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#COVID19 in all countries, but the pandemic is not over and we still have a lot of work to do.So many tools exist that ⬇️ the spread of SARS-CoV-2, prevent long term consequences & save lives.We can do this.

Two Covid-19 antibody therapies are no longer recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), on the basis that Omicron and the variant's latest offshoots have likely rendered them obsolete.

A photo shows the class of 2022 finalists for induction, announced Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, by the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong museum in Rochester, New York. (Credit: Provided / National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong museum) ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Voting opened Wednesday on which toys should go into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year.

Edith Lemay, Sebastien Pelletier and their four children. (Credit: Edith Lemay) BALI, Indonesia - For Edith Lemay and her husband, Sebastien Pelletier, it’s a race against time to see as much of the world before their kids completely lose their vision. The couple has four children: 11-year-old Mia, 9-year-old Leo, 7-year-old Colin and 5-year-old Laurent.

The end of the Coronavirus pandemic is 'within sight' according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), as weekly deaths from the virus around the world hit the lowest level since March 2020.

The number of newly reported Covid-19 cases has dropped dramatically, the World Health Organization has said, urging the world to seize the opportunity to end the pandemic.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in discussions to reach a bilateral agreement between Nepal and Sri Lanka on the development of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector and the expansion of university education opportunities.Bashu Dev Mishra, Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka, attended the meeting held at the President's Office in Colombo on Tuesday (14).During the discussion, an agreement was reached to implement a youth exchange program enabling the youth of both the countries to join university education and tourism sector opportunities.The administrative measures to make the agreement a reality is to be done by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka and the Government of Nepal.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong held a productive discussion with Asian Development Bank (ADB) South Asian Department Director General Kenichi Yokoyama and its Sri Lanka Mission Director Chen Chen on Tuesday (13).They exchanged views on Sri Lanka's current economic situation and the revitalization plans etc.

Adam and Liz were married inside Charlotte Douglas International Airport. (Credit: Charlotte Douglas International Airport) CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Love was in the air when one couple first met on a flight.

The FBI is looking for a suspect who they say robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in North Philadelphia on Monday.  PHILADELPHIA - The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating the person who allegedly robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.At around 12:55 p.m., authorities say the suspect entered the bank on North Broad Street, waited in line, approached the teller, and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, police said the suspect fled the area on foot and was last seen heading south on Broad Street.MORE HEADLINESDA: 14-year-old charged in connection with fatal shooting of Philadelphia Parks and Rec employeeMan, 23, charged in police-involved shooting outside a Center City nightclub, police sayEgg Harbor City man sentenced on sex assault and endangerment of 2 childrenPolice describe the subject as a man, about 5'10-5'11 tall, thin build, wearing a blue, white, and green plaid shirt, black pants, black cap with "Philadelphia" on it, black face mask, and white shoes, carrying a blue duffel bag. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and police are urging anyone with information about this robbery or the suspect to call th FBI or the Violent Crimes Task force at 215-418-4000, or go to tips.fbi.gov.A reward is being offered for information leading to the suspect's capture. 

The EU's medicines watchdog has approved a vaccine specifically targeting the new and infectious types of the Omicron variant amid fears of a new wave of winter infections.

Of all the COVID variants, Delta is the deadliest one, a new study has revealed. Five different coronavirus variants were studied for the research that include Alpha, Delta, and three others that emerged before Alpha.

A statue of Mickey Mouse welcomes attendees to the Walt Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, California on September 9, 2022. (Photo by Patrick T.

COLOMBO (News 1st): A preliminary discussion was held on Monday (12) between the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka focusing on several areas where the ADB can provide support and bilateral cooperation to the Government of Sri Lanka to overcome the current crisis, said the President's Media Division.The discussion was held at the President's Office in Colombo.The discussion was held with a group of representatives including President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Director General of the South Asian Department of the Asian Development Bank Kenichi Yokoyama.This discussion was attended by Chen Chen, Director of the Sri Lanka Mission, Utsav Kumar, Deputy Director of the Sri Lanka Mission, and Sagala Ratnayake, Chief of Staff to the President.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan delegation in Geneva met with the Core group on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council.Further, productive discussions took place on a constructive agreement and working together to archive effective and sustainable progress, said the delegation.The Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-first regular session from 12 September to 7 October at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.Nada Al-Nashif, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, currently serving as acting High Commissioner, will present the High Commissioner’s oral update at 9 a.m. on Monday, 12 September.At an organizational meeting held on 30 August in preparation for the session, the President of the Council, Federico Villegas, bid farewell to High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet, whose term of office ended on 31 August.

