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<p>Another night of violent encounter between Israeli police and Palestinian youth has injured numerous people, and the police has made at least three arrests. Meanwhile, in the US, gun violence is on rise as another shooting took place at the busy Times Square, injuring three people.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-to-review-russian-military-might-as-tensions-with-west-soar-383768">Putin to review Russian military might as tensions with West soar</a></p>

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<p>This year's parade precedes parliamentary elections in September and comes at a time when Moscow's relations with the West are acutely strained over everything.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shooting-at-new-york-times-square-injures-3-including-a-child-383773" hreflang="en">Shooting at New York Times Square injures 3, including a child</a></p>

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<p>The injured were hospitalised in Manhattan and are currently out of danger, informed New York police commissioner Dermot Shea.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jerusalem-scores-more-injured-in-another-night-of-deadly-clashes-383771" hreflang="en">Jerusalem: Scores more injured in another night of deadly clashes</a></p>

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<p>Officials claim to have arrested three people who had attacked the police officers during the demonstrations, but locals disagree.</p>

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Another night of violent encounter between Israeli police and Palestinian youth has injured numerous people, and the police has made at least three arrests. Meanwhile, in the US, gun violence is on rise as another shooting took place at the busy Times Square, injuring three people.

Another night of violent encounter between Israeli police and Palestinian youth has injured numerous people, and the police has made at least three arrests. Meanwhile, in the US, gun violence is on rise as another shooting took place at the busy Times Square, injuring three people. Click on headlines to read more Putin to review Russian military might as tensions with West soar This year's parade precedes parliamentary elections in September and comes at a time when Moscow's relations with the West are acutely strained over everything. Shooting at New York Times Square injures 3, including a child The injured were hospitalised in Manhattan and are currently out of danger, informed New York police commissioner Dermot Shea. Jerusalem: Scores more injured in another night of deadly clashes Officials claim to have arrested three people who had attacked the police officers during the demonstrations, but locals disagree. COVID-19: Nepal's Coronavirus tally hits new high Gravitas Plus: A crisis that shook India

Morning news brief: Jerusalem clash continues, shooting at Times Square, and more

<p>While Jerusalem was filled with noises of violent clashes between the Palestinian youth and Israeli police officers during the holy month of <strong>Ramadan</strong>, in the West, US President <strong>Joe Biden</strong> has imposed stricter restrictions against increasing gun violence in the US, especially on 'ghost guns'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-calls-on-us-others-to-export-vaccines-rather-than-talk-about-ip-waiver-383578" hreflang="en">EU calls on US, others to export vaccines,&nbsp;rather than talk about IP waiver</a></p>

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<p>Commission head Ursula von der Leyen told a news conference on the sidelines of a summit of EU leaders that discussions on the waiver would not produce a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the short- to medium-term.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jerusalem-nightly-violent-encounter-injures-178-palestinians-and-6-police-officers-383586">Jerusalem: Violent encounter injures 178 Palestinians and 6 police officers</a></p>

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<p>Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades on Palestinian youth present at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Friday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-enforces-stricter-rules-against-ghost-guns-in-us-383594">Biden enforces stricter rules against 'ghost guns' in US</a></p>

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<p>The US Justice Department has also made it compulsory for retailers to perform background checks on buyers of kits that include parts needed to make a gun at home.</p>

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While Jerusalem was filled with noises of violent clashes between the Palestinian youth and Israeli police officers during the holy month of Ramadan, in the West, US President Joe Biden has imposed stricter restrictions against increasing gun violence in the US, especially on 'ghost guns'.

