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France, Europeans working to open joint mission in Afghanistan – Macron

4 Dec 2021 4 Dec 2021

By John Irish DOHA (Reuters) – Several European countries are working on opening up a joint diplomatic mission in Afghanistan that would enable their ambassadors to return to the country, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday. Western countries have been grappling with how to engage with the Taliban after they took over Afghanistan in …

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Biden says he is crafting a plan for Russia-Ukraine crisis

4 Dec 2021 4 Dec 2021

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he is developing comprehensive initiatives to make it difficult for Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine and that he would not accept Moscow’s “red lines,” as fears mounted that the simmering conflict could erupt into war. A video teleconference between the two …

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Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold virus

4 Dec 2021 4 Dec 2021

By Nancy Lapid NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 likely acquired at least one of its mutations by picking up a snippet of genetic material from another virus – possibly one that causes the common cold – present in the same infected cells, according to researchers. This genetic …

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Democracy activist Law urges Hong Kong voters to ignore Dec. 19 election

4 Dec 2021 4 Dec 2021

LONDON (Reuters) – Hong Kong democracy activist Nathan Law called on voters in his home city to ignore a legislative election this month, the first under sweeping new rules imposed by Beijing, saying they should not lend the vote any legitimacy. China announced in March broad changes to the former British colony’s electoral system, reducing …

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IMF chief says Omicron could dent global economic growth

3 Dec 2021 3 Dec 2021

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund is likely to lower its global economic growth estimates due to the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, the global lender’s chief said at the Reuters Next conference on Friday in another sign of the turmoil unleashed by the ever-changing pandemic. Omicron has spread rapidly to …

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Iran nuclear talks break, Europe, U.S. dismayed by Iranian stance

3 Dec 2021 3 Dec 2021

By Parisa Hafezi, Francois Murphy and John Irish VIENNA (Reuters) – Indirect U.S.-Iranian talks on saving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal broke off until next week as European officials voiced dismay on Friday at sweeping demands by Iran’s new, hardline government. The seventh round of talks in Vienna is the first with delegates sent by …

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UK study finds mRNA COVID-19 vaccines provide biggest booster impact

3 Dec 2021 3 Dec 2021

By Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna that use mRNA technology provide the biggest boost to antibody levels when given 10-12 weeks after the second dose, a new British study has found. The “COV-Boost” study was cited by British officials when they announced that Pfizer and Moderna were preferred for …

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Explainer-Could the Omicron variant bring milder illness?

3 Dec 2021 3 Dec 2021

By Deena Beasley (Reuters) – The Omicron variant, spreading now in southern Africa and detected in over 30 other countries, has prompted fears it could significantly undermine the effectiveness of vaccines against COVID-19. Yet as scientists race to understand the full consequences of Omicron, some are also asking whether this new version of coronavirus might …

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BioNTech CEO says vaccine upgrade on the cards, ready to move quickly

3 Dec 2021 3 Dec 2021

By Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT (Reuters) -BioNTech should be able to adapt its coronavirus vaccine relatively quickly in response to the Omicron variant, and the next few weeks will show how urgently an upgrade is needed, its CEO Ugur Sahin told the Reuters Next conference on Friday. Sahin said people should continue to seek the established …

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Cementing ties with France, UAE places $19 billion order for warplanes, helicopters

3 Dec 2021 3 Dec 2021

By John Irish DUBAI (Reuters) -The United Arab Emirates ordered 80 Rafale fighter jets and 12 military helicopters on Friday, deepening economic and political ties with France through an arms contract worth 17 billion euros ($19.20 billion). The largest ever overseas sale of the French warplane was sealed as French President Emmanuel Macron began a …

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