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The White House had to row back Biden’s comments after he suggested the US would defend Taiwan from an attack by China

October 22, 2021 in International

[caption id="attachment_15490" align="alignright" width="300"] Joe Biden[/caption] The White House clarified President Joe Biden's comments after he said the US would defend Taiwan if it was attacked by China, in what appeared to be a significant shift in US foreign policy. When asked by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper...

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From vaccines to testing: What travelers need to know before the new US travel system on Nov. 8

October 21, 2021 in International

The United States is about to make it much easier for vaccinated international travelers to visit. The White House announced Friday that a new air travel system will take effect Nov. 8, allowing entry for fully vaccinated foreign tourists. The system is set to launch more...

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New Zealand’s daily COVID-19 cases fall, some classrooms to reopen

October 20, 2021 in International

Oct 20 (Reuters) - Daily COVID-19 cases in New Zealand fell on Wednesday after a record jump the day before, with most infections still in Auckland as the Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to affect the country's biggest city. Authorities reported 60 new COVID-19 infections...

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Scientists are closely tracking a new variant spreading in the UK that could be 10% more infectious than Delta

October 19, 2021 in International

Scientists worldwide are closely tracking a descendent of the highly infectious Delta variant that is spreading in the UK. England's public-health authority said in a report on Friday that it was monitoring a subtype of the Delta variant called AY.4.2, which had infected more and more...

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Kyrie Irving refuses to get vaccinated. It has already cost him his role on the NBA’s best team and his pending $186 million contract is next.

October 18, 2021 in International

Kyrie Irving can't play with the Nets full-time because he's unvaccinated, so they are sitting him. According to reports, the Nets no longer intend to offer Irving a four-year, $186 million extension. Irving's future with the team is now in doubt because of the saga. The Brooklyn Nets'...

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