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World awaits China Covid-19 origins report

WHO team to release its findings this week

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Philippines faces ‘learning crisis’ after year-long school shutdown

Country’s devastating rich-poor divide has made the impact unequal

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UK PM vows to tackle violence against women as outrage grows

National outpouring of grief and outrage over death of Sarah Everard

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Israel unveils laser-guided ‘precision’ mortar system

Jewish state claims Iron Sting will reduce civilian collateral damage

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Ousted Myanmar leader Suu Kyi to face court today

Nobel laureate slapped with 4 charges, including intent to cause public unrest

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Myanmar declares martial law in Yangon after deadly day

Move comes after 18 protestors killed, affects 6 townships

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Irish, Dutch halt AstraZeneca jabs amid blood clot concerns

This is despite pharma giant saying it has found no evidence of increased risk

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Sandstorm causes severe air pollution in Beijing

Chinese capital hit with yellow alert, sees massive traffic jams

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Women march across Australia against sexual violence, inequality

Outrage grows over rape allegations that have convulsed conservative government

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US mulls 1m distancing rule instead of 3m: Fauci

He says CDC examining study that found no difference in Covid-19 cases in schools observing both measures

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Egypt rejects ‘superficial’ criticism of human rights record

Its Parliament urges 31 countries in UN council to not install themselves as guardians of Cairo

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5 dead in Myanmar protests as ousted MPs urge unity against junta

Violent crackdown continues, but opposition vows to continue resistance despite intimidation

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Merkel party braces for drubbing in German state polls

Face-mask corruption scandal and a series of pandemic setbacks are fuelling voter anger against conservative coalition