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More than 170 former world leaders and Nobel laureates say waiver key to ramp up global vaccine production.
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Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro continues to downplay the coronavirus, despite still surging infections and deaths.
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The Pixel, an image of a single pixel, fetched $1.36m after a 90-minute bidding war in the Southeby’s auction.
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The move could help Walmart hold onto staffers amid accelerating vaccinations and easing restrictions.
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The Fed has recently taken steps to incorporate risks from climate change into its oversight of the US financial system.
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Pathologist claims George Floyd’s heart was cause of death as Derek Chauvin’s defence attempts to plant doubt.
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Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo all unveiled first-quarter earnings that surpassed analysts’ forecasts.
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Amnesty international says ‘unprovoked attack’ against civilians also left at least 19 people wounded.
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Activists urge US President Joe Biden to end backing for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, where millions are going hungry.
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Ahmed Altan was released from Istanbul’s high-security Silivri prison following the Supreme Court of Appeals’ order.
President Joe Biden will withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
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The US president announces his troop withdrawal plan, which is celebrated by some and causes concern among others.
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Parler’s attorney hit back by saying the burden to prove who owns Parler fell on Amazon, according to reports.
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Cause of fire under investigation but teachers have highlighted problem of putting classrooms in makeshift huts.