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Eight killed in Al-Shabaab-claimed bombing in Somalia capital

Terrorist group claims responsibility, says it was aimed at ‘military trainers’

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New Zealand launches new Covid-19 testing strategy

Faster results will better protect high-risk groups, provide greater certainty, reassurance

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Sweden’s PM-elect resigns hours after being appointed

Magdalena Andersson, though stint was brief, made history becoming country’s 1st woman prime minister

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Canada starts vaccinating children aged 5 to 11 against Covid-19

Country has one of highest vaccination rates in the world, over 85% of people aged 12 above fully inoculated

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Germany’s new govt to legalise recreational cannabis

Plans include controlled distribution of cannabis to adults in licensed stores

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Biden democracy summit aims to ‘divide’ countries: Kremlin

Russia takes offence to being left off guest list

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Myanmar to resume international tourism early next year

Info Ministry notes land border crossings with Thailand to reopen next month

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Australia lists Hezbollah as terrorist organisation

Part political party, part militia, it’s only group in Lebanon refusing to disarm since 1990

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Bangladesh’s 1st homegrown Covid-19 vaccine gets clearance for human trial

Bangavax can reportedly be stored at 4°C for a month, -20°C for up to 6 months

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Nasa launches spacecraft to kick asteroid off course

Impact scheduled to occur between September 26 and October 1 next year

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New Zealand to stay closed to foreigner travellers for another 5 months

This comes as country prepares to revamp its domestic Covid-19 response

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Biden taps US oil reserves as prices soar

Surging inflation batters first-term president’s approval rating

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Covid-19 shot 100% effective in kids aged 12-15 after 4 months: Pfizer

New data is based on a study that involves 2,228 trial participants