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If education is such a great investment, it deserves serious international backing
The World Bank and IMF should step in to finance a recovery of children’s learning chances devastated by the pandemic “Education,” wrote Nelson Mandela, “is the most powerful weapon you…
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China authorities to test all Wuhan’s 11 million residents amid new Covid cases
Eight cases reported in city where coronavirus first emerged in 2019 Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Chinese officials have ordered all 11 million residents of Wuhan…
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Hopes UK trial will allay pregnant women’s Covid vaccine concerns
Researchers aim to determine optimal gap between doses as well as explore potential side-effects in more detail Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The optimal vaccination schedule…
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Barack Obama planning 60th birthday bash with ‘hundreds of guests’ as Delta variant surges
Barack Obama is planning a big bash with hundreds of guests to celebrate his 60th birthday this week.But the former US president has come under fire – mainly from the…
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Coronavirus: Prayuth takes aim at Thailand’s celebrities as vaccine outrage mounts
First it was a charge against a teenage rapper, next the threat of defamation suits against celebrities trolling the Thai government over its stalling vaccine roll-out, then finally a ban…
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Subdivided penthouses at new Ritz-Carlton hotel in New York expected to attract buyers from Hong Kong, India
These subdivided flats are unlike any Hongkongers have come across before. They come furnished with custom-designed fit-outs, a suite of Miele appliances, and a luxurious bathroom, among other amenities. And…
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Hong Kong’s revamped travel rules a ‘relief’ to stranded domestic workers, but concerns remain over recognition of jabs
Hong Kong’s revamped quarantine rules for inbound travellers will come as a “relief” to domestic workers stuck overseas, but there are still hurdles to solving a local labour shortage, such…
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Tokyo Olympics: 10,000 volunteers hit the hurdles of Covid-19, chaos and not much to do
Keen sailor Ikuko Nagano had hoped to escort tourists to Fujisawa for the regattas; expat teacher Jordan Michels had wanted an Olympic volunteering pin like those her father and grandfather…
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US hits 70 per cent vaccination goal amid surging Delta variant
This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by Maeve Sheehey on politico.com on August 2, 2021.The United States on Monday hit the Joe…
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Vaccinated US Senator Lindsey Graham tests positive for Covid-19
Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham revealed on Monday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 despite being vaccinated, has flu-like symptoms and will be self-quarantining for 10 days.The announcement on…