Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga thanks people for safe Olympics during pandemic
Japan's prime minister thanked people for helping the country safely hold the Olympics despite the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic
 "Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga thanks people for safe Olympics during pandemic")