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UK to receive 10 million AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses from India's Serum Institute
SII, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by volume, is mass producing the AstraZeneca vaccine
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South Korea probing two deaths after AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine: KDCA
Both patients were with pre-existing conditions and died within days of receiving AstraZeneca’s vaccine
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Pakistan exposes India’s atrocities in IIOJK in verbal clash with India
Pakistani envoy had urged UN rights chief to conduct impartial investigation into human rights violations in Kashmir
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Myanmar police fire to break up protests as ASEAN diplomatic effort stalls
Foreign Ministers from Southeast Asian neighbours urged restraint
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Modi's ministers choose 'Made in India' vaccine over AstraZeneca
“Made-in-India vaccines are 100% safe,” Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said after being inoculated with COVAXIN
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Germany's Merkel set to agree to cautious easing of Covid-19 lockdown
Pressure is growing on government to set clear plans, restore normal activities after months of pandemic lockdown
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EU targets vaccine production capacity of 2-3 billion doses/year by end-2021 paper
Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton urges member states to implement their vaccination policies quickly
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World Bank readies Covid-19 vaccine funds for around 30 African countries
The continent scrambles to secure doses and start immunising vulnerable groups
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Explosion at Dutch Covid-19 test centre appears intentional, police say
Incident comes shortly before national polls on March 17 widely seen as a referendum on govt’s handling of Covid
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An ancient monastery in Iraq is a symbol of Christian survival
Residents and local Christians regularly make the winding hike up to the monastery to pray or seek solace
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Rockets land at Iraqi air base hosting US forces
It was the second rocket attack in Iraq this month and came two days before Pope Francis is due to visit the country
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Biden says will have enough Covid-19 vaccine for every US adult by May
President hopes that the US would be “back to normal” at this time next year
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Yemen's Houthis say US is prolonging war by imposing sanctions
US stands behind the prolongation of the war and the exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis says Houthi spokesperson
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Myanmar security forces shoot dead 13 anti-coup protesters despite calls for restraint
The security forces resorted to live fire with little warning in several towns and cities
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India treads gently on Myanmar despite escalating violence
The junta’s response to protests, including the use of live ammunition & detentions, has drawn global condemnation.
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South African scientists find antibodies from variant may offer cross-protection
The more contagious variant drove a second wave of infections in South Africa that peaked in January
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Spanish king's sisters spark outcry by getting early vaccine in Abu Dhabi
The sisters were vaccinated in Abu Dhabi last month while visiting their father who is living in self-imposed exile
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Switzerland to vote on banning face veils in referendum
Our tradition is that you show your face, that is a sign of our basic freedoms, says a member of the Swiss parliament
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'I am happy': Peruvian woman wins historic battle over right to die
Estrada suffers from an incurable condition that atrophies her muscles & has left her breathing through a ventilator
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US urges Saudi Arabia to disband force behind Khashoggi killing
We made crystal clear that brutal killing of Khashoggi remains unacceptable conduct, says State Department spokesman
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APPAC urges to resolve Kashmir dispute through UN resolutions
US-based Pakistani activists call on Biden administration to form bipartisan committee
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Mumbai power outage could have been cyber sabotage, says minister
Local authorities said the failure was caused due to “technical problems”, inquiry was ordered into the incident
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Trumps vaccinated against Covid-19 before leaving WHouse: advisor
Some of Trump's supporters have expressed skepticism about being vaccinated
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India's Covid-19 tally rises to 11m as phase 2 of vaccination drive begins
Two types of vaccines are being administered to the people in India
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EU to propose Covid-19 vaccine passports in March
Certificates will enable people to present proof of vaccination and thus skip quarantine protocols
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All abducted Nigerian schoolgirls freed by kidnappers
317 girls from the Government Girls Science Secondary (GGSS) School were abducted by armed gang
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China aims to vaccinate 40% of population by end-July: senior adviser
40% target hit in July, after taking into account, people who do not want to be vaccinated.
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Iraq receives first Covid vaccines, gift from China
Two current and one former Iraqi official told AFP in January they had already received doses of "the Chinese vaccine"
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'They said they'll shoot': Nigerian schoolgirls recount kidnap ordeal
Boarding schools in northern Nigeria have become targets for mass kidnappings for ransom by armed criminal gangs
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Sri Lanka offers strategic deep-sea port to India, Japan
It's unclear how Tokyo and Delhi will divide their majority stake in the port.
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Three female media workers shot to death in eastern Afghanistan
They are all dead, they were going home from the office on foot when they were shot, says the director at Enikass TV
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Beijing dismisses alleged Chinese hacking of Indian vaccine makers
Without showing any evidence, the relevant party made baseless speculation, says China’s foreign ministry
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US imposes sanctions on Russia over poisoning of Navalny
The Kremlin has denied any role in his illness and said it had seen no proof he was poisoned
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Turkey's Erdogan Pledges Stronger Rights And Freedoms, Critics Unimpressed
Erdogan, who has faced accusations at home and abroad of increasingly autocratic rule over his NATO member country
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Israel to vaccinate Palestinian labourers against Covid-19
Vaccination campaign, which could apply to around 130,000 Palestinians, will begin within days
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Trump to proclaim himself as the future for Republicans in speech
We are gathered this afternoon to talk about the future --the future of our movement, Trump says
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Kremlin critic Navalny moved to penal colony outside Moscow to serve jail term
Navalny, 44, was arrested on his return from Germany last month
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Iran dismisses idea of talks with EU and US to revive 2015 nuclear deal
Iran insists the US must first lift sanctions while Washington says Tehran must first return to compliance with deal
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Modi takes home-grown vaccine as India widens immunisation drive
Only about 11% of people opt for the product developed by Bharat Biotech and the Indian Council of Medical Research
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Netanyahu says Iran 'clearly' behind blast on Israeli-owned ship
Sidesteps a question on whether Israel would retaliate
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Covid vaccine acceptance rises in some countries: study
Study suggests that about 89 per cent of UK citizens are in favour of taking a vaccine
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Ukraine throws away unused Covid-19 shots as doctors skip their own vaccinations
The country's vaccination campaign faces a battle against vaccine scepticism that predates the pandemic
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'Please get in touch': Britain hunts mystery spreader of Brazil variant
Six cases had been detected of the 'P.1' variant identified in the Brazilian city of Manaus, Britain authorities say
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Former French president Sarkozy convicted of corruption, handed jail sentence
Nicolas Sarkozy, who led France from 2007 to 2012, had denied any wrongdoing
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Hackers target ‘Indian vaccine makers SII, Bharat Biotech’
India produces more than 60% of all vaccines sold in the world
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Israel officially receives first ever UAE envoy
Development comes following the last year's historic agreement between the two countries to normalise ties
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Pakistan recognises 'Saudi efforts' in Khashoggi murder case
Statement comes after US intelligence in its report claims Saudi crown prince approved operation against journalist
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Indian rooster kills owner with cockfight blade
Rooster had a knife attached to its leg ready to take on an opponent when it inflicted serious injuries to man's groin
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In Iraq, pope to visit Mosul churches desecrated by Islamic State
“Where stones fell because of violence, there will always be life,”
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Biden says Saudi announcement to come Monday; White House plays down new steps
Following a US intelligence report that found Crown Prince MBS had approved the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
















































