Regulators in the US have given a go-ahead for a restart to use Johnson &amp; Johnson Covid vaccine. The use was halted due to blood clotting fears. In other news, hopes for the crew of Indonesian submarine are dwindling as Oxygen in the submarine is understood to have run out. Read this and more in our morning news brief.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-regulators-approve-restarting-use-of-johnson-johnson-covid-vaccine-379615">US regulators approve restarting use of Johnson &amp; Johnson Covid vaccine</a>

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Pause on the use of these vaccines was proposed on April 14 due to blood clotting fears

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-dwindling-oxygen-fades-hopes-for-submarine-crew-379624">Indonesia: Dwindling Oxygen fades hopes for submarine crew</a>

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The submarine -- one of five in Indonesia's fleet -- disappeared early Wednesday during live torpedo training exercises off the Indonesian holiday island

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-cuts-environment-budget-a-day-after-us-climate-summit-379616">Brazil cuts environment budget a day after US climate summit</a>

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During the climate summit organised by US President Joe Biden, Bolsonaro promised to double the budget for environment enforcement and to end illegal deforestation by 2030

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Regulators in the US have given a go-ahead for a restart to use Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine. The use was halted due to blood clotting fears. In other news, hopes for the crew of Indonesian submarine are dwindling as Oxygen in the submarine is understood to have run out.

Regulators in the US have given a go-ahead for a restart to use Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine. The use was halted due to blood clotting fears. In other news, hopes for the crew of Indonesian submarine are dwindling as Oxygen in the submarine is understood to have run out. Read this and more in our morning news brief. US regulators approve restarting use of Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine Pause on the use of these vaccines was proposed on April 14 due to blood clotting fears Indonesia: Dwindling Oxygen fades hopes for submarine crew The submarine -- one of five in Indonesia's fleet -- disappeared early Wednesday during live torpedo training exercises off the Indonesian holiday island Brazil cuts environment budget a day after US climate summit During the climate summit organised by US President Joe Biden, Bolsonaro promised to double the budget for environment enforcement and to end illegal deforestation by 2030 Japan announces COVID emergency in Tokyo ×

Morning news brief: J&J vaccine in US, Indonesia submarine update, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britains-parliament-declares-genocide-in-chinas-xinjiang-379382">Britain's parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-president-orders-all-out-effort-to-find-submarine-as-oxygen-runs-low-379368">Indonesian leader orders all-out effort to find submarine as oxygen runs low</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/joe-biden-to-unveil-historic-tax-increase-for-the-rich-379369">Joe Biden to unveil historic tax increase for the rich</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/canada-to-suspend-passenger-flights-from-india-pakistan-over-covid-19-fears-379365">Canada to suspend passenger flights from India, Pakistan over COVID-19 fears</a>

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Britain's parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang Indonesian leader orders all-out effort to find submarine as oxygen runs low Joe Biden to unveil historic tax increase for the rich Canada to suspend passenger flights from India, Pakistan over COVID-19 fears

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A deadly blast rocked Pakistani city of Quetta late on Wednesday. The blast took place in a luxury hotel where Chinese ambassador was staying. The ambassador was out when the blast took place. Meanwhile, Sheriff's deputies fatally shot a black man in North Carolina while serving search warrant. Read this and more in our morning news brief.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-deadly-blast-at-luxury-hotel-housing-chinese-ambassador-379141">Pakistan: Deadly blast at luxury hotel housing Chinese ambassador&nbsp;</a>

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The blast took place in Quetta, capital of Balochistan province where Pakistan military has been fighting a decade-long low-level insurgency

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-advances-bill-to-aid-ukraine-in-its-struggle-with-russia-pressure-nord-stream-2-379142">US advances bill to aid Ukraine in its struggle with Russia, pressure Nord Stream 2</a>

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The Ukraine Security Partnership Act, which was approved by voice vote, authorises $300 million in foreign military financing

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-hits-out-at-provocative-australian-scrapping-of-belt-and-road-initiative-379139">China hits out at 'provocative' Australian scrapping of Belt and Road Initiative</a>

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Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Wednesday the federal government would override the Victorian state government's decision to sign up to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a vast network of investments that critics say is cover for Beijing creating geopolitical and financial leverage

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-man-fatally-shot-by-sheriffs-deputies-serving-search-warrant-in-north-carolina-379155">Black man fatally shot by Sheriff's deputies serving search warrant in North Carolina</a>

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The shooting unfolded on Wednesday morning in Elizabeth City, a riverfront town of about 18,000 residents in Pasquotank County near North Carolina's coastal border with Virginia and small groups of protesters took to the streets by evening

PM Modi to attend US-hosted virtual climate summit

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A deadly blast rocked Pakistani city of Quetta late on Wednesday. The blast took place in a luxury hotel where Chinese ambassador was staying. The ambassador was out when the blast took place.

