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"The point is not to be first with a vaccine. The point is to have a vaccine that is safe and effective for the American people and the people of the world," US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said on ABC Tuesday. … [Read more...] about What we know — and don’t know — about Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine

"I think Lukenshenko is in a bind," said Haring. "Lukashenka had to massively cheat, and he just received a message from the Kremlin ad it was more of a to do list than it was a congratulatory call. Putin is saying, you know, you won, but here's the things that we want from you." … [Read more...] about Major US diplomatic push to counter Russia may be in jeopardy amid Belarus unrest

“It seems our foreign colleagues are sensing the specific competitive advantages of the Russian drug and are trying to express opinions that in our opinion are completely groundless,” Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said, according to Reuters. … [Read more...] about Russia says coronavirus vaccine will be ready for doctors in two weeks

“We will continue to speak about the risks to the Belarusian people,” Pompeo said. “We want them to have freedom in the same way that people do across the world.” The Trump administration has been criticized for its own approach to human rights, but Pompeo said the United States would remain firm and constant in its support for the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. … [Read more...] about Pompeo urges Europe’s young democracies to embrace freedoms

Civilians, many of whom are returning to their homes after a forced evacuation, are falling victim to the mines. According to a July 13 U.N. report, landmines or booby traps had killed 52 people and injured 96 in southern Tripoli. Since then, Libyan media outlets have reported more carnage, including a July 16 mine explosion that injured three children.   … [Read more...] about Russian Mercenaries in Libya Leave Mines as Deadly Calling Cards, Observers Say