COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry PC, who is due to leave for New York for the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, is scheduled to address several international conferences which run in parallel with the UNGA session.Accordingly, Minister Sabry will be participating in the Ministerial Session of the Non-Aligned States, the Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia and the Ministerial Meeting of the Alliance for Global Development Initiative.The Foreign Minister is scheduled to present Sri Lanka's statement at the United Nations General Assembly on 24th September.The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly will be held from September 20th to October 26th..

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Sabry meets UN Sec-Gen in NY

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry called on Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres and briefed him on the steps being taken by Sri Lanka to overcome current challenges.The discussion also focused on further UN assistance to Sri Lanka.Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Saturday (24) sought for cooperation and support of the international community including the United Nations for Sri Lanka’s new resolve to “build back better” with political, economic, and social reforms following the unprecedented crisis faced by the country.Addressing the UN’s 77th General Assembly in New York, Sabry said measures include a review of the present procedures, the strengthening of the institutional framework of democratic governance, and the adoption of urgent measures to restore long-term economic stability.

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India reports nearly 3,000 covid cases in a day

This is the lowest number of cases recorded in the last 118 days, the health ministry data showed on Tuesday. New Delhi: India reported around 3,230 Covid-19 new cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest recorded in 118 days, the health ministry data showed on Tuesday. The country’s active cases have declined to 42,358 with over 4.45 crore cases so far.

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Covid-19 update: India logs over 3,000 new cases, 32 deaths in a day

Covid-19: The active caseload also dropped below 44,000 cases. Currently, India's active cases stand at 42,358 which accounts for 0.10% of the total infections. Covid-19 cases in India witnessed a decline of over 800 infections in the past 24 hours with the country recording 3,230 fresh cases, according to an update by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday. With this, the active caseload also dropped below 44,000 cases.

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns of spotted lanternfly pest nears border

Canadian Food Inspection Agency is asking Canadians to keep an eye out for an invasive bug that could spell disaster for the country’s wineries and fruit growers.The spotted lanternfly is a pest native to China that has been making inroads in the United States since 2014.Thus far, the small grey-and-red insect with spotted wings has not been found alive in Canada. Avian flu outbreaks confirmed on B.C., Alberta farms after brief pause in cases But in early September, hundreds of adults were found in a residential area in Buffalo, N.Y., just 45 km away from the Canadian border.The reports set off alarms at the CFIA, which in a tweet last week asked Canadians to report any sightings of the pest on this side of the border “immediately.”The insect feeds on sap, mainly from fruit trees, and can cause serious harm to orchards and vineyards.“We’re becoming more and more concerned about the proximity to Canada, and particularly our grape-growing industries, because this is a pest that has had significant impacts on the grape and fruit industry in the United States,” said Diana Mooij, a specialist in the invasive alien species program within the CFIA.The first North American sighting of the pest was in Pennsylvania in 2014, and since then, a tracking program monitored by Cornell University has documented the pest in 14 U.S.

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Police: Two men arrive at Philadelphia hospital suffering from severe gunshot wounds

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say two men are fighting for their lives after they showed up at a Philadelphia hospital Monday afternoon suffering from lethal gunshot wounds. According to investigators, a 35-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest and a 28-year-old man shot in the head arrived at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in a private vehicle around 5:30 p.m.Police believe the men were shot on the 1800 block of South Ringgold Street shortly before they arrived at the hospital. Three men and a woman were taken into custody immediately following the shooting, according to police. Authorities have not said what sparked the double shooting, but the investigation reportedly spans several crime scenes.

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Hospitals to open new COVID-19 clinic at vaccination site in Cambridge

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New rule will reveal 'true cost' of airline tickets, White House says

FILE - People check in for departure flights at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sept. 02, 2022, in Houston, Texas.

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Macy's hiring 41K seasonal workers for the holidays

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Megan Thee Stallion Launches New Mental Health Resources Website

launched a website filled with mental health resources.The website, called , is a compendium of links to resources like free therapy, therapists that specialize in helping Black and LGBTQ people, crisis hotlines, and more. According to , a fan posted about the new site on Twitter on Sunday, saying sent out the news to her fans, and sharing what appears to be a from Megan herself: "Hotties! You know how much mental wellness means to me, so I created a hub with resources that can help when you might need a hand. Head to now and check it out.

