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Ukraine’s frontline children yearn for return to classroom
12.02.2024
Ukraine’s frontline children yearn for return to classroom
6/6 Ukrainian third-grader Arina Herasymova attends an online reading class in her bedroom in Sloviansk, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine,…
US extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories till May 31
12.02.2024
US extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories till May 31
FILE PHOTO: U.S. and Chinese flags are set up before a meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese…
WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a ‘variant of interest’, poses low risk
12.02.2024
WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a ‘variant of interest’, poses low risk
FILE PHOTO: The World Health Organisation (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Denis…
US sets policy to seize patents of government-funded drugs if price deemed too high
12.02.2024
US sets policy to seize patents of government-funded drugs if price deemed too high
By Patrick Wingrove (Reuters) -The Biden Administration on Thursday announced it is setting new policy that will allow it to…
Up to 600 North Korean defectors deported by China ‘vanish’ – rights group
12.02.2024
Up to 600 North Korean defectors deported by China ‘vanish’ – rights group
FILE PHOTO: A North Korean flag flutters at the propaganda village of Gijungdong in North Korea, in this picture taken…
Five senators ask Biden to impose China travel ban after respiratory illness cases
04.02.2024
Five senators ask Biden to impose China travel ban after respiratory illness cases
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at CS Wind, the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world, in Pueblo, Colorado,…
Explainer-What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge?
04.02.2024
Explainer-What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge?
FILE PHOTO: People wait for their rides outside a children’s hospital in Beijing, China November 24, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo /File…
US life expectancy climbs in 2022 after COVID retreat
04.02.2024
US life expectancy climbs in 2022 after COVID retreat
2/2 FILE PHOTO: Seniors, who are 65 and over, wait in line at the Department of Health Sarasota COVID-19 Vaccination…
Climate change is the biggest human health risk, says Africa’s disease boss
04.02.2024
Climate change is the biggest human health risk, says Africa’s disease boss
A view shows a part of Sidi El Barrak dam at low water levels, in Nafza, west of the capital…
China’s respiratory illness surge not as high as pre-pandemic – WHO official
04.02.2024
China’s respiratory illness surge not as high as pre-pandemic – WHO official
3/3 FILE PHOTO: People stand outside a children’s hospital in Shanghai, China November 24, 2023. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan/File Photo 2/3 By…