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Explainer: Who is eligible for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose in the U.S.?
Published On: August 16, 2021 10:45 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, Aug 15: U.S. health officials have authorized a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) for people with compromised immune systems, based on evidence that the standard two shots offered less robust protection in such populations.
Death toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297
Published On: August 16, 2021 10:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press
LES CAYES, Haiti, August 16: The death toll from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti climbed to 1,297 on Sunday, a day after the powerful temblor turned thousands of structures into rubble and set off franctic rescue efforts ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching storm.
Taliban declares 'war is over' as president and diplomats flee Kabul
Published On: August 16, 2021 07:25 AM NPT By: Reuters
KABUL, August 16: The Taliban declared the war in Afghanistan was over after insurgents took control of the presidential palace in Kabul as U.S.-led forces departed and Western nations scrambled on Monday to evacuate their citizens.
Taliban enter Afghan capital, official says President Ghani has left for Tajikistan
Published On: August 15, 2021 08:04 PM NPT By: Reuters
KABUL, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents entered Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Sunday and an official said President Ashraf Ghani had left the city for Tajikistan, capping the militants' lightning push for power.
Taliban enter Kabul, await ‘peaceful transfer’ of power
Published On: August 15, 2021 05:27 PM NPT By: Associated Press
KABUL, Afghanistan, August 15: Taliban fighters entered Kabul on Sunday and sought the unconditional surrender of the central government, officials said, as Afghans and foreigners alike raced for the exit, signaling the end of a 20-year Western experiment aimed at remaking Afghanistan.
Taliban at door of Afghan capital after eastern city falls, US starts evacuating embassy
Published On: August 15, 2021 12:56 PM NPT By: Reuters
KABUL, Aug 15: Taliban insurgents captured the key eastern Afghanistan city of Jalalabad without a fight on Sunday, leaving the territory controlled by the crumbling government to little more than the capital Kabul.
All 16-, 17-year-olds in England to be offered first COVID vaccine dose by Aug. 23
Published On: August 15, 2021 10:15 AM NPT By: Reuters
August 15: All 16- and 17-year-olds in England will be offered their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by Aug. 23, according to a target set by British Health Secretary Sajid Javid.
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At least 304 dead, 1,800 hurt as 7.2 magnitude rocks Haiti
Published On: August 15, 2021 07:13 AM NPT By: Associated Press
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, August 15: A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, killing at least 304 people and injuring at least 1,800 others as buildings tumbled into rubble. Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he was rushing aid to areas where towns were destroyed and hospitals overwhelmed with incoming patients.
Taliban seize province near capital, attack northern city
Published On: August 14, 2021 01:28 PM NPT By: Associated Press
KABUL, Afghanistan, August 14: The Taliban seized a province just south of Afghanistan’s capital and launched a multi-pronged assault early Saturday on a major city in the north defended by powerful former warlords, Afghan officials said.
Tears and anger as Greek island residents face wildfire aftermath
Published On: August 14, 2021 10:49 AM NPT By: Reuters
Greece, August 14: Residents of the Greek seaside village of Rovies mourn a lost paradise of pristine pine forests and family homes, scorched by wildfires that burned for nine days.
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