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Covid: Germany rejects US-backed proposal to waive vaccine patents

Its government said "the protection of intellectual property is a source of innovation and must remain so".The European Union earlier said it was ready to talk about the proposal, and some states gave it their full backing.Supporters of the plan say it will allow more manufactures to produce the life-saving vaccines.They argue that this will increase access to jabs in poorer countries.But opponents, including drug makers, say it may not have the desired effect.…

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Covid: Germany rejects US-backed proposal to waive vaccine patents

Its government said "the protection of intellectual property is a source of innovation and must remain so".The European Union earlier said it was ready to talk about the proposal, and some states gave it their full backing.Supporters of the plan say it will allow more manufactures to produce the life-saving vaccines.They argue that this will increase access to jabs in poorer countries.But opponents, including drug makers, say it may not have the desired effect.…

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Brazil: At least 25 killed in Rio de Janeiro shoot-out

The shoot-out took place during a police operation in a favela in the Jacarezinho area of the city.Police launched the operation after receiving reports that drug traffickers were recruiting children for their gang.

Two passengers on a metro train were hit by bullets but survived.Police in the Brazilian city confirmed the death of one of their officers, Inspector Andre Leonardo de Mello Frias. A statement on Facebook said "he honoured the profession he loved and will be missed".Police…

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Brazil: At least 25 killed in Rio de Janeiro shoot-out

The shoot-out took place during a police operation in a favela in the Jacarezinho area of the city.Police launched the operation after receiving reports that drug traffickers were recruiting children for their gang.

Two passengers on a metro train were hit by bullets but survived.Police in the Brazilian city confirmed the death of one of their officers, Inspector Andre Leonardo de Mello Frias. A statement on Facebook said "he honoured the profession he loved and will be missed".Police…

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Brazil: At least 25 killed in Rio de Janeiro shoot-out

The shoot-out took place during a police operation in a favela in the Jacarezinho area of the city.Police launched the operation after receiving reports that drug traffickers were recruiting children for their gang.

Two passengers on a metro train were hit by bullets but survived.Police in the Brazilian city confirmed the death of one of their officers, Inspector Andre Leonardo de Mello Frias. A statement on Facebook said "he honoured the profession he loved and will be missed".Police…

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Zulu Queen: Hundreds of mourners hold parade ahead of funeral

Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, 65, became interim leader of the country's largest ethnic group last month after the death of her husband, King Goodwill Zwelithini.The cause of the queen's death is yet to be announced by the royal family.The family has dismissed rumours that she had been poisoned.Queen Mantfombi's death has triggered a bitter family feud and a power struggle over the succession.A decision on who will now lead the Zulu nation of about 11 million people is expected after…

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Zulu Queen: Hundreds of mourners hold parade ahead of funeral

Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, 65, became interim leader of the country's largest ethnic group last month after the death of her husband, King Goodwill Zwelithini.The cause of the queen's death is yet to be announced by the royal family.The family has dismissed rumours that she had been poisoned.Queen Mantfombi's death has triggered a bitter family feud and a power struggle over the succession.A decision on who will now lead the Zulu nation of about 11 million people is expected after…

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Antony Blinken: US will respond to reckless Russian acts

Antony Blinken said the US was focused on actions such as the treatment of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, the Solar Winds hack and election interference."We would prefer a more stable and predictable relationship," he said.Mr Blinken was in the UK for a meeting of foreign ministers of the G7 group of industrialised nations.A statement issued after the two-day talks criticised Moscow for its "irresponsible and destabilising behaviour", particularly against Ukraine, and for…

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Antony Blinken: US will respond to reckless Russian acts

Antony Blinken said the US was focused on actions such as the treatment of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, the Solar Winds hack and election interference."We would prefer a more stable and predictable relationship," he said.Mr Blinken was in the UK for a meeting of foreign ministers of the G7 group of industrialised nations.A statement issued after the two-day talks criticised Moscow for its "irresponsible and destabilising behaviour", particularly against Ukraine, and for…

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Antony Blinken: US will respond to reckless Russian acts

Antony Blinken said the US was focused on actions such as the treatment of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, the Solar Winds hack and election interference."We would prefer a more stable and predictable relationship," he said.Mr Blinken was in the UK for a meeting of foreign ministers of the G7 group of industrialised nations.A statement issued after the two-day talks criticised Moscow for its "irresponsible and destabilising behaviour", particularly against Ukraine, and for…

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India Covid: Government says 'double mutant' linked to surge

Samples containing the mutant - or B.1.617 variant - have been found in several states with high case numbers.An official with the National Centre for Disease Control said however, that they had still been unable to fully establish a correlation.A double mutant is when two mutations come together in the same virus.What is the India Covid variant?

