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Before Trial of Sputnik V Covid-19 Vaccine in India, Russia’s Crisp Answers to 6 Key Doubts
Russian Direct Investment Fund's head Kirill Dmitriev has said that the clinical trials of the Sputnik-V Vaccine will be conducted in India this month, among other countries.
Reluctant to be Used as Human Guinea Pigs, Russian Frontline Workers Oppose Putin's Covid Vaccine
A Russian teachers' union, "Uchitel," started an online petition calling on members to reject the vaccine outright on safety grounds, and expressing concern that vaccination -- currently voluntary -- should not be made mandatory unless clinical trials are...
Will Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange be Extradited to US? Hearing to Resume in UK
The 49-year-old Australian, who is currently being held on remand at a high-security jail, faces 18 counts from US prosecutors that could see him jailed for up to 175 years.
Jump In COVID-19 Cases In Britain On Sunday Is 'concerning' - Hancock
The sharp rise in COVID19 cases in Britain of 2,988 recorded on Sunday, the highest jump since May, was "concerning", Health Secretary Matt Hancock said, although he added that the majority were younger people.
Hungary's Theater & Film College Protests A Loss Of Autonomy
Thousands of students, faculty and supporters of Hungarys University of Theater and Film Arts formed a human chain Sunday between their institution and parliament to protest government steps seen diminishing its autonomy.
Typhoon Haishen Hammers Southern Japan With High Winds And Power Outages
Typhoon Haishen battered Japan's southern mainland on Sunday with powerful winds and drenching rain, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes and prompting authorities to call for some 1.8 million people to evacuate.
Cyprus Worried As 4 Migrant Boats Reach Island In 48 Hours
Cypriot authorities are alarmed over the arrival of four boats carrying Syrian and Lebanese migrants in waters off the east Mediterranean island nations coastline within a 48hour span.
Hungary To Unveil Statue Of Late President George H.W. Bush
A statue of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush will be unveiled in October in Budapests Liberty Square, officials said Sunday.
'He was no leader': Former Lawyer Claims Trump's Remarks About Nelson Mandela
Michael Cohen wrote that following Mandela’s death in 2013, Trump has said, "Mandela f—ed the whole country up. Now it’s a s—hole. F— Mandela. He was no leader."
How Long Can You Survive Under Rubble? News18 Explains as Pulse Sets off Dig Month After Beirut Blast
Grieving people across the nation observed a minute of silence on Friday for the nearly 200 who had lost their lives after a deadly blast near the Beirut port. However, many also desperately watched their TV screens for a sign of hope. They were following...
In Barr, Trump Has Powerful Ally For Challenging Mail Voting
As President Donald Trump sows doubt about the legitimacy of the 2020 election, hes found a powerful partner in Attorney General William Barr.
Biden Says Trump 'Doesn't Feel' U.S. Economic Pain From Pandemic
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden accused President Donald Trump of failing to feel the economic pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic, after data on Friday showed job growth slowing and with the election less than two months away.
Texas Assistant AG Loses Job After Reports Of QAnon Posts
An assistant attorney general in Texas who ran for Congress this year has lost his job after reports surfaced of him describing Black Lives Matter protesters as terrorists and promoting the QAnon conspiracy theory on Twitter.
Sudanese Government, Key Rebel Group To Restart Peace Talks
Sudan's transitional government and a powerful rebel group that controls large swaths of the countrys restive south said Friday they have agreed to resume peace talks, a development that boosts hopes of ending the country's decadeslong civil wars.
Covid-19 Vaccination Won't be Available Until Mid Next Year, Says WHO; Russia Terms its Vaccine Safe
A scientific paper, published in The Lancet today, said that the Sputnik-V Covid-19 vaccine produced an antibody response in all participants in early stage trials. Large long-term trials including a placebo comparison and further monitoring are needed to...
Sri Lanka Government Proposes Increased Presidential Powers
Sri Lankas government has drafted a constitutional amendment that would increase the powers of the president, allowing him to lead ministries and appoint officials to key positions, powers that were taken away by a reformist government elected in 2015.