A deadly blast rocked Pakistani city of Quetta late on Wednesday. The blast took place in a luxury hotel where Chinese ambassador was staying. The ambassador was out when the blast took place. Meanwhile, Sheriff's deputies fatally shot a black man in North Carolina while serving search warrant. Read this and more in our morning news brief. Pakistan: Deadly blast at luxury hotel housing Chinese ambassador The blast took place in Quetta, capital of Balochistan province where Pakistan military has been fighting a decade-long low-level insurgency US advances bill to aid Ukraine in its struggle with Russia, pressure Nord Stream 2 The Ukraine Security Partnership Act, which was approved by voice vote, authorises $300 million in foreign military financing China hits out at 'provocative' Australian scrapping of Belt and Road Initiative Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Wednesday the federal government would override the Victorian state government's decision to sign up to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a vast network of investments that critics say is cover for Beijing creating geopolitical and financial leverage Black man fatally shot by Sheriff's deputies serving search warrant in North Carolina The shooting unfolded on Wednesday morning in Elizabeth City, a riverfront town of about 18,000 residents in Pasquotank County near North Carolina's coastal border with Virginia and small groups of protesters took to the streets by evening PM Modi to attend US-hosted virtual climate summit ×

Morning news brief: Pakistan blast, another black man shot in US, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-ex-cop-derek-chauvin-found-guilty-of-murder-manslaughter-in-the-death-of-george-floyd-378898" hreflang="en">Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-slams-systemic-racism-calls-floyd-verdict-relief-378899">US President Joe Biden slams 'systemic racism'; calls Floyd verdict 'relief'</a>

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Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd US President Joe Biden slams 'systemic racism'; calls Floyd verdict 'relief' Ukraine

Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd US President Joe Biden slams 'systemic racism'; calls Floyd verdict 'relief' Ukraine's Zelenskiy asks Putin to meet him for peace talks in conflict zone Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend online Biden climate summit

Morning news brief: Biden calls Floyd verdict 'relief', Zelenskiy asks Putin to meet him and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unprovoked-escalation-us-says-russias-plans-to-block-black-sea-to-impact-access-to-ukrainian-ports-378712" hreflang="en">US says Russia's plans to block Black Sea to impact access to Ukrainian ports</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-wants-justice-not-hegemony-says-chinese-president-xi-jinping-378722">World wants justice, not hegemony, says Chinese President Xi Jinping</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cuba-gets-new-leader-miguel-diaz-canel-as-last-castro-retires-378717">Cuba gets new leader Miguel Diaz-Canel as last Castro retires</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-battles-fallout-in-france-blasphemy-row-378718">Pakistan PM Imran Khan battles fallout in France blasphemy row</a>

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US says Russia's plans to block Black Sea to impact access to Ukrainian ports World wants justice, not hegemony, says Chinese President Xi Jinping Cuba gets new

US says Russia's plans to block Black Sea to impact access to Ukrainian ports World wants justice, not hegemony, says Chinese President Xi Jinping Cuba gets new leader Miguel Diaz-Canel as last Castro retires Pakistan PM Imran Khan battles fallout in France blasphemy row

Morning news brief: US calls Russia block of Black Sea 'escalation', Cuba gets new leader and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/11-dead-98-injured-after-train-derails-in-egypt-378508">11 dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shots-fired-at-two-national-guardsmen-after-protesters-police-clash-over-daunte-wright-killing-378506">Daunte Wright killing: Shots fired at two National Guardsmen</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-african-variant-may-break-through-pfizer-vaccine-protection-says-study-378504" hreflang="en">South African variant may 'break through' Pfizer vaccine protection: Study</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-population-to-enter-negative-growth-after-2025-report-378507" hreflang="en">China's population to enter negative growth after 2025: Report&nbsp;</a>

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11 dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt Daunte Wright killing: Shots fired at two National Guardsmen South African variant may 'break through' Pfizer vaccine protection: Study China's population to enter negative growth after 2025: Report

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Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning.&nbsp;US, China find common ground over need for stronger climate commitments, UK warships to head for Black Sea in May as tensions rise, and Venezuelan paper ordered to pay $13 million to official in defamation case. Click on the headline to read the full story.

