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David Attenborough Named COP26 People’s Advocate Ahead Of Key Climate Summit
Britain has tasked naturalist David Attenborough with inspiring action to tackle the issue of climate change as its People’s Advocate ahead of the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November in Glasgow, Scotland.
Fact Check: Covid-19 Vaccine Does Not Spread by Inhalation or Skin Contact
COVID-19 vaccines that are in use cannot spread between people.
South Africa Detects First Cases of Coronavirus Variant from India
South Africa's health ministry has detected the first four cases of a new coronavirus variant that emerged in India.
Australia Says International Borders Might Not Fully Reopen Until Mid-to-late 2022
Australia's international borders might not fully reopen until the middle or second half of 2022, Trade Minister Dan Tehan said on Friday, in a blow to airlines and the tourism sector.
'Piano Pat,' Montana Tiki Bar Entertainer For Decades, Dies
Patricia Sponheim, known as Piano Pat," who entertained crowds at a Tiki bar in downtown Great Falls, Montana, for more than 50 years, has died. She was 86.
Florida Man Convicted In Plot To Attack Pro-Trump Protesters
A Florida man was convicted Thursday of trying to organize an armed response to supporters of former President Donald Trump for an expected gathering at the state Capitol in January ahead of Joe Biden's presidential inauguration.
European Powers Tell Israel To Stop Settlement Expansion
France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Britain urged Israel on Thursday to halt settlementbuilding in the West Bank.
Somalia Revives Ties With Kenya After Nearly Six-month Break
Somalia said on Thursday it was restoring diplomatic relations with neighbouring Kenya almost six months after severing ties, accusing Nairobi of meddling in politics.
US Says Fate Of Nuclear Pact Up To Iran As Talks Resume
The Biden administration is signaling that Iran shouldn't expect major new concessions from the United States as a new round of indirect nuclear talks is set to resume.
Right-wing Think Tank Ordered To Pay Man Hurt At Rally $2.4M
A federal judge has ordered a rightwing think tank led by white nationalist Richard Spencer to pay $2.4 million to an Ohio man severely injured during a white supremacist and neoNazi rally two years ago in Virginia.
New Zealand PM Ardern Plans Summer Wedding - Media Reports
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plans to get married during summer but did not disclose the date, local media reported on Wednesday.
Chauvin's Lawyer Seeks New Trial, Impeachment Of Verdict
The defense attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has requested a new trial, saying the court abused its discretion on several points and that the verdict should be impeached because of jury misconduct, acco...
People Aged Over 50 In Britain To Be Offered Third COVID Vaccine Shot In Autumn - The Times
Everyone aged over 50 in Britain will be offered a third COVID19 vaccination jab in the autumn in an attempt to eradicate the threat from the infection entirely by Christmas, The Times newspaper reported.
Kentucky Derby, NFL Draft Pull In Television Viewers
Two sporting events last week the Kentucky Derby and first round of the NFL draft pulled in more television viewers than the Oscars, something inconceivable only a couple of years ago.
Significant Downsides To Strategic Clarity Over Taiwan: U.S.
The U.S. policy coordinator for the IndoPacific on Tuesday appeared to reject calls for the United States to make a clear statement of its willingness to defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack, saying there were "significant downsides" to such an...
Senators Keep South Carolina Hate Crime Bill Alive For Now
South Carolina's effort to become the nexttolast state to pass a hate crimes law survived a challenge from some Republican senators who questioned whether it is necessary to add penalties to violent crimes based on someone's motives.
