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The exterior of Pfizer in Groton, Conn. Pfizer Inc.

Pfizer announces ‘highly effective’ pill to combat COVID

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Pfizer announces its Paxlovid pill as highly effective at preventing severe illness from COVID-19 among at-risk people. Also, the US approves its first major arms sale under the Biden administration to Saudi Arabia. And, nine groups in Ethiopia form an alliance — including Tigray forces and the Oromo Liberation Army — against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to seek a political transition, as rebel forces near the capital.

Followers of Muqtada al-Sadr celebrate holding his posters, after the announcement of the results of the parliamentary elections in Tahrir Square, Baghdad, Iraq

Moqtada al-Sadr wins Iraq election

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A circular hole is shown in a in a glass windown with cracks radiating from the center and through the hole buildings can be seen.

Ethiopia declares ceasefire after Tigrayan fighters enter Mekelle

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The Church of St. Mary of Zion in Axum is shown with its three rounded arcs with stain-glass windows and several people out from.

Amnesty report describes Axum massacre in Ethiopia’s Tigray

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Ethiopia’s Tigray leader confirms firing missiles at Eritrea

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A man is shown wearing a face mask and holding a magazine with dozens of other magazines for sale and set on the ground.

Ethiopia’s conflict spills over border as thousands flee

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Ethiopia’s deadly conflict with its northern Tigray region spilled over borders Tuesday as several thousand people fled into Sudan, while the Tigray regional leader accused Eritrea of attacking at the request of Ethiopia’s federal government.