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Dutch PM Rutte Leads Parliamentary Election In First Exit Poll
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was on track to win a fourth term in office on Wednesday, with his conservative party leading a first exit poll in elections dominated by the coronavirus pandemic.
As Endangered Birds Lose Their Songs, They Can't Find Mates
Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes and have less success attracting mates.
Man Arrested, Charged With Capital Murder In Deputy Slaying
A Mississippi man accused of fatally shooting a sheriff's deputy last month was arrested Tuesday and charged with capital murder.
Activist Accuses Climate Conference Organizers Of Censorship
A Ugandan activist has accused organizers of a virtual climate conference of trying to censor her speech, in which she criticized world leaders for failing to do enough to curb global warming.
Iran Enriching Uranium With New Advanced Machine Type At Underground Plant - IAEA
Iran has started enriching uranium at its underground Natanz plant with a second type of advanced centrifuge, the IR4, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said in a report obtained by Reuters on Tuesday, in a further breach of Tehran's deal with major powers.
Nepal President Calls All-party Meeting Amid Political Crisis
Prominent leaders of the CPN-UML's Nepal faction - Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal had also sided with Prachanda in seeking Oli's resignation as Prime Minister.
Australia To Proceed With AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Despite Pause In Europe
The WHO said there have been no documented deaths linked to COVID-19 vaccines and that people should not panic.
Alcatraz Reopens For Indoor Tours After Yearlong Closure
Alcatraz, the historic island prison off San Francisco, opened up Monday for a limited number of indoor tours, which had been offlimits for more than a year due to the pandemic.
Arkansas Attorney General Sues Walgreens Over Opioid Crisis
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Monday sued Walgreens, accusing the pharmacy chain of fueling the opioid crisis in the state by filling a large number of suspicious orders for painkillers.
Moderna Begins Testing of New Covid-19 Vaccine
The company said its new candidate, mRNA-1283, could potentially be stored in refrigerators instead of freezers, making it easier to distribute, especially in developing countries.
Russia Says Sputnik V Production Agreements Reached in Key EU Nations
The developers of the Sputnik V said they had reached production agreements in Italy, Spain, France and Germany.
Protests Erupt In Jordan After COVID-19 Hospital Deaths Scandal
Protests erupted across many of Jordan's cities and provincial towns against the government's coronavirus restrictions, a day after oxygen ran out at a state hospital leading to the deaths of at least six COVID19 patients, witnesses said on Sunday.
U.S. Democrats Push To Make COVID-19 Relief Bill Aid To The Poor Permanent
U.S. Senate Democrats will push to make permanent two provisions of President Joe Biden's COVID19 relief bill that provide emergency enhanced benefits for the poor through food assistance and child tax credits, two leading lawmakers said on Sunday.
Myanmar Civilian Leader Says People Should Defend Themselves as Toll Mounts
ive people were shot dead and several injured when police opened fire on a sit-in protest in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-biggest city.
Italy Aims To Vaccinate At Least 80% Of Population By End Of September
Italy said on Saturday it aimed to vaccinate at least 80% of its population by the end of September, following criticism about the slow pace of the rollout of a coronavirus vaccination campaign in one of worsthit nations in Europe.
6N: England Topples France To Redeem Woeful Title Defense
England redeemed a woeful Six Nations title defense by beating trophy favorite France 2320 thanks to a late Maro Itoje try in an empty Twickenham on Saturday.
