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WASHINGTON (AP) — Johnson & Johnson is asking for Supreme Court review of a $2 billion verdict in favor of women who claim they developed ovarian cancer from using the company’s talc products. The case features an array of high-profile attorneys, … [Continue reading] about Johnson & Johnson asks high court to void $2B talc verdict
MILAN (AP) — The head of Italy’s central bank said Monday the eurozone’s third-largest economy could grow 4% this year, after shedding 9% during the pandemic year of 2020. In the Bank of Italy governor’s annual report on the economy, Ignazio Visco … [Continue reading] about Bank of Italy forecasts 4% GDP growth in 2021
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam plans to test all 9 million people in its largest city for the coronavirus and imposed more restrictions Monday to deal with a growing COVID-19 outbreak. People in Ho Chi Minh city are only allowed to leave home for … [Continue reading] about Asia Today: Vietnam to test all 9M residents in largest city
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand is redoubling efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus in labor camps, factories and markets as the number of new reported cases surged Monday to the highest level so far. A government spokesman said public health … [Continue reading] about Thailand reports record virus cases; delays Bangkok easing
PEPLO, Greece (AP) — As the world begins to travel again, Europe is sending migrants a loud message: Stay away! Greek border police are firing bursts of deafening noise from an armored truck over the frontier into Turkey. Mounted on the vehicle, the … [Continue reading] about In post-pandemic Europe, migrants will face digital fortress
