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A large vaccination site is shown as people with preexisting health conditions are granted access to a vaccination during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Inglewood, California, U.S., March 15, 2021.

Exclusive-U.S. Seeks To Expand Trump-era COVID Data Collection Under CDC

The Biden administration wants to expand a federal COVID-19 tracking system created during the pandemic to provide a more detailed view of how respiratory and other infectious diseases are affecting patients and hospital resources, according to a draft of proposed rules reviewed by Reuters.

Rhode Island Takes Teva To Trial In Multibillion-dollar Opioid Case

Rhode Island is set to square off on Monday against Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, as a multibillion-dollar trial begins over whether the Israeli company contributed to an opioid crisis that has caused more than 500,000 deaths over the past two decades.

Ford Doubles Down On Electric Vehicle Push In Europe

U.S. carmaker Ford on Monday unveiled plans for seven new electric models in Europe, a battery-assembly site in Germany and a nickel cell manufacturing joint venture in Turkey as part of a major electric vehicle (EV) push on the continent.

Job seekers wait beside a road for casual work offered by passing motorists in Eikenhof, south of Johannesburg, South Africa, March 3, 2022. Picture taken March 3, 2022.

Analysis-More Welfare Or Less? S.Africa's ANC Confronts Apartheid's Legacy

South Africa's ruling party is being forced to confront a problem that has bedevilled the country since apartheid ended 28 years ago: how to reduce record gross inequality and poverty that hurts the Black majority more than the white minority.

Sanofi Shares Drop On Trial Setback For Breast Cancer Pill

Sanofi's shares slid 5% on Monday after a drug candidate to fight a common type of breast cancer failed to slow progression of the disease in a clinical trial, knocking confidence in the French drugmaker's drug development prowess.

Telecom Italia Shares Rise On KKR, Open Fiber Overtures

Telecom Italia shares rose on Monday after Italy's biggest phone group said it would pursue a domestic broadband deal, while also engaging in talks with KKR over the U.S.

A worker holds a nozzle to pump petrol into a vehicle at a fuel station in Mumbai, India, May 21, 2018.

India Considers Buying Discounted Russian Oil, Commodities, Officials Say

India is considering taking up a Russian offer to buy its crude oil and other commodities at discounted prices with payment via a rupee-rouble transaction, two Indian officials said, amid tough Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

As West Shuns Moscow, Officials Say India Eyes More Cheap Russian Oil

India may take up a Russian offer to buy crude oil and other commodities at a discount, two Indian officials said, in a sign that Delhi wants to keep its key trading partner on board despite Western attempts to isolate Moscow through sanctions.

A man rides his trishaw loaded with empty plastic barrels which are used to carry oil in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad March 10, 2011.

India Indicates Readiness To Release More Oil Reserves

India will take "appropriate" steps to calm the rise in oil prices, triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the junior oil minister said on Monday, indicating the country could release more oil from national stocks if required.

The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, February 15, 2022.

European Shares Rise On Ukraine Hopes; Volkswagen Surges On Strong Results

European stocks rose on Monday as investors pinned their hopes on diplomatic efforts by Ukraine and Russia to end weeks-long conflict, while shares in Volkswagen surged after the German carmaker doubled its operating profit.

European Shares Gain On Ukraine Hopes; Volkswagen Surges On Strong Results

European stocks rose on Monday, clinging to hopes of diplomatic efforts by Ukraine and Russia to end weeks-long conflict, while shares in Volkswagen surged after the German carmaker doubled its operating profit.

A view shows a cross near the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 plane, that was shot down over territory held by pro-Russian separatists in 2014, outside the village of Hrabove in Donetsk Region, Ukraine June 19, 2019. A sign on the cross reads

Australia, Netherlands Start Legal Action Against Russia For Downing Of MH17

Australia and the Netherlands said they had begun joint legal action against Russia at the International Civil Aviation Organisation over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 eight years ago.

Australia, Netherlands Start UN Action Against Russia Over MH17

Australia and the Netherlands said on Monday they had begun joint legal action against Russia at the United Nations' aviation agency over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 eight years ago.

A Hong Kong flag is flown behind a pair of surveillance cameras outside the Central Government Offices in Hong Kong, China July 20, 2020.

U.K.-based Rights Group Says Hong Kong Police Accused It Of Violating Security Law

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Monday criticised Hong Kong authorities for accusing U.K.-based rights group Hong Kong Watch of "collusion with foreign forces" in a "likely" violation of the China-imposed national security law.

A Ukrainian serviceman takes cover as people evacuate the city of Irpin on March 13, 2022

Deadly Blasts Rock Kyiv As Talks With Russia Resume

Deadly blasts rock Kyiv as talks with Russia resume

A badge is pictured on a uniform of a foreign fighter from the UK as they are ready to depart towards the front line in the east of Ukraine following the Russian invasion, at the main train station in Lviv, Ukraine, March 5, 2022.

Explainer-Is It Legal For Foreigners To Fight For Ukraine?

As thousands of would-be fighters from outside the country volunteer to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's invasion, some may also face legal consequences in their home countries.

Seventeen million residents of the Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen have begun their first full day under lockdown

Chinese Cities And Factories Lock Down As Outbreak Spreads

Chinese cities and factories lock down as outbreak spreads

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks at the White House on tensions with Russia

U.S. To Warn China Of Perils Of Aiding Russia At Rome Meet

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan plans to meet China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome on Monday and will stress the economic penalties Beijing will face if it helps Russia in its war in Ukraine, U.S.

Sullivan Meets China's Yang, With U.S. Warning Of Perils Of Aiding Russia

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome on Monday after American officials said he planned to stress the economic penalties that Beijing would face if it helps Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.

At Rome Meeting, U.S. Raises Concerns About China Aligning With Russia

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday raised concerns with Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi about China's alignment with Russia as Washington warned of the economic penalties and global isolation that Beijing would face if it helps Moscow in its invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. Raises Concerns About China Aligning With Russia At Meeting It Calls 'Intense'

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday raised concerns about China's alignment with Russia in a seven-hour meeting with Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi as Washington warned of the isolation and penalties Beijing will face if it helps Moscow in its invasion of Ukraine.