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As Canada’s vaccine rollout sputters, Ontario & Manitoba premiers ask neighboring US states to inoculate essential workers

Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021By Editor

In an indictment of Canada’s Covid vaccine distribution strategy, the premiers of two of the country’s provinces have turned to neighboring US states to ensure shots for essential workers like cross-border truckers and teachers. … Read More >As Canada’s vaccine rollout sputters, Ontario & Manitoba premiers ask neighboring US states to inoculate essential workers

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World sees US as significantly greater threat to democracy than Russia & China – survey

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021By Editor

A poll taken in 53 countries has found that 44% of people around the world consider the United States to be a threat to their democracy – significantly less than those who believe the same about China and Russia. … Read More >World sees US as significantly greater threat to democracy than Russia & China – survey

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Cash-for-jabs: Serbia unveils new payment scheme to encourage residents to get Covid-19 vaccine

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021By Editor

The president of Serbia has announced what is likely the world’s first cash-for-jabs plan, offering to pay any citizen who gets a Covid vaccine before the end of May some 3,000 dinars ($30) in an attempt to boost uptake. … Read More >Cash-for-jabs: Serbia unveils new payment scheme to encourage residents to get Covid-19 vaccine

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African woman gives birth to NINE healthy babies at once, Malian government says

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021By Editor

A woman from Mali has safely given birth to five girls and four boys in Morocco, the African country’s government has announced. The nonuplets and their mother may have set a new world record. … Read More >African woman gives birth to NINE healthy babies at once, Malian government says

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More than half of people living in democracies believe their freedoms have been overly restricted during the Covid-19 pandemic

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021By Editor

A survey has shown that 53% of citizens living in democracies feel their freedoms are being infringed upon by their government’s response to Covid-19, and the dissatisfaction has grown since last year. … Read More >More than half of people living in democracies believe their freedoms have been overly restricted during the Covid-19 pandemic

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WATCH: Aftermath of deadly Mexico City train crash captured in shocking drone footage

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021By Editor

The extent of destruction from a deadly Metro train crash in Mexico that left at least 23 people dead, including minors, was caught on camera by a drone. … Read More >WATCH: Aftermath of deadly Mexico City train crash captured in shocking drone footage

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Australian PM walks back tough talk on Covid-hotspot returnees, downplays ‘exaggerated’ criticism of ‘racism’ and jail penalties

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

Accused of having “blood on his hands,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has retreated from threats to jail and fine returnees from Covid-ravaged India – describing the likelihood of stiff penalties as “pretty much zero.” … Read More >Australian PM walks back tough talk on Covid-hotspot returnees, downplays ‘exaggerated’ criticism of ‘racism’ and jail penalties

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23 dead, 79 injured in Mexico City metro COLLAPSE – mayor

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

Twenty three people including minors died and around 79 were injured after a portion of an overpass carrying a metro train collapsed on a busy road in a southern suburb of Mexico City on Monday night. … Read More >23 dead, 79 injured in Mexico City metro COLLAPSE – mayor

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‘Trying to keep Australians safe’: Canberra enforces and defends travel ban CRIMINALIZING return of its own citizens from India

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

Australia has imposed a blanket ban on arrivals from India, with those daring to violate it to face jail time and heavy fines. The move has been met with criticism, but the government insists it’s needed to protect public health. … Read More >‘Trying to keep Australians safe’: Canberra enforces and defends travel ban CRIMINALIZING return of its own citizens from India

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Ukraine nationalists march through Odessa on 7th anniversary of post-coup massacre in which dozens were burned alive

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

While Odessa was mourning the victims of the 2014 clashes and deadly fire, hundreds of Ukrainian nationalists staged a march in the center of the city, carrying banners of right-wing groups and chanting extremist slogans. … Read More >Ukraine nationalists march through Odessa on 7th anniversary of post-coup massacre in which dozens were burned alive