MOSCOW – They were not surprised by reports of torture, live ammunition and the threat of arrest. Tens of thousands of factory workers, women clapping white flowers and balloons and young Protestants taking to the streets of cities in Belarus, including Minsk, the capital, for the fifth straight day on …
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Gap of Retirement for America, and Ideas for Closing
Some policymakers have called for increasing the entire retirement age of Social Security – if you can receive 100 percent of your earned benefit – as part of the long-term financial deficit solution. But workers of color earn less, have lower life expectancy and tend to work in physically demanding …
Read More »China’s potential COVID-19 vaccine Sinopharm triggers antibodies in clinical trials: Journal
BEIJING (Reuters) – A candidate for coronavirus vaccine developed by a unit of the China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) has been shown to be safe and trigger anti-inflammatory immune responses in early and mid-stage studies, researchers said . FILE PHOTO: The company logo of Sinopharm Group Co Ltd is displayed …
Read More »Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona score: Barca historically humiliated by Bayern in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League
Bayern Munich are now just one match away from competing for the Champions League trophy after a decisive 8-2 victory against a toothless side of Barcelona in the quarter-finals. They will expel the winner from Manchester City and Lyon for that very opportunity. Five of the possible 10 goals scored …
Read More »Facebook criticizes Apple for its commission system
FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen placed on a keyboard in this illustration March 25, 2020. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Illustration (Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Friday that Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has rejected his request to waive the 30% commission fee it takes on apps …
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