Decision to pause use of AstraZeneca jab could lead to more deaths as new variant cases increase rapidly
Large parts of Europe are at the start of a third coronavirus wave, experts have said, with warnings that the decision to pause the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine over health concerns is likely lead to a rise in cases and a high number of deaths as more contagious new variants account for the majority of cases.
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MIDDLE EAST
Flight PS752 shot down after being 'misidentified' as 'hostile target,' Iran's final report says.
Ukraine rejects Iran's final report on downing of flight PS752.
Anger grows against Lebanese retailers accused of causing a shortage in essential goods.
Biden administration crafting plan to reset U.S. ties with Palestinians: sources.
ASIA
U.S. airstrikes hit Taliban targets in Afghanistan.
Japan, US officials share their challenges with China in Tokyo talks
US Secretary of State Blinken warns China over ‘coercion’ on first Asia visit.
First 'virtual meeting' between Biden, China’s Xi could be April’s climate summit.
Blinken sanctions 24 Chinese officials for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy.
North Korea labels US attempts to talk while maintaining hostile policies a 'cheap trick'.
UN prepares to build case against Myanmar's military leaders, seeking evidence of crimes ordered by junta.
Nepal political chaos delays justice for rebel conflict victims.
PNG welcomes Australia's promise of 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as infections increase at 'alarming' rate.
AFRICA
Dozens of soldiers killed in attack on northern Mali army base.
African countries temporarily suspend AstraZeneca vaccine.
U.N. rights chief agrees to Ethiopia request for joint Tigray inquiry.
Huge crowds gather for funeral of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini who famously made bare-breasted virgins dance for him every year (and is even sent off by topless women).
EUROPE
On crest of third wave, EU threatens ban on Covid-19 vaccine exports to UK.
EU threatens to halt Covid vaccine exports to UK unless it gets ‘fair share’.
Covid-19 situation 'worsening' in greater Paris region, hospital chief warns.
EU agrees China sanctions over human rights abuses.
Netherlands election: PM Rutte's party on track to win most seats.
Denmark will limit the number of 'non-Western' residents in neighbourhoods to 30% to 'reduce the risk of religious and cultural parallel societies'.
Former French president Sarkozy on trial again after corruption conviction.
AMERICAS
Coronavirus variants lurk in US amid fears 'fourth wave' will hit before nation vaccinated.
US report finds growing white nationalist threat.
Mexico to OAS: Stop interfering in Bolivia's internal affairs.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US special operations forces train Mozambique troops to counter ISIS threat.
Children targeted in Mozambique insurgency.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P 500 and Dow end at record highs after Fed projects stronger economy.
Global oil demand 'could exceed pre-Covid levels without clean energy moves'.
US economy to grow faster than forecast, says Federal Reserve.
Italian court acquits Shell, Eni in Nigeria corruption case.
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