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Clinical Trials on Nasal Spray Covid-19 Vaccine Underway in China: Report
The vaccine is being developed by the Institute of Military Medicine under the Academy of Military Sciences, affiliated to the PLA, and CanSino Biologics.
G7 Leaders Convene Summit Drive for Billion Covid-19 Jabs
The three-day G7 meeting presents a "huge opportunity" for global recovery after Covid-19, Johnson told his fellow leaders in opening remarks earlier
Apple Tightens Rules After Justice Department Targeted U.S. Lawmakers
Apple Inc on Friday said it has tightened some of its rules for responding to legal requests after the U.S. Justice Department during Donald Trump's presidency subpoenaed it for information on Democratic lawmakers.
NTSB: Jet Pilot Had Emergency, Ejected In Crash Near Nellis
A civilian pilot killed when a Dassault Mirage F1 crashed last month near Nellis Air Force Base reported a flight emergency and ejected moments before the jet slammed to the ground and burst into flames, federal crash investigators reported Friday.
Oil Hits Multi-year Highs In Third Weekly Gain On Demand Recovery
Oil prices reached fresh multiyear highs on Friday, closing out a third straight week of gains on an improved outlook for worldwide demand as rising COVID19 vaccination rates help lift pandemic curbs.
Delta Variant of Coronavirus 60% More Infectious, Says UK; Fears Rise of Lockdown Reimposition
The Delta variant, which first emerged in India, has caused a rise in cases in the UK, prompting questions about whether social distancing restrictions will be lifted as planned from June 21.
Cost For California Recall That Could Oust Newsom: $215M
It will cost California counties an estimated $215 million to stage an expected recall election this year that could oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office, state analysts said Thursday.
Mystery Over Claim World's 1st 'Decuplets' Born In S. Africa
South Africa has been gripped by the mystery of whether a woman has, as has been claimed, actually given birth to 10 babies, in what would then be the world's first recorded case of decuplets.
Jeffrey Toobin Returns To CNN After Zoom Call Incident
CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin returned to the network Thursday for the first time in more than seven months after he was caught masturbating on a Zoom call with former colleagues at The New Yorker.
France And Its Partners Work On Financing Mechanism For Lebanon - Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he was working with international partners to create a financial mechanism to ensure important public services can continue to work in Lebanon despite its deep political and economic crisis.
China Passes New Law to Counter Foreign Sanctions Against Its Officials, Entities
The law was passed in the backdrop of the US and EU countries slapping sanctions against a number of Chinese entities and officials
Northern Ireland Casts Shadow Over First Meeting Between Boris Johnson and Joe Biden
The pair were all smiles as they posed for media in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, with Biden congratulating Johnson on his recent marriage.
Bodies Of 2 More Miners Found In Mexico; 6 Confirmed Dead
Two more bodies were found Wednesday at a small coal mine in a northern Mexico border state after the shaft flooded and partially collapsed, bringing to six the number of confirmed dead.
Ex-Mongolian Prime Minister Khurelsukh Wins Presidential Election
Former Mongolian Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh became the country's sixth democratically elected president on Wednesday, further consolidating the power of the ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP).
South Dakota's Ellsworth Base Will Be Home To B-21 Bomber
Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota will be the home of the nextgeneration nuclear bomber, the B21 Raider, the U.S. Air Force indicated Wednesday.
Nominee To Oversee Indigenous Affairs Has Widespread Support
President Joe Biden's nominee to oversee Indigenous affairs at the Interior Department said Wednesday he won't impede tribes as they seek to improve infrastructure, public safety and the economy on their lands.