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Myanmar Civilian Leader Says People Should Defend Themselves as Death Toll Mounts
The acting leader of Myanmar’s parallel civilian government said it will seek to give people the legal right to defend themselves as the death toll in protests against last month’s
Londoners Protest after Police Officer Charged with Woman’s Murder
Police in London clashed with mourners and protesters on Saturday after more than a thousand people gathered to mark the killing of a 33-year-old woman, hours after the police officer
Italy to Shut Shops and Schools on Monday Amid Covid Spike
Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of Italy on Monday, with PM Mario Draghi warning of a “new wave” of the coronavirus outbreak. For three days over
UK to Make Vaccines Available for All Over-40s By Easter, Report Says
People over 40 in the UK will be offered their first coronavirus vaccination by Easter on April 4 as a boost in supplies will allow rapid expansion of the inoculation
New York’s Two Senators Join Mounting Calls for Governor Cuomo to Resign
New York’s two US senators joined other leading Democrats in urging New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign on Friday after a seventh woman came forward to accuse him of
George Floyd’s Family Receives $27m Settlement from Minneapolis Over His Death
The city of Minneapolis on Friday agreed to pay $27 million to settle a lawsuit by the family of George Floyd over his death in police custody, a case that
UK Exports to EU Slump in First Month of New Brexit Trade Ties
Exports and imports from Britain to the European Union plunged during the first month of the country’s new trade relationship with the bloc, according to data published on Friday with
Canada Says AstraZeneca Vaccine Safe After Norway and Denmark Suspend Use
Canada on Thursday said the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe after Denmark and Norway temporarily suspended its use amid reports that blood clots had formed in some who had received
NYC Mayor De Blasio Urges New York Governor Cuomo to Quit Over Harassment Claims
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has urged Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign over allegations of sexual misconduct. Cuomo, who is already being investigated after five women accused him
Biden Eyes July 4 as ‘Independence Day’ from Covid-19
US President Joe Biden has said he is hopeful that America can “mark independence” from Covid-19 on 4 July if people get vaccinated. In his first primetime address as president,
