FILE PHOTO: Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden talks about his plans to tackle climate change during a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, July 14, 2020. REUTERS / Leah Millis DETROIT (Reuters) – Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Friday that he is now receiving …
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FILE PHOTO: American flags are seen near a TikTok logo in this illustrated image taken on July 16, 2020. REUTERS / Florence Lo / Illustration WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top White House adviser said Thursday that he expects TikTok to separate from its Chinese owner and operate as a U.S. …
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Read More »China moves rocket into place for next mission to Mars
BEIJING (AP) – China has placed a rocket in position to launch a rover to Mars on one of three missions close to the red planet, one from the United States and one from the United Arab Emirates. The Long March-5 carrier rocket is the heaviest launch vehicle in China …
Read More »China’s Sinopharm begins late-stage trial of COVID-19 vaccine in UAE
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