US, China find common ground over need for stronger climate commitments&nbsp;

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UK warships to head for Black Sea in May as tensions rise: Report&nbsp;

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Venezuelan paper ordered to pay $13 million to official in defamation case&nbsp;

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Iran has started enriching uranium to 60% purity, confirms IAEA&nbsp;

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Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning. US, China find common ground over need for stronger climate commitments, UK warships to head for Black Sea in May as tensions rise, and Venezuelan paper ordered to pay $13 million to official in defamation case.

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning. US, China find common ground over need for stronger climate commitments, UK warships to head for Black Sea in May as tensions rise, and Venezuelan paper ordered to pay $13 million to official in defamation case. Click on the headline to read the full story. US, China find common ground over need for stronger climate commitments UK warships to head for Black Sea in May as tensions rise: Report Venezuelan paper ordered to pay $13 million to official in defamation case Iran has started enriching uranium to 60% purity, confirms IAEA

Morning news brief: US, China find common ground and more

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning. China accused the US of being "too negative", four Sikhs were among the eight victims of Indianapolis shooting, and NASA gives SpaceX moon landing contract. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-too-negative-towards-china-says-top-beijing-diplomat-378074" hreflang="en">US 'too negative' towards China, says top Beijing diplomat&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-japan-showcase-alliance-resolve-in-dealing-with-aggressive-china-378076" hreflang="en">US, Japan showcase alliance, resolve in dealing with aggressive China&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-sikhs-among-eight-victims-of-fedex-facility-shooting-in-indianapolis-report-378078" hreflang="en">Four Sikhs among eight victims of FedEx facility shooting in Indianapolis: Report</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musks-spacex-wins-nasas-29-billion-moon-lander-contract-over-bezos-blue-origin-378081" hreflang="en">Elon Musk's SpaceX wins NASA's $2.9 billion moon lander contract over Bezos' Blue Origin</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/before-withdrawal-us-soldiers-number-may-rise-in-afghanistan-pentagon-378095" hreflang="en">Before withdrawal, US soldiers’ number may rise in Afghanistan: Pentagon &nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadas-immigration-programme-for-hong-kongers-received-500-applications-in-3-weeks-378101" hreflang="en">Canada's immigration programme for Hong Kongers received 500 applications in 3 weeks</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-agrees-to-deploy-ceasefire-monitors-as-libya-heads-towards-december-polls-378100" hreflang="en">UN agrees to deploy ceasefire monitors as Libya heads towards December polls&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-killed-cop-wounded-in-us-shootout-378097" hreflang="en">Two killed, cop wounded in US shootout&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-infections-approaching-highest-rate-seen-so-far-says-who-378094" hreflang="en">Global coronavirus infections approaching highest rate seen so far, says WHO</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/russia-ukraine-standoff-ukraine-hopes-to-restore-ceasefire-next-week-378098" hreflang="en">Russia-Ukraine Standoff: Ukraine hopes to restore ceasefire next week</a>

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Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning. China accused the US of being "too negative", four Sikhs were among the eight victims of Indianapolis shooting, and NASA gives SpaceX moon landing contract.

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning. China accused the US of being "too negative", four Sikhs were among the eight victims of Indianapolis shooting, and NASA gives SpaceX moon landing contract. Click on the headline to read the full story. US 'too negative' towards China, says top Beijing diplomat US, Japan showcase alliance, resolve in dealing with aggressive China Four Sikhs among eight victims of FedEx facility shooting in Indianapolis: Report Elon Musk's SpaceX wins NASA's $2.9 billion moon lander contract over Bezos' Blue Origin Before withdrawal, US soldiers’ number may rise in Afghanistan: Pentagon Canada's immigration programme for Hong Kongers received 500 applications in 3 weeks UN agrees to deploy ceasefire monitors as Libya heads towards December polls Two killed, cop wounded in US shootout Global coronavirus infections approaching highest rate seen so far, says WHO Watch: Russia-Ukraine Standoff: Ukraine hopes to restore ceasefire next week

