Africa has the potential to learn from its mistakes procuring Covid-19 vaccines, to ensure it has speedy access to a new vaccine tackling a far greater threat: malaria.A global group of researchers recently released a preliminary study reporting that their malaria vaccine showed up to 77% efficacy ...

https://qz.com/africa/2005934/africa-can-avoid-covid-19-vaccine-missteps-with-malaria-vaccine/

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Also: why do people pace while talking on the phone?
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It may be utilised by the RLBs, among other things, for various prevention and mitigation measures needed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and will augment their resources...

https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/covid-19-management-centre-releases-rs-8923-cr-to-25-states-as-grants-for-rural-local-bodies/2248658/

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During the ad breaks on "Saturday Night Live," many of Tesla's rivals, including Lucid Motors, Ford, and Volkswagen, took the chance to plug their electric vehicles.

Miley Cyrus was the musical guest on SNL, while Elon Musk hosted.
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Tesla competitors Lucid Motors, Ford, ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/lucid-motors-ford-volkswagen-advertise-during-elon-musk-snl-gig-2021-5

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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Firefighters extinguished a blaze Sunday in a distillation unit at one of Syria's two oil refineries, Syrian state TV reported.No one was hurt, but the fire caused some damage to the facility, a refinery official said...

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-syria-fires-business-cc9b25d4ca4b9737ca39a3151230221f

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GBP/USD rose 1.32%, its highest one-week gain of the year. The upcoming week has four releases, including GDP. Here is an outlook for the highlights and an updated technical analysis for GBP/USD. In the UK, PMIs for manufacturing, services and construction all came in above the 60 level, well into ...

https://www.forexcrunch.com/gbp-usd-forecast-may-10-14-pound-climbs-close-to-1-40-level/

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Careful planning is key if you want financial security when you retire. We take a look at some useful tips for planning your retirement income.
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Planning for your retirement can be a long process that evolves and...

https://www.fool.co.uk/mywallethero/tips-for-planning-your-retirement-income/

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Jerusalem Day and the Supreme Court ruling on Palestinian evictions both fall on Monday - a sign that the violent situation is only set to get worse.

Palestinian protesters hurl flares amid clashes with Israeli security forces at the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, on May 7, 2021.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/jerusalem-spiralling-violence-amid-spike-in-west-bank-revenge-attacks-2021-5

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From Edelweiss Mutual Fund to Prega News, brands have rolled out campaigns celebrating mothers...

https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/mothers-day-2021-how-brands-are-honouring-the-contribution-of-mothers/2248650/

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The BJP had not announced the name of the Chief Minister before the polls and speculations are rife for the last one week on who would be the next Chief Minister of the state...

https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/sonowal-tenders-resignation-prior-to-election-of-new-assam-cm/2248639/

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Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail Ltd has been ranked second fastest growing retailer in the world in the 2021 ranking of global retail power houses by Deloitte, down from top rank secured the previous years.
It has been ranked 53rd in the list of Global Powers of Retailing, improvement ...

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/mukesh-ambani-s-reliance-retail-second-fastest-growing-retailer-in-world-121050900260_1.html

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Toei Animation, a leading Japanese animation house with a seven-decade history, has announced the release of a new Dragon Ball Super movie in 2022. Based on a comic by Toriyama Akira that debuted in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 1984 and has sold 260 million paperback copies worldwide, the ...

https://variety.com/2021/film/asia/toei-animation-second-dragon-ball-super-movie-1234969492/

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Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC)
has invited investment banks to pitch for bookrunner roles for
the initial public offering of its drilling unit, two sources
told Reuters on Sunday...

https://www.reuters.com/article/emirates-adnoc-drilling/update-1-abu-dhabis-adnoc-invites-banks-to-pitch-for-bookrunner-roles-for-drilling-unit-ipo-sources-idUSL1N2MW03N

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A significant tonnage of potatoes have been wasted due to the pandemic, with much of the potato industry struggling to find homes for their produce. Ruth Wills reports...

https://www.fginsight.com/news/news/hospitality-closures-leave-potatoes-without-a-home-119134

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Hi Quartz Africa readers! The announcement of a new highly effective vaccine under development has been heralded as a breakthrough in the fight against malaria,Hi Quartz Africa readers!The announcement of a new highly effective vaccine under development has been heralded as a breakthrough in ...

https://qz.com/emails/africa-weekly-brief/2006060/

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Londons first international festival for movies made on mobiles will celebrate innovation, diversity and accessSmartphone films are no longer just a fun experiment: they are the next step towards a new age of cinema, already attracting top performers and influential directors, believe the two award-...

