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India's Hindu-nationalist government faces growing criticism for allowing mass gatherings across the country in recent weeks

India COVID-19 News: 2 US Diplomatic Staff Dead, 100 Test Positive

The U.S. State Department's push to get COVID-19 vaccines to diplomatic personnel in India reportedly "came too late."

Harris Vows $310 Mn US Relief As Central America Tackles Migration

US Vice President Kamala Harris and others join Guatemala's President Alejandro Giammattei for a virtual meeting about the migration crisis in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus April 26, 2021, in Washington, DC

Harris vows $310 mn US relief as Central America tackles migration

Stocks Advance Ahead Of Earnings Onslaught, Fed Meeting

Traders will be keeping a close eye on the Federal Reserve latest meeting this week for an idea about the US recovery and its plans for monetary policy

Stocks advance ahead of earnings onslaught, Fed meeting

Bill Gates has devoted his time and money to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation since leaving Microsoft

Bill Gates Draws Attention For Opposing To Share Vaccine Formula To Global Poor

The Microsoft founder doesn't believe it's safe to share the vaccine formula, which seemed to bother some on social media.

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Pharmacist Madeline Acquilano fills a syringe with the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine in the US state of Connecticut

Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine’s Back, But American’s Aren’t Willing Or Ready For The Shot

The survey released on Monday from the Washington Post-ABC News indicated that just 22% of unvaccinated Americans would be willing to get the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine with 73% or three in four people saying they were unwilling to get the shot from the drugmaker.

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Alaska Airlines Bans State Senator Reinbold, Internet Wonders How She'll Get To Sessions

Alaska State Sen. Lora Reinbold was banned from flying on Alaska Airlines, which creates problems for her to reach Juneau.

Wearing masks is now compulsory in public spaces in 49 provinces of Thailand as well as the capital, Bangkok

Maskless Thai PM Fined As Coronavirus Cases Spike

Maskless Thai PM fined as coronavirus cases spike

The body of the child was found in the undercarriage of an Air France Boeing 777 after it landed at Charles de Gaulle airport north of Paris

European Vacation? EU To Allow Vaccinated Americans To Visit This Summer

The EU could allow American tourists could be allowed back as soon as summer but they will need proof that they are full vaccinated against COVID-19.

Australia's Adam Zampa is one of the players to pull out of the lucrative IPL

Cricket Stars Leave IPL As India Virus Toll Grows

Cricket stars leave IPL as India virus toll grows

Street protests from groups like entertainment workers have put pressure on the Italian government to reopen

Italy Reopens As PM Unveils Historic Recovery Plan

Italy reopens as PM unveils historic recovery plan

Handcuffed prisoner

Deadly COVID Warning: Florida Family Charged With Selling Bleach As ‘Miracle Cure'

The Florida family could spend life in prison for illegally selling bleach as a 'miracle cure' for COVID

Canceled orders for Boeing aircraft sunk US transportation orders in March, though activity was much higher than in March 2020

Aviation Woes Hold Back US Durable Goods Orders In March: Govt

Aviation woes hold back US durable goods orders in March: govt

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Retail Bankruptcies 2021: 5 Retailers That Felt The Pandemic's Pinch And Filed Chapter 11

The COVID pandemic continues to claim retail victims as these five retailers have all filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2021.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson pictured in 2019 with Dominic Cummings

UK PM Under Pressure Over 'Let Bodies Pile High' Comment

UK PM under pressure over 'let bodies pile high' comment

Organisers are already struggling to drum up public support for the pandemic-delayed Games

Tokyo 2020 Defends Request For Olympic Nurses As Virus Spikes

Tokyo 2020 defends request for Olympic nurses as virus spikes

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COVID-Positive Man Slashes Wife To Death After She Asks Him To Quarantine On Their Balcony

Santosh Patil, a fisherman, asked his wife to take him to a hospital but she refused.

Some people have ignored rules requiring face masks on the Moscow metro

Fauci Confirms COVID-19 Transmission Outdoors Is 'Really Low'

Dr. Anthony Fauci has called upon the CDC to make changes to its safety guidelines, as COVID-19 transmission is low in outdoor areas, especially among people who are fully vaccinated.

Airlines have been among the hardest-hit sectors during the coronavirus pandemic

Alaska Airlines Puts State Sen. Lora Reinbold On No-Fly List For Violating Mask Rules

An Alaska Airlines' spokesman said the length of Reinbold’s ban will be decided after a review.

E3 2021

E3 2021: All Game Rumors And Confirmed Participants

Here's a quick look at the current lineup of E3 2021 presenters and the potential games that might make an appearance.

A lockdown imposed on the national capital region and four surrounding provinces at the end of March to slow a record surge in infections appears to be working

Philippines' Coronavirus Cases Top One Million: Govt

Philippines' coronavirus cases top one million: govt

Wearing masks is now compulsory in public spaces in Bangkok and the 47 other provinces of Thailand

New Restrictions In Thailand As Coronavirus Cases Spike

New restrictions in Thailand as coronavirus cases spike

It is possible that all four acting Oscar winners could be people of color: among the frontrunners are (L-R) Daniel Kaluuya, the late Chadwick Boseman, Youn Yuh-jung and Viola Davis

'Nomadland' Wins Big At Pandemic Oscars As Zhao Makes History

'Nomadland' wins big at pandemic Oscars as Zhao makes history

India recorded 349,691 new infections on Sunday - a new daily high

US, Britain Rush Supplies To Virus-stricken India

US, Britain rush supplies to virus-stricken India

The latest cases in Australia have sparked fresh debate over the effectiveness and fairness of the country's hotel quarantine system

Australia's Perth Ends Snap Lockdown As Quarantine Debate Heats Up

Australia's Perth ends snap lockdown as quarantine debate heats up

Eduard Folayang_Shinya Aoki_One Championship

ONE on TNT IV: Aoki Hails Longtime Rival As 'Great Fighter,' Not Complacent As Trilogy Closes

ONE on TNT IV will feature the end of what has been a historic Asian MMA trilogy between former world champions Shinya Aoki and Eduard Folayang.

Spiwe Tembo, an informal trader who makes her living selling buns, is handcuffed to another vendor after being arrested by police in Harare

Zimbabwe Street Vendors Reel Under Virus Curbs

Zimbabwe street vendors reel under virus curbs

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