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William Shakespeare becomes 2nd person in United Kingdom to receive Covid-19 Vaccine
'Bill' William Shakespeare received the vaccine in the University Hospital in Coventry in the Midlands, not far from Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the Bard. Bill's name sparked a "much ado" not over nothing as creativity flowed on social media platforms.
Oxford Covid-19 vaccine safe, protects against disease: Lancet
Interim results of the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trials found that the vaccine protects against symptomatic disease in 70 per cent of cases -- with vaccine efficacy of 62 per cent for those given two full doses, and of 90 per cent in those given a half then a full dose.
Persecution of Rohingyas a painful example of crime: Hasina
On the occasion of the 'International Day of Commemoration and 'Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime', Hasina said that for generations the Rohingyas have suffered marginalization, atrocities and persecution in their own motherland.
China bans 105 apps including TripAdvisor
Tripadvisor is an American online travel firm that offers user-generated content and comparison between hotels, restaurants, and tourist sites. Founded in the year 2000, it is one of the oldest internet travel companies. Most of the blocked apps are Chinese but the list also includes the US Tripadvisor's app without any clear reason.
Hindu, Christian women 'marketed' by Pakistan as 'concubines' in China alleges US diplomat
United States diplomat Samuel Brownback said that Pakistan is marketing Hindu and Christian women as "concubines" and "forced brides" to China. According to Brownback, for Chinese men, one of the sources of the "forced bride" are religious minorities such as Christian and Hindu women who are being marketed to China.
Petition to overturn Biden's victory in Pennsylvania rejected
The petition was led by US Congressman Mike Kelly, a Republican and ally of President Donald Trump, who argued that virtually all of the state's mail-in ballots were unlawful.
Australian govt accuses China of undermining free trade agreement
This year China has either imposed sanctions or paused Australian goods such as grain, wine, and beef. China being the biggest trading partner of Australia, this issue has caused alarm in the country.
Grandson of a poor farmer in India: Vivek Murthy re-introduces himself to America
Murthy said, "And in this moment of crisis, when so many Americans have fallen sick and lost loved ones, when people are losing jobs and struggling with childcare, I feel grateful to be able to do everything I can to end this pandemic."
United States may get Army general Lloyd J. Austin as first black Defence Secretary
If confirmed, the retired general would become the first black Defence secretary even as Biden goes about the task of putting together what he calls the most diverse team of senior administration officials in American politics.
Pakistan forces brutally massacred innocent civilians in 1971: Sheikh Hasina
Hasina called upon the international community to undertake concerted action to address the root causes of genocide, identifying early signs and ensuring justice to the victims to prevent the recurrence of any future genocide anywhere in the world.
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