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05.08.2021 / 20:47

A giant trial of COVID-19 treatments is restarting. Here are the drugs it’s betting on

Kai KupferschmidtAfter months in the doldrums, one of the world’s largest trials of COVID-19 treatments is finally restarting. Solidarity, a global study led by the World Health Organization (WHO), will test three new drugs in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: the cancer drug imatinib, an antibody named infliximab that is used to treat autoimmune diseases, and artesunate, an antimalarial.The medicines have been shipped to Finland, the first country to have all approvals in place, says John-Arne Røttingen of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, who chairs the study’s executive group.

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‘I will not return’: Belarusian Olympian says she was taken to airport against her wishes

Belarusian sprinter said she was taken to the airport against her wishes on Sunday to board a flight back home after she complained about national coaches at the Tokyo Olympics, but planned to avoid getting on the plane.Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who was due to compete in the women’s 200 meters on Monday, told Reuters she had sought the protection of Japanese police at Tokyo’s Haneda airport so she would not have to board the flight.“I will not return to Belarus,” she told Reuters in a message over Telegram.

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Belarusian Olympic sprinter calls for help after being taken to airport against her wishes

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya called for help from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after she said she was taken to the airport against her wishes on Sunday.

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‘Unforgivable’: England’s Black players subject to racism after Euro 2020 loss

England soccer team have been subjected to a storm of online racist abuse after their defeat in the final of Euro 2020, drawing wide condemnation from the squad’s manager Gareth Southgate along with royalty and politicians.Marcus Rashford, 23, Jadon Sancho, 21, and Bukayo Saka, 19, were the targets of the abuse after they missed spot-kicks in a penalty shootout with Italy which settled Sunday’s final after the game finished as a 1-1 draw.The comments have prompted a police investigation and wide condemnation, although critics accused some ministers of hypocrisy for refusing to support a high-profile anti-racist stance the players had made during the tournament.“For some of them to be abused is unforgivable,” Southgate told a news

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DA Krasner announces charges for 2020 assault of BLM supporter in Fishtown

PHILADELPHIA - District Attorney Larry Krasner announced new charges against a man for his role in an assault during a confrontation last summer in the Fishtown neighborhood amid racial justice uprisings. The incident happened near the 26th Philadelphia Police District at Berks and Girard Avenue on June 1, 2020. At the time, authorities say a violent confrontation occurred between numerous unarmed Black Lives Matter supporters and people wielding bats and axes. Richard "Richie" Goodwin is alleged to have thrown another individual off a bike and hitting him multiple times until his ear and face bled. As a result, Goodwin is charged with simple assault (M2) and recklessly endangering another person (M2). In a statement released to FOX 29, DA

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Commissioner Outlaw speaks out as Philadelphia sees uptick in gun violence

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia, as well as the nation, has seen a recent uptick in gun violence. As a result, city leaders and community members have been working to mitigate the violence. FOX 29's Good Day Philadelphia was joined by Commissioner Danielle Outlaw who discussed a recent uptick in gun violence across the city.Per police crime statistics, as of June 2021, Philadelphia has seen as many as 250 homicides, which is up 37% over last year.

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London, Ont. Mayor calls deadly attack on Muslim family ‘act of mass murder’

London Mayor Ed Holder said on Monday that a vehicle attack that left four members of the same family dead and a nine-year-old child injured was “an act of mass murder perpetrated against Muslims, against Londoners.” Holder urged people to respond with “acts of compassion, acts of kindness, acts of humanity, acts of solidarity, empathy and justice.”

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Reliance Industries to give 5 years of salary to families of employees who died of Covid

Reliance Industries (RIL) has said that it will continue to provide salaries for five years to the nominee of employees who succumbed to the disease.''Reliance has put in place a liberal leave policy for employees affected by Covid-19. It is providing financial assistance of up to 3 months’ pay as interest-free salary advance in case of an exigency.

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Centre announces measures to support families who lost earning member to Covid

support children who lost their parents or guardians to Covid-19, the Centre on Saturday also announced further measures to help families who lost the earning member due to the pandemic.The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government said that it will provide pension to families of those who died due to Covid and enhanced and liberalised insurance compensation.PM Modi said that his Government stands in solidarity with their families.

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Tony Awards set for September after coronavirus delays

Video: Drake gives shoutout to Arya Stark at Billboard awards 2019 (The Independent)Woman throws coffee at head of Dunkin' Donuts worker for forgetting her creamTrump says he has 'seen evidence' coronavirus originated in Wuhan labManeskin say they're offended about drug use allegationsRand Paul tells Fauci he's 'not the end-all' on Covid-19UK aircraft ordered to avoid Belarus airspace after Ryanair ‘hijack’Demi Lovato gives warning about weight-loss complimentsAnnoyed Meghan McCain cut off for advert break during anti-Semitism discussionThese dog and cat foods are being recalled after salmonella alertPalestinian solidarity protests held around the worldMSNBC host brands Ted Cruz 'Kremlin Cruz' after he shares 'Russian propoganda'Gordon

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Myanmar election chief considers dissolving Suu Kyi's NLD

NAYPYITAW – The head of Myanmar’s military-appointed state election commission said Friday that his agency will consider dissolving Aung San Suu Kyi's former ruling party for its alleged involvement in electoral fraud and have its leaders charged with treason.