Morning news brief: Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis shooting, global coronavirus cases touch 140m, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-prime-minister-yoshihide-suga-arrives-in-us-for-summit-with-joe-biden-377864">Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrives in US for summit with Joe Biden</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizer-ceo-says-third-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine-likely-needed-within-12-months-377860">Pfizer CEO says third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 12 months</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-blood-clot-risk-higher-from-coronavirus-than-vaccine-says-uk-study-377861" hreflang="en">Rare blood clot risk higher from coronavirus than vaccine says UK study</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-others-to-be-sentenced-for-illegal-assembly-377862">Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly</a>

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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrives in US for summit with Joe Biden Pfizer CEO says third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 12 months Rare

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrives in US for summit with Joe Biden Pfizer CEO says third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 12 months Rare blood clot risk higher from coronavirus than vaccine says UK study Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly

Morning news brief: Suga arrives in US for summit, Pfizer CEO says third dose 'likely' needed and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-cancels-black-sea-deployment-of-warships-amid-high-tensions-between-russia-ukraine-377643">Russia-Ukraine crisis: US cancels Black Sea deployment of warships</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-opens-investigation-into-chinese-activity-every-10-hours-director-christopher-wray-377648" hreflang="en">FBI opens investigation into Chinese activity every 10 hours: Director Wray</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/path-of-future-world-order-will-be-set-in-indo-pacific-region-european-union-council-president-377645">Path of future world order will be set in Indo-Pacific region: EU Council Prez</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-says-vienna-offers-not-worth-looking-at-377646" hreflang="en">Iran's supreme leader says Vienna offers 'not worth looking at'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-supreme-court-approves-probe-of-bolsonaros-virus-response-377649" hreflang="en">Brazil's Supreme Court approves probe of Bolsonaro's virus response</a>

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: US cancels Black Sea deployment of warships FBI opens investigation into Chinese activity every 10 hours: Director Wray Path of future wo

Russia-Ukraine crisis: US cancels Black Sea deployment of warships FBI opens investigation into Chinese activity every 10 hours: Director Wray Path of future world order will be set in Indo-Pacific region: EU Council Prez Iran's supreme leader says Vienna offers 'not worth looking at' Brazil's Supreme Court approves probe of Bolsonaro's virus response

Morning news brief: US cancels Black Sea deployment of warships and more

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from US President Biden urging peace at Ukrainian border, to Queen Elizabeth's resumption of royal duties four days after her husband's death, we have it all! Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-tells-putin-to-ease-tensions-on-ukrainian-border-proposes-summit-377396" hreflang="en">Biden tells Putin to ease tensions on Ukrainian border, proposes summit</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-queen-elizabeth-returns-to-royal-duties-four-days-after-her-husbands-death-reports-377394" hreflang="en">Queen Elizabeth returns to royal duties four days after her husband's death: Reports</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/25/175833-queen-elizabeth.jpg?itok=Ona0YLoI" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-leader-carrie-lam-says-delayed-legislative-elections-to-be-held-in-december-377397" hreflang="en">Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says delayed legislative elections to be held in December</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-reports-3808-single-day-covid-19-deaths-377398" hreflang="en">Brazil reports 3,808 single-day COVID-19 deaths</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-record-dip-in-bolsonaros-approval-ratings-brazils-senate-begins-probe-into-governments-pandemic-response-377402" hreflang="en">Amid record dip in Bolsonaro's approval ratings, Brazil's Senate begins probe into government's pandemic response</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/god-awful-biden-condemns-latest-police-shooting-of-black-man-in-minnesota-377406" hreflang="en">'God awful': Biden condemns latest police shooting of Black man in Minnesota</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-seizes-suez-megaship-demands-nearly-1-billion-compensation-377404" hreflang="en">Egypt 'seizes' Suez megaship, demands nearly $1 billion compensation</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/biden-set-to-complete-withdrawal-of-remaining-us-troops-from-afghanistan-before-911-anniversary-377408" hreflang="en">Biden set to complete withdrawal of remaining US troops from Afghanistan before 9/11 anniversary</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-returns-to-war-footing-amid-covid-19-vaccine-turmoil-377410" hreflang="en">Australia returns to 'war footing' amid COVID-19 vaccine turmoil</a>

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Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from US President Biden urging peace at Ukrainian border, to Queen Elizabeth's resumption of royal duties four days after her husband's death, we have it all!

