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Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
Middle East

Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China

TORONTO/CHICAGO (Reuters) – High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a…
Syrian opposition urges major powers to back nationwide ceasefire
Middle East

Syrian opposition urges major powers to back nationwide ceasefire

GENEVA (Reuters) – The main Syrian opposition called on major powers on Saturday to help clinch a nationwide ceasefire in…
On Libya’s front lines, Sirte is focus for regional rivalries
Middle East

On Libya’s front lines, Sirte is focus for regional rivalries

SIRTE, Libya (Reuters) – In Sirte’s municipal offices, walls are adorned with pictures of Khalifa Haftar, commander of the eastern-based…
UN: Discussions with Russia on COVID-19 vaccine under way
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UN: Discussions with Russia on COVID-19 vaccine under way

LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization’s Europe office said it has begun discussions with Russia to try to obtain…
Russia says ‘looking forward’ to partner with Egypt in producing COVID-19 vaccine
Egypt

Russia says ‘looking forward’ to partner with Egypt in producing COVID-19 vaccine

The Russian ambassador to Cairo, Georgiy Borisenko, announced Wednesday that Moscow is looking forward to establishing a partnership with Egypt…
Science and politics tied up in global race for a vaccine
World

Science and politics tied up in global race for a vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — No, Russia is not having a Sputnik moment. The announcement Tuesday by Russian President Vladimir Putin that…
Russia registers world’s first vaccine against coronavirus
World

Russia registers world’s first vaccine against coronavirus

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday announced that his country has registered of the world’s first vaccine against the novel…
Arab League says ready to mobilize Arab efforts to help Lebanon; Turkey ready to rebuild port
Middle East

Arab League says ready to mobilize Arab efforts to help Lebanon; Turkey ready to rebuild port

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Arab League Chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on Saturday he would seek to mobilize Arab efforts to…
Rescuers in Lebanon recover more bodies days after blast
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Rescuers in Lebanon recover more bodies days after blast

BEIRUT (AP) — Rescue teams were still searching the rubble of Beirut’s port for bodies on Friday, nearly three days…
Russia’s race for virus vaccine raises concerns in the West
World

Russia’s race for virus vaccine raises concerns in the West

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia boasts that it’s about to become the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass…
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