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Oh dear, Ursula! EU chief embarrassed by old Tweet criticising export bans on vaccines
Jeremy Vine: Nana Akua criticises EU over ‘sheer hypocrisy’ When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll…
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Boomtown rats: London grapples with Covid-19 lockdown rodent problem
LONDON (AFP) – “That’s quite a big one,” rat-catcher Colin Sims remarks with understatement, holding up a prime specimen measuring about 20 centimetres in length,…
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EU chief threatens tougher Covid-19 vaccine export curbs
BRUSSELS (AFP) – The European Union on Wednesday (March 17) threatened to invoke emergency powers to block European exports of Covid-19 vaccines to ensure “reciprocity”…
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Hairdressers and nail salons to finally reopen in April, Boris Johnson confirms
The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox Boris Johnson has today announced a provisional…
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Boris Johnson’s lockdown announcement: Everything you need to know
The nation is eagerly awaiting news of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's lockdown exit roadmap, set to be revealed later today. Given the fact Johnson must…
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Britain detects South African coronavirus variant in people with no travel links
LONDON (REUTERS) – Two people in southern England have tested positive for the South African variant of the coronavirus without having any links to people…
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UK imposes tighter Covid-19 quarantine measures at border as schools stay shut
LONDON (BLOOMBERG) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson said schools will stay closed until at least March 8 as he tightened UK border rules to require…
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COVID-19: Over 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths recorded in UK
More than 100,000 people in the UK have died after catching coronavirus, as the toll of a second wave sweeping across the country continues to…
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New appointment by Japan's Suga on vaccinations may boost support, neutralise rival
TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s choice of a popular minister to handle the roll-out of the coronavirus vaccine is largely a move…
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Mandarin Orchard Covid-19 cases: What a stay-home notice entails for travellers to Singapore
SINGAPORE – Thirteen Covid-19 cases who served their stay-home notices (SHN) at Mandarin Orchard Singapore hotel are being investigated by the Ministry of Health after…
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Duke Basketball’s Krzyzewski Says It’s Time to Reconsider Season
UPS Imposes Temporary Shipping Restrictions On Some Big Retailers Such As Nike, Macy’s : Reports United Parcel Service imposed temporary shipping restrictions on some big…
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Hong Kong takes aim at yacht parties in latest coronavirus crackdown
HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG) – Hong Kong has set up a hotline for residents to report parties aboard private yachts and rented party boats, as the…
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Coronavirus pandemic or not, people must stay active: WHO
GENEVA (AFP) – The coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for not getting enough exercise, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Wednesday (Nov 25), warning that…
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