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Understanding China’s Increase in Respiratory Illnesses Linked to Known Pathogens, According to Official

[1/3] An ambulance leaves a children’s hospital in Beijing, China November 24, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights SHENZHEN, China, Dec 2 (Reuters) – China’s surge in respiratory illness is caused by known pathogens and there is no sign of new infectious diseases, a health official said on Saturday as the country faces its …

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Get Ready for Tax-Loss Selling and the ‘Santa Rally’: How They Could Impact U.S. Stocks Post November Surge

Behold the awe-inspiring image of the “Fearless Girl” statue in New York City. Illuminated by the soft morning sunlight, this statue stands in front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building, evoking a brilliant contrast of solidarity and optimism. New York, January 28, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo Attain Licensing Rights, opens new tab Amidst …

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Exclusive: US Set to Announce $3 Billion Investment in Green Climate Fund at COP28 – Insider Sources

People arrive to attend the Pledging Conference of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for the First Replenishment in Paris, France, October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights DUBAI, Dec 2 (Reuters) – The United States will announce a $3 billion contribution to the Green Climate Fund, sources familiar with matter said on Saturday. …

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Five Senators Urge President Biden to Enact China Travel Ban in Response to Respiratory Illness Outbreak

[1/2] Republican. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio appears at his U.S. midterm election night gathering after winning his race in Miami, Florida, U.S., November 8, 2022. REUTERS/Joe Skipper/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Five Republican senators led by Marco Rubio on Friday asked President Joe Biden’s administration to ban travel between the …

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China’s Respiratory Illness Surge: What You Need to Know

Children receiving medical care outside Beijing’s children’s hospital on November 24, 2023, have sparked global interest in a recent surge of respiratory illnesses in China. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is currently no need for international alarm, as no unusual or novel pathogens have been detected. Despite this reassurance, authorities in Taiwan …

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Qatar’s Role in Achieving a Truce between Israel and Hamas

Qatari Mediator Doubles Down Amid Fear of Collapsing Ceasefire DOHA, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Amid praises for its brokering of a truce between Israel and Hamas, Qatar’s negotiators feared the ceasefire could fall apart. Sources revealed that the truce and accompanying prisoner and hostage exchanges were not clearly defined, which led to multiple concerns among …

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China’s Exclusive Offer: Hundreds of Taiwan Politicians Tempted by Affordable Trips Before Election

China sponsors cut-price trips for hundreds of Taiwanese politicians ahead of key island elections By Yimou Lee TAIPEI, Dec 1 (Reuters) – According to Taiwan sources and documents, Beijing has sponsored discounted trips to China for many Taiwanese politicians prior to the upcoming key elections. This hefty undertaking has raised concerns of officials, describing this …

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