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/may/09/films-shot-on-smartphones-herald-new-age-for-cinema-say-directors

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You might be surprised how much Googles email service and others know about you. Heres how to set some boundariesMost people are aware of the cookies that track them across the web, and the privacy-invading practices of Google search, but did you know Googles email service, Gmail, collects large ...

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/may/09/how-private-is-your-gmail-and-should-you-switch

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Tesco shares and Amazon shares both have attractive qualities, but this Fool would rather buy one over the other for its income potential.
The post Should I buy Tesco shares or Amazon shares? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Tesco (LSE: TSCO) shares have plenty of attractive qualities, in my ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/09/should-i-buy-tesco-shares-or-amazon-shares/

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"Russia consistently defends international law. At the same time, we will firmly defend our national interests," Putin said in a speech on Red Square...

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/05/09/putin-on-wwii-victory-day-says-russia-will-firmly-defend-its-interests-a73842

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However, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out net sum of Rs 9,659 crore from the Indian equity markets in April after investing Rs 10,482 crore in the preceding month...

https://www.financialexpress.com/market/mfs-on-buying-spree-for-2nd-month-in-a-row-infuse-rs-5526-cr-in-equities-in-april/2248632/

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Since India opened vaccinations to all adults this month, hoping to tame a disastrous coronavirus surge sweeping across the country, the pace of administering the shots has dropped with states saying they only have limited stock to give out...

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/cases-grow-indias-vaccination-campaign-falters-77584625

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I'm thinking of adding the following cheap UK shares to my stocks portfolio today. Here's why I think they could be great bull market buys.
The post 2 cheap UK shares Id buy for the new bull market appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Its too early to claim that the new bull market is upon us. But...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/09/2-cheap-uk-shares-id-buy-for-the-new-bull-market/

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The Canadian dollar recorded another strong week, with gains of 1.26%.USD/CAD dropped to its lowest level since September 2017, as the pair ended the week slightly above the 1.21 level. There is just one economic release in the upcoming week. Here is an outlook for the highlights and an updated ...

https://www.forexcrunch.com/usd-cad-forecast-may-10-14-canadian-dollar-sparkles-but-job-numbers-sink/

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A good nights sleep is of paramount importance to children. Since children spend a significant amount of their time sleeping (and thereby growing and developing in their sleep) the decision of the right mattress becomes consequential...

https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/this-mothers-day-here-are-5-ways-new-moms-can-combat-sleep-troubles/2248622/

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Mazepin finds himself in trouble with the stewards once more after hampering the McLaren driver's flying lap...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/f1-nikita-mazepin-receives-penalty-blocking-norris-hamilton-takes-100th-pole-1690148

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale's onetime jewel of a resort, sits silent and empty, a conspicuous symbol of the pandemic's economic disruption.The signature 17-story tower building, at 2301 SE 17th St...

https://apnews.com/article/business-health-coronavirus-pandemic-0b05bed26e0704f42f166203895612a7

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Julian Chesterfield, CEO and founder of Sunlight, and Kosten Metreweli, the organisation's chief strategy officer, tell Stuart Sumner about their journey attempting to grow a tech startup and secure funding during the global pandemic

The Spark is a new podcast fromComputingwhere we speak to the ...

https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4030866/spark-covid-hit-fell-investment-market

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - When Norma Alcantar got a call last month from Judy Genshaft, the former University of South Florida president, she wondered what had happened.She was pleasantly surprised to hear that she would be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame...

https://apnews.com/article/technology-33a29ac19d039ecdc876d6ac15bcf0a4

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This Fool takes a look at three UK shares he's planning to buy for his passive income portfolio, based on their dividend credentials.
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I firmly believe buying UK shares is one of the best ways to generate a ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/09/3-uk-shares-id-buy-for-a-passive-income/

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JERUSALEM: Israel will sign a free trade agreement with South Korea this week, marking the first such arrangement with an Asian market, Israel's economy ministry said on Sunday.

