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Categories Latin America

At least 12 dead & dozens missing after devastating torrential rain and flooding hit Brazil (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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At least 12 people have lost their lives, and another two dozen are missing after rains, thunderstorms and subsequent flooding hit the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. … Read More >At least 12 dead & dozens missing after devastating torrential rain and flooding hit Brazil (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Categories World

Covid vaccine certificates could lead to ‘global identity document’ used for all aspects of life, human rights NGO warns

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Covid-19 vaccination programs being launched around the world open the door to new forms of identification that could lead to greater government control over daily life, Privacy International has cautioned in a new report. … Read More >Covid vaccine certificates could lead to ‘global identity document’ used for all aspects of life, human rights NGO warns

Categories Asia & Pacific

Glowing opportunity: Japan to pay citizens up to $19k to settle around crippled Fukushima nuclear plant

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The Japanese government has taken an unprecedented step to revive areas near the Fukushima power plant, offering hefty sums of money to those agreeing to move there. There’s a catch though – they’ll have to stay for five years. … Read More >Glowing opportunity: Japan to pay citizens up to $19k to settle around crippled Fukushima nuclear plant

Categories EU

Swiss parliament votes to allow same-sex marriage – but public may have final say in a referendum

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Legislators in Switzerland have approved a bill to allow same sex-couples to marry. But it’s too early to call victory for the LGBTQ community – opponents of the legislation have promised to put it to a referendum. … Read More >Swiss parliament votes to allow same-sex marriage – but public may have final say in a referendum

Categories Asia & Pacific

India sees ‘stability’ at China border as Delhi & Beijing work to secure complete disengagement & ‘restore peace’

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A new round of talks was held by India and China on Friday, aimed at ending the biggest confrontation between their troops along the Himalayan border. The officials have agreed to work towards early disengagement. … Read More >India sees ‘stability’ at China border as Delhi & Beijing work to secure complete disengagement & ‘restore peace’

Categories World

China & Russia listed as main rivals in new US maritime strategy aimed at shaping ‘balance of power for the rest of the century’

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The US Navy will adopt a more ‘assertive’ approach to China and Russia, according to the country’s new maritime strategy, which says that actions taken in the next decade will determine power dynamics for the rest of the century. … Read More >China & Russia listed as main rivals in new US maritime strategy aimed at shaping ‘balance of power for the rest of the century’

Categories USA

SECOND health worker in Alaska suffers allergic reaction after getting Pfizer Covid-19 jab

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A second health-care worker in Alaska has suffered severe adverse reaction to the Pfizer Covid vaccine, according to a local hospital. The second case appears to be mild, while the first affected individual remains hospitalized. … Read More >SECOND health worker in Alaska suffers allergic reaction after getting Pfizer Covid-19 jab

Categories USA

Deadly brain-eating amoeba spreading across US via interconnected freshwater systems

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Cases of a “brain-eating amoeba” reported across the southern US have begun spreading northward via the country’s freshwater systems, in a worrying development for health officials already struggling with the coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >Deadly brain-eating amoeba spreading across US via interconnected freshwater systems

Categories USA

Pfizer to assess report about ‘potential serious allergic reaction’ to Covid-19 vaccine after Alaska health worker is hospitalized

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A healthcare worker in Alaska has reportedly been hospitalized with a serious allergic reaction after taking Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. They had no reported history of drug allergies, unlike others who’ve suffered such reactions. … Read More >Pfizer to assess report about ‘potential serious allergic reaction’ to Covid-19 vaccine after Alaska health worker is hospitalized