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Merck pill seen as ‘huge advance,’ raises hope of preventing COVID-19 deaths

An experimental antiviral pill developed by Merck & Co (MRK.N) could halve the chances of

‘Everybody is frustrated,’ Biden says as his agenda stalls

(AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday acknowledged frustrations as Democrats strain to rescue a

Tesla vehicle deliveries hit another record in Q3, beats analysts’ estimates

(Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) said on Saturday it had delivered a record electric cars

Eyes of the world will be on Scotland for climate summit, queen says

(Reuters) – The world’s attention will be focused on Scotland for next month’s climate summit,

For first time, Dubai Expo 2020 says 5 workers died on site

(AP) — Dubai’s Expo 2020 on Saturday acknowledged that five workers had been killed on

Afghan girls stuck at home, waiting for Taliban plan to re-open schools

(Reuters) – As the weeks pass in Afghanistan, the new Taliban administration has yet to

U.S. COVID-19 death toll hits 700,000

(Reuters) – The United States surpassed 700,000 coronavirus-related deaths on Friday, according to a Reuters

Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19

(AP) — Merck & Co. said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and

Myanmar currency trade turns to online groups on Facebook amid crisis

(Reuters) – As Myanmar’s economic slump deepens after February’s military coup and parts of its

Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown

(AP) — With only hours to spare, President Joe Biden on Thursday evening signed legislation