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On the sidelines, Hezbollah looms large over Gaza battle

BEIRUT – Ever since their last war in 2006, Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militia have constantly warned that a new round between them is inevitable. Yet once again, a potential trigger has gone unpulled.

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BERLIN — Germany's foreign minister says his flying visit to the Mideast is intended as a show of solidarity with Israeli and Palestinian civilians suffering from the latest eruption of conflict, and part an effort to push for a cease-fire and resumption of peace talks.

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Asian-owned businesses in Central Florida are #FeedingPositivity and want you to help

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida’s Asian American community is coming together to promote positivity with the resources they’ve built and want you to join them.

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EU launches conference to debate its future with citizens

PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday expressed hope that Europe would rediscover the path of “great projects, great ambitions and great dreams” as the European Union launched a wide consultation process meant to design the shape of the bloc's future.

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Partner highlights: Young refugees in South Sudan raise awareness of COVID-19 through song

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the world like no other crisis in recent history. With funds from Member States and other organizations as well as hundreds of thousands of individuals, who have contributed through the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, WHO is tackling the pandemic on nine dedicated fronts. But we’re not alone. In this series, we explore how our longstanding partner, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is contributing to the fight against the disease.

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MOVE member, supporters protest use of deceased members bodies in research

UNIVERSITY CITY - A march on University City where activists demand accountability from the University of Pennsylvania over the remains of children who died in the MOVE bombing back in 1985."Tree Africa. Delisha Africa!" chanted a crowd, as dozens sat in solidarity with Mike Africa, Jr.

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PM Modi thanks Qatar Amir for offering support to India in fight against Covid

@TamimBinHamad, Amir of Qatar today. I thanked His Highness for the solidarity and offer of support in India's fight against COVID-19.

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US leaders show solidarity with India in fight against covid

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Germany preparing 'urgent support' for India to tackle second Covid wave: Merkel

#Merkel: Solidarity and support to the people of India. #CovidIndia pic.twitter.com/FJO5cSAEYb"The fight against the pandemic is our common fight.

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Olympic athletes promised legal support if they protest

GENEVA – Athletes who make political or social justice protests at the Tokyo Olympics were promised legal support Thursday by a global union and an activist group in Germany.

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Liverpool owner leads Super League sorrow as fan anger grows

LONDON – After the aborted attempt to form a European Super League, Liverpool owner John Henry attempted to regain the trust of fans with an apology video on Wednesday.

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Minnesota police shooting of Daunte Wright sparks protests across US

40 people were arrested during the second night of protests outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department, for reasons ranging from curfew violations to rioting.The Minneapolis area was already on edge because of the trial of the first of four police officers charged in George Floyd’s death.In Portland, police said at least 200 people gathered around 8:30 p.m. at the Penumbra Kelly Building, which houses an office for the Multnomah County Sheriff and Portland police.PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 12: Activists march towards the Multnomah County Sheriff's office during a protest against the killing of Daunte Wright on April 12, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.

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EU nations struggle to full show vaccination solidarity

BRUSSELS – The European Union is struggling to show complete coronavirus vaccination solidarity among member nations, after a week of negotiations over the distribution of extra doses exposed fissures on Friday.

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Slovak premier resigns to end crisis over Russian vaccine

PRAGUE – Slovakia’s prime minister said Sunday he will step down to clear the way for a Cabinet reshuffle that will defuse a political crisis triggered by a secret deal to buy Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine.

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No smell, no taste - Covid-19 survivors anguished and depressed

'Long Covid'Sensory loss is estimated to affect more than two million Americans and 10 million people worldwide, according to the expert.Taste and smell are often seen as less essential than sight and hearing, and their loss is often considered as less serious than other effects of "Long Covid"; but they are a key part of socialization, says Parma, noting that "we pick mates based on smells."Their disappearance, moreover, is frequently compounded not just by nutritional problems but by anxiety and even depression, Parma added.Like other "anosmics," Medina found solace and solidarity in a support group organized by a hospital near her home.Such groups have flourished on social networks.

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Dozens attend rally and march in Philadelphia in support of Asian American community

PHILADELPHIA - A rally and march were held through Center City Thursday to stand with and protect the Asian American community from violence. The walk led up to City Hall for a moment of silence."Stand up.

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German brewery pairs with bakers to use surplus beer

DUESSELDORF – With restaurants and bars all closed due to pandemic restrictions, a Duesseldorf brewery found itself with 6,000 liters (1,585 gallons) of its copper-colored “Altbier” unsold and nearing its expiry date.

