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Оновлені в 2015 році правила дозволяють трансжінкам виступати в жіночій ваговій категорії без операції зі зміни статі за умови низького рівня тестостерону впродовж щонайменше року …
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Обстріл в зоні ООС: один український військовий загинув, ще один поранений – штаб
Пораненого військового госпіталізували, його стан у штабі розцінюють як важкий …
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Триватиме реєстрація до 18 травня …
Read More60 Years Since 1st American in Space: Tourists Lining Up
Sixty years after Alan Shepard became the first American in space, everyday people are on the verge of following in his cosmic footsteps.Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin used Wednesday’s anniversary to
Read MoreBiden Agrees to Waive COVID-19 Vaccine Patents, but It’s Still Complicated
The Biden administration has agreed to support waiving intellectual property (IP) restrictions on COVID-19 vaccines at the World Trade Organization (WTO), a breakthrough in the global fight against the pandemic
Read MoreBroadway Readies Imminent Ticket Sales for a Fall Reopening
Many Broadway productions are scrambling to resume ticket sales in the coming days to welcome theater-goers this fall after city and state leaders have green-lit a reopening of the Great
Read MoreЦьогорічний «Марш рівності» в Києві відбудеться у вересні – організатори
Торік «Марші рівності» у Києві проводили у форматі онлайн …
Read MoreПосольство України звернулося до ізраїльської сторони за поясненням щодо заборони на в’їзд українців
В’їзд, крім українців, заборонено громадянам Ефіопії, ПАР, Індії, Мексики та Туреччини …
Read More3rd Coronavirus Wave ‘Inevitable’, Top Indian Science Adviser Says
A senior Indian government scientific adviser warned Wednesday that a third wave of coronavirus infections would sweep the country as it struggles with the devastating effects of the current wave
Read MoreCDC Chief Projects Sharp Decline in US COVID Cases by July
The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said current projections see COVID-19 cases remaining low and dropping sharply by July, provided vaccination rates remain high
Read MoreSpain’s Bullrings Reopen and Reignite Fiery Debate
As its COVID-19 lockdown eases, Spain has resumed bullfights — and reignited a fiery political debate between right-wingers who defend the tradition and leftists who condemn it as animal cruelty.
Read MoreTokyo Olympics Test Event Praised By Key Track & Field Official
An Olympic test event to evaluate COVID-19 safety protocols for the upcoming Tokyo Games has won praise from the head of the world governing body of track and field.
Read MoreСудове засідання у справі Тетяни Чорновол перенесли
Суд не відбувся через те, що головуюча суддя на лікарняному …
Read MoreМВС повідомило про збитки державі на 850 тис грн через нарахування виплат псевдопереселенцям
Нині на обліку перебувають 1 466 077 переселенців з тимчасово окупованих територій Донбасу і Криму …
Read MoreWTO Debates Proposal to Waive Intellectual Property Rights on COVID Vaccines
Member nations of the World Trade Organization are wrapping up two days of talks in Geneva Wednesday focused on waiving intellectual property rights on new COVID-19 vaccines. Ambassadors from the
Read MoreNeatnik ‘Cleanfluencers’ Gain Star Power During Pandemic
During coronavirus-mandated lockdowns, millions of people started following the so-called “cleanfluencers” — online bloggers who inspired others to clean and organize their homes while gaining useful knowledge about keeping things neat
Read MoreFaith Leaders Join Efforts to Promote Covid-19 Vaccines
With an estimated one-third of the U.S. population hesitant to get a vaccine for COVID-19, a new study indicates that approaches by faith community leaders can help convince people to
Read MoreMali Woman Gives Birth to 9 Babies, Government Says
A Malian woman gave birth to nonuplets in Morocco on Tuesday, and all nine babies are “doing well,” her government said, although Moroccan authorities had yet to confirm what would be an extremely
Read MoreAgribusiness Increasingly Unsustainable on Warming Planet
President Biden set a goal of reducing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030. His pledge to a virtual summit of world leaders in April is welcomed by those hit hardest by climate change and looking for as much quick action
Read MoreTaiwan Star Wars Fans Celebrate Unofficial Holiday Atop Nation’s Tallest Building
Dozens of Taiwanese Star Wars fans gathered on the top floor of the nation’s tallest building Tuesday to salute their favorite movie, while stressing the importance of wearing face masks
Read MoreNew COVID Surge Forces Another Lockdown in Turkey
Turkey was recently heralded as one of the most successful nations in containing the spread of COVID 19, prompting the government to ease controls. But a surge in infections coupled
Read MoreLargely Spared Since 2020, Taiwan Now Grapples with Small COVID Cluster
Taiwan, largely spared from the global coronavirus pandemic since it began last year, is grappling with a small but still uncontained outbreak that appeared last month. Since April 20, Taiwan’s Central
Read MoreEilish, Chalamet, Gorman and Osaka Headline Fall Met Gala
The star power is back. When the Met Gala returns in September, it will feature a heavy-hitting contingent of celebrity co-chairs: Actor Timothée Chalamet, musician Billie Eilish, poet Amanda Gorman
Read MoreVatican Museums Reopen After 2-Month Lockdown
With COVID-19 restrictions easing as new infections decrease in Italy, the Vatican has reopened the majestic doors of its art-filled museums this week to the public. The relaxation of restrictions in
