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Topical Issues of Orphan Diseases Treatment in Ukraine on example of SMA.

On Tuesday, February 23, at 11.00, the press center of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency will host a press conference entitled "Topical Issues of Orphan Diseases Treatment in Ukraine on example of SMA." Organizer is the Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Charitable Foundation of Kharkiv. Participants include the President of the Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Charitable Foundation Vitaliy Matiushenko; mother of a child diagnosed with SMA Olena Tsan; Roche Rare Disease Division Manager in Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan and Central Asia Svetlana Solovyova (8/5a Reitarska Street). The press conference will be available on the YouTube channel of Interfax-Ukraine. Admission of journalists requires registration on the spot.

German Vice Chancellor Habeck visits Mykolaiv region.

A delegation from Germany headed by Federal Vice-Chancellor, Minister of Economy and Climate Protection Robert Habeck visited Mykolaiv region on Friday and held a meeting with head of Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration Vitaliy Kim.

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Trump asks GOP candidates for a cut to use his name.

Trump asks GOP candidates for a cut to use his name.

Donald Trump's campaign is asking Republican candidates and committees using the former president's name and likeness to fundraise to give at least 5% of what they raise to the campaign, according to a letter obtained by CNN. CNN's Steve Contorno ...

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Protests erupt outside Columbia University after president's tense hearing on Capitol Hill.

Protests erupt outside Columbia University after president's tense hearing on Capitol Hill.

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters gathered outside Columbia University Wednesday after a tense hearing on Capitol Hill over antisemitism on campus. The university’s president faced questions from House lawmakers. Each weekday morning, "CBS...

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Juror dismissed from Trump's  «hush money»  trial

Juror dismissed from Trump's «hush money» trial

A juror selected for former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal trial has been dismissed after expressing concerns about being identified and her ability to remain impartial during the trial. CBS News' Graham Kates is following the late...

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At least 27 reported tornadoes touch down in 7 states.

At least 27 reported tornadoes touch down in 7 states.

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the severe weather as millions brace for a new round of storms. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: Watch full episodes of Worl...

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Scottish government ditches flagship climate change target as it accepts it is 'out of reach'.

Scottish government ditches flagship climate change target as it accepts it is 'out of reach'.

The Scottish government has ditched its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030 after accepting that it is now "out of reach". However, an "unwavering commitment" to achieve net zero by 2045 will remain. Read more: #sco...

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Chicago residents confront mayor: 'You ain't doing right by us'.

Chicago residents confront mayor: 'You ain't doing right by us'.

Fox News' Garrett Tenney provides details on multiple efforts to vote out Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and elected Democrats as constituents are outraged over the amount of money spent on the migrant crisis. #FoxNews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch ...

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