Joe Biden is set to announce that the United States is doubling its purchase of Pfizer‘s COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses as he embraces the goal of vaccinating 70% of the global population within the next year.The stepped-up U.S.

commitment is to be the cornerstone of the global vaccination summit Biden is convening virtually Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N.

General Assembly, where he plans to push well-off nations to do more to get the coronavirus under control.World leaders, aid groups and global health organizations are growing increasingly vocal about the slow pace of global vaccinations and the inequity of access to shots between residents of wealthier and poorer nations.The U.S.

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Sri Lanka’s Sirisena hopes for a Korean unification during World Summit 2022

Seoul (News 1st); Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has called on the world to pledge to not be warmongers and war criminals but peacemakers and sacrifice in whatever way required to benefit humanity forever with bestowed peace.Sirisena was speaking at the World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) in Seoul, South Korea.World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) gathered world leaders and a worldwide virtual audience around topics related to peaceful reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula.It featured keynote speakers from around the world on a range of topics related to the peaceful reconciliation of the Korean Peninsula. Many speakers are from the 157 countries that have diplomatic ties with both North and South Korea.“The experiences in the unification of Germany and Vietnam show how two contrasting political ideologies could positively merge.

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Edmonton lawyer weighs in on ramifications of injunction granted to city for downtown convoys

Protests in communities across the country have been loud. In an effort to try and stop ongoing honking horns in Edmonton, a temporary injunction was granted to the city.

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Rylan Clark shares health update after he's rushed to hospital with mystery illness

Rylan Clark has shared an update on his health after revealing he had been taken to hospital earlier this week.TV star Rylan, 33, posted a photo of himself and shared an update with fans on his social media channels on Saturday 12 February. X Factor star Rylan has previously sparked concern amongst fans as he revealed he had been on an "extended trip" to hospital. But, after returning home, Rylan posted a selfie showing the TV star wearing a white hoodie and sitting on his emerald green sofa with his thumb up towards the camera.

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Canadian protesters continue to occupy key trade bridge

Canadian demonstrators led by truckers angry over Covid-19 restrictions defied police and kept occupying a key bridge yesterday, while thousands more rallied in the capital as a two-week-old protest showed no signs of abating.

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Queen 'will return to work next week' suggesting she hasn't caught Covid

The Queen is scheduled to return to work next week, which suggests that she didn't catch Covid off her son Prince Charles after having afternoon tea with him a couple of days before he tested positive.Major concerns had been raised after The Queen and Charles had afternoon tea together at Windsor Castle two days before he tested positive for Covid.Many were concerned as Charles would typically greet his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.After a long-anticipated nervous wait, it's understood that the Queen, who has been triple jabbed, is showing no symptoms and has submitted a negative result.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Royal sources told that Her Majesty has a diary of engagements at Windsor Castle next week which she is expected to go ahead with, which is an indication that she doesn't have Covid.The jobs are believed to be video calls with ambassadors and dignitaries from her desk.

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Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather in Ottawa for 3rd weekend in a row

Day 16 of what the prime minister and police are calling an illegal occupation in our nation’s capital. All available officers are being deployed to enforce safety and to encourage protesters to leave, but the disruption continues.

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Fledgling Chapelhall FC are boosting players' mental health in county village

Chapelhall FC will kick their first league ball during the summer, having been borne of a hunger for the game in the village but, more importantly, to help struggling players with their mental health battles.

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‘Increasingly severe’ penalties for convoy protesters who break law, feds warn

trucker convoy protesters who break the law will be “increasingly severe” as an occupation in Ottawa extends past two weeks and blockades spring up across the country.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting Saturday with ministers and senior officials to see how protests, occupations and blockades can be brought “under control.”“I convened the Incident Response Group again today – we went over the efforts underway to address the illegal blockades and occupations,” Trudeau said on Twitter.

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Navy seizes 2 Indian trawlers and detains 12 Indian fishermen for illegally entering Sea of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); In an operation conducted in seas north of Talaimannar in the dark hours of 12th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen, whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters.Sri Lanka Navy is conducting regular patrols and operations to curb illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters, considering the impact of foreign fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the local fishing community and the sustainability of fishery resources of Sri Lanka.Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne visiting the North Central Naval Command to review its operational readiness on 12th February 2022, gave necessary directives to beef up the operational efficiency of fleet units and naval establishments of the Command.Further, he emphasized the importance of curbing all forms of illegal activities including illegal fishing practices and ensuring the security of Sri Lankan waters.

