World roundup: September 1 2021

Stories from Iran, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and more

Derek Davison

Sep 02, 2021

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INTERNATIONAL

In today’s global news:

Worldometer is tracking COVID-19 cases and fatalities.
The New York Times is tracking global vaccine distribution.

MIDDLE EAST

SYRIA

Perhaps the second time will be the charm for Russia’s mediation efforts in Daraa city. Late last week it looked like the Syrian government’s two-month siege of the Daraa al-Balad neighborho…

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