While Jerusalem was filled with noises of violent clashes between the Palestinian youth and Israeli police officers during the holy month of Ramadan, in the West, US President Joe Biden has imposed stricter restrictions against increasing gun violence in the US, especially on 'ghost guns'. Click on headlines to read more EU calls on US, others to export vaccines, rather than talk about IP waiver Commission head Ursula von der Leyen told a news conference on the sidelines of a summit of EU leaders that discussions on the waiver would not produce a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the short- to medium-term. Jerusalem: Violent encounter injures 178 Palestinians and 6 police officers Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades on Palestinian youth present at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Friday. Biden enforces stricter rules against 'ghost guns' in US The US Justice Department has also made it compulsory for retailers to perform background checks on buyers of kits that include parts needed to make a gun at home. Gravitas: These bees can detect COVID-19 India's COVID surge: Why Children could be at risk

Morning news brief: Jerusalem's violent clash, vaccine export, and more

<p>Germany has opposed US' move to&nbsp;waive patents on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccines</a>&nbsp;almost a day after Joe Biden lent his support to the India-led fight. Meanwhile, in the US, the&nbsp;Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, has signed a bill imposing new limits on voting by mail and using ballot drop boxes. Making sure the social media platform is not misused ever again for propaganda or false information, Twitter&nbsp;has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trum</a>p by promoting his content.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-germany-rift-on-covid-vaccine-waiver-endangers-fight-against-deadly-virus-383349" hreflang="en">US-Germany rift on Covid vaccine waiver endangers fight against deadly virus</a></p>

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<p>After the United States gave its nod to waive patents on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccines</a>, Germany strongly opposed the move on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-eu-virtual-summit-talks-on-fta-to-resume-focus-on-dealing-covid-crisis-383347" hreflang="en">India-EU virtual summit: Talks on FTA to resume, focus on dealing Covid crisis</a></p>

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<p>The summit that takes place around 5 pm IST will see Indian PM along with Heads of State or Government of all the 27 EU Member States present.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-suspends-several-accounts-that-tried-promoting-donald-trumps-content-383358">Twitter suspends several accounts that tried promoting Donald Trump's content</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/twitter">Twitter&nbsp;</a>on Thursday announced that it has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trum</a>p by promoting his content.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/florida-governor-tightens-restrictions-on-mail-voting-and-ballot-drop-boxes-383352" hreflang="en">Florida governor tightens restrictions on mail voting and ballot drop boxes</a></p>

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Germany has opposed US' move to waive patents on coronavirus vaccines almost a day after Joe Biden lent his support to the India-led fight. Meanwhile, in the US, the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, has signed a bill imposing new limits on voting by mail and using ballot drop boxes.

Germany has opposed US' move to waive patents on coronavirus vaccines almost a day after Joe Biden lent his support to the India-led fight. Meanwhile, in the US, the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, has signed a bill imposing new limits on voting by mail and using ballot drop boxes. Making sure the social media platform is not misused ever again for propaganda or false information, Twitter has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president Donald Trump by promoting his content. Click on headlines to read more US-Germany rift on Covid vaccine waiver endangers fight against deadly virus After the United States gave its nod to waive patents on coronavirus vaccines, Germany strongly opposed the move on Thursday. India-EU virtual summit: Talks on FTA to resume, focus on dealing Covid crisis The summit that takes place around 5 pm IST will see Indian PM along with Heads of State or Government of all the 27 EU Member States present. Twitter suspends several accounts that tried promoting Donald Trump's content Twitter on Thursday announced that it has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president Donald Trump by promoting his content. Florida governor tightens restrictions on mail voting and ballot drop boxes Bangladesh sends 10,000 vials of Beximco's Remdesivir to India

Morning news brief: Germany opposes vaccine waiver, Twitter strikes down Trump, and more

<p>US President Joe Biden has supported India's request for&nbsp;global waiver on patent protections for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccines</a>&nbsp;in the pandemic, even though Washington feels&nbsp;intellectual property rights are important for businesses. Meanwhile, one of the largest study has found the Pfizer vaccine is 95 per cent effective against the virus, and these numbers significantly drop when only one of the two prescribed doses are taken.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-backs-india-led-fight-to-waive-covid-vaccines-patents-383092" hreflang="en">US backs India-led fight to waive Covid vaccines patents</a></p>

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<p>The Biden administration on Wednesday decided to back the India-led fight for a global waiver on patent protections for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccines</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/largest-study-on-pfizer-covid-vaccine-says-drug-offers-over-95-protection-383099">Largest study on Pfizer Covid vaccine says drug offers over 95% protection</a></p>

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<p>The study found that the two shots of the vaccine provide 95.3 per cent protection against infection and 96.7 per cent protection against death seven days after the second dose.</p>

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<p>As the grieving families started burying their loved ones after the crash, Obrador denied accusations made at him by the employers' association Coparmex, who claim the crash took place due to ignorance of repeated warnings and major cuts in the maintenance budget.</p>

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US President Joe Biden has supported India's request for global waiver on patent protections for coronavirus vaccines in the pandemic, even though Washington feels intellectual property rights are important for businesses.

