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UK’s Stagecoach to use Israeli software to optimize bus schedules

Technology developed by startup Optibus analyzes factors that could affect public vehicle schedules: traffic, weather, sick drivers, rock concerts

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Biden’s Plans to Rally Allies on China Are Put to the Test

The Biden administration’s bid for coordinated support for a China strategy must unite the aims of countries in territorial conflict with Beijing, like Japan and India, with those of China’s trade partners in Europe.

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In Nigeria’s Largest-Ever Kidnapping of Schoolgirls, Gunfire, Screams, Anguish

Days after 317 girls were taken by gunmen from a school, some of those who managed to escape described how they cowered beneath bunk beds and mosquito nets as gunmen dragged their classmates away into the night.

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The First COVID-19 Vaccines Shipped Through COVAX Were Administered in the Ivory Coast

Frontline workers and public officials from the Ivory Coast on March 1 became the first people in the world to receive COVID-19 vaccines shipped from the COVAX Facility, in a long-awaited step toward global health equity. COVAX, a joint initiative

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PODCAST: Daily Briefing Mar. 1 – World watches as Israelis go to the theater

Tune in Sunday through Thursday to hear ToI editors and reporters quickly catch you up on what’s important today

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From Israel with hope: Best data yet suggests vaccines will empty COVID wards

Of first 1.82 million immunized, only 0.07% became virus positive, 122 were hospitalized, 23 died. If everyone had shots, we’d only need a ‘few dozen’ virus beds, says top MD

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German soldier and relatives arrested over far-right extremism, hoarding weapons

Number of reported far-right incidents in German military climbed to 477 last year from 363 in 2019

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France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to prison in corruption trial

A French court found former president Nicolas Sarkozy guilty on Monday of trying to bribe a judge and of influence peddling, making him the second head of state in modern-day France to be convicted of corruption. Sarkozy, who led France

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UK to discuss EU proposals for vaccine passport aimed at reviving international travel

The UK will discuss with the EU the bloc’s proposals to create a vaccine passport that could allow people to travel more freely in time for the summer holidays.

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MLB’s spring training begins with fans in the stands

A downward trend in COVID-19 cases throughout most of the country has meant that a limited amount of fans are allowed back in spring training facilities throughout Arizona and Florida.

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