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Pandemic scandal of almost 8,000 Scots children made homeless

Thousands of children were made homeless during the pandemic, according to shock new figures branded a “national disgrace.”

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Police: Man shot in the head and killed in Eastwick

Philadelphia Police investigate after a man was shot at least three times in the head and killed. EASTWICK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man was shot in the head and killed.Officials say the shooting happened on the 8100 block of Grovers Avenue, in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, Saturday night, just before 7:30.Responding officers found the man, who was in his late 20s or early 30s, with at least three gunshot wounds to his head.MORE HEADLINES:Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.Investigators say no weapon has been recovered and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Anti-vaccine mandate protesters force closure of Pacific Highway border crossing

Transportation officials said the main route to one of B.C.’s busiest border crossings was closed Saturday, amid the latest protest convoy by opponents of vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures.

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Covid-19: India reports 44,877 new Covid cases, daily positivity rate at 3.17%

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Covid-19: New antibody drug to fight Omicron receives US FDA authorization

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Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

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Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

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Biden dives into high-stakes negotiations over Build Back Better infrastructure plan

WASHINGTON - His government overhaul plans at stake, President Joe Biden appeared determined Wednesday to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators, likely trimming back the size of his potentially historic $3.5 trillion measure that will collapse without their support.With Republicans solidly opposed and no Democratic votes to spare, Biden canceled a trip to Chicago that was to focus on COVID-19 vaccinations so he could dig in for another day of intense negotiations ahead of crucial votes.

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President Joe Biden Gets COVID-19 Booster Shot on Camera

President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday, after public health officials recommended boosters for many Americans, including those 65 and older. Mr.

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Biden gets Covid-19 vaccine booster shot

US President Joe Biden has received a Covid-19 vaccine booster inoculation, hoping to provide a powerful example for Americans on the need to get the extra shot even as millions go without their first.

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President Joe Biden Receives COVID-19 Booster Shot On Camera

President Joe Biden lifts up his shirt sleeve as he receives the COVID-19 booster shot on Monday afternoon (September 27) inside the White House’s South Court Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

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Biden to receive COVID-19 booster shot on camera Monday

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is set to receive his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday on camera, the White House said.Biden, who got his second Pfizer dose on Jan. 11, will receive the jab at 1 p.m.

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Quad Summit: PM Modi proposes common international travelling protocol, recognition of Covid vaccination certificate

Quad meeting was hosted by US President Joe Biden on Friday. During the summit, PM Modi proposed that there should be common international travelling protocols involving mutual recognition of the Covid-19 vaccination certificate, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

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Biden, Walensky boost COVID vaccine boosters

"If you got the Pfizer vaccine in January, February or March of this year, and are over 65, go get the booster, or if you are a frontline worker, go get a free booster now. I’ll be getting my booster shot."

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White House Quad summit: Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders amid China concerns

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Friday is set to host the first in-person gathering of leaders of an Indo-Pacific alliance known as "the Quad" as he wraps up a difficult week of diplomacy after facing no shortage of criticism from allies and adversaries.The White House meeting with leaders from India, Japan and Australia gives Biden a chance to put the spotlight on a chief foreign policy goal: greater attention to the Pacific in light of what the United States sees as China’s coercive economic practices and unsettling military maneuvering in the region.The leaders are expected to announce a coronavirus vaccine initiative, plans to bolster semiconductor supply chains and a program to bring graduate and doctoral students in STEM fields to

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Strictly covid jab row: BBC issues statement

Video: Vaccine in numbers: 113,385 more second jabs given in UK (PA Media)Johnson tells Macron to 'get a grip' over Aukus submarine dealGovernment preparing for gas prices to remain high for 'longer term', says ministerBoris Johnson admits set-back in securing a US trade dealAngela Rayner presses Dominic Raab over energy prices concernsM25 protesters could face prison after Government secures injunction - ShappsBrazil's health minister tests positive for Covid after meeting Boris JohnsonMan charged with Killamarsh quadruple murderExperts predict Canary Islands volcanic eruption could last three monthsBiden warns UK not to damage NI peace over BrexitDaily politics briefing: September 22Joe Biden issues warning over Northern Ireland

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US expands global vaccine pledge at COVID summit

At a mostly virtual global COVID-19 summit today on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting, President Joe Biden pledged another 500 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for lower- and middle-income countries and rallied support for other measures to end the pandemic, including improving the supply of medical equipment and aligning around common goals.

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Biden doubling order for global COVID-19 vaccines to 1 billion doses

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is set to announce that the United States is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses as he embraces the goal of vaccinating 70% of the global population within the next year.The stepped-up U.S. commitment is to be the cornerstone of the global vaccination summit Biden is convening virtually Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N.

