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Coronavirus: France calls on US to drop vaccine export bans

IMAGE COPYRIGHTREUTERSimage captionPresident Emmanuel Macron called for the US to drop restrictions on vaccine exports as a way to increase global supply French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the US to drop its restrictions on the export of Covid-19 vaccines and ingredients. His words came as a divide emerged …

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Dozens hurt in Jerusalem mosque clashes

At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli police officers have been hurt in clashes in Jerusalem, Palestinian medics and Israeli police say. Most were injured at the Al-Aqsa mosque, where Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades as Palestinians threw stones and bottles. Tensions have been rising over the …

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25-year-old Ghanaian woman gunned down in the US

A 25-year-old Ghanaian woman residing in Miami-USA has been shot dead. Police say the incident involving one Rachel Maame Adwoa Amuah occurred on the seventh-floor of a high-rise building Thursday [May 6 2021] morning at around 1:20 a.m. on the 698 NE First Ave. According to reports by Miami Local …

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2 teenagers jailed for life after killing police officer

A jury in Italy has sentenced two (2) Americans to life in prison for the killing of a police officer. The jury of two judges and six civilians deliberated for more than 12 hours before convicting Finnegan Lee Elder, 21, and Gabriel Natale Hjorth, 20. There was a gasp in …

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Meet the British taekwondo star who switched allegiances to Moldova

Aaron Cook remembers the tears in his eyes as he thinks back to that historic day for British taekwondo: 9 August 2012. It was a moment he’d dreamt of since being inspired to take up the sport as a five-year-old. It was one of the iconic moments of the London …

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US Vows to respond ‘irresponsible’ Russian Acts

The US secretary of state has told the BBC that the US will respond to reckless or aggressive acts by Russia. Antony Blinken said the US was focused on actions such as the treatment of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, the Solar Winds hack and election interference. “We would prefer a …

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US backs waiver on covid-19 vaccine patents to boost supply

IMAGE COPYRIGHTREUTERS The US has thrown its support behind a move at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to temporarily lift patent protection for coronavirus vaccines. India and South Africa proposed the plan, which they said would increase vaccine production around the world. But drugs manufacturers argue it may not have …

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Gates divorce puts spotlight on their foundation

IMAGE COPYRIGHTGETTY IMAGESimage captionThe couple committed tens of billions of dollars to their global charity work News that billionaires Bill and Melinda Gates are to separate after 27 years of marriage has sparked speculation over what will happen to their charitable foundation. The Microsoft co-founder is a huge name in …

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India passes 20 million cases amid oxygen shortage

IMAGE COPYRIGHTGETTY IMAGESimage captionIndia produces thousands of tonnes of oxygen a day but a supply crunch has impacted the capital Delhi India has recorded more than 20 million Covid infections, but the government says that cases are “slowing down”. The country added more than 355,000 cases on Tuesday, down from …

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Bill Gates, wife announce divorce after 27 years

Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates have announced their divorce after 27 years. They said, “we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple”. “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage,” …

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