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Australia, Singapore working on travel bubble

It could become a reality as early as July, officials say

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Singapore logs first Covid-19 death since last Nov

Republic’s 30th virus fatality a 61-year-old man who returned home from UAE on January 30

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China now ‘non-compliant’ with Sino-British Joint Declaration

Latest move demonstration of growing gulf between Beijing’s promises and actions, says UK foreign secretary

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Americans to see stimulus payments this weekend

This round more generous than prior two, with US$1,400 going to every individual earning up to US$75,000

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UK policeman in elite unit charged with murder of woman

Wayne Couzens arrested after body of Sarah Everard found in woodland near his home

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Canada shuts Amazon warehouse over Covid-19

5,000 employees ordered to self-isolate

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Google accuses Microsoft of ‘distraction’ in paid news content row

Debate on matter shouldn’t be ‘derailed by naked corporate opportunism’, says Google official

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India reviews AstraZeneca side effects after concerns in Europe

No blood clot cases in country, but New Delhi will re-examine past Covid-19 deaths, hospitalisations

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George Floyd’s family get US$27 mil ‘wrongful death’ settlement

Sum largest pre-trial deal for such a case, says lawyer

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NZ has ‘duty’ to support Muslims: Ardern

PM addresses memorial marking 2 years since Christchurch mosque attacks that claimed 51 lives

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Despite controversy, AstraZeneca jab gets nod in Brazil

Country hit hard by Covid-19 also announces purchase of 10 million doses of Russia’s Sputnik V

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Mexico approves remdesivir for emergency use against Covid-19

Antiviral drug can be deployed exclusively by hospitals, specialist doctors during early stages of illness

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Myanmar nationals in US get temporary protected status

Decision follows military coup on February 1 that has led to violence, protests, arrests