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US Covid death toll undercounted: Fauci
He made the remarks on Sunday during a TV programme while responding to a question as to whether he believes the true death toll is as high as suggested by a new study from the University of Washington, reports Xinhua news agency.
WHO to restart Covid drug trial with focus on immune responses
The clinical trial, named Solidarity, was first announced on March 18 by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The latest trial will test three drugs that dampen inflammation -- Infliximab, Imatinib and Artesunate.
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 157.9mn
University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 157,946,278 and 3,288,638, respectively. The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the highest number of cases and deaths at 32,707,359 and 581,752, respectively, according to the CSSE.
7 killed in US birthday party shooting
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said in a statement that they responded to a shooting call at the Canterbury Mobile Home Park at 12.18 a.m. "Upon arrival, officers located six deceased adults and one adult male with serious injuries who was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries," the statement said.
Egypt, France conduct joint naval, air drills
The maritime drills took place on Sunday in the Red Sea, while the air exercises were conducted at one of the Egyptian army's bases, Xinhua news agency quoted the military as saying in a statement. The Egyptian frigate al-Fateh and the combat group accompanying the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle participated in the exercise, the statement added.
Afghans will continue to suffer after forces withdrawal: Analyst
"The people of Afghanistan as the victims of the so-called US-led war on terror had suffered in the war during the 20-year-old presence of the huge military and would continue to suffer even after the troops' pull out as the militants are still very much active in the country," analyst Nazari Pariani told Xinhua news agency.
Russia holds military parade to mark Victory Day
In an address to troops and guests ahead of the annual event, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Soviet contributions to the defeat of fascism during World War II and warned against attempts to rewrite history, Xinhua news agency reported. Putin said lessons from history must be learned, but those who are "obsessed with the delusional theory of their exclusivity" are in fact utilizing aspects of Nazi ideology.
Myanmar junta approves 15 investments, including huge Chinese project
The MIC, headed by Lt General Moe Myint Tun, did not specify details of the mega-project but IANS reliably learned from Myanmarese Planning Department sources that the LNG project approved on Friday is likely to be the Chinese-backed Mee Lin Gyaing power project in the country's Irrawaddy Delta.
Spain celebrates end of six-month long lockdown, expert warns pandemic isn't over
In remarks to the national daily El Pais, the president of Spain's Epidemiological Society, Elena Vanessa Martinez, warned there are still many infected people who could pass the virus on, DPA news agency reported. She noted that people having more contact could lead to more infections.
US House Minority Leader backs Elise Stefanik to replace Liz Cheney
"Yes, I do," Xinhua news agency quoted McCarthy as saying to Fox News on Sunday. Stefanik, a Congresswoman from New York, thanked McCarthy for his support in a tweet later on Sunday. "We want to be united and looking -- moving forward and I think that's what will take place," McCarthy said. Steve Scalise, the No. 2 role of House Republican leadership, publicly endorsed Stefanik for replacing Cheneyy.
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