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Lilly Covid antibodies cut hospitalisations and deaths
The results of trial also revealed that it was reducing patients' viral load and their time to recover from disease
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Iran urges Biden to lift sanctions affecting medicines as it fights Covid-19
In 2018, Trump reimposed sanctions after pulling Washington out of Iran’s 2015 nuclear pact with world powers
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WHO issues new clinical advice for Covid-19 treatment
Covid-19 patients are advised to use pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen levels at home
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EU locks horns with AstraZeneca on vaccine deliveries amid 'supply shock'
AstraZeneca told the EU on Friday it could not meet agreed supply targets up to the end of March
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Conte quits as Italy's PM in tactical bid to build new majority
Conte lost his majority in the Senate after coalition partner Italia Viva party quit from the Government
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Germany backs EU export restrictions on vaccine after supply cuts
Tension between AstraZeneca and Pfizer to lead to new restrictions
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South Africa to get 1st batch of vaccine from India
The first vaccines to arrive will be provided to healthcare workers
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UK to unveil hotel quarantine plans, public told not to book vacations
Preventive measures are being taken against emergence of any new Covid-19 variant
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UK calls out Sri Lanka over cremation of COVID-19 dead
UK raising human rights concerns with Sri Lankan government including forced cremation of Covid-19 bodies, says envoy
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Dollar at one-week high on safety bid, euro struggles
Dollar value rose to its highest this week and strengthened by 1.6% in past three weeks
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Pakistan opposes new permanent seats in UNSC
Any attempts to undermine or derail the IGN process will prove counterproductive, says Akram
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High time: Nepali climbers step out of the shadows for K2 triumph
To reflect their immense pride in making the achievement in their country's name, the team sang the Nepali anthem
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Pfizer or Sinopharm? 'Vaccine diplomacy' in Middle East
Sinopharm jabs also feature in the vaccine orders of other US allies in the region, like Egypt and Morocco
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New Zealand's borders may stay shut for most of the year, PM Ardern says
At this stage, continuing travel ties with the world poses a risk to health and economy
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China’s peak Lunar New Year air travel season fizzles as COVID cases rise
Citizens are thinking twice before traveling for the holiday season due to restrictions
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Modi slams protesting farmers for ‘insulting’ Indian flag
Thousands of farmers enter historic Red Fort complex, hoist flags after clashing with police, who fired tear gas
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Tokyo revises contact tracing strategy, narrows to higher-risk cases
Country’s strategy to trace clusters of cases rather than conduct mass tests could face limits as virus cases surge
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NAB Prosecutor General completes term this week
Minister says govt intends to extend Asghar Haider’s term
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Govt agrees to revisit new social media rules
Tells IHC it will review Unlawful Online Content Rules in consultation with PTA, stakeholders
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Pakistan pins big hopes on small dams to help farmers beat drought
Experts warn small dams are not a silver bullet for arid parts
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China's Xi warns Davos World Economic Forum against 'new Cold War'
Says confrontation 'will always end up harming every nation's interests and sacrificing people's welfare'
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Moderna says Covid-19 vaccine appears to be effective against new variants
Company says the two-dose regimen of vaccine was still expected to be protective against the variants detected to date
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World lost equivalent of 255 million jobs in 2020: UN
This has been the most severe crisis for the world of work since the Great Depression of the 1930s, says the ILO chief
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Explainer: The arrest of Asia's 'most-wanted' drug boss
Tse was on global most-wanted list and was of “significant interest” to law enforcement agencies in multiple countries
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Anger and grief as United Kingdom's Covid-19 death toll nears 100,000
The United Kingdom has the world’s fifth worst official death toll - more than its civilian toll in World War Two
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Dubai slows down Pfizer vaccine rollout amid shipment delays
UAE has already vaccinated over two million of its approximately 10 million population
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From factory to faraway village: behind India's mammoth vaccination drive
India has mapped out a plan to vaccinate around 300 million people by July-August
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Israel opens embassy in UAE: foreign ministry
The UAE, along with Bahrain, signed a US-brokered deal in September to normalise relations with the Jewish state
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Oil prices edge lower as Covid-19 lockdown concerns overshadow demand prospects
China reports fresh new cases casting a pall over demand prospects in the world’s largest energy consumer
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Equitable Covid-19 vaccine supply tops PM Imran's five-point UN agenda
In UN conference, stresses over suspension of debt repayments for most stressed countries until the end of pandemic
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Indonesia seizes Iran, Panama-flagged tankers over alleged illegal oil transfer
The ships “caught red-handed” transferring oil from one to another says Iranian coast guard
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Indian, Chinese troops in new border brawl: reports
Leaving injuries on both sides six months after a pitched battle which killed at least 20 Indian troops
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Oman bars expats from certain jobs
Expats in the sultanate make up about 40 percent of the country's 4.5 million-strong population
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Afghanistan hails US plan to review deal with Taliban
Kabul believes Taliban insurgents failed to abide by terms of February 2020 peace deal, cease violence
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Spanish woman who 'died' of Covid returned 10 days later
After a mix-up over names, family of Rogelia Blanco were informed that the pensioner died of Covid-19 on January 13
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Trump's coming impeachment trial aggravates rift among Republicans
Ten Republicans joined the House of Representatives in voting to impeach Trump on a charge of inciting insurrection
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China sees fall in new Covid-19 cases amid strict local lockdowns
The numbers pale in comparison to many countries, Saturday’s toll included only 80 Covid-19 cases
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UAE cabinet approves establishment of embassy in Tel Aviv
The UAE signed an agreement in September last year to normalise ties with Israel
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New Zealand probes first 'probable' community Covid-19 case in months
The 56-year-old woman, who returned to New Zealand on December 30 tested positive for the virus
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New Amsterdam protest planned after curfew violations prompt arrests
Dutch police say they arrested 25 people and handed out 3,600 fines for violations of a nighttime curfew
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EU says it will make vaccine companies respect supply contracts: Michel
After both Pfizer Inc and AstraZeneca report production glitches
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Two ex-Israeli soldiers sue colleague over Gaza crimes
Former Israeli soldier testifies about crimes committed during 2014 Gaza war
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US health officials: More data needed on UK Covid-19 variant warning
Biden unveils a new strategic plan to curtail the outbreak, signing numerous executive orders to boost measures
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Erdogan launches 'welding' of third MILGEM warship meant for Pakistan Navy
Erdogan says defence collaboration for construction of warships another milestone in Turkey-Pakistan defence ties
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Biden administration to unveil more climate policies, urges China to toughen emissions target
Memo shows Biden will unveil a second round of executive orders as soon as Jan 27
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Johnson says he looks forward to working with Biden on shared goals
Both leaders also discussed the benefits of a potential free trade deal between the two countries says spokesperson
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Tears and fears as India's huge coronavirus vaccine push falters
The government says that this and other glitches are being ironed out
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UK to quarantine visitors from nations with high Covid-19 risk, Daily Mail says
Travelers from Brazil, SAfrica and neighbouring countries, to be met on arrival and escorted to hotels to quarantine
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Eleven trapped miners rescued in China after 14 days underground
Officials say miners in good physical condition and had been getting normal food since Saturday
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Police arrest over 1,500 at Russia protests backing jailed Kremlin foe Navalny
Navalny was arrested last weekend as he returned to Russia from Germany for the first time since being poisoned




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