The deal is meant to bolster bilateral trade by cutting out customs duties and offering safety nets on investments...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/israel-and-south-korea-to-sign-free-trade-pact-14774466

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Rupert Hargreaves picks out five stocks he'd buy to meet his goal of being able to generate a passive income of as much as 10,000 a year.
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I think investing in stocks and shares is one of the most ...

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Out of the total business loss of Rs 6.25 lakh crore, there was an estimated loss of about Rs 4.25 lakh crore to retail businesses whereas wholesale trade suffered a loss of around Rs 2 lakh crore, according to CAIT...

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/8-crore-retail-wholesale-traders-incur-rs-6-25-lakh-cr-business-loss-due-to-covid-restrictions/2248611/

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Roland Head explains why these successful UK shares are on his buy list -- and why he thinks the 'Oracle of Omaha' might also be a fan.
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Warren Buffetts stock choices frequently make headlines, due to ...

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PARIS (AP) - President Emmanuel Macron's plans for bringing France out of the pandemic aren't just about resuscitating long-closed restaurants, boutiques and museums. They are also about preparing his possible campaign for a second term...

https://apnews.com/article/europe-lifestyle-health-coronavirus-pandemic-economy-e729e8a58e32b88606bb1f1acffdca66

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The doodle comes with a pop-up card to wish mothers for their special day...

https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/mothers-day-2021-google-comes-with-an-interactive-doodle-to-celebrate-the-occasion/2248616/

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State-owned CIL will continue with the supply of coal to the power plants under import substitution in the ongoing fiscal...

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/cil-to-continue-with-fuel-supply-to-power-plants-under-import-substitution-121050900203_1.html

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Cash flows can be manipulated or distorted in many ways, including changing accounts payable, misusing non-operating cash, or selling accounts receivable...

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The group is in the process of airlifting 60 cryogenic containers from overseas and building around 400 oxygen generating units that can be used by hospitals in smaller towns to aid combat the devastating second wave of the pandemic...

https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/faster-vaccination-one-clear-way-of-making-sure-that-people-are-safe-from-covid-19-tata-official/2248605/

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LONDON, May 9 As coronavirus wreaks severe economic damage, some British employers stand accused of taking a highly controversial measure to stay afloat: fire and rehire. The practice, which involves dismissing employees and re-engaging them on...

Workers are reflected in the windows of the Canary...

https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2021/05/09/fire-and-rehire-britains-new-labour-battleground/1972829

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Koo is planning to double its headcount in the next one year as it significantly scales up its user base on the platform, especially vernacular subscribers, its co-founder said...

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/will-double-headcount-lot-of-headroom-for-growing-user-base-koo-121050900174_1.html

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With time, women have taken on the responsibility of shouldering the familys financial needs and with this, it is time for them to acknowledge the importance of life insurance for themselves...

https://www.financialexpress.com/money/why-should-mothers-opt-for-life-insurance/2248582/

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Unlike the Baby Boomers and Gen X, millennial parents and especially millennial mothers will have to make smarter financial decisions to secure a future for themselves as well as their children...

https://www.financialexpress.com/money/befriend-your-money-and-reap-the-benefits-financial-tips-for-millennial-moms/2248593/

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This is the first time the government has released detailed nation-wide data on Covid patients needing critical care from oxygen to ventilators, to throw light on how grave the second wave of coronavirus is...

https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/covid-19-second-wave-indian-health-infra-faces-more-than-3-fold-rise-in-critical-care-demand-says-govt-data/2248589/

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N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) - At the small hospital where Dr. Oumaima Djarma works in Chad's capital, there are no debates over which coronavirus vaccine is the best...

https://apnews.com/article/africa-coronavirus-vaccine-coronavirus-pandemic-business-government-and-politics-2d5eab50c1ef8bd63b1a48331f4c3025

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