PHILADELPHIA - It's been 21 years since the terror attacks on the World Trade Centers, but their effects are still being felt today - emotionally and physically.Former Philadelphia Police Sgt. Greg Masi was part of the city's initial response team to New York City following the tragic events of September 11."Throughout the entire day we all realized we didn't know what was going to happen next," Masi said.Masi, who is currently the chief of Philadelphia 2nd Alarmers, says an unaccounted aircraft was headed to Philadelphia from Paris. "Philadelphia being the birthplace of the nation, they thought that they maybe we were a potential target," he said.

PHILADELPHIA - A large piece of history sits in Chester County as the nation comes together to remember the lives taken during the 9/11 terrorists attacks.The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville is home to the largest collection of World Trade Center steel outside New York City. In 1969, Luken's Steel built massive steel structures, known as "trees" or "tridents," as support systems for the lobby and nine floors of the Twin Towers.Most of the tridents were still standing after the tragic attacks, and now one is visible to visitors outside the museum, which now stands at the former location of the steel company."Where those tridents are is where the glass windows were for the offices on the first floor," said Jim Zigler, executive director of the museum.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given an ultimatium to the political parties to decide on electoral reforms."I'm going to call the parliament to say once and for all that they must agree on electoral reform. This has been going on. The parties are arguing among themselves.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The final match of the 2022 Asia Cup cricket tournament will be held at 7.30 pm in Dubai on Sunday (11).The match will be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.Sri Lanka qualified for the finals of the Asia Cup cricket tournament on 11 previous occasions, however won the title only five times.Pakistan has qualified for the finals on 4 occasions and won the title twice.Sri Lanka enters the final this year as an unbeaten team in the Super Four round.Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said that the team remains prepared for the match today.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has met with the President of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Fedrico Villegas.Fruity discussions were carried out considering the key areas including Sri Lanka's continued engagement to improve Human Rights practices.Further, the President of the UNHRC has said that the UNHRC will be part to face the present challenges in Sri Lanka.Minister Sabry has further reiterated the importance of strengthening domestic mechanisms.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minister of Power and Energy said he had a productive discussion yesterday (8) to obtain proposals for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) reforms from Political Party's representing the Parliament.He had invited all Political parties and Former Ministers of the power sector to participate in the meeting.Further, the members of the reforms committee participated to note down the suggestions.

CHESTNUT HILL - People across the Delaware Valley are sharing stories of encounters with Queen Elizabeth and for one local couple, Her Majesty was a familiar face."She was always tinier than one expected, but she did have those magical blue eyes and beautiful skin. She was something to behold," Jean Wedgewood, Lord Piers Wedgewood’s widow said.Wedgewood, of Chestnut Hill, recalls meeting Queen Elizabeth II over the years.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis of Cambridge on the ba A monarchy is a form of government that has been around for centuries and usually consists of two types: absolute and constitutional.Currently, the United Kingdom operates under a constitutional monarchy which means their head of state — either a queen or king or both — rules until they die and wield powers limited by a parliament. This differs from a republic such as the United States where the head of state — often referred to as the president — holds the position for a set time frame, and their powers are limited by a constitution. RELATED: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96The U.K. has lived under a constitutional monarchy since the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and the role of the head of state has since evolved into a more ceremonial one, according to the British Monarchist League.Most monarchs today operate under a constitutional system and absolute monarchies are rare.Let’s take a look at other countries other than the U.K.

(L) Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first reigning monarch to open a session of the Canadian Parliament as she reads a speech from the throne in the Senate Chamber in Ottawa in 1957. (R) Queen Elizabeth II ahead of the Queen's Speech in the House of L LONDON - What does the world look like without Queen Elizabeth II? The British monarch, who died on Thursday at age 96,served as a constant, stabilizing force throughout her 70-year reign.

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: Vice President Kamala Harris waves at attendees after speaking during the launch of Oaklands Generation Fund at Generation Thrive during a visit to her hometown of Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Aug.

Queen Elizabeth is receiving a lot of love in the wake of some concerning news.

A little girl looks through binoculars towards North Korea from a viewing platform covered with ribbons bearing goodwill messages during a visit to Goseong Unification Observatory on February 22, 2018 in Goseong-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Carl Court SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea’s new government on Thursday proposed a meeting with North Korea to discuss a resumption of reunions of families separated since the 1950-53 Korean War, despite long-strained ties between the rivals over the North’s nuclear weapons program.Family reunions are a highly emotional humanitarian issue because they involve people in their 80s and older who are desperate to see their long-lost relatives before they die.

