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Republican Lauren Boebert vows to carry handgun to Congress
On Monday, those efforts appeared poised to fail. She notes that "Democrats and the media" are outraged at her intention to be armed for self-defense, but brushes off the anger and speaks directly to Americans, saying, "It's our job in Congress to defend your rights, including your Second Amendment , and that's exactly what I'm here to do". [Full Article...]
UK: Dialysis patient, 82, first to get Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
The prime minister had been under pressure from scientists, opposition parties and the UK's devolved nations to act more decisively. "The law will be updated to reflect these new rules". Hundreds of new vaccination sites are due to open this week, joining the 700 which are already in operation, to administer the first 500,000 doses of the new vaccine. [Full Article...]
Three killed after light plane crashes into Detroit home
Even then, the house was engulfed in flames, the office added. The three fatalities are believed to be the pilot and two passengers, the sheriff's office said. A neighboring house was also damaged in the crash. "With the airport being there I knew one of these days one of those planes would have to go down for whatever reason", they told WXYZ Detriot . [Full Article...]
Health Ministry approves Moderna vaccine, 1st shipment set to arrive this month
The agency noted that during the clinical trial researchers only followed participants who failed to receive their scheduled doses "for a short period of time, such that we can not conclude anything definitive about the depth or duration of protection after a single dose of vaccine from the single dose percentages reported by the companies". [Full Article...]
Saudi Arabia embargo 'to be lifted'
The Saudi-led quartet had imposed the blockade in June 2017, accusing Qatar of interfering in the countries' internal affairs and backing militant groups - charges that Doha denies. Immediately after the crisis began, outgoing US President Donald Trump expressed support for Riyadh and Abu Dhabi and their allies, but over the past three years, his administration has been calling for ending the im... [Full Article...]
Two French soldiers killed in Mali
Huynh, 33, was the first female soldier sent to the Sahel region since the French operation began. "I pay tribute to the strength of the commitment of Sergeant Yvonne Huynh and Brigadier Loïc Risser, of the 2nd Hussar Regiment of Haguenau". [Full Article...]
Teenager who died in Kerry fall yesterday was a native of Salthill
Following a search and rescue operation by Gardaí assisted by members of the Coast Guard, RNLI and Dingle Search and Rescue, the body of the male youth was recovered. "Our thoughts and prayers are with aura, Matthew, Daniel and Aoife". The 17-year-old's funeral will take place in Galway on Wednesday and will be a private family affair in order to comply with the Irish Government's COVID-19 regul... [Full Article...]
Two more York primary schools will stay closed to most children
Primary schools elsewhere have been told to stay open and Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said parents should send children back to classrooms where they are open this week. The current open plans may be subject to change, dependent on government review, and the County Council will continue to monitor Government guidance closely. [Full Article...]