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Analysis: Biden's vaccine mandate signals a White House done with persuasion

U.S. could authorize Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October -sources

Israeli police catch two more Palestinian jail escapees, two still at large

U.S. Democrats propose dramatic expansion of EV tax credits that favors Big Three

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'Ms Nord Stream 2?': Germany's Merkel makes difficult last visit to Poland

Prince Andrew has been served with sex abuse accuser Giuffre's lawsuit -court filing

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Australia's Queensland state warns of possible COVID-19 lockdown

Afghan economic meltdown would be 'gift for terrorists,' says U.N. chief

U.S., Japan, S.Korea to meet over N.Korea nuclear standoff

Japan's popular vaccine minister Kono enters race for next leader

Lebanon agrees new government to tackle economic collapse

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Israeli officers shoot dead Palestinian attacker in Jerusalem Old City -officials

Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad convicted of forgery in Geneva trial

COVID-19 vaccines hold strong against Delta, protection waning in older adults

White House says Biden, Xi discussed origins of COVID probe

Sobi arthritis drug cuts death risk; heart drugs may help prevent COVID-19 blood clots

Analysis: Biden's vaccine mandate signals a White House done with persuasion

EXCLUSIVE U.S. Treasury, financial industry discuss cryptocurrency 'stablecoins'

Analysis: Epic's narrow win in App Store case toughens fight against Google Play rules

Trading tantrum? Fed officials' personal dealings stir controversy, call for change

Small U.S. employers frustrated by Biden's COVID vaccine mandate

Biden vaccine mandates: Republicans angry, business groups muted

Appeals court blocks strict Tennessee abortion law

U.S. Senate Democrats float stock buyback tax as part of $3.5 trillion bill

U.S. Judge denies Capitol rioter's request for temporary release from prison

UK's Sunak wants insurers to explore products for social care costs

UK PM Johnson's Conservatives see support slump to lowest since election - poll

Prince Andrew has been served with sex abuse accuser Giuffre's lawsuit -court filing

EU rejects reworking N. Ireland deal, urges calmer tone

Haitian prosecutors seek to interview PM over presidential killing

Brazilian truckers' Bolsonaro sympathy strike fizzles out

Canada's Trudeau, trailing in polls, defends early election call

Honduran presidential hopeful Asfura holds narrow lead in new poll

'Ms Nord Stream 2?': Germany's Merkel makes difficult last visit to Poland

EU rejects reworking N. Ireland deal, urges calmer tone

IMF to launch virtual mission to Belarus to gather data on economy

Jorge Sampaio, who showed extent of Portuguese presidential powers, dies at 81

U.S. Gulf Coast oil refiners recovering faster than producers

Over two-thirds of offshore oil output remains shut in U.S. Gulf -regulator

Traders chase Russian oil to fill U.S. supply gap after Hurricane Ida

U.S. extends protection for Citgo from creditors through January

Indonesia ends deforestation pact with Norway, citing non-payment

Hurricane Larry makes landfall in Newfoundland - U.S. NHC

U.N. chief urges China, US to keep bilateral spats out of climate fight

Olaf, now a tropical storm, brings heavy rains to Mexico's Baja California Sur

One last hurdle for Djokovic to complete calendar Grand Slam

Djokovic wins US Open semi-final, keeps quest for calendar Grand Slam on track

FIFA backs down on threat to fine Premier League clubs who play South American players

Smooth sailing so far but storm warnings for U.S. Open teens

Disney to debut rest of 2021 films exclusively in theaters

From pipes to musical pieces: Brazilian project makes PVC violins for children

Designer Michael Kors holds first live fashion show since pandemic

Venice film awards race wide open after star-studded festival

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