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AIIB to embezzle $100 million to buy essential drugs
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has pledged to provide funds for the purchase of essential medicines and medical equipment, Acting Cabinet Spokesperson Minister of Plantation Industries has said. Dr. Ramesh Pathirana. Addressing the weekly Cabinet press conference held at the Government Department of Information yesterday, Minister Pathirana said that after reviewing the foreign exchange […]
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Promising cancer drug could also work as COVID-19 antiviral therapy
Newswise – Based on the results of a new study by a research team led by Johns Hopkins Medicine, an effective way to fight SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may be possible that circumvents the problem of waning immunity often seen when current vaccines address emerging COVID variants. The method uses a small molecule […]
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Primary voters head to the polls in Florida and New York
Democratic showdowns and progressive challenges headline primaries in Florida and New York A number of high-profile showdowns between Democrats are taking place Tuesday as voters head to the polls for primary elections in Florida and New York. In Florida, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried takes on current Congressman Charlie Crist in the Democratic gubernatorial primary to […]
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Biden signs inflation bill as Democrats plan ad blitz
Biden signs inflation bill as Democrats plan ad blitzReuters Biden signs expansive health, climate and tax billThe New York Times It’s now (August 16, 2022)Hawaii News Now Scientists hail huge US climate bill – but call for stronger actionNature.com See full coverage on Google News
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Trump Mar-a-Lago raid: Judge schedules hearing on possibility of unsealing FBI search files
U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart has scheduled an in-person hearing for Thursday in Florida regarding the release of FBI records related to last week’s raid on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. The hearing is scheduled for August 18 in the West Palm Beach Division. Reinhart will discuss with the administration and Trump’s legal team the […]
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DOJ opposes release of Trump raid affidavit
DOJ opposes release of Trump raid affidavitReuters Trump faces 33 years in prison for breaking federal lawsBusiness Intern Reviews | The (De?)Classified Papers at Mar-a-LagoThe New York Times Was Donald Trump framed? If you think so, ask yourself thisThe Arizona Republic See full coverage on Google News
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Europe asks Musk: can we use SpaceX rockets?
Europe asks Musk: can we use SpaceX rockets?Reuters Elon Musk’s SpaceX becomes a partner of the European Space AgencyNew York Post Europe considering Musk’s SpaceX to replace Russian rocketsCNBC Exclusive: Europe eyes Musk’s SpaceX to fill launch void left by tensions with RussiaReuters Europe eyes Elon Musk’s SpaceX to fill launch void left by tensions […]
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BBC welcomes Bain & Company ban from government contracts: Kganki Matabane
BBC welcomes Bain & Company ban from government contracts: Kganki MatabaneSABC News Bain banned from UK state contracts for ‘gross misconduct’ in South AfricaFinancialTimes Bain’s walk of shame as Hain says he needs to ‘feel the pain’BizNewsTv UK government ban on Bain sets key precedent, says former MPBloomberg See full coverage on Google News
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Race to become British Prime Minister to the final two, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak
Race to become British Prime Minister to the final two, Liz Truss and Rishi SunakSABC News 2 UK leadership candidates face one-on-one TV debateThe Associated Press The Observer’s take on how the specter of Boris Johnson is haunting the Tory leadership raceThe Guardian Lessons on how not to choose a leaderThe time of the straits […]
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Live Updates: Lanka Prez Could Expand Cabinet to Include All Parties
Live updates: New Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on the military to maintain “public order” and troops began dismantling a key protest site near the presidential office on Friday morning, sparking tense scenes with protesters. Galle Face seaside camp was overrun by hundreds of soldiers and police who arrested protesters and demolished makeshift […]