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Sep 19, 2021
Seoul (South Korea), September 19: South Korea's daily coronavirus cases fell below 2,000 on Sunday due to fewer tests over the weekend, but concerns linger over a spike in transmissions after the Chuseok holiday, when millions of people usually travel across the country to meet relatives.
Security Council voices concern over political strife in Somalia
Iranian president calls full SCO membership "diplomatic success"
OAS "an obsolete and ineffective body," says Bolivian president at CELAC summit
Roundup: G20 agriculture ministers commit to better ensure sustainable food systems
Biden administration to deport migrant crowds in Texas border city: media
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Roundup: U.S. details vaccine efficacy, plans use of booster shot against wildness of COVID-19
New York (US), September 19: The United States has kept on pushing through federal requirements of broad vaccination by highlighting the efficacy of its three...
UK records another 30,144 coronavirus cases
London (UK), September 19: Another 30,144 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to...
Algeria flies flags at half-mast to mourn former President Bouteflika's death
Algeria (Algiers), September 19: Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Saturday ordered flags to be flown at half-mast throughout the country for three days in honor...
Chinese Vice Premier presides over preparatory meeting for 2021 ZGC Forum
Sep 18, 2021
Beijing (China) Sep 18: The first plenary meeting of the organizing committee of the 2021 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum), scheduled from Sept. 24 to 28...
China's anti-graft chief stresses high-quality discipline inspection
Hohhot (China) Sep 18: China's top anti-graft official stressed efforts to advance the high-quality development of discipline inspection and supervision work.
Xi calls for steady transition of Afghan situation, dialogues with Afghanistan
Beijing (China) Sep 18: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for efforts to promote steady transition of Afghan situation as soon as possible, engage...
China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran to strengthen coordination on Afghan issue
Dushanbe (Tajikistan) Sep 18: Senior officials from China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran agreed on Thursday to step up communication and coordination on the Afghan issue.
Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan for six months
Uinted Nations Sep 18: The Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for six...
FDA panel backs COVID-19 booster dose for elderly, high risk groups
Washington DC (USA) Sep 18: An advisory panel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) endorsed on Friday a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech...
UN chief calls for solidarity on Int'l Day of Peace
Uinted Nations Sep 18: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for solidarity and unity on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, which falls on Sept. 21.
U.S. military admits drone strike in Kabul killed 10 civilians
France recalls ambassadors to U.S., Australia over submarine row
New cases over 2,000 again amid post-Chuseok holiday resurgence woes
Sep 17, 2021
Roundup: Iran's president calls for boosting economic ties with SCO participants
ECOWAS slaps sanctions on Guinean military, demands return to constitutional order
Dutch foreign minister quits over evacuation chaos in Afghanistan
Italy makes Green Pass mandatory for all in job market
S.Korea's overseas direct investment logs double-digit growth in Q2
Tunisian president orders to open borders with Libya
Putin to attend Beijing Winter Olympics: Russian FM
