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Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals · 8:36 PM UTCGlobal COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads

Coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 200 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the more-infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems.

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AmericasMexico sues U.S. gun makers, eyes $10 billion in damages
Middle EastLebanese demand justice on port blast anniversary
Middle EastIsraeli aircraft strike rocket launch sites in Lebanon, military says

Israeli aircraft struck what its military said were rocket launch sites in south Lebanon early on Thursday in response to earlier projectile fire towards Israel from Lebanese territory.

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Healthcare & PharmaceuticalsWHO calls for halting COVID-19 vaccine boosters in favor of unvaccinated
Asia PacificU.S. approves potential sales of Howitzers to Taiwan -Pentagon
Asia PacificAustralia to establish $280 mln reparations fund for 'Stolen Generation'
AmericasVenezuela political talks expected to begin Aug 13 in Mexico - sources
Middle EastTwo rockets from Lebanon hit Israel, drawing Israeli retaliation
WorldBiden picks diplomat with Polish ties to manage key NATO relationship
AmericasCanadian border staff to begin work-to-rule strike action starting Friday -union
AmericasTop paramilitary, guerrilla leaders in Colombia ask forgiveness
United KingdomBritain rows back on France quarantine, opens to more countries
Asia PacificBlast in Afghan capital as Taliban claim attack on minister's compound
WorldLack of strong rival may hurt Canada's Trudeau in election
AfricaUSAID chief concerned by 'dehumanising rhetoric' in Ethiopia amid war in Tigray region
Asia PacificRussian news outlet Open Media says blocked by state media watchdog

Russian news outlet Open Media said on Wednesday that its website had been blocked for most users by Russia's communications watchdog after it entered the site in a list of internet pages engaging in "extremist activity".

EuropeSite of ancient Olympic Games threatened as Greece battles wildfire