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Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals · 1:29 PM UTCDelta spreads 'like wildfire' as doctors study whether it makes patients sicker 

With a new wave of COVID-19 infections fueled by the Delta variant striking countries worldwide, disease experts are scrambling to learn whether the latest version of coronavirus is making people - mainly the unvaccinated - sicker than before.

SportsBelarus athlete granted visa to enter Poland after refusing to return home
Asia PacificThousands more Afghans can resettle in U.S. as refugees, says State Dept.
Asia PacificS.Korea says no decision on joint U.S. military drills, but exercises should not create N.Korea tension
Asia PacificMyanmar shadow government condemns army ruler for taking PM role
Asia PacificAfghan forces battle Taliban for control of southern city
Middle EastIran warns of response if security threatened after ship attack - TV
WorldLebanon's Mikati says hoped for faster pace towards government
Change Suite'It means the world': Families and friends reunite at UK's Heathrow
IndiaIndia and China to continue dialogue over disputed border

India and China will continue dialogue aimed at easing tensions on their disputed border, the two countries said on Monday, amid concerns over a broader conflict as troops from both economic giants continue to face off at the disputed area.

AfricaNigerian doctors begin strike over salary, allowances
EuropeSerbia benefits from COVID-19 'quarantine tourism' as Indians visit
Middle EastLebanese army detains man after deadly funeral attack
Asia PacificAustralia tightens COVID curbs as Brisbane extends lockdown, army patrols Sydney
Asia PacificEXCLUSIVE U.S. to begin new Afghan refugee program - sources
Africa'I'm fighting for my community' says Miss South Africa's first transgender contestant
Asia PacificHong Kong tells civil servants to get vaccinated or pay for COVID-19 tests
EuropeNew peace envoy gets hostile reception from Bosnian Serb leaders
Middle EastFor Beirut blast survivor leaving Lebanon, every day is Aug. 4
Middle EastBlast and financial crisis weigh heavily on mental health of Lebanese