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Aspiring model paralyzed in deadly car crash on birthday

Diamond "Donna" Jonise (Credit: Diamond "Donna" Jonise) BATON ROUGE, La. - Diamond "Donna" Jonise still hopes to be a model one day even after a deadly car accident left the 23-year-old paralyzed from the waist down, according to relatives. Jonise, who’s the granddaughter of Louisiana State Representative C. Denise Marcelle, and seven of her colleagues were traveling in a Winnebago RV when it collided with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 66 in Fauquier County, according to the Virginia State Police. Marcelle said the truck blew a tire and either slowed or stopped in front of the RV, causing the crash.

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Canada dumps vaccine mandate for foreign travellers. Check new Covid rules

Covid-19. Canada, like the United States, requires foreign nationals to be vaccinated when entering the country. However, no change in the mandate is expected in the US in the near future. “We are able to do this because tens of millions of Canadians rolled up their sleeves and got vaccinated," Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said.

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Former NJ Gov. Jim Florio dies at 85

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Judge bars enforcement of Delaware 'ghost gun' restrictions

Governor of Delaware John C Carney Jr. speaks at the Delaware Memorial Day Ceremony, in New Castle, DE on May 30, 2019.

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U.S. should follow Canada and scrap COVID-19 border rules, lawmakers urge White House

Lawmakers from the northern United States are cheering reports that Canada is poised to abandon COVID-19 vaccination rules for foreign visitors, and want President Joe Biden’s administration to follow suit.

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India detects over 4,120 new covid cases and 20 deaths in a day

The country’s active caseload has declined to 43,415 while total number of covid cases is more than 4.45 crore New Delhi: India reported around 4,129 new covid cases and 20 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health ministry data stated on Monday. The country’s active caseload has declined to 43,415 while total number of covid cases is more than 4.45 crore with 5,28,530m fatalities so far. While Assam has reported 2742 active caseload, Gujarat has contributed 1012 active cases.

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Sri Lanka China agree to advance high-quality BRI

COLOMBO (News 1st) – State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York recently.Wang Yi expressed, China and Sri Lanka are each other's, strategic cooperative partners. The two countries have always shared weal and woe and sincerely helped each other. This year, which marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Sri Lanka and the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Rubber-Rice Pact, is of great significance for inheriting the past and ushering in the future. China is ready to work with Sri Lanka to carry forward the traditional friendship, consolidate strategic mutual trust and deepen and expand pragmatic cooperation. Congratulations to Sri Lanka on its initial results in stabilizing the situation and easing difficulties. China has provided medicines, rice, fuel, and other emergencies humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, and will continue to offer assistance within our capacity to help Sri Lanka overcome temporary difficulties.Sabry said that the Sri Lanka-China friendship has a solid foundation. China has provided strong support for Sri Lanka's economic and social development for a long time. In particular, China has offered timely help to Sri Lanka when it encountered difficulties. Sri Lanka will never forget that.

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President appoints acting Ministers during overseas visit

COLOMBO (News 1st) – During President Wickremesinghe’s official overseas tour, the state ministers of the ministries under the purview of the President, will be appointed as acting ministers to oversee their operations.Accordingly, State Minister Premitha Bandara has been appointed as the Acting Defence Minister, State Minister Shehan Semasinghe as the Acting Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization & National Policies, State Minister Dilum Amunugama as the Acting Minister of Investment Promotion, State Minister Kanaka Herath as the Acting Minister of Technology and State Minister Anupa Pasqual has been appointed as the Acting Minister of Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment.

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#WEATHER_FIRST: Thundershowers for several areas today (26)

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Uva, Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces during the evening or night.A few showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts.Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the island.The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.Condition of Rain:A few showers will occur in the sea area off the coast extending from Colombo to Galle. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar Kankasanturai and Mullaitivu in the evening or night.Winds:Winds will be south-westerly or north-westerly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-50) kmph at times the sea area off the coast extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.State of Sea:The sea areas off the coast extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota may be rough at times.

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New Orleans Police Department hiring civilians to bolster force as murderous crime wave hits city

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 22: The New Orleans city skyline on a foggy night on December 22, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images) The New Orleans Police Department is hiring civilians to help with the force’s staffing issues and allow for more police officers to patrol the streets as violent crimes such as murder spike."The goal is for our officers to feel safe, so they can make our citizens and visitors feel safe," New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said Thursday at a press conference.Ferguson said the department is focused on hiring civilian police intake specialists, who will monitor phones at the department and replace administrative police officers.

