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Pfizer experimental COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer Inc's PFE.N experimental COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective based on initial trial results, the drugmaker said on Monday, a major victory in the war against a virus that has killed over a million people and battered the world's economy. Pfizer...
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Athletes offered grants
World Athletics and the International Athletics Foundation (IAF) today announced that 193 athletes from 58 member federations will be offered one-time grants of US$3000 through an Athlete Welfare Fund announced in April to help support professional athletes...
Corona Virus information
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, with some causing less severe disease, like the common cold. Corona Virus information and assistance At present the mortality rate is about 11% (Ebola for example is about 50%). Incubation period unknown, but probably 2-4...
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Trump or Clinton – US takes to the polls
Trump or Clinton - Millions of American voters are to cast their ballots on Tuesday to elect their 45th President. Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump The race is between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump....
SOUTH AFRICA
SA participates in ACP summit
South Africa: ACP Summit - The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Luwellyn Landers, is in Brussels for the all-important 100th session of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group ministerial council meeting. This four-day ministerial...
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EUROPE
Syrian Rebels Gas Civilians
Evidence is emerging that in Syria chemical weapons were not used by forces of the Assad government, but by rebel units seeking to trick the Americans into military strikes against the Assad regime, blaming it for breaching President Obama’s so-called “red line”...
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ASIA
Indonesia: Caution Called For
Although the election of Joko Widodo as president of Indonesia is good news, because of the obstructive power of various forces, it would be wise for investors to assume he will only be able to make limited progress in addressing major problems hampering economic...
Huobi Hosting the Eurasia Blockchain Summit
SINGAPORE - Huobi Group, alongside Kemer Partners, announces that it will be hosting the first annual Eurasia Blockchain Summit, set to be the largest blockchain and cryptocurrency gathering in Turkey, a region many speculate is currently leading the rate of...
Turkish government on energy investments
Ankara - The Turkish government has full confidence about the future of energy investments in Turkey following the municipal elections, Turkey's Energy Minister Taner Yildiz has said. Speaking at a meeting in the capital Ankara on Tuesday, Yildiz said the energy...