BBC News, Washington DC, January 20, 2021 (PST) Kamala Harris has made history as the first female, first black and first Asian-American US Vice-President. She was sworn in just before Joe Biden took the oath of office to become the 46th US President. Ms Harris, who is of Indian-Jamaican heritage, initially ran for the Democratic nomination. A fearless fighter But…
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Jo Biden takes charge of a politically divided, sick and tired USA
Democrats Leader Jo Biden being sworn in as the 46th President of USA in Washington DC today- January 20, 2020 (Reuters Picture) At 12:01, in the midst of his inaugural address, Joe Biden officially became the 46th President of the United States. He was already well into outlining exactly how daunting a task he – and the Nation –…
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(Image by Raphael Alves/EPA) When supplies of oxygen at hospitals in Manaus, Brazil, recently ran out, the Airforce was called in for emergency evacuations while healthcare workers frantically tried to save lives with manual ventilation. For those that could not…
Read MoreScience platform opens applications for funding for 2021
South Auckland institutions can seek up to $20,000 Supplied Content Auckland, January 21, 2021 SouthSci, a Participatory Science Platform in South Auckland is welcoming applications for funding from STEM related projects for 2021. South Auckland Schools, Universities, Community and Iwi Groups may apply up to $20,000. Expressions of interest will be accepted until March 26, 2021. New Project Manager Ying Yang has…
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