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World reacts to US report on Khashoggi killing
'The United States Congress stands with President Biden in promoting transparency relating to human rights abuses'
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Five protesters die, dozens injured in clashes in Iraqi city
The clashes come just a week before Pope Francis visits Iraq from March 5 to 8
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Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in capital until end-March
Decision follows a report of 2,651 new virus infections, highest daily increase in more than four months
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India's endangered lion prides conquer disease to roam free
Lions are a source of pride for India, particularly in Gujarat's Saurashtra region, where man and beast coexist
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New Zealand's largest city Auckland back to lockdown after COVID-19 case
Rest of New Zealand will be put into Level 2 restrictions that limit public gatherings, among others
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Syria condemns 'cowardly' US air strikes on Iran-backed militias
After US targets militia sites on the Syrian side of the Iraqi-Syrian frontier
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Brazil's capital goes into lockdown to quell Covid-19 surge
The South American country has now registered 10,455,630 cases since pandemic began
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Bangladesh under 'no obligation' to accept stranded Rohingya refugees
India’s coast guard found the survivors and eight dead crammed on a fishing boat
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South Korea vaccinates 18,000 to start ambitious Covid-19 campaign
Aims to vaccinate 60% to 70% of the population by September
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Myanmar police launch most extensive crackdown; one woman dead, media say
Violence came after Myanmar’s UN envoy urged the United Nations to use “any means necessary” to stop the Feb. 1 coup
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Another batch of Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Hong Kong
We will open online booking system for public to make appointments to receive the vaccine, says government spokesman
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New Zealand's largest city Auckland back to lockdown after Covid-19 case
Patient developed symptoms on Tuesday and is regarded as having been infectious since Sunday, officials say
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Yemen's children starve as UN seeks billions to avoid vast 'man-made' famine
They are among some 16 million Yemenis that the United Nations says are going hungry
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Scottish Labour elects Punjab governor’s son as new leader
Anas Sarwar, a Glasgow member of the Scottish parliament, succeeds Richard Leonard who resigned in January
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US Near Authorisation Of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine
Food & Drug Administration says it will rapidly work toward finalisation & issuance of an emergency use authorisation
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Shibli dubs PML-N ‘poll results manipulator’
Accuses opposition of playing tricks to steal mandate
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Australia's Victoria says COVID-19 curbs to return to pre-Christmas settings
Outdoor gathering will be increased to 100 people and households can host up to 30 guests
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Indian coast guard rescues 81 Rohingya on drifting boat, eight dead, one missing
Survivors not allowed to enter Indian territory says foreign ministry official
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South Korea kicks off Covid-19 vaccination campaign
First step in returning the country to more normal life officials say
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US welcomes ceasefire agreement between Pakistan, India
US State Department spokesperson stresses Pakistan has an important role to play in the Afghan peace process
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Burial option for Covid victims in Sri Lanka welcomed by PM Imran
Thanks Sri Lankan government for issuing official notification
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US conducts air strikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria: Pentagon
Strikes appeared to be limited in scope, potentially lowering the risk of escalation
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Myanmar police raid protest district as World Bank halts some payments
World Bank President said it was taking an “extra cautious” approach to Myanmar
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In Iraq's Biblical lands, scattered Christians ask 'should I stay or go?'
The stark choice facing many Christians will be highlighted during the first ever papal visit to the Biblical nation
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Australia lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX
Boeing said it was working with regulators and customers to return the 737 MAX to service safely, worldwide
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Iran says it's investigating shooting deaths at border with Pakistan
Monday’s shooting of at least two people carrying fuel across the border led to protests
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Disaster in the Himalayas: how a rare February landslide left more than 200 dead
Avalanches and flash flooding in the Himalayas are common during summer and monsoon months
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Left Britain to escape toxic press, Prince Harry says
Says the British press was destroying his mental health
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‘Human miracle’: China celebrates ‘complete victory’ over poverty
No other country can lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty in such a short time, says President Xi
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Gunmen abduct 317 schoolgirls in northwest Nigeria as security collapses
Rise in abductions is fuelled in part by sizeable govt payoffs in exchange for children, officials say
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China expected to unveil hike in military budget as tensions rise
China is facing the most severe security situation since the Korean War, says expert
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Boeing 777 makes emergency landing in Moscow after engine sensor problem
Plane was a 15-year-old 777-300ER, according to flight-tracking website FlightRadar24
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Biden team considering a halt to 'offensive' arms sales for Saudis
Officials assessing equipment included in recent sales to determine what can be considered defensive, sources say
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Four major Indian states to go to the polls amid raging farmer protests
Eastern states of Assam and West Bengal and southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala will hold state assembly polls
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Singapore's first Chinese COVID-19 vaccines arrive ahead of approval
Singapore has been reporting very few new local coronavirus cases over the last few months
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Vaccines 'encouraged' but not compulsory for athletes at Tokyo: Coates
Australia began its vaccine roll-out this week
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US, allies respond to Iranian 'provocations' with studied calm
The response reflects a desire not to disrupt the diplomatic overture in hopes Iran will return to the table
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EU, US concerned over Malaysia's deportation of Myanmar nationals
Malaysia sends 1,086 Myanmar nationals back in a move rights groups say could endanger the deportees’ lives
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Opponents, supporters of Myanmar coup scuffle as more protests planned
Since the coup, our lives have become hopeless, our dreams have died
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Poverty road in China drives some to riches, leaves others behind
Complex criteria to determine who gets aid has also fuelled unhappiness
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Pfizer vaccine found 94% effective in real world
The research in Israel - two months into one of the world’s fastest rollouts, providing a rich source of data
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India reports 16,738 new coronavirus cases; highest since January 29
India’s tally of 11.05 million infections is the world’s second highest after the United States
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South Korea preps coronavirus vaccines after political scuffle over first shots
Government surveys have shown more than 90% of those eligible, want to be vaccinated
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Kazakh president orders ban on foreign ownership of farmland
The issue of land ownership has always been very important to our people, Tokayev said
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China denies that US diplomats were required to take anal swab tests for Covid-19
Test was given in error, China said it would stop such tests on US diplomats
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Gaza is open again, to the south. But for how long?
The opening eased the years-long blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt on the coastal strip
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Israel, Bahrain leaders discuss Iran, possible vaccine plant
Bahrain and the UAE formalised ties with Israel on September 15 in part over shared concerns about Iran
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India unveils tougher rules for social media such as Facebook, Twitter
The government says the guidelines were needed to hold social media accountable for misuse and abuse
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Greece to toughen laws on sex crimes after wave of abuse allegations
Measures include a registry for professionals who work with children & a website for victims to submit allegations
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UK court allows extradition of diamond billionaire Nirav Modi to India
Modi was arrested in Britain in March 2019 and has been in custody since then, facing charges relating to fraud