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US considers Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine approval

FDA will include allergy warning if its accepted

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US flies two B-52s over Gulf in message for Iran

Mission designed to underscore commitment to regional partners, says commander

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Fossil fuels still dominate energy landscape, but renewables make inroads

The International Energy Agency says new renewable energy capacity should hit a record 200 gigawatts this year

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Cyberattack on EU medicines watchdog ‘won’t affect vaccine delivery timeline’

European Medicines Agency says it is probing the hack with the help of cybersecurity, criminal  authorities and the Dutch police

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US lawmakers pass bill to widen cannabis research

However, it stands little chance in GOP-controlled Senate

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6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Taiwan

No immediate reports of damage, says US Geological Survey

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UK signs Singapore free-trade deal as EU talks falter

British International Trade Secretary Liz Truss praises Singapore’s leadership on free trade in the region

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India's Modi to launch grand redevelopment of colonial central Delhi

Critics say spending on the project could be better directed to fighting Covid-19. repairing pandemic-battered economy

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Outgoing US negotiator on North Korea blames Pyongyang for deadlock

Denuclearisation talks with North Korea yet to deliver successful outcomes

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China’s ‘vaccine diplomacy’ raises eyebrows

Strategy helps Beijing strengthen and extend influence in Asia and beyond

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Czechs extend state of emergency as Covid-19 spreads again

Measures may be tightened again if situation worsens, says Health Minister Jan Blatny

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Diplomatic dilemma for Indonesia in accepting Chinese coronavirus vaccines

Analysts concerned Beijing may use vaccine donations as leverage to advance regional agenda

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Rich countries hoarding Covid-19 vaccines: report

90% in 67 poor countries risk being left out from receiving any vaccination for Covid-19