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Man, 46, dies after he is pinned beneath a pickup truck, near Wilmington, police say

ARUNDEL, Del. - A 46–year-old man died after he was pinned beneath a pickup truck outside of Wilmington.New Castle County officials said police were dispatched to Beehler Court, in Arundel, just outside of Wilmington, Sunday morning, just after 9 a.m., on a report of a person struck by a vehicle.Police arrived to find the man pinned underneath a pickup truck.Medics and officers tried to resuscitate the victim, but they were unsuccessful and the man died at the scene.A preliminary investigation revealed the man had gotten out of the truck, but the truck was still in gear and he was hit by the truck and pinned underneath.The incident is actively being investigated by New Castle County Police.

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Officials: Man arrested for crash that killed 2 pedestrians during H2Oi car rally in Wildwood

CAPE MAY COUNTY, N.J. - A multi-car crash claimed the lives of a teenage girl, and a 34-year-old man as chaotic, tragic scenes unfolded in Wildwood over the weekend.Lindsay Weakland, 18, and Timothy Ogden, 34, were both killed when a driver reportedly struck another car and two pedestrians, then tried to flee near Burk and Atlantic avenues around 9:30 p.m. Saturday.Officials say the driver, identified as 37-year-old Gerald J.

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Karnataka: Technical glitch in 108 ambulance call center will be rectified soon, says health minister

Also Read: Ex Karnataka CM S M Krishna put on respiratory support Speaking to the media Dr Sudhakar said, "There are some issues in the hardware and the GVK-EMRI company which is handling the contract, and it is being rectified. Since the system is 15 years old, it is vulnerable to malware attacks. Technicians have resolved the motherboard issue.

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India reports over 4,777 new covid cases and 23 deaths in a day

covid cases and 23 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health ministry data stated on Sunday. The country’s active caseload has declined to 43,994 while total number of covid cases is more than 4.45 crore with 5,28,510 fatalities so far. While Assam has reported 2,766 active caseload, Gujarat has contributed 1,002 active cases.

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Govt aims 10 lakh Ayushman Bharat cards everyday: Health Minister Mandaviya

₹45,294 crore have already been made under it. Inaugurating "Arogya Manthan 2022" to commemorate four years of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and one year of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission implementation, he stated that 19 crore beneficiaries currently have Ayushman Bharat cards (ABDM). "Earlier 1-1.5 lakh Ayushman cards were made daily, now 4-5 lakh are made daily, my target is to make 10 lakh cards everyday," Mandaviya said.

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Fundamental right to freedom of expression sacrosanct: Foreign Minister

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Ali Sabry at the United Nations General Assembly stated that Sri Lanka unconditionally recognize the fundamental right to freedom of expression as sacrosanct, and pledged to 'build back better' by leaving no one behind and rise to new horizons of freedom and progress. The full speech is as follows;Mr. President, Mr.

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Congress obstructed Manmohan Singh from implementing GST: Health minister

Manmohan Singh was among the world’s renowned economists… he had said that there should be ‘One Nation One Tax’ as India’s finance minister. And later, Manmohan Singh became the prime minister," said Mandaviya. He said Dr Singh could not implement GST for 10 years because "In 12 countries in the world ‘one nation one tax’ was implemented and business persons were unsatisfied owing to teething problems faced by any new large-scale policy.

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New Mexico approves funds for prosecutions in 'Rust' movie shooting

Locals and members of the local film community mourn the loss of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died after being shot by Alec Baldwin on the set of his movie "Rust" at a vigil in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S., October 23, 2021. (Photo by Mostaf SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico has granted funds to pay for possible prosecutions connected to last year's fatal film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported Thursday.The state Board of Finance greenlit more than $317,000 to cover the cost of investigating potential charges in the shooting on the set of "Rust" outside Santa Fe.First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies made an emergency request for the funds to go toward a special prosecutor, special investigator, several experts and other personnel.READ MORE: 'Rust' shooting: Police release videos in probe of Alec Baldwin-produced filmAs many as four people could face charges, according to a copy of the request obtained by the newspaper, though Carmack-Altwies did not say anyone definitely would."One of the possible defendants is well known movie actor Alec Baldwin," she stated.Hilaria Baldwin and Alec Baldwin speak for the first time regarding the accidental shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and wounded director Joel Souza on the set of the film "Rust," on October 30, 2021 in Manchester, Vermont.

