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Astra antibody cocktail fails to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in large trial

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals · 10:50 AM UTC

AstraZeneca (AZN.L) said on Tuesday a late-stage trial failed to provide evidence that its COVID-19 antibody therapy protected people who had contact with an infected person from the disease, a small setback in its efforts to find alternatives to vaccines.

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ChinaChina says radiation levels normal around Taishan reactor
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U.S. · 11:16 AM UTCU.S. to take steps against white supremacists and militia groups

Five months after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Biden administration on Tuesday will unveil steps for federal and local officials and social media companies to battle national security threats posed by white supremacists and militia groups.

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U.S.U.S. Senate Republicans to discuss details of new infrastructure plan
U.S.FBI warns that QAnon followers could engage in 'real-world violence'

UK

UKUK and Australia agree 'comprehensive and ambitious' free trade deal
UKAstra antibody cocktail fails to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in large trial
UKIreland to lengthen quarantine for partially vaccinated Britons
UKBritain's biggest investor drops AIG, others from some funds over climate

Middle East

Middle EastIsraeli nationalists to march in East Jerusalem, Palestinians plan 'Day of Rage'
Middle EastFront-runner for Iran presidency is hardline judge sanctioned by U.S.
Middle EastFactbox: Judge, banker, negotiator among candidates for Iran’s presidency
Middle EastKhamenei set to tighten grip in Iran vote as frustrations grow

Americas

AmericasStashing cash, Peru's urban elite panics as a socialist looks set to clinch presidency
AmericasU.S., Canada set to discuss lifting of border restrictions -sources
AmericasCanadian man accused of murdering Muslim family members to face terror charges
AmericasMembers of Vale Sudbury nickel miners' union reject new offer

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificExplainer: What happened at China’s Taishan nuclear reactor?
Asia Pacific'Justice never sleeps': Families of Philippine drug war victims welcome ICC probe
Asia PacificGunmen kill four polio workers in Afghanistan's east
Asia PacificOlympics organisers to unveil COVID 'playbook' as IOC's Coates arrives in Tokyo

Africa

AfricaNigeria's Twitter ban leaves some businesses in the lurch
AfricaAt least 15 killed in suicide bombing at army camp in Somalia - witness
AfricaIvory Coast hopes to end a decade of rancour with Gbagbo's return
AfricaUganda court grants bail to 18 supporters of opposition leader Wine

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessU.S. solar installations soared in first quarter, supply squeeze weighs
Sustainable Business‘The People vs Arctic Oil’: Climate activists target Norway at human rights court
Sustainable BusinessBritain's biggest investor drops AIG, others from some funds over climate
Sustainable BusinessEquinor to spend more on renewables as oil output rises

Business

BusinessFed walks tightrope between big jobs gap and rising inflation
BusinessEU says it has resolved 17-year aircraft battle with U.S.
BusinessAMC short sellers lost $488 mln after Monday's rally - Ortex
BusinessJapan’s trade minister unapologetic about ministry’s dealings with Toshiba

Technology

TechnologyFacebook, big tech face EU blow in national data watchdogs ruling
TechnologyEXCLUSIVE India to expedite Amazon, Flipkart antitrust probe as tech focus intensifies -sources
TechnologyUK watchdog looking into Apple, Google's dominance of mobile phone systems
TechnologyJapan’s trade minister unapologetic about ministry’s dealings with Toshiba

Energy

EnergyExplainer: What happened at China’s Taishan nuclear reactor?
Energy‘The People vs Arctic Oil’: Climate activists target Norway at human rights court
EnergyOil rises on optimism about demand outlook
EnergyMore departures from Exxon Mobil’s trading operation -sources

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