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WHO urges ‘extreme caution’ in lifting Covid restrictions

by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged “extreme caution” for countries considering lifting Covid-19 restrictions, warning that high vaccination rates would not stop transmission of the virus increasing. The UN health agency urged governments not to squander hard-won gains and return to scenes of overwhelmed hospitals and exhausted health workers. Asked about England’s plans to ditch most of its coronavirus restrictions from July 19, WHO emergencies director Michael […]

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Cuba denounces Trump policy changes but is open to dialogue

  HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba’s government on Friday criticized new restrictions on ties with the United States that were announced by Donald Trump, but reiterated its willingness to hold “respectful dialogue” with Washington. “The government of Cuba denounces the new measures toughening the embargo” imposed on the island nation since 1962, according to a statement read on state television. However, Havana “reiterates its willingness to continue the respectful dialogue and cooperation” that has taken […]

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Trump to unveil immigration, visa restrictions: reports

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump will sign executive orders starting Wednesday restricting refugees, visas and immigration, making good on his signature campaign pledges, US media reported. Trump is due to speak Wednesday to employees at the Department of Homeland Security — which handles immigration — and sign orders there on refugees and national security, according to The Washington Post and CNN. “Big day planned on NATIONAL SECURITY tomorrow. Among many other things, […]

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