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PM Modi says India shaken by coronavirus ‘storm’, U.S. readies help – CNBC

PM Modi says India shaken by coronavirus ‘storm’, U.S. readies help  CNBC India sets Covid-19 infection record for fourth straight day with hospitals desperate for oxygen  CNN India ‘shaken by Covid storm’ – BBC News  BBC News India’s coronavirus surge could collapse its

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Death toll in fire at Iraqi COVID-19 hospital surpasses 80

The flames, described by one witness as “volcanoes of fire,” swept through the intensive care unit of the Ibn al-Khatib Hospital, which tends exclusively to COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms. Officials said the blaze, which also injured 110 people, was

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Death toll in fire at Iraqi COVID-19 hospital surpasses 80

The flames, described by one witness as “volcanoes of fire,” swept through the intensive care unit of the Ibn al-Khatib Hospital, which tends exclusively to COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms. Officials said the blaze, which also injured 110 people, was

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Biden Taps A Former Top Scientist At NOAA To Lead The Weather And Climate Agency

Rick Spinrad previously served as the agency’s top scientist. His nomination at a difficult period for NOAA, which spent the Trump administration mired in scandal and without a permanent leader. (Image credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)

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Fauci says US considering virus aid to India

The outbreak in India adds to the pressure on President Joe Biden to provide vaccines to other countries. Biden has said the U.S. won’t begin doing so until it has enough supplies at home.

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Virus ‘swallowing’ people in India; crematoriums overwhelmed

The stories are told on social media and in television footage, showing desperate relatives pleading for oxygen outside hospitals or weeping in the street for loved ones who died waiting for treatment.

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Settlers filmed throwing stones at Palestinians, attacking left-wing activists

Israeli military confirms incident took place, says Palestinians also threw rocks at troops

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High Court urges appointment of justice minister within 2 days; Gantz wants job

Compromise offered by chief justice would require Netanyahu, Gantz to fill other vacant ministries by next Sunday; premier agrees to discuss matter, without making commitments

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Baghdad Hospital Fire Kills at Least 82, Many of Them Coronavirus Patients – The New York Times

Baghdad Hospital Fire Kills at Least 82, Many of Them Coronavirus Patients  The New York Times Fire inside Baghdad hospital kills at least 82 people, injures 110  Eyewitness News ABC7NY At least 82 killed in massive Baghdad hospital fire, ministry says  CNN Baghdad

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Fauci Says US May Send AstraZeneca Vaccine to India to Combat Covid Surge – Bloomberg

Fauci Says US May Send AstraZeneca Vaccine to India to Combat Covid Surge  Bloomberg Covid-19: U.S. Is Under Pressure to Export More Vaccine Supplies Amid India’s Deadly Surge  The New York Times Krishnamoorthi calls on Biden to release AstraZeneca vaccine stores to

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