UN fears ‘crimes against humanity’ in Myanmar; says at least 70 killed since Feb. 1 coup
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's military is likely committing "crimes against humanity" in its attempt to stay in power,…
3 years ago
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Thailand delays AstraZeneca vaccine roll-out over blood clot fears
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thailand abruptly delayed its roll-out of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on Friday, stopping Premier Prayut…
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Japan says PM Suga plans to meet Biden in US next month
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan said Friday Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will meet President Joe Biden in the United States…
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Biden to end Covid vaccine priority group restrictions by May 1: US official
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden will order authorities across the entire United States to lift priority restrictions…
3 years ago
Biden signs $1.9 trillion US stimulus package into law
by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden signed a massive $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill Thursday…
3 years ago
High protection after one vaccine dose for Covid survivors: study
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A person who has had Covid and receives a single dose of the Pfizer or…
3 years ago
Novavax Covid vaccine highly effective against severe Covid: company
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US biotech firm Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine was shown to be 100 percent protective against severe…
3 years ago
Cambodia reports first coronavirus death
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AFP) -- Cambodia reported its first coronavirus death on Thursday as the country battles its worst outbreak…
3 years ago
Pfizer jab 97% effective against symptomatic Covid: study
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- Pfizer/BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine offers more protection than earlier thought with effectiveness in preventing symptomatic disease reaching…
3 years ago
Italy bans batch of AstraZeneca jab but plays down risks
ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italy's medicines regulator on Thursday banned the use of a batch of AstraZeneca/Oxford coronavirus vaccine as…
3 years ago
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