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Rich nations urged to share vaccine knowledge as WTO debates waiving patents

Members of the World Trade Organization discussed a proposal to waive intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines and treatments Wednesday amid growing international pressure for greater access for developing nations. While no decision was made, the discussion was “far more constructive, pragmatic, it was less emotive and less finger-pointing” than on previous occasions, WTO spokesman

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Mark David Chapman Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the life of Mark David Chapman, who was convicted of murdering musician John Lennon. Personal Birth date: May 10, 1955 Birth place: Fort Worth, Texas Birth name: Mark David Chapman Father: David Chapman, former sergeant, US Air Force Mother: Diane Chapman, nurse Marriage: Gloria (Abe) Chapman (June 1979-present) Education: Attended DeKalb

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J K Rowling Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series. Personal Birth date: July 31, 1965 Birth place: Gloucestershire, England Birth name: Joanne Rowling Father: Peter Rowling, aircraft factory manager Mother: Anne (Volant) Rowling, lab technician Marriages: Neil Murray (December 26, 2001-present); Jorge Arantes (1992-1995, divorced) Children: with

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