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WHO warns against remdesivir for Covid-19

The WHO recommendation, published in the British Medical Journal, was based on an evidence review that included data from four international randomised trials among more than 7,000 hospitalised patients….reports Asian Lite News

November 20, 2020

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Bill Gates hopes for ‘return to normal’ by summer 2021

Two vaccines, one each from Pfizer and Moderna, have already turned up more than 90 per cent efficacy results and are moving fast towards applying for emergency use approval…reports Asian Lite News

November 20, 2020

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Argentina to vaccinate 10mn by Feb

The South American country registered its first case of Covid-19 on March 3 and registered 1,339,337 cases of infection and 36,347 deaths from the disease as of Wednesday…reports Asian Lite News Argentina’s

November 20, 2020

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Climate disruption:UN calls for more changes in fight

He urged young people to keep raising their voices in their schools, workplaces and online communities, bringing their ideas and “driving forward the ambition we need”….reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General Antonio

November 19, 2020

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UN deploys peacekeepers in South Sudan

“So over the coming weeks in cooperation with security services, we will begin deploying peacekeepers to place like Manyabol, Likongule, Duk Padiat, Yuai, and Waat to set up temporary bases,”..said Shearer…reports Asian

November 18, 2020

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MediaTek Acquires Intel’s Power Management Chip Wing

Taiwan-based fabless semiconductor company MediaTek has acquired Intel Enpirion power management chip product line-related assets, via its subsidiary Richtek, for approximately $85 million. With this acquisition, MediaTek is now aiming to expand

November 18, 2020

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New Zealand Police to introduce hijab to uniform

New recruit Constable Zeena Ali will become the first officer to wear the official hijab…reports Asian Lite News New Zealand Police have introduced a hijab into their official uniform to encourage more

November 18, 2020

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Medvedev beats Zverev in ATP finals

Daniil Medvedev defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets during an ATP Finals match at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday. Russia’s Medvedev won 6-3, 6-4 against his German opponent to join Novak Djokovic

November 17, 2020

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Safe Environment For Spectators IOC’s Priority: Thomas Bach

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach believes that the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games can be held safely and, in all likelihood, with some kind of crowd inside the venues next year.

November 17, 2020

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UN calls for peace in Tigray

The OCHA said in a statement that it had received reports of an airstrike in the vicinity of Mekelle, a major city in Tigray, “from where the rockets were presumably launched last

November 17, 2020

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