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Stateless Rohingya support uprising against Myanmar junta but losing hope of returning home
Protesters have returned to the streets in Myanmar, despite yesterday’s violence in which 38 people died.
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Germany plays catch-up with Covid vaccines, as it approves use of AstraZeneca jab in over 65s
Germany has become the latest country to approve the AstraZeneca vaccine in people over 65
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Pro-democracy protesters shot dead by security forces in Myanmar
Police in Myanmar have opened fire on protesters, reportedly killing at least 38 people at demonstrations in a number of cities.
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France approves Oxford/AstraZeneca jab for over-65s
France has performed a stunning reversal as it declared its older citizens can now be given the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. Last month the jab was restricted solely to the under-65s.
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Aid cuts ‘devastating for Yemen’, says DEC chief
Saleh Saeed, chief executive of the Disasters Emergency Committee
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Nearly 300 schoolgirls abducted in northern Nigeria have been released
Nigeria’s President has ordered a massive military operation following the safe return of nearly 300 schoolgirls who were kidnapped last week – the latest in a string of abductions.
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Donald Trump hints at 2024 presidential bid
Donald Trump has hinted he might run for office again in 2024, in his first speech since he left the White House.
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We need to stop being held hostage by countries whose judicial systems are not independent, says UN Special Rapporteur
Russia was responsible for the poisoning of the opposition leader Alexei Navalny. That’s according to a detailed report from two Special Rapporteurs for the United Nations, who called for his immediate release from prison. They’ve accused the Kremlin of using the nerve agent Novichok against its opponents and said an independent investigation into the poisoning…
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Yemen aid cut: ‘A sad day for British leadership on development’ – Tory MP Andrew Mitchell
We asked the Foreign Office to speak to a minister on the matter, but no-one was available. But we are joined by the Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell, who is a former international development secretary.
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Israel and vaccines. A template for Britain?
Is Israel’s vaccination programme a sign of hope for Britain?
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Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine drops legal bid to challenge presidential election results
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has dropped his legal bid to challenge the presidential election results – after claiming the courts are not independent.
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At least 18 people killed in Myanmar as police open fire on protests against military coup
The UN says at least 18 people have been killed in Myanmar in the deadliest day yet of protests against the military coup.
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Amnesty accuses Eritrea and Ethiopia of committing atrocities together
Amnesty International release a report accusing both the Eritrean and Ethiopian governments of committing atrocities together.
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It will be ‘very uncomfortable’ for US to deal with Saudi Arabia after Khashoggi report, says former US ambassador
Senior research fellow at Chatham House Sanam Vakil and former US ambassador talks to us about the US report into Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
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US says Saudi de-facto leader responsible for Khashoggi murder
US intelligence report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved an operation to capture or kill the journalist Jamal Khashoggi.