(Reuters) – Biotech company Moderna Inc could earn tens of billions of dollars in sales and stock appreciation if it wins the race for a COVID-19 vaccine. If you lose, the value of the early stage business could collapse. FILE PHOTO: A sign marks the headquarters of Moderna Inc, which …
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MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin mocked the United States embassy in Moscow on Friday for flying a rainbow flag to celebrate LGBT rights, suggesting it reflects the sexual orientation of his staff. FILE PHOTO: A rainbow flag flies in support of the LGBT community at the British Embassy in …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Global coronavirus cases topped 11 million on Friday, according to a Reuters count, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed more than half a million people in seven months. A priest with personal protective equipment (PPE) walks in front of the body …
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Text size Joseph Prezioso / Getty Images Shares of Modern biotechnology fell 6.2% on Thursday afternoon after health news website Stat reported that the company was delaying the start of a Phase 3 trial of its experimental Covid-19 vaccine. The report, based on quotes from unidentified sources described as “investigators,” …
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OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in the wake of new Chinese national security legislation and could take steps to boost immigration, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks during a press conference in Riga, Latvia …
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