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Pfizer says Covid pill 89% effective
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: Pfizer said on Friday that a clinical trial of its pill to treat Covid-19 had shown it is highly effective.
US Congress set to pass $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: US lawmakers were set to vote Friday on a landmark $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that would transform America's crumbling transport network and boost internet coverage on the biggest day so far of Joe Biden's presidency.
Japan eases rules to allow business travellers, students
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» TOKYO: Japan said Friday it will allow short-term business travellers, foreign students and other visa holders to enter the country, but tourists are still barred under pandemic border restrictions.
COP26 braces for youth protests after vague emissions pledges
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» GLASGOW - Thousands of youth activists were preparing to descend on Glasgow on Friday to protest against what they say is a dangerous lack of action by leaders at the COP26 climate summit.
Airbnb profit soars on Pandemic-era lifestyles
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» NEW YORK - Airbnb on Thursday reported record-high profit in the recently ended quarter as bookings surpassed pre-pandemic numbers, with remote work trends boosting the home-sharing platform.
US offers $10m bounty for DarkSide hackers
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States announced a $10 million reward Thursday for help finding leaders of the high-profile ransomware gang DarkSide, authorities' latest try at combating spiking cyber-extortion attacks.
Fritz sets up Djokovic clash, Medvedev and Zverev dig deep in Paris
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» PARIS: Taylor Fritz departed the French Open in a wheelchair this year but his return to Paris is proving a far happier experience as he reached the Paris Masters quarter-finals after beating Cameron Norrie 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Thursday.
ABBA returns with new album after 40-year hiatus
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» STOCKHOLM: Swedish pop sensation ABBA is making a comeback on Friday with their new album "Voyage", nearly 40 years after they split up, with a digital avatar concert eventually planned in London.