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Pope warns rich countries against coronavirus vaccine nationalism
Rich countries should not hoard a coronavirus vaccine and should only give pandemicrelated bailouts to companies committed to protecting the environment, helping the most needy and the 'common good', Pope Francis said on Wednesday.
Pope: rich can't get priority for vaccine, poor need help
Pope Francis on Wednesday warned against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
World's top shipper says outlook for trade uncertain
The worlds biggest shipping company, Denmarks A.P. MollerMaersk, said Wednesday that its business dropped slightly in the second quarter as the COVID19 pandemic hurt global demand.
Suspected Norway spy didn't work on defense projects
A man who is in custody in Norway suspected of spying for Russia was heading an industry project on 3D printing and had no security clearance and didnt work on projects for the defense industry, the Norwegian Armed Forces or other governmental agencies, h...
New Zealand court rules part of early coronavirus lockdown was illegal
A New Zealand court on Wednesday found the first nine days of a hard lockdown put in place by the government earlier this year requiring people to isolate at home was justified, but unlawful.
Wuhan pool parties bring post-coronavirus relief in China
For more than two months, the 11 million residents of Wuhan endured a strict lockdown as coronavirus raced around the city in central China.
Seized trawler had Australia's largest cocaine haul on board
Cocaine pulled from a seized trawler was confirmed Wednesday to be Australia's largest haul of the illicit drug.
Large earthquake hits off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia
A large earthquake struck Wednesday off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
U.S. students line up for coronavirus testing as universities open
Hundreds of New York University students and staff waited in line outside a white tent on Tuesday for coronavirus testing ahead of some classes resuming in early September, a scene expected to unfold on many U.S. campuses in coming weeks.
Carnival Corp. hacked; guest and worker information accessed
Carnival Corp. says it was the victim of a ransomware attack that likely got some personal information about the cruise company's guests and employees.
Mali President and PM 'Arrested', Says Mutiny Leader Deepening Fears of Coup Attempt
The leader said President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse had been "arrested" at the former's residence in the capital Bamako.
Obey corona rules to keep economy, schools running, says Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday urged Germans to stick to rules aimed at controlling the new coronavirus, such as wearing masks, to ensure schools can stay open and that Europe's biggest economy continues its recovery from lockdown.
Thousands of Danes could retire early under government pension reform
Nearly 40,000 Danes could get the right to retire early under proposals set out by the government on Tuesday in fulfilment of a key manifesto pledge in last year's parliamentary elections.
China's Communist Party Expels Xi's Critic Who Accused Him of Provoking Conflict with India to Divert Attention
The Communist Party of China expelled Cai Xia, a former professor at the Central Party School, as punishment for speeches "that damaged the reputation of the country".
Ex-Providence police recruit alleges race-based harassment
A former Providence police recruit who is Black endured racebased harassment and humiliation at the hands of his instructors at the police academy before he was dismissed based on undeserved demerits, the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island sai...
'Ball is in Russia's court' on nuclear arms deal, U.S. says
The United States has informed Russia of its terms for extending a landmark treaty that limits their deployed strategic nuclear weapons and expires in February, and now it is Russia's move, the U.S. envoy to arms control talks said on Tuesday.
