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Heavy rains cause landslides and flooding in São Paulo, killing 19
Published On: January 31, 2022 10:01 AM NPT By: Reuters
BRASILIA, Jan 31: Landslides and flooding from heavy rains in Sao Paulo state have killed at least 19 people since Friday, including seven children, public safety officials said on Sunday.
Britain considering major NATO deployment amid Ukraine crisis
Published On: January 30, 2022 07:17 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Jan 30: Britain is considering making a major NATO deployment as part of a plan to strengthen Europe's borders in response to Russia massing troops on the border with Ukraine, the government said on Saturday.
Easier to produce COVID vaccine shows promise in trials; nasal spray vaccine booster works in mice
Published On: January 29, 2022 08:00 AM NPT By: Reuters
Jan 29: The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.
Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron in over-50s to 95% - UKHSA
Published On: January 28, 2022 03:28 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Jan 28: COVID-19 boosters increase protection against death from the Omicron variant to 95% in people aged 50 or over, the UK Health Security Agency said on Thursday.
EU drug regulator OKs Pfizer COVID pill for high-risk patients
Published On: January 28, 2022 07:43 AM NPT By: Reuters
Jan 28: The European Union's drug regulator on Thursday gave the green light to Pfizer Inc's (PFE.N) antiviral COVID-19 pill for treating adults at risk of severe illness, as the region scrambles to boost its arsenal to fight the Omicron variant.
North Korea fires two missiles as U.S. condemns flurry of tests
Published On: January 27, 2022 02:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, Jan 27: Nuclear-armed North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, drawing condemnation from the United States for what would be the sixth round of missile tests this month.
Omicron subvariant appears more contagious, but not more severe, Denmark says
Published On: January 27, 2022 11:46 AM NPT By: Reuters
COPENHAGEN, Jan 27: The BA.2 subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant, which is dominant in Denmark, appears more contagious than the more common BA.1 sub-lineage, Danish Health Minister Magnus Heunicke said on Wednesday in a national address.
Moderna starts trial for Omicron-specific booster shot
Published On: January 27, 2022 06:56 AM NPT By: Reuters
Jan 27: Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) said on Wednesday it had started a mid-stage study, testing a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine specifically designed to target the Omicron coronavirus variant, a day after rival Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) launched a similar trial.
Biden warns Putin with sanctions as West steps up Ukraine defenses
Published On: January 26, 2022 05:25 PM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW, Jan 26: U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would consider personal sanctions on President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine, as Western leaders stepped up military preparations and made plans to shield Europe from a potential energy supply shock.
COVID is less severe with Omicron than Delta, U.S. study suggests
Published On: January 26, 2022 10:06 AM NPT By: Reuters
Jan 26: The Omicron variant appears to result in less severe COVID-19 than seen during previous periods of high coronavirus transmission including the Delta wave, with shorter hospital stays, less need for intensive care and fewer deaths, according to a new U.S. study.
Do not assume COVID pandemic reaching 'end game', warns WHO
Published On: January 25, 2022 06:15 AM NPT By: Reuters
GENEVA, Jan 25: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that it was dangerous to assume the Omicron variant would herald the end of COVID-19's acutest phase, exhorting nations to stay focused to beat the pandemic.
German navy chief resigns over Putin comments
Published On: January 23, 2022 08:29 AM NPT By: Reuters
BERLIN, Jan 23: Germany's navy chief stepped down on Saturday after drawing criticism for saying Russian President Vladimir Putin deserved respect and that Kyiv would never win back annexed Crimea from Moscow.
Indian capital to stay under weekend, overnight COVID curfew, with some allowances
Published On: January 23, 2022 07:39 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, Jan 23: India's capital Delhi will remain under curfew over the weekend and overnight to help curb the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the city's disaster management authority said on Friday, rejecting calls from businesses to ease restrictions.
Oil slides on Friday, but climbs for 5th week on supply concerns
Published On: January 22, 2022 12:55 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Oil prices slid for a second day in a row on Friday, pressured by an unexpected rise in U.S. crude and fuel inventories while investors took profits after the benchmarks touched seven-year highs earlier in the week.
European Union re-establishes physical presence in Afghanistan -spokesman
Published On: January 22, 2022 07:55 AM NPT By: Reuters
KABUL/BERLIN, Jan 22: The European Union said on Friday it was re-establishing a physical presence in Afghanistan for humanitarian purposes, but stressed it was not formally recognising the Taliban-led administration.
Indian capital to lift weekend curfew as COVID cases fall - source
Published On: January 21, 2022 02:12 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, Jan 21: India's capital is set to lift a weekend curfew and allow private offices to be partially staffed after a fall in new COVID-19 infections, a city government official said on Friday.
At least 17 dead after explosion in Ghana mining region
Published On: January 21, 2022 02:03 PM NPT By: Reuters
ACCRA, Jan 21: At least 17 people were killed and 59 injured in an explosion in western Ghana when a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine collided with a motorcycle, the minister for lands and natural resources, Samuel Jinapor, said on Friday.
Analysis: How Omicron highlights fading hope of herd immunity from COVID
Published On: January 21, 2022 08:59 AM NPT By: Reuters
CHICAGO, Jan 21:The Omicron variant, which is spreading far faster than previous versions of the coronavirus, is not likely to help countries achieve so-called herd immunity against COVID-19, in which enough people become immune to the virus that it can no longer spread, leading disease experts say.
Vaccine group Gavi says additional $5.2 bln needed to ensure supply
Published On: January 20, 2022 08:48 AM NPT By: Reuters
Jan 20: The chairman of the Gavi vaccine alliance, Jose Manuel Barroso, said on Wednesday that an additional $5.2 billion is needed to continue to deliver vaccines at scale.
UK PM Johnson faces growing pressure to resign
Published On: January 19, 2022 05:25 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Jan 19: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was fighting to shore up his premiership on Wednesday amid a revolt by his own lawmakers who are angry over a series of lockdown parties in Downing Street.
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