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Italy approves AstraZeneca jab, but cautions its use in over-55s

Age group ‘poorly represented’ in trials, says medicines agency

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Pentagon halts planned vaccination of Gitmo detainees

About-turn follows outcry by Republican lawmakers

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US health authority orders mask-wearing on public transport

It covers travel on airplanes, trains, buses, taxis, ride-sharing vehicles, subways, ferries, ships

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Germany threatens legal action over vaccine delays

It comes amid tension over AstraZeneca, which has fallen behind on promised deliveries of Covid-19 jab

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Jobless man claims trial to killing 2 women in France

Suspect’s reported links to third murder, also involving female, still under investigation

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UAE to offer citizenship to expats

Rare move aims to appreciate talents, competencies in Gulf, says ruler

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Police tighten security as thousands join Indian farmer protests

Demonstrators hold one-day fast to prove peaceful tactics

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Iran hangs ethnic Baluch for ‘terror’, despite UN appeal

Javid Dehghan Khalad executed for murder, abduction, terrorist links

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Pope told to lay off pasta, cake

84-year-old, who suffers from sciatica, advised to lose weight, to relieve stress on his back

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Saudi firms sue ex-spymaster in Canada over US$3.47 bil fraud

Saad Aljabri, who is living in exile, was top aide to royal deposed as heir to throne by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

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EU backs off jab threat in Britain row

Tussle highlights impact of shot shortages, as WHO warns against ‘vaccine nationalism’

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Capitol cop killed after riot to lie in honour

Brian Sicknick reportedly struck in head with fire extinguisher, dies in hospital next day

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WHO visits Wuhan hospital that took first Covid-19 patients

Mission ‘important opportunity to talk with medics’, but comes with heavy political baggage