World nations try to balance Omicron restrictions while keeping economies open
Washington (Reuters) – Global COVID-19 infections hit a record high over the past seven-day period, Reuters data showed on Wednesday,
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Women force change at Indian iPhone plant, sick from bad food, crowded dorms
New Delhi (Reuters) – For women who assembled iPhones at a Foxconn plant in southern India, crowded dorms without flush
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China warns of “drastic measures” if Taiwan provokes on independence
Beijing (Reuters) – China will take “drastic measures” if Taiwan makes moves towards independence, a Beijing official warned on Wednesday,
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Palestinian president makes rare Israel visit for talks
Israel (AFP) – Israel unveiled a package of “confidence-building measures” for the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, after Defence Minister
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Two die of wounds from Israel strike on Syria port: monitor
Beirut (AFP) – At least two members of a pro-government militia were killed in an Israeli strike on the Syrian
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Apple puts India iPhone plant ‘on probation’ after mass food poisoning
New Delhi (AFP) – Apple said Wednesday it has put the Indian plant of its main supplier “on probation” after
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Indonesia to bring stranded Rohingya refugees to shore after protests
Jakarta (AFP) – Indonesia on Wednesday said it will let dozens of Rohingya refugees come ashore after protests from locals
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Malaysia to spend $335 million for flood relief
Kuala Lumpur (Reuters) – Malaysia will provide 1.4 billion ringgit ($334.93 million) in cash aid and other forms of relief
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UK’s daily COVID infections hit record high of 129,471
London (Reuters) – Britain reported a record 129,471 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a day after Prime Minister Boris
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Parents of girl shot dead in dressing room by Los Angeles police call for justice
Los Angeles (Reuters) – The parents of a girl killed in a clothing store dressing room by a Los Angeles
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