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THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Another initiative by the President to promote greater appreciation of Malta’s historic heritage
In line with his commitment to fostering greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Maltese culture and history, President of Malta George Vella is continuing with his initiatives to increase accessibility to and public awareness on three hi…
Biden Administration Urges Halt to Strict Texas Abortion Law
President Joe Biden’s administration urged a judge Friday to block a near-total ban on abortion imposed by Texas — the strictest such law in the nation — in a key battle in the ferocious legal war over abortion access in the United States.The U.S. Supr…
US Tops 700,000 COVID Deaths
The United States has surpassed 700,000 deaths from COVID-19, the highest of any country.The U.S. recorded 700,258 deaths Friday evening, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.Brazil has the second-highest number of death…
Nigerian Author Helps Children Stay Informed with Coronavirus Book
As COVID-19 has spread in Nigeria, Africa’s most populated country, so have myths about the virus, especially among children. A Nigerian author has written a children’s book to help them understand the pandemic and ways to avoid being infected.A team o…
Fauci Calls Merck COVID Pill Data ‘Impressive’
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said Friday that recent trials showing the effectiveness of the U.S. drug company Merck’s experimental new COVID-19 pill were certainly good news, but they stressed that vaccines would remain the best w…
US Proposes 23 Species Be Labeled as Extinct
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Wednesday that it was proposing 23 species currently protected by the Endangered Species Act be delisted because they are now thought to be extinct.Perhaps best known among species presumed to be extinct is the I…