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European countries tighten virus curbs, France ‘critical’

Philippines prepares for a giant lockdown, Chile confines more than 80% of its population

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Iran, China sign 25-year cooperation pact

US foes move closer together over agreement with political, strategic, economic components

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Expats among 180 trapped in Mozambique hotel amid militant assault

Attack occurs near site of US$20 billion LNG project, of which French oil giant Total is principal investor

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Bangladesh deploys border guards after deadly anti-Modi protests

Hardline Islamists riot in several key districts, leaving 5 dead, scores injured

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Vaccine leader Chile wrestles with rising Covid-19 infections

Country goes into lockdown as cases soar despite vaccination drive

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Myanmar junta puts on show of force as protest-hit nation resists

Junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing again defends power takeover, issues another threat to anti-coup movement

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Bali set to welcome tourists in July

Indonesian govt to also prepare travel corridor with other countries to boost arrivals

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Megaship blocking Suez Canal may be refloated today, says owner

No signs of damage to engines and various instruments, says Shoei Kisen president

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North Korea accuses Biden of ‘provocation’ after missile test

US president’s comments risk triggering more weapons tests, says top regime official

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Half-billion Covid-19 shots given worldwide as infection surge continues

European rows over jab hoarding, supply escalate; unequal roll-out sees US accounting for more than a quarter of global total

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Almost 500 charged over US$569 mil Covid-19 fraud: DoJ

In a Texas case, defendant sought US$24.8 mil by applying for 15 loans from 8 lenders using 11 firms

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Brazil sets grim record of 3,650 daily Covid-19 deaths

The average daily toll over past week is 2,400 – more than triple the figure in early January

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HK has ‘no right’ to dictate passport recognition, says Britain

Rebuke comes after city requests several nations not to accept UK travel document for youth working scheme