US President Joe Biden has supported India's request for global waiver on patent protections for coronavirus vaccines in the pandemic, even though Washington feels intellectual property rights are important for businesses. Meanwhile, one of the largest study has found the Pfizer vaccine is 95 per cent effective against the virus, and these numbers significantly drop when only one of the two prescribed doses are taken. Click on headlines to read more US backs India-led fight to waive Covid vaccines patents The Biden administration on Wednesday decided to back the India-led fight for a global waiver on patent protections for coronavirus vaccines. Largest study on Pfizer Covid vaccine says drug offers over 95% protection The study found that the two shots of the vaccine provide 95.3 per cent protection against infection and 96.7 per cent protection against death seven days after the second dose. 'Nothing do with austerity drive', claims Mexican President after metro crash As the grieving families started burying their loved ones after the crash, Obrador denied accusations made at him by the employers' association Coparmex, who claim the crash took place due to ignorance of repeated warnings and major cuts in the maintenance budget. Facebook's oversight board upholds Donald Trump's suspension UK puts $40 mn into Porton Down labs to boost Coronavirus vaccines research

Morning news brief: Biden backs India, Pfizer 95% effective, and more

<p>A government helicopter was shot down by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/syrian-army-advances-into-idlib-set-to-retake-rebel-bastion-279807">Syrian rebels</a> in the northwest, where <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/250000-migrants-fleeing-from-syrias-idlib-towards-turkey-tayyip-erdogan-271660">Syrian troops</a> are fighting the last rebel stronghold. Following this was a government-sanctioned airstrike on a nearby city which reportedly killed 7 people.</p>

<p>Two crew members were killed when the helicopter was shot down and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/erdogan-threatens-damascus-slams-moscow-over-idlib-massacre-280294">government forces</a> came closer to capturing the last rebel-held part of a strategic highway linking southern and northern Syria. This would extend President Bashar Assad's control over Syria for the first time since 2012.</p>

<p>Syrian troops have been on the offensive with support from Russia for weeks in Idlib province, where stands the last rebel stronghold. Parts of nearby Aleppo are also under fire, which has triggered a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-civilians-killed-as-syrian-government-presses-idlib-offensive-274750">humanitarian crisis</a> involving the mass displacement of 700,000 people. Reports from the UN indicate that Several hundred civilians have been killed.</p>

<p><strong>Watch</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/syrian-attack-in-idlib-kills-4-turkish-soldiers-278296">Syrian attack in Idlib kills 4 Turkish soldiers</a></p>

<p>The deaths of 13 on both sides of the clashes between Syrian and Turkish troops worsened the conflict, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-reinforces-troops-in-syrias-idlib-talks-with-russia-279554">prompted Turkey</a>, which supports the Syrian opposition, to send hundreds of vehicles into Idlib to prevent government forces from reaching the border areas with Turkey.</p>

<p>3.6 million Syrian refugees are currently <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-planes-pound-idlib-as-offensive-escalates-turkey-france-call-for-de-escalation-270092">situated in Turkey</a>, with more flowing into its border as the fighting continues. Backed by Turkish artillery, the fighting was concentrated near the village of Al-Nayrab as rebels reportedly tried to retake the village that they lost last week.</p>

<p>Insurgents shot down the government helicopter gunship, killing the two crew members on board. Followed this was an airstrike which&nbsp;reportedly killed 7 people and injured 24, half of whom were children. Syrian troops have reportedly secured the highway that links southern Syria with the northern city of Aleppo. M5, another name for the highway, is vital for the country's economy as well as for advancing reinforcements.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-Syrian-army-advances-in-Idlib-as-UN-Security-Council-calls-emergency-meeting">Syrian army advances in Idlib as UN Security Council calls emergency meeting</a></p>

