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Three Canadian Special Forces members under investigation for protest involvement

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Protesters gather near the US border as truckers and supporters continue to protest against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine mandates, near the Canada and US border crossing in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, February 13, 2022. REUTERS / Jesse Winter Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 13 (Reuters) – Three members of … Read more

Hong Kong leader says fifth COVID wave has ‘overwhelmed’ city’s capacity

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HONG KONG, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam said on Monday that the “onslaught” of coronavirus infections in the global financial hub has dealt a heavy blow and overwhelmed its capacity to deal with the epidemic as daily cases surge to record highs. Daily infections have multiplied 13 times over the past … Read more

Swiss reject ban on animal testing in referendum

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Pharmaceutical industry opposed testing ban Tobacco advertising more restricted to protect youngsters Proposals on equity tax and media funding rejected ZURICH, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Swiss voters rejected a proposal by animal rights activists to make Switzerland the first country to ban medical and scientific experiments on animals, but approved tougher restrictions on cigarette advertising … Read more