US denies Iran claims of prisoner deal; UK plays it down
The United States has denied a report by Iran’s state-run television broadcaster that deals had been reached for the Islamic Republic to release U.S. and British prisoners in exchange for Tehran receiving billions of dollars
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Cafes, restaurants reopen in Greece for outdoor service
Cafes and restaurants have reopened in Greece for sit-down service for the first time in nearly six months, as the country began easing coronavirus-related restrictions with a view to opening the vital tourism industry in the summer
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Impact of devastating Indian virus surge spreads to politics
As a catastrophic surge of the coronavirus sweeps through India, the leaders of 13 opposition parties are urging the government to launch a free vaccination drive and ensure an uninterrupted flow of oxygen to all hospitals
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When Buffett is gone, Abel will take over as Berkshire CEO
Vice Chairman Greg Abel will succeed billionaire Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, according to a report
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Apple's app store goes on trial in threat to 'walled garden'
On Monday, Apple faces a trial that could upend its iron control over its app store, which brings in billions of dollars each year while feeding more than 1.6 billion iPhones, iPads, and other devices
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Employers, insurers push to make virtual visits regular care
Some U.S. employers and insurers want you to make telemedicine your first choice for most doctor visits
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Pfizer ups expectations for the year
Pfizer is raising its revenue expectations for the year with a huge roll out of its COVID-19 vaccine as well as strong performances from other parts of its business
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Bill and Melinda Gates announce they are getting divorced
Bill and Melinda Gates say they're divorcing
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CVS take on 2021 gets rosier, profit jumps 11%
CVS Health beat Wall Street expectations and after releasing projections earlier this year that disappointed analysts, a new outlook Tuesday exceeds those levels
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Vaccine sales power Pfizer through first quarter
Pfizer is raising its 2021 revenue expectations amid the successful rollout of its COVID-19 vaccine and strong performances from many other medicines
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Researchers: Climate pledges see world closing on Paris goal
Scientists say recent pledges by the United States and others could help cap global warming at 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century
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Vaccine sales power Pfizer through first quarter
Pfizer is raising its 2021 revenue expectations amid the successful rollout of its COVID-19 vaccine and strong performances from many other medicines
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UK announces plan for 'quantum leap' in relations with India
Britain has agreed to increase cooperation with India in areas including trade, science and health as Indian authorities battle a surge in coronavirus infections that threatens to overwhelm the nation’s health care system
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