School shooting in Russia kills 9 people; suspect arrested
MOSCOW, Russia (AP) — A gunman launched an attack on a school in the Russian city of Kazan that left at least nine people dead Tuesday — including seven youngsters… Read more »
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World Food Prize goes to nutrition expert for fish research
IOWA, United States (AP) — A nutrition expert who pioneered innovative ways of raising fish rich in micronutrients and fatty acids and incorporating them into diets in developing countries was… Read more »
Dracula’s castle proves an ideal setting for COVID-19 jabs
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — At Dracula’s castle in picturesque Transylvania, Romanian doctors are offering a jab in the arm rather than a stake through the heart. A COVID-19 vaccination center… Read more »
Putin tells Red Square parade that Nazi ideas persist
MOSCOW, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin marked the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe with a speech warning that Nazi beliefs remain strong. Speaking… Read more »
After lull, cases spread in Vietnam’s cities, provinces
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — After over a month with no local infections, Vietnam has recorded 176 confirmed coronavirus cases from several outbreaks that have spread to 19 provinces during the… Read more »
Top US, China and Russia diplomats urge global cooperation
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The top diplomats from the United States, China and Russia urged strengthened global cooperation on Friday, recognizing the need to tackle growing global challenges and an… Read more »
Russia approves single-dose version of Sputnik V vaccine
MOSCOW, Russia (AP) — Russian authorities gave regulatory approval Thursday to a single-dose version of the country’s Sputnik V vaccine, arguing that the move could accelerate the process of achieving… Read more »
The Latest: Sri Lanka receives 1st batch of Sputnik V shots
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has received its first batch of the Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine. The 15,000 doses were flown in early hours of Tuesday to the Indian… Read more »
‘Horrible’ weeks ahead as India’s virus catastrophe worsens
NEW DELHI, India (AP) — COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis and a top expert warning that… Read more »
NKorea warns US of ‘very grave situation’ over Biden speech
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Sunday warned the United States will face “a very grave situation” because President Joe Biden “made a big blunder” in his recent… Read more »