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Britain first country to approve updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

World News // 3 hours ago

Britain first country to approve updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Britain on Monday became the first country to approve an updated COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna that protects users against the original coronavirus strain and the more contagious Omicron variant.

Myanmar junta court sentences ousted leader Suu Kyi to six more years in prison

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Myanmar junta court sentences ousted leader Suu Kyi to six more years in prison

Study: Billions would die of hunger after nuclear war between U.S., Russia

Science News // 1 hour ago

Study: Billions would die of hunger after nuclear war between U.S., Russia

Reports: Kamala Harris to attend funeral of Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe

World News // 1 hour ago

Reports: Kamala Harris to attend funeral of Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe

Freya the walrus euthanized to protect crowds in Norway's Oslo Fjord

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Freya the walrus euthanized to protect crowds in Norway's Oslo Fjord

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Norwegian officials euthanized Freya, a 1,500-pound walrus, over concerns the large marine mammal could hurt sightseers who flocked to Oslo Fjord to watch her sunbathe.

Ukraine official: Russia-linked mercenary HQ destroyed in attack

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Ukraine official: Russia-linked mercenary HQ destroyed in attack

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian official reported that the country's forces wiped out a Russia-linked paramilitary group's headquarters in Eastern Ukraine.

Scotland becomes first country to provide free period products

World News // 2 hours ago

Scotland becomes first country to provide free period products

On Monday Scotland became the world's first country to help its residents with what activists supporting the move call "period poverty."

Egypt church fire: Officials say smoke, stampede killed most of the dead

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Egypt church fire: Officials say smoke, stampede killed most of the dead

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Egyptian authorities said on Monday that most of the deaths from a fire at a Coptic Christian church in Cairo were due to smoke inhalation the stampede of people rushing to get out.

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U.S. President Joe Biden visits Israel, Saudi Arabia

Protesters storm prime minister's office in Sri Lanka

NATO leaders gather in Madrid

China starts military exercises amid second Taiwan visit from U.S. lawmakers

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China starts military exercises amid second Taiwan visit from U.S. lawmakers

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- China began more military exercises Monday around Taiwan as a second U.S. delegation led by Sen. Ed Markey visits the island.

Japan observes 77th anniversary of World War II

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Japan observes 77th anniversary of World War II

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Japan on Monday marked 77 years since the country's surrender during World War II, but the country's prime minister stopped short of apologizing for his country's role in further igniting the conflict.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to return to Britain in September

World News // 5 hours ago

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to return to Britain in September

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will return to Britain next month and also visit Germany on a trip to visit with several charities, a spokesperson said on Monday.

Indian PM Narendra Modi vows 'developed India' in 25 years

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Indian PM Narendra Modi vows 'developed India' in 25 years

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed during an Independence Day speech from the historic Red Fort in Delhi to transform India into a developed nation in 25 years.

2 drivers rescued after wooden bridge collapses in southern Norway

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2 drivers rescued after wooden bridge collapses in southern Norway

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Two drivers in southern Norway had to be rescued Monday after the wooden bridge they were traveling across collapsed, sending them plunging into the river below.

Iran says it had nothing to do with stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

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Iran says it had nothing to do with stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Iran on Monday denied involvement in the stabbing in New York that seriously wounded renowned author Salman Rushdie and said the controversial writer was himself responsible.

WNBA star Brittney Griner appeals Russian drug conviction, 9-year sentence

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WNBA star Brittney Griner appeals Russian drug conviction, 9-year sentence

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Attorneys for jailed WNBA star Brittany Griner filed their right to an appeal on Monday the basketball star's conviction on drug charges and her nine-year sentence in a Russian penal colony.

Afghanistan faces hunger, economic collapse, other crises one year after Taliban's return

World News // 7 hours ago

Afghanistan faces hunger, economic collapse, other crises one year after Taliban's return

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- The Taliban on Monday celebrated the one-year anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan after U.S. forces ended a 20-year campaign, but experts say the country is now dealing with multiple crises.

Airliner comes dangerously close to plane spotters while landing on Greek island

World News // 9 hours ago

Airliner comes dangerously close to plane spotters while landing on Greek island

Pilot Demetrios Gregoriou captured the stunning footage as a Wizz Air plane made its final descent into Skiathos Airport over a crowd of plane spotters.

South Korea offers 'audacious' economic aid to North if it abandons nuclear weapons

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South Korea offers 'audacious' economic aid to North if it abandons nuclear weapons

SEOUL, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- South Korea will help "dramatically improve" the North Korean economy if the regime commits to denuclearization, President Yoon Suk-yeol said Monday.

Putin wants to get closer with North Korea: State media

World News // 11 hours ago

Putin wants to get closer with North Korea: State media

SEOUL, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that the two countries will "continue to expand" ties, the North's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported Monday.

Russia fails to pay military reservists, civilian laborers brought into Ukraine

World News // 1 day ago

Russia fails to pay military reservists, civilian laborers brought into Ukraine

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Russia is reportedly failing to pay military reservists and volunteer units fighting in Ukraine as well as Russian laborers brought into occupied regions.

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