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Canada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests
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Canada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers Monday to quell the paralyzing protests by truckers and…
New Zealand’s Ardern labels anti-vaccine mandate protests ‘imported’ as crowds defy calls to leave
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New Zealand’s Ardern labels anti-vaccine mandate protests ‘imported’ as crowds defy calls to leave

WELLINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) – New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday she felt demonstrations against a COVID-19…
Many faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine
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Many faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine

By the thousands, Americans have been seeking religious exemptions in order to circumvent COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but generally they are…
Hong Kong leader says fifth COVID wave has ‘overwhelmed’ city’s capacity
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Hong Kong leader says fifth COVID wave has ‘overwhelmed’ city’s capacity

HONG KONG, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s is being overwhelmed by the “onslaught” of COVID-19 infections, its leader said…
Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
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Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists

WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing was open Monday after protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 measures blocked it…
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
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Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell

WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — Protesters opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions withdrew their vehicles from a key U.S.-Canadian…
Beijing’s ambitious Olympic COVID bubble: So far, so good
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Beijing’s ambitious Olympic COVID bubble: So far, so good

BEIJING (AP) — For a country determined to keep out the virus that first emerged within its borders, bringing in…
In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
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In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5

WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 hit another monthslong delay Friday as U.S. regulators abruptly put the…
COVID-19 in Egypt: new cases and more deaths reported on Thursday
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COVID-19 in Egypt: new cases and more deaths reported on Thursday

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Thursday reported 2,189 new coronavirus cases, 62 deaths, and 2,009 recoveries. A total…
COVID-19 in Egypt: new cases, more deaths reported on Wednesday
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COVID-19 in Egypt: new cases, more deaths reported on Wednesday

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday reported 2,191 new coronavirus cases, 57 deaths, and 2,428 recoveries. A total…
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