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Israel Starts Human Trials Of COVID-19 Vaccine As Schools Slowly Reopen
Israel began human trials on Sunday for its COVID19 vaccine candidate which, if successful, could be ready for the general public by the end of next summer.
UK COVID-19 Measures: Johnson Locks Down England
The 67 million population of the United Kingdom is living under some sort of COVID19 restrictions, though the severity of the rules varies.
Ziyech Shines As Chelsea Enjoy 3-0 Win At Burnley
Hakim Ziyech shined and Kurt Zouma and Timo Werner were also on target as Chelsea enjoyed an easy 30 win at struggling Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Latest: Obama To Return Monday To Georgia And Florida
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Former James Bond Actor Sean Connery Dies Aged 90
Scottish movie legend Sean Connery, who shot to international stardom as the suave, sexy and sophisticated British agent James Bond and went on to grace the silver screen for four decades, has died aged 90.
Iconic James Bond Star Sean Connery Dies Aged 90
Legendary British star Sean Connery, who epitomised author Ian Fleming's suave 007 agent in seven James Bond movies, has died. He was 90. The news of the actor's death was shared by BBC. In a career, spanning several decades, the British star featured...
Tanzania Opposition Rejects Poll Results, Demands New Vote
Tanzania's two leading opposition parties said on Saturday they would not recognise the results of a presidential election that handed incumbent John Magufuli another term this week.
Mexican President Picks First Woman To Head Security Ministry
Mexico's president has chosen a woman to lead the security ministry for the first time, tasking her with bringing to heel heavily armed drug gangs that have fueled chronic violence and caused tens of thousands of deaths.
U.S. Signs Up Pharmacy Chains As COVID-19 Vaccination Centres - WSJ
Several U.S. retail pharmacy chains have agreed to serve as COVID19 vaccination sites under a federal government plan, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
Canada Extends International Travellers Ban As Covid-19 Cases Rise
The travel ban has been in force since mid-March, while Ottawa and Washington have a separate arrangement prohibiting non-essential travel between their two countries set to expire one week earlier.
Ohio Utility At Center Of $60 Million Bribery Case Fires CEO
A power company under investigation for its role in an alleged $60 million bribery scheme involving one of Ohios most powerful politicians fired its chief executive following an internal review.
Trump's Election Night Party Up In Air Due To DC Virus Rules
President Donald Trump said Friday hes not sure where he'll mark election night after District of Columbia officials signaled that a party planned for his luxury hotel in Washington could be in violation of rules limiting mass gatherings during the corona...
Greek PM Calls Erdogan to Offer Condolences Over Earthquake; France Offers Help to Turkey & Greece
The expressions of solidarity came after weeks of tensions between France and Turkey, which reached a peak last weekend when President Recep Tayyip Erdogan questioned the mental health of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
Mexican President To Offer Ports Chief Top Security Post
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday he will offer Rosa Icela Rodriguez, a former journalist who is currently in charge of the country's ports, the post of security minister to replace the outgoing incumbent.
'Election Could be a Trigger for Extremists': US Authorities Seek to Avert Attacks amid Polls
Federal agents this month foiled a plot by a group of 14 alleged conspirators, including right-wing militia members, to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, before the election.
National COVID Lockdown In England Not Inevitable, UK Minister Says
A national lockdown in England is not inevitable to contain an increase in COVID19 cases, British foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Friday, adding that a localised approach could work if everyone stuck to the rules for their area.