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Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in N.J. high school athlete's death

MAPLE SHADE, N.J. - A judge has allowed a man to plead guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the shooting death of a New Jersey high school soccer player despite pleas from the victim’s family that the proposed 15-year sentence was too lenient. Twenty-one-year-old Yohan Hernandez of Newark was charged in the slaying of 18-year-old Moussa Fofana, a junior on the Columbia High soccer team. He was shot on a field outside the Underhill Sports Complex in June 2021.

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Big Brother's Aisleyne left bruised up by new career move amid gruesome health battle

Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace has been bruised up by her new career move.The reality TV star has reportedly joined MTV's The Challenge which will air on screens next year.A source told the Daily Star: "Aisleyne is super excited to be making a return to TV.READ MORE: Ex-Big Brother stars who are now on OnlyFans – and how much they earn"She recently took part in filming for the new series of The Challenge UK. It will air next year on Channel 5."Aisleyne had to fly all the way to Argentina for filming.

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Philadelphia rated worst large airport for customer satisfaction, new survey says

PHILADELPHIA - Air travel is almost never fun these days, but flying out of Philadelphia may make it even worse, according to a new survey by J.D. Power.Philadelphia International Airport ranked last for large airports in J.D.

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New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines

Researchers at WSU have found that a sarbecovirus discovered in Russian lesser horseshoe bats is capable of infecting humans and is resistant to the antibodies of people vaccinated against SARS‑CoV‑2. A newly discovered virus similar to the virus that causes COVID-19 has been found in a Russian bat and could spread to humans, researchers at Washington State University say.According to WSU, a team led by researchers at the Paul G.

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GOSL asks US court to dismiss case filed by Hamilton Reserve Bank over default

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Sri Lankan government has asked a US judge to dismiss the case filed by Hamilton Reserve Bank for defaulting on bonds, the financial news agency Bloomberg reported. The government had requested that the case in New York be dismissed over the country reaching debt default, stating that the case brought by one bank is an “apparent attempt to gain leverage over a nation in crisis and jump ahead of other foreign creditors.” Hamilton Reserve Bank, based in the Caribbean islands of St.

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Children who had Covid-19 may be at higher risk of type 1 diabetes as new study finds link

A study of over 1.1 million patients aged 18 years and younger has found a link between Covid-19 and type 1 diabetes diagnoses.

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Police: 2 teens struck by gunfire during apartment shooting in New Castle

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police are investigating a shooting that left two teens injured in New Castle Friday night.Both male victims were reportedly found when officers arrived at Evergreen Apartments on Sandburg Place around 9 p.m. A 17-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the torso, while a 16-year-old was shot in the lower body.

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Sylvester Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin reportedly reconcile and call off divorce

FILE - Sylvester Stallone (L) and Jennifer Flavin Stallone at the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award on March 11, 2022, in Washington, DC honoring Diane von Furstenberg. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for The Dwight D. Opperman Foundation)"Rocky" star Sylvester Stallone and his wife of 25 years, Jennifer Flavin, have patched up their relationship less than one month after the former model filed for divorce, according to a new report."They decided to meet back up at home, where they talked and were able to work out their differences," Stallone's spokesperson told the New York Post.

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Farmers project egg shortage; Minister not hopeful about poultry industry

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The President of All Ceylon Poultry Traders' Association, Ajith Gunasekara says that there may be a shortage of eggs in the future due to the decrease in the import of hens required for poultry farming.He said that currently, the hens owned by farms are also being sold for meat.The Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera also said that the importation of hens required for poultry production has been reduced from 80,000 to 10,000.The minister said that he is not hopeful about the future of the poultry industry under the current circumstances.Therefore he added that authorities are looking at short-term solutions such as providing the necessary animal feed to keep the poultry industry running and sustain it through means sourced from within the country rather than through imports.

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Foreign Minister to address UNGA on Saturday (24)

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry who is leading the Sri Lanka delegation to the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly met a number of leaders of delegations of the UN member states and addressed several high level events in New York.Foreign Minister Sabry met the President of the United States of America Joseph Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a dinner reception hosted by the US President.He also met the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina.

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Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k

Covid-19: The death toll has climbed to 5,28,487 with 38 fatalities, which include 19 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. India has witnessed a marginal decline in daily Covid-19 cases on Saturday with country recording 4,912 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to an update given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Yesterday, the country had logged 5,383 coronavirus cases. The death toll has climbed to 5,28,487 with 38 fatalities, which include 19 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

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Cherry Hill police investigate fatal accident on Route 70

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Cherry Hill police are investigating a deadly accident in Camden County involving a vehicle and a New Jersey Transit bus. The accident happened in Cherry Hill on westbound Route 70, at Kings Highway, Friday night, just before 6 p.m. A vehicle crashed into the back of the New Jersey Transit bus, according to authorities. Officials said 14 people were on the bus, which was traveling to Philadelphia from Berlin. Cherry Hill police reported Route 70 westbound, at Kings Highway, was closed as they investigate the crash.

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Pentagon lays out new food, housing programs for troops

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Here are the best taco cities in America, according to Clever Real Estate’s 2022 ranking

FILE - (L to R) Pork Chorizo, Al Pastor, and Oxtail Barbacoa tacos in a file image dated Sept. 7, 2022. (Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post via Getty Images).

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Blood on your hands, says WHO official if world steps back on tackling Covid now

Reuters, WHO senior adviser Bruce Aylward warned that richer nations must not step back from tackling Covid-19 as a global problem now, ahead of future potential waves of infection. Aylward co-ordinates the ACT-Accelerator, a partnership between WHO and other global health bodies to help poorer countries access COVID-19 tools.

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4.4M Americans have received new omicron-targeted COVID-19 booster, CDC says

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Hurricane Fiona: Biden vows US won't walk away from storm-struck Puerto Rico

SAN SALVADOR, Puerto Rico - President Joe Biden said Thursday the full force of the federal government is ready to help Puerto Rico recover from the devastation of Hurricane Fiona, while Bermuda and Canada's Atlantic provinces prepared for a major blast from the Category 4 storm.Speaking at a briefing with Federal Emergency Management Agency officials in New York, Biden said, "We’re all in this together."Biden noted that hundreds of FEMA and other federal officials are already on the ground in Puerto Rico, where Fiona caused an island-wide blackout.More than 60% of power customers remained without energy on Thursday, and a third of customers were without water — and local officials admitted they could not say when service would be fully restored.Biden said his message to the people of Puerto Rico who are still hurting from Hurricane Maria five years ago is: "We’re with you. We’re not going to walk away."US President Joe Biden and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell take part in a briefing on Hurricane Fiona's impact on Puerto Rico at the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 2 Office in New York on Sept.

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COVID is here to say…: Experts on dealing with coronavirus' new normal

There are indicators that COVID is ending but we should be careful how we interpret the word ending, expert said For the first time since March 2020, Covid numbers have begun to ebb in several parts of the world, including India. Experts are hopeful that the pandemic will be over but, cautioned that Covid will be here to stay.

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New Russian horseshoe 'bat virus' could infect humans and resist Covid vaccines

USA have claimed that a new Russian bat virus could dodge the Covid vaccine and infect humans.Russian horseshoe bats are understood to be the source of the virus, called Khosta-2 but referred to as a sarbecovirus.According to the journal PLoS Pathogens the virus has been exhibiting "troubling traits”.READ MORE: 'Hurt' Queen Elizbeth was 'exhausted by the turmoil' of Harry and Meghan, claims new bookResearchers from the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health at Washington State University (WSU) first made the discovery that the virus can use spike proteins to infect the cells of people in a similar way to Covid.

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Japan lifts Covid restrictions on foreign tourists

Japan has announced that it will lift tough Covid restrictions on foreign tourists, reopening the borders after two-and-a-half years.

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Billy Corgan opens up about mental health in music, says industry is “designed to mess with your head”

Billy Corgan has opened up about the poor state of mental health care in the music industry, opining that it holds a lack of awareness and resources for artists struggling with mental illness.Earlier this week, The Smashing Pumpkins’ frontman appeared on New York’s WFAN Sports Radio, where he gave an interview on the Boomer & Gio program. At one point in the show, Corgan was asked about how happy he feels now as an adult, after experiencing an abusive childhood.Speaking candidly, the singer-songwriter said (per Loudwire): “I don’t know if you can be happy in the music business because the music business is sort of designed to mess with your head.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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