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Shiffrin set for Olympic slalom after quick exit in 1st race

(AP) — Maybe this “huge disappointment” — her words upon missing a gate early in

India’s Modi defends handling of COVID pandemic amid opposition protests

(Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government’s efforts to fight the COVID-19

India’s Gautam Adani Unseats Mukesh Ambani As Asia’s Richest Billionaire

(CNN): India’s Gautam Adani has overtaken his fellow countryman Mukesh Ambani to become the wealthiest

COVID disrupts health services in over 90% of countries -WHO

(Reuters) – Disruptions in basic health services such as vaccination programmes and treatment of diseases

UK’s Queen Elizabeth to return to duties after celebrating landmark

(Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth, who celebrated the 70th anniversary of her accession to the British

Omicron sub-variant BA.2 harder to identify, found in 5 African nations -WHO

(Reuters) – The BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron has been found in five African countries, a

Analysis: Facebook usage dips for first time. Will Instagram follow?

(Reuters) – TikTok, the pandemic and mobile data costs in India all helped draw people

IS leader blows up self, family as US attacks Syria hideout

(AP) — The leader of the Islamic State group blew himself up along with members

Queen Elizabeth’s reign: a second ‘golden age’ for Britain?

(Reuters) – Britain will on Sunday salute the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II ascending

Actor Jackie Chan carries Olympic torch atop Great Wall

(Reuters) – The Olympic torch relay began its second day on Thursday atop the Great