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African teams draw heavily on players based at clubs in Europe and restrictions have disrupted their plans
The hold-up with AstraZeneca slowed an already faltering inoculation campaign across the 27-nation EU
The Islamic Republic has denied involvement in the foiled plot
Decision is at odds with the European Union which last week approved the vaccine for adults of all ages
Europe saw its warmest year on record, 0.4°C warmer than 2019
Pfizer says it can produce up to 1.3 billion doses around the world this year
Europe is now under strictest restrictions
Four virtual plebiscite conferences held in United Kingdom, Norway, Italy and Denmark
Ban was due to a new variant of Covid-19 in Britain
EU countries including Germany, Austria and Italy say they plan to start vaccinations from Dec 27