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WHO urges countries to continue the roll-out of AstraZeneca vaccine
Covid-19 is a deadly disease and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine can prevent it, says WHO DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Biden steps up family expulsions as US-Mexico border, arrivals keep climbing
Practice is a sign that President Joe Biden is toughening his approach
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Pentagon chief visits 'Quad' ally India with China high on agenda
India is a key US ally in the region and the visit comes hot on the heels of frosty first talks
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Afghan Taliban warn NGOs to fulfil their responsibilities in the health sector
Warn that if they fail, their activities may be suspended and they may be brought before the judiciary
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More than 300 migrants found crammed inside trailer trucks in Mexico
Many would-be immigrants ignoring calls by the US government to stay home
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Ten Iranian nationals charged with evading US sanctions
The eight men and two women disguise $300 million in transactions, including the purchase of two oil tankers
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US keen to strengthen security ties with India, says Defense Secretary Austin
“India and US are committed to strategic partnership that is a force for global good,” said Modi
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Europe aims to get vaccinations back on track after clearing AstraZeneca shot
The hold-up with AstraZeneca slowed an already faltering inoculation campaign across the 27-nation EU
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India coronavirus cases surge to four-month high, some lockdowns return
The rise in India’s COVID-19 cases peaked at nearly 100,000 a day in September
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Supreme leader ushers in Iranian new year with message of hope
Names the Iranian new year that of “production, support and removal of barriers” in a live televised speech broadcast
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Palestinians take another step in preparations for first election in 15 years
93% of the 2.8 million eligible voters in the West Bank and Gaza have registered for the polling
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Turkey's Erdogan quits European treaty on violence against women
Opposition politicians said Erdogan by law cannot act without parliament’s consent
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Denmark reports two cases of serious illness, including one death, after AstraZeneca shot
The Danish Medicines Agency confirmed it had received two 'serious reports', without giving further details
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US defence secretary urges India to avoid buying Russian equipment
Lloyd Austin reiterates US allies should steer clear of Russian equipment to 'avoid sanctions'
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Quake hits Japan area devastated a decade ago, tsunami alerts lifted
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.2, hit off the coast of Miyagi at a depth of 60 km
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Britain hits milestone as half of all adults get first vaccine dose
Britain reached that figure after administering a record 660,276 shots a day earlier
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International pressure on Myanmar generals grows as protesters march, one killed
A young man was shot and killed in one of the most turbulent neighbourhoods of the main city of Yangon
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Britain on track to ease lockdown measures in line with plan
There is no sign that we won’t be able to make progress, says Health Minister Hancock
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Pakistan, Kuwait vow to boost bilateral cooperation
Kuwaiti FM holds talks PM Imran, FM Qureshi
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Top American, Chinese diplomats clash publicly at start of first talks of Biden presidency
Deeply strained relations of the two global rivals on rare public display during the meeting Alaska
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Chinese delegation faults United States on protocol at Alaska talks
Chinese delegation officials told broadcaster CCTV that they “came with sincerity” to the talks
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Ousted Myanmar lawmakers eye ICC probe, more deaths reported after protests
Myanmar’s UN envoy says looking at ways people can be held accountable for violence following the coup
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Gunmen kill 13 police in daytime ambush in central Mexico
One of the worst mass slayings of security forces to rock the country in years
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Paris goes into lockdown as Covid-19 variant rampages
France reports 35000 new cases with more Covid patients in intensive care in Paris than at the peak of the second wave
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After gambling France could dodge new Covid lockdown, Macron forced to back down
Government announced on Thursday to impose a month-long lockdown on Paris and other regions
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US to share 4 million doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine with Mexico, Canada
Following pressure from countries around the world on Biden administration to share vaccines
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Indonesia to resume use of AstraZeneca vaccine after reviewing blood clot concerns
BPOM cautions against the use of AstraZeneca for people with a low blood platelet count and blood clotting disorder
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Iran says to cold test redesigned Arak nuclear reactor
We have advanced work in the field of fuel, storage, etc, said Kamalvandi
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India should create enabling environment for dialogue: Qureshi
FM says Pakistan will not shy away from dailogue if India reviews policy; expresses readiness for peaceful solution
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Afghan government, Taliban agree to accelerate peace talks after Moscow summit: RIA
The move comes after Russia, US, China and Pakistan called on the warring sides to reach an immediate ceasefire
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Change of IIOJK demography can ignite destructive war: AJK president
Communication should be made with world leaders and parliaments all over the world regarding this issue
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Yemen's Houthis say drone attack hits Saudi Aramco in Riyadh
Group's spokesperson says operations against Saudi Arabia will continue as long as aggression' against Yemen continues
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India's richest state hit by biggest virus surge, hospital beds fill up fast
Highest increase in more than three months heralding a return of school closures, shopping restrictions
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Afghanistan urges Pakistan to 'influence' Taliban for ceasefire
We want Islamabad to play same role in facilitating pact between Afghan govt and Taliban as it did in Doha, says envoy
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US senator urges Pentagon chief to raise human rights issue during India trip
Robert Menendez also calls on Modi government to uphold democratic values
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Myanmar security forces kill nine as Indonesia, envoys call for end to violence
Forces open fire in a confrontation in central town of Aungban as they tried to clear a protesters’ barricade
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Taliban insist on Islamic system for Afghanistan, sticking to troop withdrawal deadline
A day after Moscow summit, Taliban urge Washington not to keep troops in the country beyond deadline
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Huge protest held ahead of Indian premier's Dhaka visit
Protesters criticise Modi for killing Muslims in IIOJK and other parts of India
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Senior Chinese official tells US to stop interference, avoid confrontation
Beijing, Washington shoulder responsibility for global peace and stability, says CPC member Yang Jiechi
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Keep using AstraZeneca vaccine, WHO urges world
Oxford vaccine is important because it accounts for 90% of vaccines being distributed through COVAX, says Tedros
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Nine members of Afghan military killed in helicopter crash
According to the Afghan defence ministry, the crash took place in the central part of the country
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UN appoints Jean Arnault as personal envoy on Afghanistan
Khalilzad has asked the United Nations to organise, styled on a 2001 conference in the Germany city of Bonn
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Myanmar faces growing isolation as military tightens grip
Western countries condemned the coup, called for an end to the violence
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Britain says lumps in global vaccine supply an issue
But country to remain on track and have vaccinated priority groups by April 15, all adults by the end of July
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India frets over wastage of 'elixir-like' Covid-19 vaccines
The large states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have seen wastage of 9%-18%, the government said
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Bigoted hatred of Muslims at 'epidemic' level: UN chief
Antonio Guterres describes skyrocketing anti-Muslim bigotry as part of wider shift globally toward nationalism
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Covid-19 slur on Muslims to be erased from Indian book
Authors of medical reference book apologize publicly on social media for contents regarding Muslim group
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India and Pakistan suffer new Covid-19 surge
Asad Umar said on Twitter that hospital beds were filling fast, warning of stricter curbs if rules were not followed
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Keep using AstraZeneca Covid shots to save lives, WHO tells Europe
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) says so far it has found no causal link between the vaccine and any clotting
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Explainer: How worried should we be about reports of blood clots and AstraZeneca's vaccine?
European Medicines Agency says it has so far found no causal link between the vaccine and the incidents














































