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Gov't to raise gathering size limit to 8 under new distancing rules: PM

Oct 15, 2021

Seoul (South Korea), October 15: The government decided Friday to raise the private gathering size limit to eight people for the capital area and 10 for elsewhere before the country shifts to a "living with COVID-19" scheme next month, Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said.

New virus cases slow down, eased distancing rules to be applied for 2 weeks

Oct 15, 2021

U.S. returns to UN Human Rights Council

Oct 15, 2021

UN pays tribute to former General Assembly president Bouteflika

Oct 15, 2021

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Yemeni humanitarian crisis deepens with continued fighting -- UN official

Oct 15, 2021

United Nations, October 15: The humanitarian crisis in Yemen continues to deepen as more than 20 million people, or two-thirds of the population, need assistance, said Ramesh Rajasingham, UN assistant...

IMFC warns of divergent recoveries from pandemic, pledges to expedite universal vaccination

Oct 15, 2021

Washington [US], October 15: The policy-setting body of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday warned of divergent recoveries from the COVID-19 pandemic, pledging to strengthen international cooperation to expedite...

U.S. FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine booster for at-risk adults

Oct 15, 2021

Washington [US], October 15: Vaccine advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted unanimously Thursday to recommend emergency use authorization of a booster dose of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.