New York state has ended a 28-month-old Covid-19 mandate requiring masks on trains, buses and other modes of public transit, as well as at airports and in ride-share vehicles, Governor Kathy Hochul said.

A United Nations report argues that an unprecedented array of crises, chiefly among them Covid-19, has set human progress back five years and fueled a global wave of uncertainty.

The Queen has been advised to postpone her Privy Council meeting and rest due to concerns over her frail health.After being pictured meeting with Liz Truss yesterday as she appointed her Prime Minister, doctors have recommended she now take a break.A Palace spokesman said: “After a full day yesterday, Her Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors’ advice to rest."READ MORE: Liz Truss calls Queen 'disgraceful' in throwback clip that's come back to haunt herThe 96-year-old will remain at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire where she will not engage in any royal business. The latest medical advice does not require a hospital stay.The Privy Council meeting was already set to take place virtually due to the monarch’s ongoing mobility issues.A spokesperson has confirmed: “The Privy Council meeting that had been due to take place this evening will be rearranged”.

Eye donation and transplantation which were severely hit due to the Covid-19 pandemic, are now witnessing a spike in the national capital Delhi. According to Dr JS Titiyal, Chief of RP Centre, AIIMS, Delhi said, "COVID really killed the eye donation movement in the country during the first wave". Dr Titiyal said that he had hoped to touch 3,000 transplantations per year, however, due to Covid-19, the target will take another nearly three years to achieve.

PHILADELPHIA - An iconic skateboard bench that was stolen from a New York City park and appeared in Philadelphia is now set to head back to New York. The 300-pound metal bench was reportedly taken by a group of masked skaters who rented a truck and hauled the bench from Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan to Cecil B. Moore Plaza in Philadelphia. PREVIOUS: Iconic skateboard bench arrives in Philadelphia after being stolen from NYC parkSince its arrival in the Delaware Valley, skaters have flocked to Cecil B.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Energy Kanchana Wijesekara has officially requested the Chairman of the Public Finance Committee, SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva to conduct an inquiry on the recent procurement of 4.5 million MT of Coal. The Minister alleged that false allegations leveled against the awarded tender has created questions on transparency and pricing.The Minister, in his request, has said that the Lanka Coal Company had called for tenders for the procurement of 4.5 million MT of coal, in line with Government procurement guidelines. On 29th August, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa made a revelation regarding a deal in which Sri Lanka is set to spend 1.5 Billion USD, exceeding the market value for 4.5 million MT of coal.The Opposition Leader demanded the reason for the Government spend Rs.

The Bank of Canada is expected to announce it will be raising its key interest rate Wednesday, making it the fifth consecutive increase this year.

Justin Bieber has cancelled the remaining 70 dates of his Justice World Tour, admitting that his health is "taking a toll" on him whilst he is on stage. The singer, who is known for his hits including Baby, Sorry and Peaches, announced the cancellation over on his Instagram account on September 6, with many fans devastated by the news.

“After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour.“I performed six live shows but it took a real toll on me."The singer, who is married to model Hailey Bieber, continued: "This past weekend, I performed at Rock in Rio and I gave everything I have to the people in Brazil.“After getting off stage, the exhaustion overtook me and I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now."So I'm going to take a break from touring for the time being.“I’m going to be okay but I need time to rest and get better.”Justin finished off his announcement by reflecting upon the part of the tour he was able to complete as he thanked fans for their support.He concluded: “I’ve been so proud to bring this show and our message of Justice to the world."Thank you for your prayers and support throughout all of this! I love you all passionately."In June this year, Justin sparked health concerns among fans after sharing images and a video of his facial paralysis due to his Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome diagnosis.The syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterised by paralysis of the facial nerve (facial palsy) and a rash affecting the ear or mouth.In a three-minute video, the musician asked fans to pray for him as he explained the symptoms that were affecting him.He said in the footage: “Hey everyone Justin here, I wanted to update you guys on what's been going on.“Obviously as you can probably see with my face.“I have this syndrome called Ramsay Hunt syndrome.“It is from this virus that attacks the nerves in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis.”

