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States ramp up for biggest vaccination effort in US history

(AP)—With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up

Trump, stewing over election loss, silent as virus surges

(AP) — President Donald Trump has publicly disengaged from the battle against the coronavirus at

Key role for Black policy leaders on Biden’s transition team

(AP) — Black policy leaders will play a pivotal role in President-elect Joe Biden’s transition,

Typhoon Vamco triggers worst floods in Philippine capital in years

(Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday ordered government agencies to rush aid to

New Delhi cases spike again ahead of Diwali fest

(AP) — India reported 47,905 new cases of coronavirus infection with New Delhi setting another

Singapore looks to woo global tech execs with special visa

(Reuters) – Singapore on Thursday announced a new work visa for foreign executives of technology

Gold market authority threatens to blacklist UAE and other centres

(Reuters) – The world’s most influential gold market authority is threatening to stop bullion from

Asian shares rise on vaccine bets but analysts urge caution

(Reuters) – Asian shares rose toward a more than two-year peak on Thursday, buoyed by

Peru ouster throws nation’s anti-corruption drive into doubt

(AP) — When Peru’s legislature voted President Martín Vizcarra from office this week, they may

Typhoon-ravaged northeast Philippines pummeled by new storm

 (AP) — A typhoon swelled rivers and flooded low-lying areas as it passed over the