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from US President Biden urging peace at Ukrainian border, to Queen Elizabeth's resumption of royal duties four days after her husband's death, we have it all! Click on the headline to read the full story. Biden tells Putin to ease tensions on Ukrainian border, proposes summit Queen Elizabeth returns to royal duties four days after her husband's death: Reports Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says delayed legislative elections to be held in December Brazil reports 3,808 single-day COVID-19 deaths Amid record dip in Bolsonaro's approval ratings, Brazil's Senate begins probe into government's pandemic response 'God awful': Biden condemns latest police shooting of Black man in Minnesota Egypt 'seizes' Suez megaship, demands nearly $1 billion compensation Biden set to complete withdrawal of remaining US troops from Afghanistan before 9/11 anniversary Australia returns to 'war footing' amid COVID-19 vaccine turmoil

Morning news brief: Biden condemns shooting in Minnesota, Brazil opens probe into Bolsonaro's covid response, and more

Here are the biggest headlines of the morning - Japan approves plans to release Fukushima water into sea, Mexican troops have doubled detention across US border, and more. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-government-approves-plan-to-release-treated-fukushima-water-into-sea-377178" hreflang="en">Japanese government approves plan to release treated Fukushima water into sea</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-scraps-export-permits-for-drone-technology-to-turkey-377179" hreflang="en">Canada scraps export permits for drone technology to Turkey</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexican-troops-have-doubled-detention-of-migrants-heading-to-us-white-house-377183" hreflang="en">Mexican troops have doubled detention of migrants heading to US: White House</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-vows-flexibility-in-landmark-2-trillion-infrastructure-bill-377181" hreflang="en">US President Joe Biden vows flexibility in landmark $2 trillion infrastructure bill</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-person-dead-officer-injured-after-shooting-at-knoxville-high-school-377190" hreflang="en">One person dead, officer injured after shooting at Knoxville high school</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senator-introduces-bill-to-ban-big-tech-from-buying-anything-ever-again-377188" hreflang="en">US senator introduces bill to ban Big Tech from buying anything ever again</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;UAE selects first Arab woman for astronaut training

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Here are the biggest headlines of the morning - Japan approves plans to release Fukushima water into sea, Mexican troops have doubled detention across US border, and more.

Here are the biggest headlines of the morning - Japan approves plans to release Fukushima water into sea, Mexican troops have doubled detention across US border, and more. Click on the headline to read the full story. Japanese government approves plan to release treated Fukushima water into sea Canada scraps export permits for drone technology to Turkey Mexican troops have doubled detention of migrants heading to US: White House US President Joe Biden vows flexibility in landmark $2 trillion infrastructure bill One person dead, officer injured after shooting at Knoxville high school US senator introduces bill to ban Big Tech from buying anything ever again Watch: UAE selects first Arab woman for astronaut training

Morning news brief: Japan approves plan to release Fukushima water, US school shooting leaves one dead, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-military-spotted-near-ukraine-border-after-us-warning-376922" hreflang="en">Russia military spotted near Ukraine border after US warning</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/victims-of-forced-confessions-request-ban-on-chinese-tv-channels-376925">Victims of 'forced confessions' request ban on Chinese TV channels</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-us-diplomat-criticizes-china-says-need-to-get-to-the-bottom-of-covid-19-origin-376923">Top US diplomat criticizes China, says 'need to get to bottom' of Covid origin</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/apple-to-testify-before-us-senate-on-app-store-antitrust-concerns-376941">Apple to testify before US Senate on app store antitrust concerns</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ecuador-presidential-election-arauz-admits-defeat-to-lasso-376933">Ecuador presidential election: Arauz admits defeat to Lasso</a>

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Russia military spotted near Ukraine border after US warning Victims of 'forced confessions' request ban on Chinese TV channels Top US diplomat criticizes China

Russia military spotted near Ukraine border after US warning Victims of 'forced confessions' request ban on Chinese TV channels Top US diplomat criticizes China, says 'need to get to bottom' of Covid origin Apple to testify before US Senate on app store antitrust concerns Ecuador presidential election: Arauz admits defeat to Lasso

Morning news brief: Russia military filmed near Ukraine border and more

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.

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<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>

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Doctors have also revealed that the military used to shoot at passing-by ambulances, raid hospitals, medical centres and violently attack medical personnel.

<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>

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"While we are fighting to end the pandemic... we must prepare for what comes after," he said during his speech.

<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>

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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.

<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>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-mourns-the-loss-of-prince-philip-376749">UK mourns the loss of Prince Philip</a></div>

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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

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;

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<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;

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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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-fines-alibaba-record-275-billion-for-anti-monopoly-violations-376566">China fines Alibaba record $2.75 billion for anti-monopoly violations&nbsp;</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-clash-over-sanctions-us-sees-possible-impasse-376570">US, Iran clash over sanctions; US sees possible 'impasse'</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-detains-sinaloa-cartel-members-in-clash-at-colombian-border-376568">Venezuela detains Sinaloa cartel members in clash at Colombian border</a>

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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>.

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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

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After China sent&nbsp;more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defense zone, the US has warned China over&nbsp;increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, the&nbsp;Philippines. 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.

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<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>

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Joe Biden will be focusing more on ‘ghost guns’ which are homemade weapons as they cannot even be traced when found on crime scenes.

<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>

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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.

<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>

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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.

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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

Morning news brief - Here are the biggest news stories of the morning. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-drug-regulator-denies-having-found-causal-link-between-astrazeneca-and-blood-clots-375781" hreflang="en">EU drug regulator denies having found causal link between AstraZeneca and blood clots</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-global-death-toll-surpasses-3-million-amid-resurgence-of-infections-375787" hreflang="en">Coronavirus global death toll surpasses 3 million amid resurgence of infections</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/all-adults-in-us-eligible-for-vaccine-from-19-april-joe-biden-375785" hreflang="en">All adults in US eligible for vaccine from 19 April: Joe Biden</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-sentences-two-uighur-former-officials-to-death-for-separatism-in-xinjiang-375795" hreflang="en">China sentences two Uighur former officials to death for 'separatism' in Xinjiang</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scott-morrison-denies-blaming-eu-for-australias-slow-astrazeneca-vaccine-rollout-375796" hreflang="en">Scott Morrison denies blaming EU for Australia's slow AstraZeneca vaccine rollout</a>

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Morning news brief - Here are the biggest news stories of the morning. Click on the headline to read the full story. EU drug regulator denies having found causa

Morning news brief - Here are the biggest news stories of the morning. Click on the headline to read the full story. EU drug regulator denies having found causal link between AstraZeneca and blood clots Coronavirus global death toll surpasses 3 million amid resurgence of infections All adults in US eligible for vaccine from 19 April: Joe Biden China sentences two Uighur former officials to death for 'separatism' in Xinjiang Scott Morrison denies blaming EU for Australia's slow AstraZeneca vaccine rollout Ex-prostitute, 'Jesus' actor line up for Peru Congress race Tyler Perry, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West hit Forbes Billionaires list Watch: Ukraine urges NATO to set up membership path as Russian troops massing on its border

Morning news brief: Global Covid deaths top 3mn, EU finds no link between AstraZeneca jab and clots, and more

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - China claims drills near Taiwan to become regular. Meanwhile, in the US, Minneapolis police chief testified in the famous George Floyd trial who was killed by former officer Chauvin. In the science world, a new study has found that the number of tropical marine species have halved due to climate change. This and more below; to read the full story click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/aircraft-carrier-group-exercising-near-taiwan-drills-will-become-regular-china-375583" hreflang="en">Aircraft carrier group exercising near Taiwan, drills will become regular: China</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-police-chief-says-chauvin-violated-policy-while-arresting-george-floyd-375588" hreflang="en">Minneapolis police chief says Chauvin violated policy while arresting George Floyd</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-war-will-begin-within-a-month-warns-russian-military-analyst-375591" hreflang="en">World War will begin within a month, warns Russian military analyst</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-covid-19-caseload-tops-1316-million-375599" hreflang="en">Global COVID-19 caseload tops 131.6 million</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/climate-change-has-halved-number-of-species-in-tropical-waters-new-study-finds-375604" hreflang="en">Climate change has halved number of species in tropical waters, new study finds</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/navalny-risks-death-in-prison-says-continuing-hunger-strike-despite-cough-fever-375602" hreflang="en">Navalny risks death in prison, says continuing hunger strike despite cough, fever</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/amazons-dismissal-of-employees-critical-of-work-conditions-ruled-illegal-by-labour-board-375610" hreflang="en">Amazon's dismissal of employees critical of work conditions ruled illegal by labour board</a>

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Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - China claims drills near Taiwan to become regular. Meanwhile, in the US, Minneapolis police chief testified in the famous George Floyd trial who was killed by former officer Chauvin.