Sri Lanka’s new Government should embark on a national dialogue to advance human rights and reconciliation, a UN report urges today, calling for accountability and deeper institutional reforms to prevent a recurrence of past violations. The report acknowledges that Sri Lanka is at critical juncture in its political life, and is in the midst of a serious economic crisis which has severely impacted the human rights of all communities and people of all walks of life. This has spurred broad-based demands by Sri Lankans from all communities for deeper reforms and accountability, and gives the Government a fresh opportunity to steer the country on a new path.For sustainable improvements to take place, however, it is vital to recognise and address the underlying factors which have contributed to the economic crisis, including embedded impunity for past and present human rights violations, economic crimes and endemic corruption.“Fundamental changes will be required to address the current challenges and to avoid repetition of the human rights violations of the past,” says the report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.The report calls on the Government to immediately end the reliance on draconian security laws and crackdowns on peaceful protest, reverse the drift towards militarisation and show renewed commitment to, and deliver on, security sector reform and ending impunity.While the security forces recently showed considerable restraint in response to mass protests, the Government has since taken a harder line approach, arresting some student leaders under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and violently suppressing peaceful protests.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States during a FIFA World Cup qualifier game between Panama and USMNT at Exploria Stadium on March 27, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images) We’re only a few months away from one of the biggest sporting events in the world when the 2022 World Cup takes place. This year’s tournament marks the return of Team USA after they missed it in 2018. The club has made 10 World Cup appearances and their best finish of third place occurred in 1930. This year, the 14th-ranked Americans open against No.

Justin Bieber has postponed the remaining dates of his ‘Justice’ world tour.It comes after the singer recently returned to touring after overcoming his battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which for weeks left the entire right side of his face paralysed.Tonight (September 6) Bieber has issued a statement through TMZ which has been confirmed by Variety, stating that all remaining dates have been cancelled due to health issues.“Earlier this year, I went public about my battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, where my face was partly paralysed. As the result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North America leg of the Justice Tour,” he wrote.“After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour.

Justin Bieber canceled his Justice World Tour to focus on his health. Bieber, 28, posted the announcement for his fans via Instagram. "Earlier this year, I went public about my battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, where my face was partly paralyzed," he wrote.

Justin Bieber has cancelled his Justice World Tour due to physical and mental health issues just weeks after resuming it as he recovered from facial paralysis.The 28-year-old Canadian superstar took to his Instagram Story to make the tough announcement as he thanked his fans for their support during his battle with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome and declared that he needs to focus on himself before performing again.He performed in Brazil over the weekend and got candid as he wrote: 'After getting off the stage, the exhaustion overtook me and I realize that I need to make my health the priority right now. Sad: Justin Bieber has cancelled his Justice World Tour due to physical and mental health issues just weeks after resuming it as he recovered from facial paralysis (he is seen performing in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday) 'I need to make my health a priority right now': The 28-year-old Canadian superstar took to his Instagram Story to make the tough announcement as he thanked his fans for their support during his battle with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome and declared that he needs to focus on himself before performing again'So I'm going to take a break from touring for the time being.

PHILADELPHIA - A piece of skateboarding lore was brought to North Philadelphia after it was stolen from a park in New York City. A group of masked skaters reportedly used a rental truck to haul the 13-foot, 300 pound metal bench from Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan to Cecil B.

Also Read: Ahead of Noida demolition, Watch how Kerala flats went down "We discussed this together as a party and decided not to accept this. The Kerala government's intervention in the health sector was discussed. Also, they said they considered intervention to prevent covid and Nipah." Shailaja said.

CanSino’s Ad5-nCoV for emergency use as a booster dose, China has become the first country to approve a needle-free, inhaled version of a Covid-19 vaccine, said an official statement quoted by news agency Bloomberg. The inhaled Covid-19 vaccine, made by Tianjin-based CanSino Biologics Inc, has pushed the company's shares up by 14.5% on Monday morning in Hong Kong, the organization said in a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange yesterday. The vaccine, which had undergone human testing in March 2020, is a new version of CanSino's one-shot Covid drug.

Canada defended its title with a 2-1 win over the United States in the women’s world hockey championship final Sunday.Brianne Jenner scored twice in the second period and goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens made 20 saves in Canada’s net.Abby Roque scored for the Americans with Nicole Hensley stopping 17 shots in the loss. Hilary Knight passes Hayley Wickenheiser for women’s world hockey championship record The Canadians won gold in a third major international event in the span of a year.They edged the U.S.

A cleaner washes a window in a condominium known as the "Jenga Building" on October 3, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) NEW YORK - The chief financial officer and executive vice president of Bed, Bath & Beyond died after falling from a Manhattan building Friday.Police said they responded about 12:30 p.m. to reports of an unconscious person in the area of Leonard Street and West Broadway.

Bed, Bath & Beyond pulls black pumpkins over blackface complaint The police statement did not provide further details on the circumstances leading to Arnal’s death but added that the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office will now determine the cause of the fatality.Bed Bath and Beyond did not immediately respond to requests for comment.On Aug.