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Tokyo Olympics should have fans in stands, says president

Other competitions are allowing spectators, notes Seiko Hashimoto

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Ecuador health minister quits over queue-jumping for Covid-19 jab

Juan Carlos Zevallos admits his elderly mum, ‘several’ others close to him received doses meant for healthcare, old folks’ home workers

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First cargo of medical oxygen arrives in Peru from Chile

New supplies to alleviate shortage for Covid-19 patients

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US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi murder, but spares him sanctions

Saudi Arabia will be held accountable for human rights abuses, says President Joe Biden

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US$1.9 tril virus package passes House of Reps, heads to Senate

Lawmakers approve massive package 219 to 212 in rare post-midnight vote

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Myanmar police fire rubber bullets to disperse protesters in Yangon

Events take place after country’s UN ambassador breaks rank to make emotional plea for action against military junta

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Tiger Woods in ‘good spirits’ after surgery following crash

Golf champ has rod inserted into shin bone, with ‘a combination of screws and pins’ used to stabilise foot, ankle

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US House on cusp of passing US$1.9 tril Covid-19 plan, but wage hike falters

Democrats says they will press on with a vote, despite the setback

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J&J Covid-19 vaccine authorisation recommended: US expert panel

Approval is likely in the next coming days, making vaccine the third to get assent after Pfizer’s and Moderna’s

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TikTok agrees to US$92 mil deal to settle US privacy suits

Lawyers estimate settlement will apply to 89 mil users in US, with most eligible for 96 cent payout each if all file claims

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In plea at UN, Myanmar envoy urges global action to end junta rule

It’s extremely rare for rep to break with rulers of country they represent during address at General Assembly

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Riyadh ‘completely rejects’ US report naming prince in Khashoggi killing

Declassified report finds Mohammed bin Salman gave green light to journo’s 2018 murder

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US, EU say vaccine programmes on track as Asia roll-outs gather steam

Coronavirus has killed more than 2.5 million people worldwide, with nearly 113 million known infections