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Thursday, September 29th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
Pfizer files for clearance to use booster dose on children aged 5 to 11

US pharmaceutical company Pfizer has filed a request before the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week for an emergency clearance to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 with a 10-microgram booster dose against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.
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Thursday, September 29th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
Bank of England to the rescue of first stumble of PM Truss economic program

Britain's central bank on Wednesday warned that dwindling confidence in the economy poses a significant risk as it took the unusual step of intervening directly in financial markets. The move was aimed at restoring financial stability in markets shaken by the Liz Truss government fiscal policies.
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Wednesday, September 28th 2022 - 17:50 UTC
Moscow claims Biden behind gas pipeline emergencies in Europe

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said US President Joseph Biden should account for his country's possible involvement in separate gas pipeline emergencies reported between Sept. 25 and 26.
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Wednesday, September 28th 2022 - 17:49 UTC
Moscow-backed referendums yield nod to Russian annexation

Four territories Ukraine considers to be its provinces have approved through referendums Moscow's initiative to join the Russian Federation, it was reported Tuesday in the Donbas region.
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Wednesday, September 28th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
UN mission in Haiti cut down to “only essential” staff

The United Nations mission in Haiti has been cut down to a minimum after all non-essential workers were instructed to evacuate the violence-torn Caribbean nation. The announcement came two months after the UN Security Council voted to extend the mission's presence for at least another year.
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Wednesday, September 28th 2022 - 09:48 UTC
Ukraine accused Uruguay of participating in a “collective crime” against its state; Uruguay responded

Ukrainian officials have pointed fingers at Uruguay for allegedly participating in a “collective crime” by supporting President Vladimir Putin's attempt to annex occupied regions.
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Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 20:05 UTC
Spanish prosecutors want Shakira jailed for 8 years for tax evasion

Colombian singer Shakira is facing an eight-year prison sentence for tax evasion in addition to a hefty fine after charges were filed against her in Spain.
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Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 10:16 UTC
Russia needs to withdraw from Ukraine, Uruguay's Bustillo tells UN

Uruguayan Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo Monday told the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York that Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine was essential.
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Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:53 UTC
King Charles III cypher revealed; personally chosen by the King

The cypher of King Charles III has been revealed, showing an image to be used by government departments and on state documents and post boxes. It was personally chosen by the King, from a range of designs produced by the College of Arms.
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Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:41 UTC
“Rethinking Tourism” as a powerful driver for sustainable development

World Tourism Day, observed on 27 September, celebrates the power of tourism to foster inclusion, protect nature and promote cultural understanding. This year’s official celebration, “Rethinking Tourism”, will be hosted by Indonesia, celebrating this opportunity to rethink how we do tourism for a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient sector. We need to fully showcase the potential of tourism to create jobs for all and bring communities together.
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