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Israel rolls out 4th Covid-19 shot to vulnerable over-18s

Over 600,000 Israelis out of 9.4 mil population have received fourth dose

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Moderna begins trial of Omicron-specific vaccine booster

It will involve 600 adults, to be evaluated as 3rd, 4th dose

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England lifts Omicron restrictions

This comes after over 37 mil people receive booster jabs

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Prince Andrew seeking jury trial in sex assault case in New York

This means he will likely have to appear in court in person, say experts

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North Korea fires ‘projectile’ in sixth test of 2022

Nuclear-armed country flexes military muscles ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics

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Biden order makes sexual harassment in US military a crime

Perps may now receive prison time, not just administrative sanctions

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WHO says Omicron risk level ‘very high’

Fresh Covid-19 cases at record 21 million high since beginning of pandemic, UN health agency warns

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US cautions Belarus against helping Russia invade Ukraine

Warning comes as Minsk stations tens of thousands of troops along Western-oriented nation’s border

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Riyadh, Bangkok repair ties broken after 1989 gem theft

Both countries declare full re-establishment of diplomatic relations during Thai PM Prayut Chan-O-Cha’s visit to Saudi Arabia

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China police response to lockdown domestic violence case sparks uproar

Authorities say officers ‘criticised, educated’ female victim for her ‘extreme words, deeds’

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UK PM Johnson had birthday party during lockdown: report

Embattled leader faces yet another accusation of breaking his own govt’s Covid-19 rules

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Australia buys rights to Aboriginal flag, ending long dispute

It can now be used in any medium without having to ask for permission or pay fee, says PM

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US reports nearly two mil migrants apprehended at southern border in 2021

‘Unprecedented’ number recorded in July, says Homeland Security