<p>Another victory for Assad is marked by the capture of this highway, as his forces have been progressing with leaps and bounds since 2015 with Russian airstrikes and Iran-backed fighters on the ground. Government forces have been capturing parts of the 450-kilometre highway for the past three years as it cuts through the country's four largest cities.</p>


A government helicopter was shot down by Syrian rebels in the northwest, where Syrian troops are fighting the last rebel stronghold. Following this was a government-sanctioned airstrike on a nearby city which reportedly killed 7 people.

A government helicopter was shot down by Syrian rebels in the northwest, where Syrian troops are fighting the last rebel stronghold. Following this was a government-sanctioned airstrike on a nearby city which reportedly killed 7 people. Two crew members were killed when the helicopter was shot down and government forces came closer to capturing the last rebel-held part of a strategic highway linking southern and northern Syria. This would extend President Bashar Assad's control over Syria for the first time since 2012. Syrian troops have been on the offensive with support from Russia for weeks in Idlib province, where stands the last rebel stronghold. Parts of nearby Aleppo are also under fire, which has triggered a humanitarian crisis involving the mass displacement of 700,000 people. Reports from the UN indicate that Several hundred civilians have been killed. Watch: Syrian attack in Idlib kills 4 Turkish soldiers The deaths of 13 on both sides of the clashes between Syrian and Turkish troops worsened the conflict, and prompted Turkey, which supports the Syrian opposition, to send hundreds of vehicles into Idlib to prevent government forces from reaching the border areas with Turkey. 3.6 million Syrian refugees are currently situated in Turkey, with more flowing into its border as the fighting continues. Backed by Turkish artillery, the fighting was concentrated near the village of Al-Nayrab as rebels reportedly tried to retake the village that they lost last week. Insurgents shot down the government helicopter gunship, killing the two crew members on board. Followed this was an airstrike which reportedly killed 7 people and injured 24, half of whom were children. Syrian troops have reportedly secured the highway that links southern Syria with the northern city of Aleppo. M5, another name for the highway, is vital for the country's economy as well as for advancing reinforcements. Also Read: Syrian army advances in Idlib as UN Security Council calls emergency meeting Another victory for Assad is marked by the capture of this highway, as his forces have been progressing with leaps and bounds since 2015 with Russian airstrikes and Iran-backed fighters on the ground. Government forces have been capturing parts of the 450-kilometre highway for the past three years as it cuts through the country's four largest cities.

Syrian insurgents shot down government helicopter; airstrikes on Idlib followed

<p>Doctors and medical workers in <strong>Myanmar</strong> have urged for help as they believe the military personnel specifically target civilians to lure the doctors into their trap. Meanwhile, Canada's prime minister, <strong>Justin Trudeau</strong>, has warned Canada against <strong>climate change</strong>.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/doctors-become-myanmar-militarys-targets-for-helping-injured-locals-376744" hreflang="en">Doctors become Myanmar military's targets for helping injured locals</a></p>

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<p>Doctors have also revealed that the military used to shoot at passing-by ambulances, raid hospitals, medical centres and violently attack medical personnel.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prepare-for-whats-after-justin-trudeau-warns-canada-against-climate-change-376746">'Prepare for what's after': Justin Trudeau warns Canada against climate change</a></p>

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<p>"While we are fighting to end the pandemic... we must prepare for what comes after," he said during his speech.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-21-workers-trapped-in-coal-mine-after-flooding-in-xinjiang-376747" hreflang="en">China: 21 workers trapped in coal mine after flooding in Xinjiang</a></p>

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<p>The miners were trapped in the Fengyuan coal mine in the Hutubi County on Saturday evening. They were carrying out upgrading works at the site.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-lac-standoff-both-sides-discuss-further-disengagement-in-ladakh-376711" hreflang="en">India-China LAC Standoff: Both sides discuss further disengagement in Ladakh</a></p>

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Doctors and medical workers in Myanmar have urged for help as they believe the military personnel specifically target civilians to lure the doctors into their trap.

