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WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala Says Vaccine Inequity Unacceptable, Urges Manufacturers to Work with Poorer Countries
The head of the World Trade Organization is calling for expanded capability in developing countries to manufacture vaccines, saying it was “not acceptable” to leave poorer countries at the “end
Aung San Suu Kyi Faces New Charge Under Myanmar’s Secrets Law
Myanmar’s deposed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been charged with breaking a colonial-era official secrets law, the most serious charge against the veteran opponent of military rule. A conviction
Child Among Four Killed in California Mass Shooting
At least four people, including a child, have been shot and killed, and one person injured following an exchange of fire at an office building in the US state of
Madagascar Ditches Covid-Organics, Set to Join Covid Vaccine Global Initiative
Madagascar has changed tact and decided to join the global Covid-19 vaccine initiative Covax. “There are still many steps to be taken before access to the vaccines, but the registration
India Launches Biggest Vaccination Drive as Virus Cases Surge
India has started vaccinating tens of thousands of people above the age of 45 in its biggest push yet against a surging virus that has hit the highest daily count
Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai, 6 Other Hong Kong Democracy Leaders Convicted Over Peaceful Rally
A court in Hong Kong has found seven prominent pro-democracy politicians and campaigners guilty of unauthorised assembly over their role in a peaceful protest that was one of the biggest
Myanmar Protesters Defy Crackdown as UN Envoy Warns of ‘Imminent Bloodbath’
Myanmar activists burned copies of a military-framed constitution on Thursday two months after the junta seized power, as a UN special envoy warned of the risk of a bloodbath because
Britain Offers to Help Nigeria Over Worsening Insecurity
Britain has expressed grave concern about what it described as the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria and pledged to help the country tackle insecurity. The UK’s Minister of Armed Forces,
UK Regulator Fines Nigerian Pastor Oyakhilome’s Loveworld Channel £125,000 Over ‘Harmful’ Covid-19 Claims
British regulator Ofcom has imposed a £125,000 fine on a channel founded by Nigerian megachurch pastor Chris Oyakhilome for airing “harmful” claims about the Covid-19 pandemic. The broadcasting regulator took
New York State Passes Bill to Legalise Recreational Marijuana
New York lawmakers have passed a bill to legalise adult use of marijuana, which will make it the 15th state in the United States to allow recreational use of the
