Study of Aggressive Covid-19 Strain in Brazil Suggests Limits of China Vaccine

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Study of Aggressive Covid-19 Strain in Brazil Suggests Limits of China Vaccine

March 7, 2021

SÃO PAULO—As an aggressive coronavirus strain from the Amazon ravages Brazil, a preliminary study has provided the first evidence that the country’s principal vaccine, China’s CoronaVac, might not be as…

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In Covid-19 Battle, Israeli Employers Offer Perks for the Vaccinated

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In Covid-19 Battle, Israeli Employers Offer Perks for the Vaccinated

March 6, 2021

TEL AVIV—The office security manager standing in the company cafeteria eyed a fellow-employee’s wrists, which lacked the new must-have accessory at Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. CHKP 3.26% Without one…

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Biden Officials Propose Afghan, Taliban Summit to Form Interim Government

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Biden Officials Propose Afghan, Taliban Summit to Form Interim Government

March 6, 2021

WASHINGTON—The top U.S. envoy to Afghanistan proposed the idea of a grand conference of Afghan and Taliban leaders to create an interim government, U.S. and Afghan officials said, reflecting a…

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This Economy Grew Faster Than China’s Thanks to Big Tech, Pharma

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This Economy Grew Faster Than China’s Thanks to Big Tech, Pharma

March 5, 2021

As most economies in the rich world cratered last year, Ireland’s grew. Behind that success: thriving drug and tech companies, lured to the country over the years by low tax…

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Pope Francis Visits Iraq Amid Covid-19, Security Fears

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Pope Francis Visits Iraq Amid Covid-19, Security Fears

March 5, 2021

Pope Francis is Friday set to begin a densely scheduled visit to Iraq fraught with public-health and security risks, his first trip outside of Italy in more than a year.…

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China Sets 2021 GDP Growth Target at Over 6%

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China Sets 2021 GDP Growth Target at Over 6%

March 5, 2021

BEIJING—Chinese leaders said they would target gross domestic product growth of 6% or more this year, a relatively modest goal that nonetheless signals continued optimism after a year in which…

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U.S. Suspends Tariffs on Scotch, Cheese and Other Products From U.K.

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U.S. Suspends Tariffs on Scotch, Cheese and Other Products From U.K.

March 5, 2021

WASHINGTON—The U.S. temporarily suspended tariffs on Scotch, cheese, cashmere sweaters and other consumer imports from the U.K. on Thursday as the nations work to resolve a longstanding trade dispute over…

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The Covid-19 Baby Bust Is Here

March 4, 2021

ROME—Angela Di Iorio wanted to be pregnant with her first baby by now. Instead, the 36-year-old Italian, who just postponed her wedding for a second time, is starting to wonder…

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Death Toll Mounts as Myanmar’s Military Seeks to Crush Protests

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Death Toll Mounts as Myanmar’s Military Seeks to Crush Protests

March 4, 2021

SINGAPORE—At least 38 people were killed as Myanmar’s new military rulers, who overthrew its democratically-elected government Feb. 1, continued to unleash a lethal campaign to suppress protests that have swept…

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ICC to Probe Alleged War Crimes in Palestinian Territories

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ICC to Probe Alleged War Crimes in Palestinian Territories

March 4, 2021

TEL AVIV—The International Criminal Court prosecutor said she is opening an investigation into possible war crimes committed in the Palestinian territories since 2014, a move welcomed by the Palestinian Authority…

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