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President Joe Biden Plans to Get His COVID-19 Booster Shot on Camera

President Joe Biden is planning on getting his COVID-19 booster shot on camera.

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Biden seeks to reassure allies, tackle climate and COVID-19 in UN address

NEW YORK - President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first U.N. General Assembly address on Tuesday, facing a multitude of issues as he looks to reassure the nation’s allies that "America is back" on a global stage and aims to take a different approach from his predecessor.The annual convening of world leaders is taking place in-person this year in New York after being held virtually in 2020 amid the global pandemic.

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Biden to address COVID-19, climate change in 1st presidential visit to UN

NEW YORK - President Joe Biden begins his first visit to the U.N. General Assembly ready to make the case to world leaders that after closing the book on 20 years of war, the U.S.

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U.S. extends land border rules to Canada and Mexico, eases other travel measures

Joe Biden and his government to re-open land borders with neighbouring countries, that won’t be the case for at least another month. The Biden administration announced the U.S.-Canada and Mexico borders will be closed until at least October 21.The border has been closed since March 2020.While travel restrictions for Canadians remain strict, the U.S.

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US to end travel bans for vaccinated passengers 'early November' - official

The United States has announced that it will lift Covid travel bans on all passengers in November if they are fully vaccinated and undergo testing and contact tracing.

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CDC: Health care-associated infections up amid COVID-19 pandemic

WASHINGTON - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the health care sector has experienced an increase in infections, another grim announcement to an industry impacted severely by the pandemic."We know the COVID-19 pandemic has placed tremendous stress on the health care sector, from hospitals to nursing homes to outpatient clinics," Dr.

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Biden tasks OSHA with enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates

WASHINGTON - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn’t make many headlines. Charged with keeping America’s workplaces safe, it usually busies itself with tasks such as setting and enforcing standards for goggles, hardhats and ladders.But President Joe Biden this month threw the tiny Labor Department agency into the raging national debate over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

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Biden meets with CEOs, business leaders to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandates

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden met Wednesday with the CEOs of Walt Disney and Columbia Sportswear, and other business executives and leaders, to discuss his recently announced vaccine requirement for companies that employ at least 100 people.The White House meeting comes less than a week after Biden said that the Labor Department is working to require businesses with 100 or more employees to order those workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or show a negative test result at least weekly.Some 80 million workers would be subject to the requirement, Biden said.

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Biden to visit Colorado Tuesday to pitch investments in clean energy

DENVER - While legislators craft the details back in Washington, President Joe Biden is pitching his massive domestic spending package with a visit to a renewable energy lab in Colorado to highlight how the investments in clean energy in his plan would help combat climate change.The trip to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Denver will cap off the president’s two-day swing to the West, and offer Biden the chance to continue linking the need to pass the spending package to the urgent threat posed by climate change.

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Biden to speak in person before UN General Assembly

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first address to the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York, the White House announced Monday.The annual convening of world leaders will take place in-person this year, after being held virtually in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The White House says Biden will deliver remarks on Tuesday, Sept. 21.RELATED: More than 100 world leaders to attend UN gathering in personFILE - US President Joe Biden walks to Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base on Sept.

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Biden to talk COVID-19, climate change in first Quad Leaders Summit Sept. 24

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will meet with leaders from Australia, India and Japan in his first-ever Quad Leaders Summit on September 24, according to the White House.Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan are expected to take part in the meeting.

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COVID-19 boosters not yet needed, says group of health experts

they concluded.The opinion piece, published in The Lancet, illustrates the intense scientific debate about who needs booster doses and when, a decision the U.S. and other countries are grappling with.FILE - Nurse of Curative prepares the Pfizer vaccine during a COVID-19 vaccination clinic.

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Manchin opposes Biden’s $3.5T spending plan, could back $1.5T instead

WASHINGTON - As the Senate returns on Monday following a summer recess, congressional Democrats pushing ahead with President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion plan for social and environmental spending — but a moderate Democrat who is key to its fate said he can’t support it.Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said the cost will need to be slashed to $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion to win his support.

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Biden to survey wildfire damage in Idaho and California

WILMINGTON, Del. - President Joe Biden will promote his administration’s use of the Defense Production Act to aid in wildfire preparedness during a western swing in which he’ll survey wildfire damage in Idaho and California.The administration activated the wartime provision in early August to boost the supply of fire hoses for the U.S. Forest Service, by helping to ease supply chain issues affecting the agency’s primary firehose supplier.

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