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N. Korea’s Kim sacks top officials over ‘grave’ Covid-19 howler

Details on incident not specified, but leader says actions of senior management posed huge crisis to safety of nation

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7 dead, 11 missing after Bali ferry sinks in rough waters

57 passengers, crew plucked from sea as rescue efforts continue

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2 shots of Sinovac jab produce strong antibody response in kids: study

CoronaVac immunogenic in trial participants aged 3 to 17

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69 dead as heat dome grips Canada, US

High-pressure ridge trapping warm air in region cause of scorching weather, highlighting climate change woes

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UN agrees on peace budget, missions safe from shutdown

Delegations drop requests behind impasse, allow resolution of US$6.5 bil deal

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WHO to aid 5 nations yet to start Covid-19 inoculations

Vaccine hoarding fuelling jab inequity in poorer countries as supply lines run dry

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Russia ‘tense’ with 151,000 Covid-19 cases in hospital

It also sees its highest daily death toll with 652 fatalities

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Tigray rebels vow to drive out ‘enemies’ despite ‘ceasefire’

Region’s pre-war govt hails advance, says capital fully under its control

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World passes 3 bil vaccine mark in race to contain Covid-19

Delta variant outbreaks worldwide ramp up urgency of need for immunity

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Aussie deputy PM fined for not wearing a mask

Member of public catches Barnaby Joyce breaching restrictions at petrol station

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Indian gang in PPE cremate murder victim as Covid-19 casualty

Man suffocated and registered under false name by killers before being burnt in body bag, say cops

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Former South Korean mayor jailed for sexual harassment

72-year-old Oh Keo-don admits to acting inappropriately towards subordinates

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Israel allows Qatar-funded gas to enter power-starved Gaza

Fuel to serve Palestinian enclave’s only generating station after 49-day hiatus