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EU decision due on AstraZeneca vaccine

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ヨーロッパにおけるワクチン接種開始に暗雲;血栓が懸念されワクチン配布が延期となる国も。
The vaccine rollout in Europe has not been very smooth; some countries are suspending distribution because of concerns about blood clots.

6 Useful words

  1. Verdict
    an opinion or judgement.
    The council’s verdict on the new design was not favorable.
  2. Blood clot
    a gelatinous mass of fibrin and blood cells formed by the coagulation of blood.
    She needed an emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from her brain.
  3. Mandate
    an authorization to act given to a representative
    They carried out the governor's mandate to build more roads.
  4. Exit poll
    an opinion poll of people leaving a polling station, asking how they voted.
    Exit polls have shown the opposition candidate may win this election.
  5. Coalition
    a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.
    The moderate parties decided to form a coalition to go against the more radical party.
  6. Envoy
    a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.
    The US often sends an envoy to participate in talks with leaders around the world.

True or False?

False.
{It follows a chaotic few weeks that have seen several nations suspend its use over fears of a link to blood clots.}
True.
{North Korea has called attempts by the Biden administration to make contact with Pyongyang a cheap trick to buy time.}
True.
{The Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has thanked voters after exit polls indicate that his center-right party has won the most seats in the general election.}
True.
{It gives him a mandate to form a new coalition government.}
False.
{The US special envoy is also expected to attend the three-day conference.}

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Dutch election: PM Mark Rutte claims victory and fourth term


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