India is a Covid disaster - it didn't have to b

Meanwhile, India reported a record 412,000 cases in the space of 24 hours on Wednesday, and…

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India Covid: Government says 'double mutant' linked to surge

Samples containing the mutant - or B.1.617 variant - have been found in several states with high case numbers.An official with the National Centre for Disease Control said however, that they had still been unable to fully establish a correlation.A double mutant is when two mutations come together in the same virus.What is the India Covid variant?

India is a Covid disaster - it didn't have to b

Meanwhile, India reported a record 412,000 cases in the space of 24 hours on Wednesday, and…

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Hinzugefügt von sarahazhari am 6. Mai 2021 um 8:31am — Keine Kommentare

India Covid: Government says 'double mutant' linked to surge

Samples containing the mutant - or B.1.617 variant - have been found in several states with high case numbers.An official with the National Centre for Disease Control said however, that they had still been unable to fully establish a correlation.A double mutant is when two mutations come together in the same virus.What is the India Covid variant?

India is a Covid disaster - it didn't have to b

Meanwhile, India reported a record 412,000 cases in the space of 24 hours on Wednesday, and…

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Covid: US backs waiver on vaccine intellectual property

India and South Africa proposed the move, which they said would increase vaccine production around the world.But drugs manufacturers argue it may not have the desired effect.US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that "extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures".And she warned that it would take time for WTO members to reach a consensus decision on the matter.India and South Africa were the leading voices in a group of about 60 countries which for the last six months has been…

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Covid: US backs waiver on vaccine intellectual property

India and South Africa proposed the move, which they said would increase vaccine production around the world.But drugs manufacturers argue it may not have the desired effect.US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that "extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures".And she warned that it would take time for WTO members to reach a consensus decision on the matter.India and South Africa were the leading voices in a group of about 60 countries which for the last six months has been…

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Covid: US backs waiver on vaccine intellectual property

India and South Africa proposed the move, which they said would increase vaccine production around the world.But drugs manufacturers argue it may not have the desired effect.US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that "extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures".And she warned that it would take time for WTO members to reach a consensus decision on the matter.India and South Africa were the leading voices in a group of about 60 countries which for the last six months has been…

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Mexico City metro: Fears structural failure behind deadly crash

Mexican authorities have promised a full investigation into the collapse of a metro overpass in Mexico City, as questions mount over the line's safety.President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said "nothing would be hidden" while the mayor said an external company would be involved in the inquiry.The elevated track on Line 12 fell on to a road, killing at least 24 people.Concerns over possible structural failures had been raised since the line was inaugurated, in 2012.There were concerns about…

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Mexico City metro: Fears structural failure behind deadly crash

Mexican authorities have promised a full investigation into the collapse of a metro overpass in Mexico City, as questions mount over the line's safety.President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said "nothing would be hidden" while the mayor said an external company would be involved in the inquiry.The elevated track on Line 12 fell on to a road, killing at least 24 people.Concerns over possible structural failures had been raised since the line was inaugurated, in 2012.There were concerns about…

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Mexico City metro: Fears structural failure behind deadly crash

Mexican authorities have promised a full investigation into the collapse of a metro overpass in Mexico City, as questions mount over the line's safety.President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said "nothing would be hidden" while the mayor said an external company would be involved in the inquiry.The elevated track on Line 12 fell on to a road, killing at least 24 people.Concerns over possible structural failures had been raised since the line was inaugurated, in 2012.There were concerns about…

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Madrid election: Isabel Díaz Ayuso re-elected in bitter Spanish vote

The conservative leader of the regional district of Madrid in Spain has won a resounding victory after a bitter election battle.Despite more than doubling the Popular Party (PP) seats, Isabel Díaz Ayuso still fell short of a majority and may end up in alliance with the far right.She defied the Socialist-led central government by keeping Madrid's bars and shops open throughout the pandemic.

There was high security following death threats against several candidates.The acrimonious campaign…

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