Doctors and medical workers in Myanmar have urged for help as they believe the military personnel specifically target civilians to lure the doctors into their trap. Meanwhile, Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has warned Canada against climate change. Click on headlines to read more Doctors become Myanmar military's targets for helping injured locals Doctors have also revealed that the military used to shoot at passing-by ambulances, raid hospitals, medical centres and violently attack medical personnel. 'Prepare for what's after': Justin Trudeau warns Canada against climate change "While we are fighting to end the pandemic... we must prepare for what comes after," he said during his speech. China: 21 workers trapped in coal mine after flooding in Xinjiang The miners were trapped in the Fengyuan coal mine in the Hutubi County on Saturday evening. They were carrying out upgrading works at the site. India-China LAC Standoff: Both sides discuss further disengagement in Ladakh UK mourns the loss of Prince Philip

Morning news brief: Myanmar doctors targeted, Trudeau's warning, and more

<p>La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St Vincent erupted on Friday after decades of inactivity, sending dark plumes of ash and smoke billowing into the sky and forcing thousands from surrounding villages to evacuate. Chinese regulators have fined Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 18 billion yuan ($2.75 billion) for violating anti-monopoly rules.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volcano-erupts-in-southern-caribbean-forcing-thousands-to-evacuate-376565">Volcano erupts in southern Caribbean, forcing thousands to evacuate</a> &nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Smaller explosions continued throughout the day, Erouscilla Joseph, director at the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre, said, adding that this kind of activity could go on for weeks if not months.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-fines-alibaba-record-275-billion-for-anti-monopoly-violations-376566"><strong>China fines Alibaba record $2.75 billion for anti-monopoly violations&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

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<p>The penalty, equivalent to around 4% of Alibaba's revenues in 2019, comes amid an unprecedented regulatory crackdown on the home-grown technology conglomerates in the last few months that have weighed on company shares.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-clash-over-sanctions-us-sees-possible-impasse-376570"><strong>US, Iran clash over sanctions; US sees possible 'impasse'</strong></a></p>

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<p>The two nations laid out tough stances as indirect talks in Vienna on how to bring both back into full compliance with the agreement wound up for the week, with some delegates citing progress.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-detains-sinaloa-cartel-members-in-clash-at-colombian-border-376568"><strong>Venezuela detains Sinaloa cartel members in clash at Colombian border</strong></a></p>

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<p>Venezuela's military on March 21 launched an offensive against what officials called irregular Colombian armed groups in the western state of Apure. About eight Venezuelan soldiers have died during the operations, which have caused about 5,000 people to flee across the border.</p>


La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St Vincent erupted on Friday after decades of inactivity, sending dark plumes of ash and smoke billowing into the sky and forcing thousands from surrounding villages to evacuate.

La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St Vincent erupted on Friday after decades of inactivity, sending dark plumes of ash and smoke billowing into the sky and forcing thousands from surrounding villages to evacuate. Chinese regulators have fined Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 18 billion yuan ($2.75 billion) for violating anti-monopoly rules. Click on headlines to read more Volcano erupts in southern Caribbean, forcing thousands to evacuate Smaller explosions continued throughout the day, Erouscilla Joseph, director at the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre, said, adding that this kind of activity could go on for weeks if not months. China fines Alibaba record $2.75 billion for anti-monopoly violations The penalty, equivalent to around 4% of Alibaba's revenues in 2019, comes amid an unprecedented regulatory crackdown on the home-grown technology conglomerates in the last few months that have weighed on company shares. US, Iran clash over sanctions; US sees possible 'impasse' The two nations laid out tough stances as indirect talks in Vienna on how to bring both back into full compliance with the agreement wound up for the week, with some delegates citing progress. Venezuela detains Sinaloa cartel members in clash at Colombian border Venezuela's military on March 21 launched an offensive against what officials called irregular Colombian armed groups in the western state of Apure. About eight Venezuelan soldiers have died during the operations, which have caused about 5,000 people to flee across the border.

