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Former Aide to British Leader Says Government Failed Public in COVID-19 Response
Dominic Cummings tells parliament government 'fell disastrously short' in response to pandemic
Germany Says Unified European Response Needed to Coronavirus Variant
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US Commander Says More Work Needed to Counter Small Drones
He says use of small drones by Iranian-backed militia is only going to grow
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Biden Administration, in Response to Criticism, Says It Will Lift Refugee Cap Next Month
President initially retained historically low 15,000-person limit set by Trump administration
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Iranian President Says Higher Enrichment Decision is Response to Nuclear Facility Attack
Tehran pledge to enrich uranium up to 60% goes far beyond what it agreed to under 2015 nuclear deal///
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No North Korea Response to Biden Administration Outreach, US Official Says
Disclosure raises questions about how president will address mounting tensions with Pyongyang over its nuclear weapons, ballistic missile programs
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Biden Says Iran Talks Needed to Avoid Mistakes in Mideast
Tehran vows to reverse actions in violation of 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if US sanctions are lifted
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The Infodemic: Misleading Report Says Germany to Put Quarantine Violators in Detention Camps
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Biden Says Quick Action Needed on Coronavirus Aid
Republicans oppose large spending plan, saying smart and targeted' package is preferable
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European Central Bank Says COVID Stimulus Policies to Stay in Place
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns surging virus and lockdowns threaten economic policy//
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Biden Plans Thursday Speech to Discuss His Coronavirus Response Plan
In inauguration address, new president called on Americans to unite in 'a winter of peril and significant possibilities'
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Biden to Discuss His Coronavirus Response Plan in Thursday Speech
In inauguration address, new president called on Americans to unite in 'a winter of peril and significant possibilities'
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Biden to Discuss Coronavirus Response Efforts
In inauguration address, new president called on Americans to unite in 'a winter of peril and significant possibilities'
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Heath Agency: British Coronavirus Variant Found in Traveler to Sweden
Health Agency official Sara Byfors told a news conference the traveler, who was not identified, had kept isolated after arrival to Sweden and that no
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WHO Says No Evidence Coronavirus Variant is Deadlier, More Severe
Social distancing remains best way to avoid catching virus, experts say
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Germany Says Unified European Response Needed to Coronavirus Variant
Several countries, including Germany, have halted air travel to Britain while France has banned trucks from entering for a period of 48 hours while ne
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Germany Enters Strict Monthlong Lockdown to Curb Escalating Coronavirus Cases
New restrictions take effect as Germany posts new record single-day death toll
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Germany Donates $1 Million in Medical Equipment to Peru Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Equipment will provide health care and help those in the Amazon cope with the pandemic
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Critics Demand Stronger European Response to Poisoning of Russian Dissidents
Following poisoning of Alexei Navalny, Germany presses for further sanctions on Moscow
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Trump Says He, First Lady to Enter Quarantine after Aide Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Hope Hicks, who serves as counselor to the president and traveled with him to a rally Wednesday, tested positive Thursday
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UN Chief Says $35 Billion Needed for WHO Coronavirus Program
Antonio Guterres says funding will be used to boost program for rapid development of COVID vaccines and treatments
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Campaign Says Biden To Be Regularly Tested for Coronavirus
News comes as Joe Biden, running mate Kamala Harris prepare for the possibility of more public events in run-up to November election
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Russian President Putin Says Country is First to Formally Approve Coronavirus Vaccine
Putin claims new vaccine "works quite effectively...forms a stable immunity"
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Russia Says No Need to Steal Western Coronavirus Research
Official says Moscow has already reached a preliminary deal with AstraZeneca to manufacture British vaccine in Russia
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Coronavirus Pandemic Makes More People Vulnerable to Trafficking, Says Annual US Report
Report keeps China on the lowest rung and again highlights widespread use of forced labor
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Fauci Says He Was Not Asked to Slow US Coronavirus Testing
US health officials testify before lawmakers about White House coronavirus response as country sees case numbers rise