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UK ramps up booster programme to combat Omicron

At least 400 military personnel to be drafted in to help National Health Service deliver shots

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Omicron vaccine could get nod in 4 months: European Medicines Agency

Executive director says decision on possible new shots must be made by other bodies

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Thailand to offer 1-year Medical Treatment Visa to attract foreign patients

Visitors must show bank statements with at least 800k baht, accident and Covid-19 insurance coverage

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Australia ‘not going back to lockdowns’ in wake of Omicron variant: PM

Statement follows country pushing back planned reopening by 2 weeks

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Cambodia allows entertainment venues in capital to reopen

Phnom Penh governor says business owners must strictly comply with SOPs

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‘One in three’ Aussie Parliament staff sexually harassed, reports inquiry

All part of institution’s sexist culture, says govt-backed report

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Myanmar court delays verdict in Suu Kyi incitement trial to Dec 6

No reason has been given, journalists barred from proceedings

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Duterte’s chosen successor exits Philippines presidential race

Christopher Go says his withdrawal partly to avoid causing ‘more problems’ for incumbent president

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More cases of Omicron reported in Australia’s New South Wales

Both arrived in Sydney from southern Africa, are fully vaccinated, now held in isolation

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Pentagon plans stronger US posture toward China, Russia

It will also maintain forces in Middle East to deter Iran, jihadist groups

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Ukraine urges swift action to ‘deter’ Russian invasion

Moscow has deployed large military force in regions close to border, notes foreign minister

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Ghislaine Maxwell ‘served up’ girls for sex to Epstein: prosecutors

British heiress had years-long arrangement with financier to exploit teens, says attorney

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Biden says Omicron ‘not a cause for panic’ as G7 urges action

US president says he does not foresee new lockdowns or extended travel restrictions for now