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UK and Saudi Arabia discuss importance of global access to COVID vaccines
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the importance of worldwide access to COVID-19 vaccines during a call on Tuesday, Downing Street said ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli leader reportedly flew to Saudi Arabia and met with crown prince
Israeli news outlets reported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly flew to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. If the reports are accurate, it would mark the first-known ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand revives law banning criticism of king in bid to curb protests
Thailand has revived a controversial law against criticising the royal family in an attempt to curb months of anti-government protests. Several activists have been summoned to face charges under the ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s $1 billion ketamine bust a ‘misunderstanding’ as officials fail to find drugs
Thailand's claim to have seized almost $1 billion in contraband ketamine this month was wrong and tests have so far not shown up any drugs, the justice minister said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Lame-duck president pardons turkey; Trump breaks post-election isolation for tradition
President Donald Trump emerged from self-imposed isolation on Tuesday to show that at least one thing in Washington would run according to tradition: the pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey. ( read original story ...)
Trump Pardons Turkey, Roasts Mattis
The president briefly went off script during the lighthearted ceremony to hit back against a comment made by his former defense secretary. ( read original story ...)
Stormy weather leads up to Thanksgiving, but it should turn tranquil on Turkey Day itself
A storm system featuring every kind of inclement weather, from snow to ice to severe thunderstorms, is sweeping across the Lower 48 this Thanksgiving week. But, by Thanksgiving itself, it will ... ( read original story ...)
NY Gov. Cuomo: ‘Don’t be a turkey, wear a mask’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled a new Thanksgiving accessory for New Yorkers - a turkey face mask. (Nov. 24) ... ( read original story ...)
World Economic Forum to mark Pakistan’s ‘massive’ Covid-19 ‘success’ on Wednesday: Report
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has reportedly announced that Wednesday, November 25 will be 'Pakistan Strategy Day' in recognition of the country's 'successful policies against Covid-19', with Prime ... ( read original story ...)