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WHO: ‘Premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ COVID-19 will end soon

(AP) — A senior World Health Organization official said Monday it was “premature” and “unrealistic”

Zoom shares rise on strong current-quarter forecast, upbeat results

(Reuters) – Zoom Video Communications Inc forecast current-quarter revenue above expectations, as the company expects

Heavy rains lead to rescues, road closures in Appalachia

(AP) — Kentucky firefighter Eddie Stacy was turning his firetruck around in the dark while

Countries call on drug companies to share vaccine know-how

(AP) — In an industrial neighborhood on the outskirts of Bangladesh’s largest city lies a

Defying lethal shootings, Myanmar protesters back on streets

(AP) — Police in Myanmar’s biggest city on Monday fired tear gas at defiant crowds

India giving COVID-19 vaccines to more people as cases rise

(AP) — India is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination drive beyond health care and front-line workers,

Asian stocks bounce as bond market calms

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares firmed on Monday as some semblance of calm returned to

Pope prays for liberation of 317 kidnapped Nigerian students

(AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday decried the kidnapping of 317 students from their boarding

At least 18 killed by Myanmar forces in several cities

(AP) — Security forces in Myanmar opened fire and made mass arrests Sunday as they

Spacewalking astronauts prep station for new solar wings

(AP) — Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar