Study suggests vaccines may be ineffective against Omicron

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U.S. study suggests vaccines may be ineffective against Omicron without booster

All three U.S.-authorized COVID-19 vaccines appear to be significantly less protective against the newly-detected Omicron variant of the coronavirus in laboratory testing, but a booster dose likely restores most of the protection, according to ..
First known U.S. Omicron case found in fully vaccinated overseas traveler

The United States on Wednesday identified its first known COVID case caused by the Omicron variant, discovered in a fully vaccinated patient who traveled to South Africa, as scientists continue to study the risks the new version could pose. Public..
Ethiopia asks U.S. to stop spreading false information on war

Ethiopia's government has asked the United States to stop spreading falsehoods against the country, the state minister of communication said on Thursday, after the U.S. State Department issued an alert about potential "terrorist attacks"..
Qatar to act as U.S. diplomatic representative in Afghanistan

The United States and Qatar signed an accord on Friday for Qatar to represent U.S. diplomatic interests in Afghanistan, an important signal of possible future direct engagement between Washington and the Taliban after two decades of war. U.S. Secr..
U.S. braces for surge of vaccinated international travelers

The United States is expecting a flood of international visitors crossing its borders by air and by land on Monday after lifting travel restrictions for much of the world's population first imposed in early 2020 to address the spread of COVID-19...
Baby handed to U.S. soldiers in chaos of Afghanistan airlift still missing

It was a split second decision. Mirza Ali Ahmadi and his wife Suraya found themselves and their five children on Aug. 19 in a chaotic crowd outside the gates of the Kabul airport in Afghanistan when a U.S. soldier, from over the tall fence, asked if ..
U.S. urges Sudan military to refrain from violence against planned protests -official

The United States on Friday urged Sudan's military coup leaders to refrain from violence against peaceful protesters ahead of planned demonstrations on Saturday opposing the takeover, saying how the army reacts will be a litmus test. "Tom..
U.S. senators urge Biden to avoid India sanctions over Russian deal

Two U.S. senators have urged President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India over its purchase of Russia's S-400 air defence system, saying such a punitive measure would endanger growing cooperation. India signed a $5.5 billion deal with ..
Samsung SDI, Stellantis to set up EV battery joint venture in U.S.

South Korea's Samsung SDI Co Ltd (006400.KS) said on Friday that it had entered an agreement for a joint venture with automaker Stellantis NV (STLA.MI) to produce electric vehicle (EV) battery cells and modules in the United States. The joint ..

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