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Biden ramps up fight against Covid-19 with 10 executive orders

The measures include increased testing and vaccinations as part of a national strategy.

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Brazil's coronavirus crisis continues to worsen

Doctors in the city of Manaus are struggling to control the growing number of deaths

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President Biden strengthens 'Buy American' rules

Agencies have to follow rules when spending money on everything from stationery to tanks

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Violent protests from Indian farmers turn deadly

One protester died and more than 80 police officers were injured

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Biden signs 'existential' executive orders on climate

They including a new ban on some energy drilling

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Anger as trading in GameStop shares restricted

The moves by Robinhood and Interactive Brokers follow days of frenzied trading.

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The WHO warns against health nationalism

The EU said it would introduce export controls on coronavirus vaccines.

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Will the Olympics go ahead?

Time is running out for a decision to be made on whether to go ahead or cancel the games.

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Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO

Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO from the e-commerce giant he founded

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Global vaccinations surpass new infections

The US administered an average of 1.3m Covid-19 vaccine doses per day in the last week

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Joe Biden announces major foreign policy shifts

President Biden unveils his foreign policy vision.

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Japan's Kirin brewery ends Myanmar joint venture

The Japanese brewer has terminated the partnership following Monday's military coup

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Myanmar coup leader defends takeover amid mass protests

Min Aung Hlaing repeated his claims that the recent election had been unfair

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Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead

Mr Trump's defence team argued that he cannot face trial after leaving the White House

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Microsoft executive backs Australian government in tech war

Brad Smith says Australia's proposals strengthen democracy by supporting a free press.

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Framing Britney Spears

The singer's financial arrangements come under scrutiny in a new documentary series

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala named first female, African boss of WTO

History making appointment at the helm of the World Trade Organization

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Snow storm wreaks havoc in Texas

A deadly winter storm is sweeping through Texas, Mexico and US southern states

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Google to pay News Corp for stories

Google has agreed to pay News Corp for content from news sites across its media empire.

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GameStop US Congressional hearing takes place

The price of the video store's shares rose from $20 to $350 in a matter of weeks

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G7 agree to increase vaccine sharing funds

Just 10 countries have administered 75% of all vaccinations worldwide

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UK unveils timeline to ease lockdown

All legal limits on social contact lifted by 21 June, if strict conditions are met

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Ethics of Vaccine Passports

The UK government announces a review into Vaccine Passports

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Biden pledge to tackle semiconductor shortage

President announces executive order to address the supply chain issue

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Pressure mounts on California Governor Newsom, as recall petition gains momentum

Governor facing recall petition over his handling of the Coronavirus pandemic response.

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US house set to approve $1.9 trillion stimulus

US house prepares to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package

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Texas power cooperative files for bankruptcy protection

Texas' Brazos Electric Power Co-operative has filed for bankruptcy after winter storms.

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The US imposes sanctions on Russia

The US has imposed sanctions over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny

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President Biden criticises states dropping mask mandate

President Biden called the relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions, 'neanderthal thinking.'

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Italy blocks AstraZeneca vaccine exports to Australia

Italy has blocked the export of an AstraZeneca vaccine shipment to Australia.

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