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Japan to Increase Virus Measures in Tokyo Three Months Ahead of Olympics
Japan is set to strengthen anti-virus measures in Tokyo to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant just three months before the Olympics begin in the capital.
‘A Huge Loss’: World Leaders React to Death of Britain’s Prince Philip
Leaders around the world are sending their condolences to the Royal Family after Buckingham Palace announced the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99.
People Can Now Think About Summer Vacations, UK Minister Says
The British public can now think about booking summer vacations abroad but there were still risks, transport minister Grant Shapps said on Friday after the government unveiled details of its
Britain Allows Ousted Myanmar Ambassador to Stay On
Britain will allow Myanmar’s ousted ambassador to stay on while he decides his future after being locked out of his own embassy, it said on Friday. “We condemn the way
China Drills in Disputed South China Sea as US Naval Patrol Grows
China has drilled deep in the South China Sea to retrieve sediment core from the seabed, state media has reported, amid tensions over disputed waters with rival claimants Taiwan and
Merkel Urges Putin to Pull Troops Back from Ukraine Border
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday to pull back a military build-up near the country’s border with Ukraine amid heightened tensions in the conflict-stricken Donbas
Pope Urges IMF, World Bank to Cut Poor Nations’ Debts
Pope Francis on Thursday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to cut the debt burden of poor countries hit by the economic impact of the COVID-19
US Warns China Over ‘Aggressive’ Moves on Philippines, Taiwan
US State Department raises concerns over presence of Chinese vessels near Philippines and entry of Beijing’s jets into Taiwan’s air defence zone. The United States has warned China against what
Jailed Putin Critic Navalny ‘Losing Sensation in Legs and Hands’
The health of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is deteriorating and he is beginning to lose sensation in his legs and hands, his lawyer says. Vadim Kobzev said Navalny, who
India Could Resume Vaccine Exports by June If Covid-19 Cases Subside
The world’s largest vaccine maker, based in India, will be able to restart exports of AstraZeneca doses by June if new coronavirus infections subside in the country, according to its
