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Facing Covid and China, US leads billion-plus vaccine push in India
India, a global pharmaceutical hub, is already sending vaccines to 70 nations
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Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Jews get Covid vaccine but still face resentment
“We are overcoming coronavirus. With God’s help we’ll be a light unto the nations and return to normal life quickly"
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UK police officer charged with murder of 33-year-old woman
The case leads to an outpouring of accounts by women of their experiences and a campaign for action to address this
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India reviews AstraZeneca side effects after concerns in Europe
New Delhi decided to conduct the review after several countries suspended rollout over blood clot fears
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Sri Lanka to ban burqa, shut many Islamic schools, minister says
Public security minister says paper signed to ban full-face covering on national security grounds
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Afghan government to attend both US and Russia backed peace conferences
The Russian-backed conference is scheduled for March 18, while US-sponsored one will take place in Turkey next month
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New Zealand has duty to support Muslim community: Ardern
New Zealand PM addressed an emotional memorial service marking two years since the Christchurch mosque attacks
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Car bomb kills at least 7, injures 53 in Afghan Herat province
Herat Governor Sayed Abdul Wahid Qatali says several women and children were among the dead
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12 killed in protests in Myanmar as US, allies vow to restore democracy
More than 70 people have been killed in Myanmar in widespread protests against a February 1 coup by the military
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Iranian investigator says Israel likely behind attack on container ship
The container ship Shahr e Kord was hit by an explosive object which caused a small fire, but no one on board was hurt
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Keep option of fresh elections open, PM tells party
Imran says after gaining majority in Senate govt to enact legislation in public interest
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Senate bars entry of guests in oath taking ceremony
Says only one guest is allowed with the newly-elected senators due to increase in virus cases
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All coronavirus restrictions lifted from New Zealand's largest city
After no locally transmitted cases of coronavirus reported for two weeks
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Biden: All US adults to be eligible for vaccines by May, some normalcy coming by summer
Hours after the US president signed a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law
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As vaccine nationalism deepens, governments pay to bring production home
With vaccines key to restart economies, some countries have pre-purchase agreements to secure their supply
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Los Angeles movie theaters could open next week to limited capacity
Theaters will be limited to 25% capacity in each auditorium
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Australian minister apologises to former staffer over handling of rape accusation
Reynolds said she wanted to retract the remark and unreservedly apologise
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US white wheat growers cash in as China snaps up supplies
China is scooping up supplies of US white wheat to feed livestock, pushing export forecasts high
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AstraZeneca further cuts EU vaccine supply target to 30 million
The shortfall is a further blow to the EU’s vaccination plans already being hampered by repeated delays in supply
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Ten years on, Japan mourns victims of earthquake and Fukushima disaster
Honouring the 20,000 victims of a massive earthquake and tsunami that destroyed towns and triggered nuclear meltdowns
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Top US, China diplomats to hold first in-person talks of Biden presidency
President Joe Biden’s administration has committed to reviewing elements of US policies toward China
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Unafraid but cautious: climbers return to Everest after Covid-19 closure
One-week quarantine requirement and a certificate showing the climber had tested negative for the virus, required
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'UK may have highest vaccine positivity rate in world'
Positive vaccine sentiment in the UK has increased from 78% in December 2020 to 94% in February
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With green energy, Japanese governor wants to take Fukushima out of nuclear shadow
Fukushima needs to achieve 100% renewable power, as we will not rely on nuclear energy
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Pfizer, BioNTech say Covid-19 vaccine likely to prevent asymptomatic infection
Vaccine is 94% effective in preventing asymptomatic infections, which could significantly reduce transmission
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Netanyahu says he postponed UAE visit due to Jordan overflight lag
The trip would have been the first by a leader of Israel, which formalised relations with the Gulf power last year
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Chinese PM rejects idea that 2021 GDP growth target too 'low'
China and United States have common interests and many areas for cooperation, says Li Keqiang
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Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees take holy plunge in Ganges
Hindu ascetics known as Naga sadhus led the bathers at the Kumbh Mela in the northern town of Haridwar.
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'We're not racist', says Prince William after Meghan and Harry interview
In the statement from the queen, the palace says issues of race were concerning and would be treated very seriously
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Poland to ban gays from adopting, even as single parents
Poland already bans same-sex couples from adopting children together
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US House passes two Democratic-backed gun control bills
Legislation may face a tougher battle in US Senate, where Democrats hold an even slimmer majority than in the House
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Swedish Crown Princess Victoria tests positive for Covid-19
Princess Victoria is next in the line of succession to the Swedish throne
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France conducts first military drills in space
France's Space Command was announced in 2019 and is set to number 500 people by 2025
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Syrian youth still paying high price for decade of war: Red Cross
“Rebuilding the country is on their shoulders and obviously it’s quite unfair”
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Saddened Queen Elizabeth will address Harry and Meghan's racism accusation
Meghan and Harry’s tell-all TV interview plunges the monarchy into its biggest crisis since the 1997 death of Diana
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PIA aircraft-shaped balloon spooks Indian police in IIOJK
Balloon reportedly landed in Sotra Chak village of Hiranagar sector
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UN Security Council wrestles with threat of action over Myanmar coup
More than 60 people killed and 1,800 people detained, dozens of journalists arrested
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Myanmar security forces surround striking rail workers; UN fails to condemn coup
UN Security Council failed to agree on statement to condemn coup in Myanmar, call for restraint by military
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India summons British envoy over 'unwarranted' criticism of farm protests
India summoned Canada’s envoy in December following critical comments by Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau
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I still don't believe Meghan, says Piers Morgan after leaving job over remarks
Freedom of speech is a hill I’m happy to die on, I’m off to spend more time with my opinions, he said
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'Ticket to recovery': Australia to offer subsidised flights to support tourism
Australia to subsidise 800,000 domestic flights between Apr. 1 and July 31 while international borders remain closed
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Lebanese army starts clearing roadblocks after week of protests
Anger over the country’s financial collapse deepens
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South Korea to exempt auto chip buyers from Covid-19 quarantine, provide vaccines
Seoul tries to limit the damage from a chip shortage plaguing global automakers and forcing production cuts worldwide
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In message to China, Biden to meet Australia, India, Japan PMs
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that Biden was "taking this to another level"
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Pakistan to get Indian-made Covid-19 vaccine by mid-March
Pakistan will get 16 million free doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca's vaccine, manufactured by Serum Institute of India
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Malaysia overturns ban on use of 'Allah' by non-Muslim publications
A 1986 home ministry directive banned Malay-language Christian publications from using the word 'Allah'
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World is missing chance for green recovery from Covid-19, UN says
The Covid-19 pandemic last year triggered the largest contraction in the global economy since the Second World War
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Black, Hispanic Americans lag in Covid-19 vaccination as outreach efforts struggle
White people have been vaccinated at twice the rate of Blacks & two-and-a-half times rate of Hispanics, says a study
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UK Covid-19 variant has significantly higher death rate, study finds
B117 variant was first detected in Britain in September and has since been found in more than 100 other countries
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Sixth woman accuses NY governor Cuomo of harassment
Cuomo repeated that he would await the results of an independent investigation into the allegations