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Chinese, Russian hackers intensify intelligence war over COVID-19 vaccine research
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2020-09-18

Chinese, Russian hackers intensify intelligence war over COVID-19 vaccine research

Chinese and Russian hackers have spared no effort in an attempt to steal vaccine development data from universities and research institutes in the United States, Canada and Britain.

Weak COVID-19 responses undermining strongman regimes
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2020-09-10

Weak COVID-19 responses undermining strongman regimes

Disregard for citizens' well-being and incompetence have shaken whatever trust citizens had in their leaders in countries such as China, Russia and Iran, analysts say.

Iran expels drug addicts into Nimroz, burdening Afghans with the consequences
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2020-08-26

Iran expels drug addicts into Nimroz, burdening Afghans with the consequences

Tehran is forcibly expelling Iranian drug addicts into Afghanistan and refusing to let them return, creating serious social and security problems for locals and the Afghan government.

Most Russian doctors would not administer Moscow's COVID-19 vaccine: poll
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2020-08-24

Most Russian doctors would not administer Moscow's COVID-19 vaccine: poll

Sixty-six percent of doctors polled by a pro-Putin outlet cited lack of data on the vaccine's effectiveness, while 48% said it was impossible to create one so quickly.

In Wuhan, birthplace of COVID-19, life is now a party
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2020-08-20

In Wuhan, birthplace of COVID-19, life is now a party

In the Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic began its deadly spread to all corners of the globe, locals are living it up, while the rest of the world continues to suffer incalculable losses.

Even virus-ravaged Iran dubious of Russian 'vaccine'
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2020-08-20

Even virus-ravaged Iran dubious of Russian 'vaccine'

Iran has one of the highest death tolls and numbers of infections related to COVID-19 in the world, but that hasn't compelled it to consider the unproven, untested Russian 'vaccine'.

Scientists warn Russian 'vaccine' may be more dangerous than COVID-19
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2020-08-14

Scientists warn Russian 'vaccine' may be more dangerous than COVID-19

Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim to the much coveted vaccine has been met with deep scepticism, as it is clear the Russians abandoned safety protocols just to say they were first.

25 million infected? Dubious COVID-19 numbers stoke panic in Iran
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2020-07-28

25 million infected? Dubious COVID-19 numbers stoke panic in Iran

Of the country's 80 million citizens, 25 million have been infected, with 30-35 million more facing infection in the future, according to elevated claims announced by President Hassan Rouhani.

Russian hackers caught trying to steal coronavirus vaccine research
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2020-07-16

Russian hackers caught trying to steal coronavirus vaccine research

UK, US and Canadian security agencies are raising the alarm over Russian-backed hackers trying to steal intellectual property on COVID-19 vaccine research.

Afghan authorities reopen maternity ward targeted in deadly attack in May
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2020-07-02

Afghan authorities reopen maternity ward targeted in deadly attack in May

Gunmen stormed the hospital in Kabul on May 12, killing 25 people including new mothers.