Read MoreРосіянин Дудь відповів, чому з інтерв’ю блогера з України вирізали частину про Голодомор
За словами російського ведучого, оригінальний запис розмови може тривати кілька годин, тому його доводиться редагувати …
Read MoreIndia’s COVID-19 Immunization Drive Sputters
As India reels from a second wave of COVID-19 infections that is devastating major cities, stockpiles are falling short of surging demand in the country, health experts warn. The country’s
Read MoreДонеччина: цивільний загинув, підірвавшись на вибуховому предметі на кладовищі
Відвідувачів кладовища евакуювали, поліцейські оточили район …
Read MoreTaiwan, Largely Spared Since 2020, Now Fighting Small COVID Cluster
Taiwan, largely spared from the global coronavirus pandemic since it began last year, is grappling with a small but still uncontained outbreak that appeared last month. Since April 20, Taiwan’s Central
Read MoreIndian Premier League Suspended After More COVID-19 Cases
The Indian Premier League was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday after players or staff at three clubs tested positive for COVID-19. The Board of Control for Cricket in India issued a statement
Read MoreРятувальники попереджають про пожежну небезпеку в більшості регіонів України
Надзвичайна пожежна небезпека означає «загрозливе поєднання високої температури повітря та сухої погоди» …
Read MoreБойовики 9 разів за добу обстріляли позиції українських військових – штаб
Українські військові вели вогонь у відповідь, внаслідок обстрілів ніхто з них не постраждав …
Read MoreMass COVID Inoculation Programs Begins in Papua New Guinea
The first phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has started in Papua New Guinea, as infection numbers continue to rise. Experts say Australia’s nearest neighbor is also fighting a sea of
Read MoreFrench Lawmakers to Vote on Controversial Climate Bill
France’s centrist government has released a video ahead of Wednesday’s vote on the so-called Climate and Resilience bill, with Ecological Transition Minister Barbara Pompili explaining how it will lead to cleaner
Read MoreUS Appeals Court to Consider Idaho Transgender Athletes Ban
An appeals court on Monday will consider the constitutionality of the first law in the nation banning transgender women and girls from playing on women’s sports teams. The 9th U.S.
Read MoreПравославні християни світу вже вдруге святкують Великдень на тлі глобальної пандемії COVID-19 – фотогалерея
Православні християни в цілому світі вдруге святкують Великдень на тлі карантинних обмежень …
Read MoreSpreading Joy: Collection of Photos Features Babies Born During Pandemic
While the pandemic has been a source of grief, it has not stopped joyful events from happening – including thousands of babies being born in this difficult time. Photographer Annе Geddes, creator of the Joy project, is encouraging women from around the
Read MoreBobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 Champ in Great Racing Family, Dies
Bobby Unser, a beloved three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and one of the only two brothers to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” has died. He was 87.He died Sunday at
Read MoreWHO: Small Ebola Outbreak Contained in DR Congo
The World Health Organization says a small outbreak of the Ebola virus has been contained in an eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).According to Congo’s Ministry
Read MoreModerna to Provide Tens of Millions of Doses of COVID vaccine to COVAX
Moderna announced Monday it will supply the COVAX vaccine sharing program with up to 500 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2022. The news comes simultaneously
Read MorePrince Harry, Jennifer Lopez Make Voices Heard at Vax Live
President Joe Biden spoke about the COVID-19 vaccination being safe, Prince Harry urged for the vaccine distribution everywhere and Jennifer Lopez embraced her fully-vaccinated mother on stage during one of
Read MoreUS Noncommittal on Vaccine Patents Waiver
Amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in India and other parts of the world, the Biden administration remains noncommittal on a proposal to loosen patent restrictions so that countries can
Read MoreICRC: Healthcare Systems, Workers, Patients Are Under Attack
Murder, rape and physical abuse are among the attacks that healthcare workers, the wounded and the sick have been subjected to in the five years since the United Nations Security Council adopted its first resolution on the protection of health
Read MoreCulture of Abuse in Australian Gymnastics, Inquiry Finds
An inquiry into Australian gymnastics has found evidence of widespread abuse, sexism, racism and authoritarian coaching practices, according to a damning report published Monday. Amid a “global reckoning” for the sport, the Australian Human
Read MoreЗ початку року поліція передала до суду 6 справ про перешкоджання журналістській діяльності – МВС
Протягом І кварталу 2021 року розпочато досудове розслідування за 48 кримінальними правопорушеннями, пов’язаними з перешкоджанням законній професійній діяльності журналістів, заявили у МВС …
Read MoreCuban Government Ends Leading Dissident’s Hunger Strike
Cuba’s government put an end Sunday to a weeklong hunger strike staged by a leading dissident, the head of a group that has protested state censorship of artistic works. He
Read MorePakistan Tightens Border to Stem Influx of New Coronavirus Variants
Pakistan decided Sunday to temporarily suspend incoming pedestrian movement at overland border crossings with Afghanistan and Iran to “restrain import of any new mutation” of the coronavirus. The restriction
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