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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteer has died, Brazil health authority says 21 Oct 2020 - 08:44 pm

SAO PAULO - - Brazilian health authority Anvisa said on Wednesday that a volunteer in a clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine developed...

Pompeo says US still working to determine what caused 'Havana syndrome' 21 Oct 2020 - 07:25 pm

WASHINGTON - The United States is still investigating what caused dozens of U.S. government employees in China and Cuba to become mysteriously ill,...

Brazil's Bolsonaro says his government will not buy China's Sinovac vaccine 21 Oct 2020 - 03:42 pm

BRASILIA: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that his government will not buy China's Sinovac vaccine against COVID-19, one day after the...

Obama to hold 'drive-in' rally for Biden in Philadelphia 21 Oct 2020 - 12:17 am

Washington - Former US president Barack Obama's first appearance on the campaign trail for Democratic nominee Joe Biden will be a "drive-in car...

No Halloween trick-or-treating for Trudeau's kids due to virus 20 Oct 2020 - 11:58 pm

Ottawa - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday his children will not go trick-or-treating on Halloween this year due to Covid-19 restrictions,...

California sets strict guidelines for reopening large theme parks 20 Oct 2020 - 11:17 pm

LOS ANGELES - Officials in California, home to Walt Disney Co's Disneyland, gave no clear date on Tuesday for the reopening of large...

China's Sinovac vaccine to be included in Brazil's immunization program, governors say 20 Oct 2020 - 11:12 pm

BRASILIA - The Brazilian government will include China's Sinovac vaccine against COVID-19 in its national immunization program, state governors said on Tuesday after...

AstraZeneca US COVID-19 vaccine trial may resume as soon as this week - sources 20 Oct 2020 - 10:54 pm

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON - AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine trial in the United States is expected to resume as early as this week after the U.S....

US defense, diplomacy chief to visit India for talks 20 Oct 2020 - 10:35 pm

Washington - US Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced Tuesday that he and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit India next week to...

Trump pushes for major COVID-19 deal over Senate Republican objections, Pelosi optimistic 20 Oct 2020 - 09:06 pm

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed for a comprehensive COVID-19 relief package, and said he would accept a deal worth more...

Mexico will pay for any COVID-19 vaccine liabilities, government says 20 Oct 2020 - 08:56 pm

MEXICO CITY - Mexico's government will pay to cover any liabilities arising from unexpected side effects of COVID-19 vaccines but is not considering...

Melania Trump cancels rare campaign appearance due to 'cough': spokeswoman 20 Oct 2020 - 08:49 pm

Washington - President Donald Trump's wife Melania canceled a rare joint appearance with him at a campaign rally Tuesday due to a "lingering...

Commission says it will mute Trump's and Biden's microphones during some parts of Thursday's debate 20 Oct 2020 - 03:24 pm

The Commission on Presidential Debates said Monday night that it will mute President Donald Trump's and Democratic nominee Joe Biden's microphones during parts...

Trump calls Fauci a 'disaster' and seeks to reassure his team he can win 20 Oct 2020 - 03:05 pm

LAS VEGAS/WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump called coronavirus expert Anthony Fauci a "disaster" on Monday, airing his frustration with the scientist during a call...

Canadian town of Asbestos breathes easy with new name 20 Oct 2020 - 01:13 pm

Montreal: The Canadian town Asbestos has voted to rename itself "Val-des-Sources", the mayor announced Monday, in a hope to shed its association with...

Argentina passes one million coronavirus cases 20 Oct 2020 - 01:06 pm

Buenos Aires: Argentina surpassed one million coronavirus cases Monday, with areas outside the capital Buenos Aires bearing the brunt of recent infections. The...

US and Brazil must reduce dependence on China imports: Pompeo 20 Oct 2020 - 11:59 am

BRASILIA/WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned on Monday that as the United States and Brazil reinforce their business partnership, they need...