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Coronavirus: Hong Kong retail sales rise 20 per cent in March, but sector’s recovery is losing steam
Hong Kong’s retail rebound lost steam in March, posting a 20.1 per cent year-on-year increase that was significantly lower than February’s figure, despite the easing of Covid-19 social-distancing rules.Provisional figures…
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Tokyo Olympics: nine Japanese governors want option to scrap Games amid coronavirus surge
The governors of nine Japanese prefectures believe the Tokyo Olympic Games should be postponed again or cancelled outright if the present surge in coronavirus cases cannot be brought under control.…
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The world is watching India’s coronavirus crisis but Asia’s developing nations are all at risk
It’s not just India. Fierce new Covid-19 waves are enveloping other developing countries across the world, placing severe strain on their health care systems and prompting appeals for help.Nations ranging…
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Australia news live: crossbench MPs call on PM to undo India travel ban; RBA keeps interest rates at record low
Scott Morrison all but rules out lifting the ban early as cricketer Michael Slater adds to voices condemning the decision. Follow live 7.02am BST The chair of the independent threatened…
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Coronavirus live news: India passes 20m cases, US average daily infections fall below 50,000
India records 357,229 new daily cases and 3,449 deaths; US daily cases fall to lowest average since October; Germany cancels Oktoberfest Vaccine shortages blight India’s efforts to contain Covid crisis…
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Scott Morrison claims it is ‘highly unlikely’ Australians returning from India will be jailed under biosecurity laws
Prime minister is facing a backlash over ‘heavy-handed’ move from the community, the AMA and within the Coalition Scott Morrison claims it is “highly unlikely” that anyone will be jailed…
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US to authorise Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15
The United States was expected to authorise the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children age 12 and up by early next week, US media reported.Pfizer has applied for emergency use authorisation…
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Women face significant jobs risk during Covid pandemic, UK analysis finds
Exclusive: women are experiencing far higher levels of redundancy than in previous recessions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Working women are facing a significant risk in…
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India hits 20 million coronavirus cases as pressure mounts on Modi to declare national lockdown
India’s total Covid-19 caseload soared past 20 million on Tuesday, official data showed as the pandemic continued to wreak havoc in the country’s hospitals.In the past 24 hours, India added…
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Coronavirus: Carrie Lam puts brakes on Hong Kong’s new helper vaccine policy amid firestorm of criticism
Hong Kong’s leader has suspended a controversial new policy that would have forced all foreign domestic workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 before their contracts could be renewed, amid a…