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Pfizer begins early-stage study of oral Covid-19 drug
Drugmaker says the antiviral candidate showed potent activity against SARS-CoV-2 in lab studies
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Sri Lanka faces UN scrutiny over civil war crimes
UN believes 80,000-100,000 people died in the 26-year conflict
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‘India desires cordial ties with Pakistan’, Modi tells Imran on National Day
For this, an environment of trust, devoid of terrorism and hostility, is imperative, says Indian premier
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Biden calls for tighter gun control measures after Colorado shooting
Says this is not and should not be a partisan issue, it’s an American issue that will save lives
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US Defence Secretary meets Afghan president in Kabul
Afghan peace process and concerns over rising violence come under discussion
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Trump plans social media return with his own platform, adviser tells Fox News
Jason Miller, a spokesman for Trump says that Trump would re-enter the social media space with a new platform
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Russian jets hit civilian areas near Turkish border
Russian missile also hit the town of Qah while Russian air strikes came close to densely populated refugee camps
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New Zealand's Ardern puts travel with Australia on hold for two more weeks
Despite mounting pressure from business to open borders with neighbouring countries
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Australia to evacuate thousands as Sydney faces worst floods in 60 years
With drenching rain expected to continue for the next few days
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Saudi-led coalition intensifies Yemen air strikes, hits grains port
The military alliance says it struck a missile and drone assembly plant in Sanaa against what it calls Houthi targets
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Trump plans to launch own social media platform, former advisor says
Trump's provocative use of social media was a defining feature of his presidency
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A year on from lockdown, India reports worst daily rise in Covid-19 in months
The surge in cases has also brought into focus India’s low rate of immunisation relative to population
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Women with hearing loss in Gaza make animations to raise awareness
Meant to inspire hearing-impaired people to pursue their own goals despite any obstacles in their way
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French vaccines chief eyes return to normal life by summer
French army will be involved in plans to speed the vaccination campaign, says Alain Fischer
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Turkey's renowned aerobatic team to perform in Pakistan
SOLOTURK arrives in Pakistani capital to take part in country's National Day celebrations on March 23
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Taiwan loses two fighter jets in apparent collision, third such crash in six months
One pilot was found and air-lifted to hospital by helicopter but later died, while the other is missing
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Indian border state pushes PM Modi to do more in Myanmar
Mizoram state CM says he held talks with ousted lawmakers in Myanmar, which is attempting to establish civilian govt
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AstraZeneca US trial data a confidence booster for Covid-19 shot
Drugmaker says data from trials in Chile, Peru & US found vaccine was 79% effective in preventing symptomatic Covid-19
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Europeans lose trust in AstraZeneca Covid vaccine amid safety concerns
A majority of people in the biggest European Union member states now see the inoculation as unsafe
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Saudi Arabia proposes ceasefire in Yemen
Proposal announced by Saudi FM will include reopening of Sanaa airport, fuel and food imports through Hodeidah port
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Scuffles and arrests as anti-lockdown protesters march through London
Police say they had made 33 arrests, most for Covid regulation breaches, after up to 10,000 people gathered
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First female US vice president Harris congratulates Tanzania's first woman president Hassan
Harris says US ready to strengthen ties between the two countries
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AstraZeneca counters Indonesian Muslim concerns over Covid-19 vaccine
After the Indonesia Ulema Council said the vaccine manufacturing process uses pork-derived ingredients
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Thousands of Israelis protest against Netanyahu ahead of election
Crowd was larger than many previous anti-Netanyahu protests over the past year
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Heavy rains in Australia's east bring worst floods in 50 years
Forcing thousands to evacuate and damaging hundreds of houses
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Myanmar protesters voice defiance as junta reminds of "external threats"
Western countries have repeatedly condemned the coup and the violence, Asian neighbours begin to speak out
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Greece to hand out self-testing kits as Covid-19 cases stay high
Seeks to alleviate pressure on a healthcare system that faces high level of new infections
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Massive religious gathering worries India as Covid-19 cases surge
Positivity rate has potential to turn into an upsurge in cases, given the expected large footfall during 'Kumbh'
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50 years on: Kissinger hails Pakistan’s role in US-China breakthrough
China marks 50th anniversary of former Secretary of State Dr Henry Kissinger’s secret visit to Beijing from Islamabad
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In a time of pandemic, love is in the air on Canada-US border
Kelly and her husband, proceed with their wedding in Peace Arch Park where they saw each other during the past year
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Iran's Khamenei says US promises have no credibility for Tehran
Says Tehran would only go back to its commitments under a 2015 nuclear deal after Washington fully ends the sanctions
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China steps up Covid-19 vaccination, considers differentiated visa policies
The country had administered 74.96 million vaccine doses as of Saturday
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Turkey's Covid-19 deaths rise above 30,000, total cases top 3 million
The country recorded 102 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 30,061
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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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WATCH: Biden stumbles twice while boarding Air Force One
White House spokesperson says high winds at Joint Base Andrews may have been a factor
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Atlanta shooting suspect's church decries killings as 'wicked betrayal'
Robert Aaron Long, 21, has been charged with eight counts of homicide in Tuesday’s fatal shooting of four people
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UK PM Johnson gets his first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine
Johnson, 56, received his vaccine at the same hospital where almost a year ago he was put in an intensive care unit
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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














