Morning news brief: Volcano erupts in southern Caribbean, China fines Alibaba, and more

<p>US president&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;initial actions to address the increasing gun violence within the nation. The EU chief was left without a chair at women's rights discussion, which created a verbal spat between Turkey, EU and even Italy.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-border-crisis-us-weighing-sending-warships-to-black-sea-amid-tensions-376188" hreflang="en">Russia-Ukraine crisis: US weighing sending warships to Black Sea amid tensions</a></p>

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<p>The Defense official also said the Navy is continuing to fly reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the Black Sea to monitor Russian naval activity and any troops movements in Crimea.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dictator-turkey-and-italy-get-into-spat-after-eu-chief-left-without-chair-during-equal-rights-talk-376196">'Dictator': Turkey and Italy get into spat after EU chief left without chair</a></p>

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<p>The European Union’s first female chief, Ursula von der Leyen, was left speechless after the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, the former Belgian prime minister and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the chairs, one of which was supposed to be Ursula’s.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-at-risk-of-facing-another-wave-of-coronavirus-despite-vaccines-who-376198">UK at risk of facing another wave of coronavirus despite vaccines: WHO</a></p>

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<p>A&nbsp;senior World Health Organization has warned that the success of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccine</a>&nbsp;programme is not enough to protect the country from another wave of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>.</p>

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US president Joe Biden introduced initial actions to address the increasing gun violence within the nation. The EU chief was left without a chair at women's rights discussion, which created a verbal spat between Turkey, EU and even Italy.

US president Joe Biden introduced initial actions to address the increasing gun violence within the nation. The EU chief was left without a chair at women's rights discussion, which created a verbal spat between Turkey, EU and even Italy. Click on headlines to read more Russia-Ukraine crisis: US weighing sending warships to Black Sea amid tensions The Defense official also said the Navy is continuing to fly reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the Black Sea to monitor Russian naval activity and any troops movements in Crimea. 'Dictator': Turkey and Italy get into spat after EU chief left without chair The European Union’s first female chief, Ursula von der Leyen, was left speechless after the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, the former Belgian prime minister and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the chairs, one of which was supposed to be Ursula’s. UK at risk of facing another wave of coronavirus despite vaccines: WHO A senior World Health Organization has warned that the success of the vaccine programme is not enough to protect the country from another wave of coronavirus. US blacklists Myanmar state-owned gems enterprise US President Joe Biden introduces limited gun control measures

Morning news brief: Italy calls Turkey leader a 'dictator', UK cases may rise, and more

<p>After <strong>China</strong> sent&nbsp;more fighter jets into <strong>Taiwan's</strong> air defense zone, the US has warned China over&nbsp;increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, the&nbsp;<strong>Philippines. </strong>Meanwhile,&nbsp;US president&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;has also decided to take action against the increasing gun violence.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-set-to-introduce-reforms-in-increasing-gun-violence-375987">Biden set to introduce reforms in increasing gun violence</a></p>

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<p>Joe Biden will be focusing more on ‘ghost guns’ which are homemade weapons as they cannot even be traced when found on crime scenes.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/politicians-no-longer-exempt-from-sexual-harassment-rules-says-australian-prime-minister-scott-morrison-375989">Politicians no longer exempt from sexual harassment rules: Scott Morrison</a></p>

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<p>Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his government would overhaul the country's sexual discrimination laws to make members of parliament, judges and public servants accountable for harassing colleagues in the workplace.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-warns-china-over-increasingly-aggressive-moves-against-taiwan-philippines-375980" hreflang="en">US warns China over increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, Philippines</a></p>

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<p>China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defense zone on Wednesday in a stepped-up show of force around the island Beijing claims as its own, and Taiwan's foreign minister said it would fight to the end if China attacks.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-begins-study-on-covid-19-vaccine-side-effects-375988" hreflang="en">US begins study on COVID-19 vaccine side-effects</a></p>

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After China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defense zone, the US has warned China over increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, the Philippines. Meanwhile, US president Joe Biden has also decided to take action against the increasing gun violence.

