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By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are gaining, boosted by a near-record rise on Wall Street. Still, early momentum Tuesday began to fizzle out over worries about the economic fallout from surging coronavirus infections in the region. Benchmarks in Japan, Australia, South Korea and China gained in morning trading. Some

By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has received her first dose of the island’s domestically developed coronavirus vaccine on Monday, launching its rollout to the public. The vaccine, made by Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp., was given emergency approval by regulators using a shortcut that prompted fierce opposition from

By STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Football is reported to be considering dropping the “All Whites” nickname of its national men’s soccer team because of its racial connotation. While NZF has not confirmed it may discard the name, it says it is carrying out a variety of measures

By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — The White House on Monday announced a series of new agreements with Singapore aimed at combating cyber threats, tackling climate change, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and alleviating supply chain issues. The announcements coincide with Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to the region, as part of the Biden

NICE, France (AP) — A French league soccer match between Nice and Marseille has been abandoned. Marseille refused to restart the game after Nice fans earlier threw projectiles and invaded the field. Unverified photos on social media showed at least three players were injured. Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet was hit on the back by a

By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson, and his wife,  Jacqueline, remain under doctors’ observation at a Chicago hospital and are “responding positively to treatments” for COVID-19. One of the couple’s five children, Jonathan Jackson, tells The Associated Press they’re being carefully monitored, in part because of their age. The

HOUSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 and has moderate symptoms. Nehls, a Republican from the Houston area, said he is fully vaccinated and hopes the symptoms pass soon. He wrote Saturday that he strongly recommends getting the vaccine since it’s prove to drastically reduce the risk

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Authorities in Brazil say an illegal fire balloon has fallen in the Juguery Park near Sao Paulo, setting off a fire that has burned across more than half of the state park and is raining ash on the city 39 kilometers (24 miles) away. Brazilians often send small balloons lighted

FINLAND, Minn. (AP) — Authorities fighting a northeastern Minnesota wildfire say the blaze did not expand its reach over the weekend. The Greenwood Fire was expanding by about 1,000 acres a day since it started last Sunday. But after growing to nearly 7 square miles Thursday night and raging through Friday, the U.S. Forest Service

By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian officials have confirmed the release of 15 more students who were abducted from their school in northern Nigeria last month. A government official in Kaduna state told The Associated Press on Sunday that 15 of students were set free Saturday evening. Authorities believe the gunmen

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao sounded like a fighter on his way out and a politician on his way up. He might have concealed his battered face behind big sunglasses, but Pacquiao didn’t hide behind excuses or denial after a discouraging unanimous-decision loss to Yordenis Ugás. The 42-year-old

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo spent his second-to-last day in office projecting an image that he is still in control and fully engaged as the state dealt with heavy rain from Tropical Storm Henri. The Democrat gave a televised briefing Sunday surrounded by top state officials involved in the state’s storm