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‘We are grieving with you:’ Orlando area law enforcement leaders react to officer’s death in Boulder

ORLANDO, Fla. – As news spread Monday that a police officer was killed when a gunman opened fire at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, Central Florida law enforcement leaders took to social media to express their condolences.

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COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund marks first anniversary and appeals for continued support

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ One year ago WHO created the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund to respond to the unprecedented show of support by individuals and

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Tokyo Games will be ‘manifestation of peace, solidarity and resilience’: IOC

The Tokyo Olympics will go ahead safely from mid-July, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday, as the postponed Games’ organizers race to overcome the challenges presented by hosting the event during a pandemic.

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US journalist arrested while covering protest goes on trial

IOWA CITY, Iowa – A journalist went on trial Monday on charges stemming from her coverage of a protest against racial injustice in Des Moines last year, after Iowa prosecutors defied international pressure to drop a rare effort to punish a working reporter.

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‘Choose to Challenge’: International Women’s Day 2021 theme

International Women’s Day is meant to celebrate all the achievements of women across the world-- all the contributions they’ve made to social, economic, cultural and political advancements.

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A timeline of disaster and displacement for Iraqi Christians

BAGHDAD – In Iraq, two decades of back-to-back conflicts have left ancient Christian communities that were once a vibrant and integral part of the landscape scattered and in ruins.

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International megatrial of coronavirus treatments is at a standstill

Kai KupferschmidtScience's COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation.The only global trial of potential COVID-19 treatments is languishing. The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) Solidarity trial, set up last year to quickly test potential COVID-19 therapies with tens of thousands of patients, produced headlines in October 2020 when it showed that four candidate treatments offer little benefit.

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Watch Gerard Way and Julien Baker discuss mental health and music during charity livestream

Gerard Way and Julien Baker took part in a special charity livestream event yesterday (March 2) that focused on mental health and music – you can watch the panel discussion below.Organised by Sound Mind Live, the online event sought to bring together “artists in solidarity to promote community support around mental health issues and raise awareness for critical mental health resources during this time of need”.Way and Baker were joined on the Dr.

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Bosnia receives jabs from Serbia amid COVAX dispute

SARAJEVO – SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Bosnia on Tuesday received 10,000 vaccines from neighboring Serbia amid a dispute with the international COVAX mechanism over a delay in planned shipments.

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Creativity emerges in quieter, digital Milan Fashion Week

MILAN – Fashion is off the hamster wheel, taking a deep breath that is allowing some freshness to seep into the once relentless cycle.

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BLM in Italian Fashion campaign shows early tangible results

MILAN – A digital runway show by five Italian fashion designers of African origin opens Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday, one tangible result of a campaign launched last summer by the only Black Italian designer belonging to the Milan fashion chamber.

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Italy: Holocaust survivor's plug for vaccine sparks hatred

ROME – An Italian Holocaust survivor’s attempt to encourage other older adults to receive the anti-COVID-19 vaccine has triggered a wave of anti-Semitic comments and other invective on social media.

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Spanish rapper rejects imprisonment, draws focus to gag law

LLEIDA – A rapper in Spain and dozens of his supporters locked themselves inside a university building Monday in the artist's latest attempt to avoid a prison sentence for insulting the country's monarchy and praising terrorism.

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Trial highlights: 'We were invited' and a quick defense

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump incited a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, put his own vice president in danger and later expressed solidarity with rioters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election in his name, Democrats argued Thursday as they wrapped up opening arguments in Trump's impeachment trial.

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Anne Feeney dead: Folk singer dies at 69 after battle with coronavirus

Folk singer Anne Feeney has died at 69 after battle with coronavirus.

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In Egypt, a push to get more orphans families, fight stigma

Yasmina El Habbal long dreamed of giving birth to a daughter and planned to name her Ghalia, Arabic for “precious.” She never got married, and never did.

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Yorkshire Ripper's Covid death still being probed by prison ombudsman, inquest told

The Prison Ombudsman is investigating the death of Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, the resumed inquest into his death heard today.

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UW-Madison police chief bans 'Thin Blue Line' imagery while on duty

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Madison's police chief has banned officers from using "Thin Blue Line" imagery while on duty.The move by Chief Kristen Roman follows criticism on social media of a "Thin Blue Line" flag displayed at the police department's office. The flag, which resembles a U.S.

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India's opposition shuns Parliament, backs farmers' demands

NEW DELHI – Major Indian opposition parties boycotted the opening day of Parliament’s budget session Friday in solidarity with farmers engaged in a 2-month standoff over new agricultural laws the government refuses to repeal.

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Myanmar election commission rejects military’s fraud claims

NAYPYITAW – Myanmar’s election commission rejected allegations by the military that fraud played a significant role in determining the outcome of November’s elections, which delivered a landslide victory to Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0