After China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defense zone, the US has warned China over increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, the Philippines. Meanwhile, US president Joe Biden has also decided to take action against the increasing gun violence. Click on headlines to read more Biden set to introduce reforms in increasing gun violence Joe Biden will be focusing more on ‘ghost guns’ which are homemade weapons as they cannot even be traced when found on crime scenes. Politicians no longer exempt from sexual harassment rules: Scott Morrison Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his government would overhaul the country's sexual discrimination laws to make members of parliament, judges and public servants accountable for harassing colleagues in the workplace. US warns China over increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, Philippines China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defense zone on Wednesday in a stepped-up show of force around the island Beijing claims as its own, and Taiwan's foreign minister said it would fight to the end if China attacks. US begins study on COVID-19 vaccine side-effects Use-of-force expert testifies in Floyd murder trial says 'no force was reasonable'

Morning news brief: US to take action against China and gun violence, and more

<p>After the Baltimore plant destroyed 15 million doses of Johnson &amp; Johnson coronavirus vaccine, the US has decided to halt the production of AstraZeneca there. Meanwhile, people continued partying despite repeated warnings from the authorities, defying coronavirus restrictions.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-stops-astrazeneca-vaccine-production-at-baltimore-plant-375212" hreflang="en">US stops AstraZeneca vaccine production at Baltimore plant</a></p>

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<p>The US government has stopped a Baltimore manufacturing plant that ruined 15 million doses of Johnson &amp; Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine from making the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca Plc.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jordan-in-security-sweep-kings-half-brother-put-under-house-arrest-375211">Jordan in security sweep, king's half-brother put under house arrest</a></p>

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<p>Videos posted online showed a heavy police deployment in the Dabouq area near the royal palaces, while the former crown prince Hamzah bin Hussein said he was confined to his home.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/data-of-more-than-500-million-facebook-accounts-posted-online-reports-375213">Data of more than 500 million Facebook accounts posted online: Reports</a></p>

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<p>Sensitive information such as email address, name, phone number, anniversaries and birthdays, relationship status and more has now been posted on an online hackers forum.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/barcelona-people-continued-to-party-despite-warnings-from-police-375206" hreflang="en">Barcelona: People continued to party despite warnings from Police</a></p>

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After the Baltimore plant destroyed 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, the US has decided to halt the production of AstraZeneca there. Meanwhile, people continued partying despite repeated warnings from the authorities, defying coronavirus restrictions.

After the Baltimore plant destroyed 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, the US has decided to halt the production of AstraZeneca there. Meanwhile, people continued partying despite repeated warnings from the authorities, defying coronavirus restrictions. Click on headlines to read more US stops AstraZeneca vaccine production at Baltimore plant The US government has stopped a Baltimore manufacturing plant that ruined 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine from making the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca Plc. Jordan in security sweep, king's half-brother put under house arrest Videos posted online showed a heavy police deployment in the Dabouq area near the royal palaces, while the former crown prince Hamzah bin Hussein said he was confined to his home. Data of more than 500 million Facebook accounts posted online: Reports Sensitive information such as email address, name, phone number, anniversaries and birthdays, relationship status and more has now been posted on an online hackers forum. Barcelona: People continued to party despite warnings from Police 'Virus Killing' robot being tested on Swiss airplanes

Morning news brief: Jordan's security sweep, Facebook data leak, and more

<p>A little after three months of the deadly <strong>Capitol riot</strong>, another attack took place at the US Capitol building leaving one officer dead and another injured. Meanwhile, <strong>Joe Biden&nbsp;</strong>has decided to lift sanctions&nbsp;on top Hague prosecutor.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/officer-killed-another-injured-in-us-capitol-car-ramming-attack-375072" hreflang="en">Officer killed, another injured in US Capitol car-ramming attack</a></p>

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<p>A US Capitol police officer succumbed to his injuries, while a second remained injured after a vehicle rammed through security and crashed into a barrier at the Washington complex.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-lifts-trump-sanctions-on-top-hague-prosecutor-seeks-cooperation-375073">Biden lifts Trump sanctions on top Hague prosecutor, seeks cooperation</a></p>

