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Philippines says US military deal ‘in full force again’

President Rodrigo Duterte walks back threat to end Visiting Forces Agreement

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9 years’ jail for first Hong Konger convicted of national security crime

24-year-old waiter first to go down under new law, while dozens more await trial for similar charges

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13 mil Filipinos to re-enter virus lockdown next week

Delta variant may well overwhelm hospitals if restrictions not drastically tightened, experts warn

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Mexico’s 2020 Covid-19 deaths 35% under-reported

Many patients believed to have died at home, not included in official count

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Saudi Arabia to welcome fully vaccinated tourists after 17-month virus closure

However, no announcement made on lifting restrictions for year-round umrah pilgrimage

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Washington reinstates indoor mask mandate amid surging caseloads

All residents over age of 2 must comply despite vaccination status

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Israel to give fully inoculated over-60s booster shot

President will receive 3rd Covid-19 vaccine jab today

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US sailor accused of starting 2020 California navy ship fire

Unnamed crew member may get court-martialled, says commander of Third Fleet

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Biden steps up efforts to fight virus surge fuelled by Delta variant

Every federal worker now required to either declare vaccination status or wear mask, get tested

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US$100 ‘thank you’ gift: it pays to be vaccinated in NYC

Move effort to boost immunisation rate in city, as US tries to stop spread of Delta variant

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12-year-old Palestinian shot by Israelis in West Bank dies

Mohamad al-Alami second youngster to succumb to gunshot wounds in days

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Only vaccinated staff welcomed on campus, say Google, FB

Latest move comes amid critics, unions speaking out against required immunisation, citing personal freedom

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Hong Kong DJ in first ‘sedition’ trial since handover to China

Tam Tak-chi, 48, faces 8 charges for slogans he uttered, wrote against govt last year