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Fresh COVID lockdowns worldwide as vaccine efforts stumble
New coronavirus measures are taken across the world as the number of cases increases despite vaccination efforts.
Amina Mohammed: ‘A woman as president of Nigeria would be great’
The UN deputy secretary-general discusses the key issues affecting women in her home country and around the world.
Mumbai in lockdown as Indian vaccines run short
Drive to vaccinate country's 1.3 billion people in jeopardy with just 94 million shots provided so far.
Veteran ruler Guelleh re-elected Djibouti leader for fifth term
President Ismail Omar Guelleh thanks his supporters after he was declared the winner with almost 99 percent of the vote.
Venezuela detains Sinaloa cartel members in clash near Colombia
Eight Venezuelan soldiers have died during operations, which have caused about 5,000 people to flee across the border.

Prince Philip: World leaders and royals send heartfelt sympathy
The Pope adds his condolences as tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh pour in from across the world.
Saint Vincent volcano: 'Explosive' Soufrière eruption sparks mass evacuation
La Soufrière on Saint Vincent island spews ash 6 km into the air, as 16,000 people are evacuated.
Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules.
Prince Philip: Biden, Ardern and other world leaders pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
Joe Biden called the duke "a heck of a guy", while Jacinda Ardern highlighted his awards scheme.
Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises 'shocking' global vaccine divide
Supply deals between wealthy nations risk worsening vaccine inequality, the health body says.

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