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<p>With this, Biden is trying to resolve an intense disagreement with European allies as the new administration seeks a more cooperative approach.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/imf-approves-23-billion-aid-package-for-kenya-amid-coronavirus-crisis-375077">IMF approves $2.3 billion aid package for Kenya amid coronavirus crisis</a></p>

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<p>The funds will be divided over a period of 38 months, starting with an immediate disbursement of nearly $307.5 million “usable for budget support”.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-confirms-will-join-iran-nuclear-deal-meet-375067" hreflang="en">US confirms will join Iran Nuclear deal meet</a></p>

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A little after three months of the deadly Capitol riot, another attack took place at the US Capitol building leaving one officer dead and another injured. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has decided to lift sanctions on top Hague prosecutor.

A little after three months of the deadly Capitol riot, another attack took place at the US Capitol building leaving one officer dead and another injured. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has decided to lift sanctions on top Hague prosecutor. Click on headlines to read more Officer killed, another injured in US Capitol car-ramming attack A US Capitol police officer succumbed to his injuries, while a second remained injured after a vehicle rammed through security and crashed into a barrier at the Washington complex. Biden lifts Trump sanctions on top Hague prosecutor, seeks cooperation With this, Biden is trying to resolve an intense disagreement with European allies as the new administration seeks a more cooperative approach. IMF approves $2.3 billion aid package for Kenya amid coronavirus crisis The funds will be divided over a period of 38 months, starting with an immediate disbursement of nearly $307.5 million “usable for budget support”. US confirms will join Iran Nuclear deal meet Covid outbreak in China's Ruili near Myanmar

Morning news brief: US Capitol attack, Biden reverses Trump's sanctions, and more

<p>The US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> held his first cabinet meeting since taking the office in January and mainly discussed the newly-proposed&nbsp;$2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal. Meanwhile, US' medical expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has claimed that the country may not need the AstraZeneca <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccine</a>.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-holds-first-cabinet-meeting-a-day-after-proposing-infrastructure-plan-374860" hreflang="en">Biden holds first Cabinet meeting a day after proposing infrastructure plan</a></p>

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<p>Biden, at the meeting on Thursday afternoon, tasked five members of his Cabinet to take the lead on selling the infrastructure proposal to the American people and Congress.</p>

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<p>Diplomats have also reported that while the western countries wanted to use and stress on the 'killings' of hundreds of civilians, China asked to alternate the world with 'deaths'.</p>

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The US President Joe Biden held his first cabinet meeting since taking the office in January and mainly discussed the newly-proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal.

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<p>US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> unveiled the much-awaited $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure. Meanwhile, a US-based factory destroyed 15 million doses of the&nbsp;Johnson &amp; Johnson <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccine</a>. Towards Europe, Macron has ordered a nationwide closure of schools amid a surge in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> cases.</p>

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<p>The $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure proposes doubling federal funding for mass transit and spending $80 billion to expand and modernise passenger rail service.</p>

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<p>The pharmaceutical company claims the authorities found a batch of doses at a Baltimore plant, run by Emergent BioSolutions, 'that did not meet quality standards'.</p>

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US President Joe Biden unveiled the much-awaited $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure. Meanwhile, a US-based factory destroyed 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.

US President Joe Biden unveiled the much-awaited $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure. Meanwhile, a US-based factory destroyed 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine. Towards Europe, Macron has ordered a nationwide closure of schools amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Click on headlines to read more Biden outlines plan to reengineer US infrastructure The $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure proposes doubling federal funding for mass transit and spending $80 billion to expand and modernise passenger rail service. Nearly 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine destroyed The pharmaceutical company claims the authorities found a batch of doses at a Baltimore plant, run by Emergent BioSolutions, 'that did not meet quality standards'. Macron orders closure of schools amid surge in coronavirus cases Amid a surge of coronavirus cases in France, President Emmanuel Macron has announced a nationwide closure of schools and a limited lockdown to contain the spread of the virus. George Floyd Murder Trial Day 3: New footage from inside a convenience store played Straight Talk: Myanmar's Special Envoy to UN speaks to Wion

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