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Big nations must stretch further to limit climate change - U.S. envoy Kerry 02 Oct 2021 - 03:14 pm
John Kerry, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, holds a news conference during the pre-COP26 climate meeting in Milan, Italy, October 2, 2021. Reuters/Guglielmo Mangiapane
FDA advisors to review COVID-19 shots for young kids, new boosters in October 01 Oct 2021 - 09:53 pm
Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
California to require COVID-19 vaccines for schoolchildren 01 Oct 2021 - 09:36 pm
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks after the polls close on the recall election, at the California Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento, California, U.S., September 14, 2021. REUTERS/Fred Greave
Cuba aims to fully inoculate 90% of residents against COVID-19 by December 01 Oct 2021 - 08:41 pm
A nurse shows a dose of Abdala vaccine against the coronavirus at a vaccination center in Havana, Cuba, June 23, 2021. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini/File Photo
Fast-food chains close some indoor seating as US cities mandate vaccine checks 01 Oct 2021 - 07:45 pm
Naomi and Lydia Hassebroek order food from Taco Bell during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo
New York City teachers ask US Supreme Court to lift vaccine mandate 30 Sep 2021 - 11:07 pm
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Facebook research shows company knew of Instagram harm to teens, senators say 30 Sep 2021 - 09:52 pm
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) looks on as Antigone Davis, Director of the Global Head of Safety at Facebook (not pictured) testifies before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Dat
United says some workers facing termination got vaccinated 30 Sep 2021 - 08:27 pm
FILE PHOTO: A United Airlines passenger jet takes off with New York City as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, U.S. December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo/File Photo
One boy badly hurt in Memphis school shooting, student shooter in custody 30 Sep 2021 - 08:11 pm
School and police officials provide an update after a shooting at Cummings Elementary School in south Memphis, Tennessee, September 30, 2021. Facebook/Memphis Police Department
PAHO says in advanced talks to buy more COVID vaccines 29 Sep 2021 - 08:28 pm
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Canada PM Trudeau says new Cabinet to be sworn in next month, finance minister to stay 28 Sep 2021 - 09:42 pm
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New York’s Covid-19 vaccine mandates are working, officials say 28 Sep 2021 - 07:33 pm
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a news conference about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination mandate for healthcare workers, in New York City, U.S., September 27, 2021. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
Brazil to give COVID-19 booster shots to people over 60 years old 28 Sep 2021 - 07:26 pm
Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga speaks during a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, August 5, 2021. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
State Dept says Blinken tests negative for COVID-19 after spokesman tests positive 28 Sep 2021 - 12:13 am
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, U.S., September 27, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Global Citizen Live generates $1.1 billion to fight poverty 28 Sep 2021 - 12:04 am
Demi Lovato performs during the Global Citizen Live concert at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 25, 2021. Picture taken September 25, 2021. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci
New York hospitals face staff shortages as vaccine mandate kicks in 27 Sep 2021 - 11:54 pm
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Chile begins vaccinating kids ages 6-11 with Sinovac’s shots 27 Sep 2021 - 09:10 pm
FILE PHOTO: A man waits outside a mobile vaccination centre to receive a dose of Sinovac's CoronaVac coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Santiago, Chile May 24, 2021. The sign reads ''I get vaccinated
Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot as additional doses roll out 27 Sep 2021 - 08:54 pm
U.S. President Joe Biden holds up his sleeve to receive his coronavirus disease (COVID-19) booster vaccination in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 27, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin L