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Number of inmates dead in Ecuador prison riots rises to 79

24.02.2021 / 19:03

QUITO – The number of inmates who have died in riots at multiple prisons in Ecuador this week increased to 79 on Wednesday after authorities regained control of the facilities in three cities.

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24.02.2021 / 18:55

Billie Eilish Recorded an Album During Coronavirus Quarantine

Billie Eilish revealed some big news – she recorded an entire album while locked down during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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24.02.2021 / 18:49

Muthurajawela wetlands to be developed under UDA : Amaraweera

COLOMBO (News1st): The Muthurajwala wetlands will be brought under the Urban Development Authority, environment minister Mahinda Amaraweera has said.“This area will be developed as a destination for tourists who love to visit places of environmental value,” Amaraweera told reporters on Wednesday.He added that the development of the wetlands will take place under a joint venture involving several entities.This includes the Urban Development Authority, Central Environmental Authority, Environment Ministry, Geological Survey and Mines Bureau, and the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

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24.02.2021 / 18:49

Saliya Pieris – The new President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka

Colombo (News 1st); Saliya Pieris P.C. was elected as the 26th President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) on Wednesday (24th). Saliya Peiris PC secured 5162 votes while Kuvera de Zoysa PC only secured 2807 votes.Saliya Peiris PC & Kuvera de Zoysa PC were contesting for the post of BASL President.Saliya Pieris P.C.

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Coronavirus: Ghana becomes first country to receive vaccines through COVAX program

24.02.2021 / 18:46

Ghana became the first country in the world to receive coronavirus vaccines through the World Health Organization’s global vaccine-sharing initiative COVAX on Wednesday.

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Ontario reports 1,054 new coronavirus cases, 9 more deaths

24.02.2021 / 18:45

coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 296,173.Wednesday’s case count is higher than Tuesday’s, which saw 975 new infections. On Monday, 1,058 new cases were recorded and 1,087 on Sunday.The daily case count went above 1,000 after being below the threshold on Tuesday.

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Edmonton-area pastor charged with violating COVID-19 restrictions to make court appearance

24.02.2021 / 18:44

COVID-19 rules is to appear in court Wednesday.James Coates with GraceLife Church in Spruce Grove was arrested last week. How Canadian Charter rights are playing into Alberta pastor’s fight against COVID-19 charges RCMP have said he was remanded in custody after refusing to agree to bail conditions.The church has been holding services that officials say break public health regulations on attendance, masking and distancing.Police fined the church $1,200 in December and a closure order was issued in January.

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24.02.2021 / 18:33

SFA calls for urgent launch of Covid Business Aid Scheme

Many small businesses will be forced to close and cut jobs if the Government does not quickly launch the Covid Business Aid Scheme (CBAS).

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24.02.2021 / 18:24

Neera Tanden committee votes abruptly delayed as Biden budget pick’s nomination in jeopardy

postponed planned business meetings Wednesday where they were supposed to vote on Neera Tanden, President Biden's pick to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget. An official notice that the Tanden markup was postponed went out on the HSGAC website. A source familiar told Fox News that "Tanden's budget markup is postponed" shortly before the Budget Committee sent out its official notice. Tanden's nomination was on shaky ground ahead of the scheduled committee votes after Sen.

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Groundbreaking new Covid test gives results on smartphones in ten minutes

24.02.2021 / 18:24

Scientists are trialling a new Covid test that could provide results on your smartphone within ten minutes.

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Florida Technical College to host drive-up food distribution event

24.02.2021 / 18:24

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Technical College will host a drive-up food distribution event Thursday to help families struggling financially through the coronavirus pandemic.

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Half of working adults believe Covid pandemic has damaged career, study finds

24.02.2021 / 18:17

Half of working adults believe the pandemic has damaged their career prospects, according to a study.

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A shot in the arm: EU vaccine program struggles to speed up

24.02.2021 / 18:17

BRUSSELS – Two months after its first vaccine shots, the European Union is still struggling to get its COVID-19 inoculation drive up to speed. EU leaders are meeting Thursday to jump-start the process, fearing that new virus variants might spread faster than Europe’s response.

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Premier Iain Rankin to provide first COVID-19 update on Wednesday

24.02.2021 / 18:14

NSHA advises of potential COVID-19 exposure at 4 HRM stores, 2 flights That practice continued despite few COVID-19 cases being recorded in the province when contrasted with other regions in Canada that still held in-person briefings.Instead, Wednesday’s meeting will allow a limited number of media outlets to attend in-person.All those attending in-person will be required to wear masks while media outlets unable to attend in-person can call in to ask their questions.The update is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

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COVID-19: No active cases at Caressant Care McLaughlin as Ross Memorial assumes 90-day management

24.02.2021 / 18:13

Caressant Care McLaughlin has claimed the lives of 17 residents. There have been more than 60 cases among residents and 40 among staff since the onset of the outbreak.No case update was available on Tuesday.

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Two Sudbury schools closed due to 5 cases of COVID 19

24.02.2021 / 18:10

COVID-19.Lasalle Secondary School and Cyril Varney Public School were closed today.All five cases have been identified by Public Health Sudbury & Districts as variants of concern.

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Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine is safe, prevents COVID-19, U.S. FDA says

24.02.2021 / 18:09

Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19, according to an analysis by U.S. regulators Wednesday that sets the stage for a final decision on a new and easier-to-use shot to help tame the pandemic.The Food and Drug Administration’s scientists confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-19.

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24.02.2021 / 18:08

Gwyneth Paltrow unveils 'miracle' health hacks to prevent illness

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Maintaining a healthy body and mind has been paramount following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Gywneth Paltrow has plenty of secrets up her sleeve for warding off illnesses. MORE: Gwyneth Paltrow reveals how she's dealing with long Covid symptomsThe Goop founder gave her Instagram followers a tour of her health cupboard on Tuesday, walking them through each of her go-to products.

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24.02.2021 / 18:06

Maharashtra sees record spike of over 8,800 new Covid-19 cases, total tally crosses 21.21 lakh

Maharashtra registered 8,807 new coronavirus cases and 80 deaths in a span of 24 hours. The numbers are significantly higher compared to Tuesday when the state had recorded 6,218 new infections.The state Health Department said the total count of cases reported in the state has gone up to 21,21,119, including 59,358 active cases.The state saw 2,772 recoveries in the last 24 hours and the total number of recoveries has gone up to 20,08,623.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government to make announcement on COVID-19 vaccines

24.02.2021 / 18:02

Ontario government is scheduled to make an update on the province’s coronavirus vaccination program.General (Ret.) Rick Hillier, who is the chair of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force, will be making the announcement at Queen’s Park at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The news conference will be streamed on GlobalNews.ca.

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First round of schools announced for voluntary testing in Waterloo Region

24.02.2021 / 18:00

COVID-19 clinics.On Feb. 16, the province announced it would require school boards to target testing at least five per cent of schools, and two per cent of their students per week.The Waterloo Catholic District School Board say the province has asked the boards to prioritize schools in areas of high transmission, previous or continuing high case numbers.

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thesun.co.uk

24.02.2021 / 17:53

Reading and Leeds Festival 2021 to go ahead in August this summer after Covid lockdown lifts

READING AND Leeds Festival will go ahead this summer after the coronavirus lockdown is lifted, it's been confirmed.

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Dad, 86, and daughter, 47, who looked after him die from coronavirus a week apart

24.02.2021 / 17:40

An ambulance worker died a week before his daughter lost her life to Covid-19.

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UK coronavirus hospital deaths up 364 with sharp 40% drop on figure 7 days ago

24.02.2021 / 17:40

The UK coronavirus hospital death toll has risen by 364 - a sharp drop from one week ago.

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Endangered ferret cloned for first time ever

24.02.2021 / 17:38

A scientific breakthrough is giving a boost to the nation’s endangered black-footed ferret population.

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Brevard County Commission shoots down vaccine mandate for first responders

24.02.2021 / 17:38

The Brevard County Commission on Tuesday shot down a proposal from Commissioner John Tobia to require first responders employed by the county to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

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fox29.com

24.02.2021 / 17:37

Police: 2 critically wounded in shooting near speakeasy in North Philadelphia

Police are investigating after two men were found critically shot on the 1800 block of Susquehanna in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating after two men were found shot multiple times early Wednesday morning near a speakeasy in North Philadelphia.Officers were called to the 1800 block of Susquehanna Street just before 3 a.m.

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Top 2 US Air Force demonstration teams to perform at Cocoa Beach Air Show

24.02.2021 / 17:37

The U.S. Air Force’s top two demonstration teams will take flight at the Cocoa Beach Air Show.

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk

24.02.2021 / 17:35

He spent six weeks in critical condition with Covid... now Manchester grandad wants to give back to those who saved his life

direct to your inboxA man who spent six weeks in critical condition with coronavirus has said he's 'incredibly grateful' for the nurses that looked after him in his time of need. Gary McCann, 60, from Wythenshawe, was rushed into hospital on November 11 after he had difficulty breathing.

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24.02.2021 / 17:31

(VIDEO) ‘You only lose when you give up’ – Imran Khan’s motivation

Colombo (News 1st); The lessons I learnt in cricket helped me in politics, said Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the commissioning of the “Imran Khan High-Performance Sports Centre” in Colombo.Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who was on an official visit to Sri Lanka told a gathering in Colombo that when he came into politics, it was like his first-ever test match, adding his party was wiped out at the elections.“I started alone, with no political background or politicians and I started with very few people. For 14 years I was alone.

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dailyrecord.co.uk

24.02.2021 / 17:31

A further four people in Dumfries and Galloway lose their lives to coronavirus

There are 1,018 people in hospital with 93 in intensive care.So far 56,311 people in Dumfries and Galloway have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, with the administering of the second dose under way

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Germany prepares way for its troops to stay in Afghanistan

24.02.2021 / 17:21

BERLIN – The German government is preparing the way for the country's troops in Afghanistan — the second-biggest contingent in a NATO force — to stay in place until next year if needed.

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The impact of the Montford Point Marines during segregation

24.02.2021 / 17:19

ORLANDO, Fla. – Sgt. Charles Foreman joined the Marine Corps at 18 after he graduated from Howard high school in Wilmington, Delaware in 1942.

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24.02.2021 / 17:15

FDA releases new data on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine ahead of decision

WASHINGTON (AP) - Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19, according to an analysis by U.S. regulators Wednesday that sets the stage for a final decision on a new and easier-to-use shot to help tame the pandemic.The Food and Drug Administration’s scientists confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-19.

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Gavin Williamson to give Downing Street coronavirus press conference at 5pm today

24.02.2021 / 17:12

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is set to give a Downing Street coronavirus press conference at 5pm today.

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24.02.2021 / 16:59

Half of all working Brits fear Covid pandemic has permanently harmed their careers

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What the Honk? Check out the US Postal Service’s new truck

24.02.2021 / 16:59

The U.S. Postal Service is saying out with the old and in with the new when it comes to their delivery trucks.

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UN: Boat with Rohingya refugees adrift without food, water

24.02.2021 / 16:55

DHAKA – A group of Rohingya refugees is adrift in a boat in the Andaman Sea without food or water, the United Nations said Wednesday, as their families worried that many may have already died.

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24.02.2021 / 16:54

Schools could stay open all summer to help kids catch up on lost pandemic learning

lockdown.Schools will be urged to provide face-to-face lessons under government plans to ensure "no child is left behind" because of the Covid-19 pandemic..Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged a further £420million to fund the plan, as well as £300m announced in January for catch-up schemes.However, experts and unions fear the move could "overwhelm" pupils and teachers.As part of his roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions, unveiled earlier this week, the prime minister announced all schools would reopen on March 8.Since the start of the pandemic, pupils have missed about half a school year in classroom education, the government revealed.Pupils who need extra support will be prioritised for the summer lessons.

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Controversy swirls in Florida over lowering of flags for Rush Limbaugh

24.02.2021 / 16:54

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving ahead with plans to honor recently deceased conservative radio broadcaster Rush Limbaugh by lowering flags to half-staff despite protests from some public officials who don’t see Limbaugh as worthy of the honor.

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Inside a Winnipeg school during COVID

24.02.2021 / 16:50

What’s it really like inside Winnipeg schools during COVID-19? Global News takes you to Forest Park School for a rare glimpse where parents are currently forbidden to go.

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24.02.2021 / 16:50

Professor warns Covid-19 is "likely" to remain a winter illness but says West Lothian vaccine could offer wider protection

biotech company Valneva are behind the project, with manufacturing taking place at their Livingston plant, and their unique VLA2001 inactivated vaccine differs from others already on the market.Valneva’s product contains a dead, or inactive, version of Covid-19 that won’t cause disease but can trigger an immune response.Mr Harnden was speaking as the deputy chairman of the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation when he said the four different types of vaccine which could potentially be on offer may help tackle new variants of the virus.He told the Science and Technology Committee: “We have potentially got four types of vaccines which are going to be available – at the moment we’ve got two vaccines which we’re using – the

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Those who wear glasses less likely to get COVID, study says

24.02.2021 / 16:46

Can wearing glasses protect against COVID-19? A news study suggests the answer is yes.

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Thai court ousts 3 Cabinet members found guilty of sedition

24.02.2021 / 16:44

BANGKOK – Three Cabinet ministers in Thailand were forced to leave their posts Wednesday after a court found them guilty of sedition for taking part in sometimes-violent protests in 2013-2014 against the government then in power.

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Putin warns of foreign efforts to destabilize Russia

24.02.2021 / 16:43

MOSCOW – Russia's President Vladimir Putin ordered the nation's top counterintelligence agency Wednesday to redouble its efforts to address what he described as Western attempts to destabilize the country.

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