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WHO approves 2 new Covid-19 treatments amid Omicron

The news comes as latest variant infections fill hospitals around the world

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Mexican president says pandemic ‘on way out’ despite record infections

Not many risks with Omicron variant, stresses Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

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Hong Kong police switch to goose-stepping ‘to show patriotism’

Chinese-style foot drills planned to foster love for motherland, they say

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Biden tries to save voting rights bill in evening talks

Pressident negotiates with two holdout senators from his own party

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UK authorities suspect Chinese spy active in Parliament

Security notice names Christine Lee, accuses her of ‘political interference’

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French teachers walk out over Covid-19 confusion

Almost 78,000 education workers protest lack of clarity on coronavirus measures nationwide

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UK PM’s office held lockdown ‘party’ on eve of Prince Philip’s funeral: report

Advisers, civil servants gathered on Apr 16 to mark departure of 2 staff members, says Telegraph

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Indonesia to allow selected operators to resume coal exports

Restriction eased after domestic reserve for electricity reached safe level, says coordinating minister Luhut Pandjaitan

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Japan mulls shortening 14-day self-isolation period for close Omicron contacts

Variant’s incubation period found to be approximately three days shorter than others

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Fewer smokers, among others, drag US cancer death rate down to a third since 1991

Earlier diagnoses, better treatments are other aspects contributing to the decline

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New South Wales sees soaring Covid-19 cases as rapid tests come into force

The surge in infections has been largely attributed to Omicron 

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US lays out case against ‘unlawful’ China maritime claims

PRC’s sovereignty claims without basis under international law, says State Department

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Thailand to inoculate 5.2 mil children against Covid-19

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine slated to arrive in coming weeks