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Some Scientists Spot 'unlikely' Patterns In Russia Vaccine Data: Letter
Twentysix scientists, most of them working at universities in Italy, have signed an open letter questioning the reliability of the data presented in the earlystage trial results of the Russian COVID19 vaccine, named "SputnikV".
Russia Says Germany Exploiting Navalny Illness, Demands Medical Data
Russia summoned Germany's ambassador on Wednesday to accuse Berlin of using the case of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to discredit Moscow and demanded that Germany immediately hand over medical data about his illness.
United To Add New Direct U.S. Flights To Africa, India, Hawaii
United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to add new nonstop flights to Africa, India and Hawaii as it reconfigures its network in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Greek Wildfire Rages Near Athens, Residential Areas Evacuated
A wildfire fanned by strong winds forced the evacuation of a boarding school and six residential areas southeast of Athens on Wednesday, Greece's fire brigade said.
Former AP Newsperson Ali Kotarumalos Dies In Indonesia
Ali Kotarumalos, a journalist who reported on major news events in Indonesia for The Associated Press for more than three decades, has died. He was 68.
Indonesia Capital To Reimpose Wide-scale Social Restrictions: Governor
Indonesia's capital will reinstate widescale social restrictions as novel coronavirus cases and deaths increase and as hospitals fill up, Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan said on Wednesday.
Greek Wildfire Rages Near Athens, Residential Area Evacuated
A wildfire fanned by strong winds forced the evacuation of a residential settlement and a boarding school in the town of Keratea near Athens, the fire brigade said on Wednesday.
'It's Going Horribly': College Towns Fret About Census Count
Betsy Landin was listed by her parents on the 2020 census as living at her family's home in Phoenix when she really should have been counted in the college town of Tempe, where she studies finance at Arizona State University.
Man Traveling To See Trump Admits To Assaulting Agents
A Washington state man who said he was traveling to see President Donald Trump has pleaded guilty to assaulting two Secret Service special agents in West Virginia.
Fendi Taps Dior Designer Kim Jones To Replace Karl Lagerfeld
Rome fashion house Fendi announced Wednesday that Kim Jones is taking over from the late Karl Lagerfeld as creative director of haute couture, readytowear and fur collections.
Chinese Police Deny Use Of Force, Detention Of US Reporter
Local authorities in China's Inner Mongolia region have denied they used force or detained an American reporter when she was questioned at a police station last week.
Australian Prime Minister Criticizes TikTok Suicide Video
Australian regulators have ruled out prosecuting TikTok over an apparent suicide video under tough new laws prohibiting some forms of violent online images, but the prime minister urged social media companies on Wednesday to take more responsibility for o...
Afghanistan Vice-President Lightly Wounded in Deadly Kabul Blast That Killed 6
In a video posted on Facebook soon after the explosion, Saleh, with bandages on his left hand, said he had been travelling to his office when his convoy was attacked.
Gusty Winds Pose Continued Wildfire Threats In California
Wildfires raged unchecked throughout California Wednesday, and gusty winds could drive flames into new ferocity, authorities warned.
British Columbia Imposes Fresh Curbs On Nightclubs As COVID-19 Cases Spike
British Columbia on Tuesday ordered the closure of all nightclubs and Ontario delayed an easing of remaining restrictions imposed to fight the coronavirus pandemic, as Canada reported a spike in new COVID19 cases.
Lives Lost: Beloved Aunt Would Ask: 'Where's The Party At?'
For family and friends, Lydia Nunez always had jokes, hugs and lots of love.
