Biden says Afghan quagmire would have helped Russia, China
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Joe Biden said on Monday (Aug 16) that a longer war in Afghanistan would have...
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Coronavirus: Pfizer submits data for third dose approval in US Pfizer and BioNTech on Monday submitted preliminary clinical data to...
World leaders adapt to new Afghan political realities
PARIS (AFP) - World leaders were adjusting to the new political reality in Afghanistan on Monday (Aug 16), the downbeat...
Afghan ceasefire deal struck in Doha collapsed when President Ghani fled
DOHA (BLOOMBERG) - The weeks leading up to Kabul's collapse saw a flurry of diplomatic activity by the United States...
Six injured as self-driving Tesla crashes in school car park in southern England
LONDON (REUTERS) - Five children and an adult were taken to hospital with injuries after a self-driving Tesla Inc Model...
Drifting smoke from megafires hurts economies far beyond their flames
Drifting smoke from megafires hurts economies far beyond their flames Even if you don't live near any of the recent...
Richard Branson sells $300 million in Virgin Galactic stock after rocket ride
Richard Branson sells $300 million in Virgin Galactic stock after rocket ride Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson sold more than...
Unvaccinated workers could end up paying $50 more for health insurance — per paycheck
Unvaccinated workers could end up paying $50 more for health insurance — per paycheck Workers who have yet to be...
Battling misinformation, nursing homes weigh whether to require vaccination for staff
Battling misinformation, nursing homes weigh whether to require vaccination for staff Nursing homes were among the hardest hit facilities in...
Food stamps to get their biggest boost ever, with benefits rising more than 25%
Food stamps to get their biggest boost ever, with benefits rising more than 25% The Biden administration is overhauling food...