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South Korea Pledges Nearly $2 Bn to Become Major Covid-19 Vaccine Producer
Moon said he will designate COVID-19 vaccines as one of the three national strategic technologies, along with semiconductors and batteries, to ramp up investment, tax breaks and other incentives to help firms localise materials, parts and equipment.
Olympics Latest: Germany's Wellbrock Wins Marathon Swim
The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a years delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:
US Warns Ethiopia Of 'Dehumanizing Rhetoric' On Tigray
The head of the U.S. Agency for International Development expressed concern Wednesday about the dehumanizing rhetoric used by Ethiopias leaders amid the ninemonth conflict in the Tigray region, whose forces last month were described as weeds" and cancer b...
Mexico To Call Out National Guard To Protect Gas Trucks
Mexicos president said Wednesday he will call on the National Guard to protect gas delivery trucks after drivers and crews went on strike to protest government price controls.
Baltimore Flutist Fired Months After Social Media Rebuke
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has fired its principal flutist, months after distancing itself from her social media posts that questioned the safety of the coronavirus vaccines, the efficacy of face masks and the outcome of the 2020 presidential electi...
San Francisco's Mayor Agrees To $23K Fine For Ethics Breach
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Monday agreed to pay nearly $23,000 in a fine to the city for a series of ethics violations while in office, including asking a former governor to release her brother from prison and allowing a former head of public wor...
Tunisia Leader Fires Ambassador To US In Rash Of Dismissals
A day after naming a new economy minister, President Kais Saied on Tuesday added Tunisia's ambassador to the United States to a rash of dismissals, but he has yet to say who will replace the prime minister he fired less than two weeks ago or when.
Sudan Takes First Step Toward Joining International Court
Sudan on Tuesday approved a draft bill allowing the East African country to join the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court.
US Plans 50% More Wild Horse Roundups Amid Western Drought
U.S. land managers have begun efforts to capture about 50% more wild horses than originally planned this year because of severe drought across the U.S. West about 6,000 additional animals primarily in Nevada, Oregon and Colorado.
Missing Belarus Activist Found Hanged in Ukraine, Murder Probe Opened: Police
Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko has been cracking down on any form of dissent since mass protests erupted after last year's elections, deemed unfair by the West.
FACT FOCUS: False Reports Of Serial Killer In Atlanta Area
After two women were found dead in Atlantaarea parks last week, false reports spread on social media suggesting a serial killer was on the loose. Law enforcement say the killings are not related and there's no reason to believe they are the work of one pe...
DaBaby Offers 2nd Apology After Recent Homophobic Comments
Rapper DaBaby offered another apology Monday while facing heavy backlash after he made crude and homophobic remarks at a recent Miamiarea music festival.
Myanmar Should Return To Democratically Elected Government, Says UK
Myanmar should return to a democratically elected government, Britain said on Monday, after military ruler Min Aung Hlaing took on the role of prime minister in a caretaker administration six months after the army seized power.
NH Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Chinese Women In Maine
A New Hampshire man joined his wife in pleading guilty to federal charges for their role in a sex trafficking operation that coerced Chinese women into prostitution in New England.
Energetic And Vocal Gus Bradley Inspiring Raiders Defense
Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Grudens voice is unmistakable when he gets fired up during practice.
Racetrack Promoter Sorry For Backing Announcer's Racist Rant
An auto racing announcer in southern Minnesota is out for the rest of the season following a racist rant he made during a side gig in Iowa last month and the Minnesota track promoter who supported him is now apologizing.