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - China claims drills near Taiwan to become regular. Meanwhile, in the US, Minneapolis police chief testified in the famous George Floyd trial who was killed by former officer Chauvin. In the science world, a new study has found that the number of tropical marine species have halved due to climate change. This and more below; to read the full story click on the headline. Aircraft carrier group exercising near Taiwan, drills will become regular: China Minneapolis police chief says Chauvin violated policy while arresting George Floyd World War will begin within a month, warns Russian military analyst Global COVID-19 caseload tops 131.6 million Climate change has halved number of species in tropical waters, new study finds Navalny risks death in prison, says continuing hunger strike despite cough, fever Amazon's dismissal of employees critical of work conditions ruled illegal by labour board Watch: Biden looks to raise US corporate taxes, says higher corporate tax won’t hurt economy

Morning news brief: Chinese drills near Taiwan to become regular, Navalny's risk of death increases, and more

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest stories of the morning - from China reporting its biggest caseload jump in two months, to an Indian variant being found in the United States. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-biggest-daily-covid-19-case-jump-in-over-two-months-375364" hreflang="en">China reports biggest daily COVID-19 case jump in over two months</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-case-of-indian-coronavirus-variant-found-in-united-states-375384" hreflang="en">First case of Indian coronavirus variant found in United States</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-and-germany-to-hold-first-2-plus-2-dialogue-talks-in-april-375387" hreflang="en">Japan and Germany to hold first '2 plus 2' dialogue talks in April</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/third-wave-of-covid-19-infections-sweeping-across-europe-375383" hreflang="en">Third wave of COVID-19 infections sweeping across Europe</a>

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Morning news brief: Here are the biggest stories of the morning - from China reporting its biggest caseload jump in two months, to an Indian variant being found in the United States.

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest stories of the morning - from China reporting its biggest caseload jump in two months, to an Indian variant being found in the United States. Click on the headline to read the full story. China reports biggest daily COVID-19 case jump in over two months Biden to push through infrastructure plan even without Republican support Former Adidas owner Bernard Taupie, wife tied up, beaten in late-night robbery in Paris EU expresses concern over Russian activity near Ukraine LG to end production of its loss-incurring smartphone business First case of Indian coronavirus variant found in United States Japan and Germany to hold first '2 plus 2' dialogue talks in April Watch: Third wave of COVID-19 infections sweeping across Europe

Morning news brief: Biden to pursue infrastructure plan despite Republican outrage and more

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.

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<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>

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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.

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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.

<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>

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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.

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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

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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&nbsp;has decided to lift sanctions&nbsp;on top Hague prosecutor.

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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.

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With this, Biden is trying to resolve an intense disagreement with European allies as the new administration seeks a more cooperative approach.

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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

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>.

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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.

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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'.

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The AstraZeneca vaccine, once hailed as another milestone in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, has been dogged by questions since late last year.

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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.

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. Meanwhile, US' medical expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has claimed that the country may not need the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. Click on headlines to read more Biden holds first Cabinet meeting a day after proposing infrastructure plan 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. China 'watered down' UNSC warnings against Myanmar violence: Western countries 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'. Fauci says US may not need AstraZeneca Covid vaccine The AstraZeneca vaccine, once hailed as another milestone in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, has been dogged by questions since late last year. George Floyd Murder Trial Day 3: Floyd’s girlfriend details their opioid addiction Pak U-turns decision to import of sugar, cotton from India

Morning news brief: Biden's first cabinet meet, UNSC accuses China, and more

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.

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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.

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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'.

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Amid a surge of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;cases in France, President Emmanuel Macron has announced a nationwide closure of schools and a limited lockdown to contain the spread of the virus.

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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

Morning news brief: Biden's $2.3 trillion plan, 15 million J&J vaccines destroyed and more

UK, US, Australia and 11 other countries have come together to criticise WHO's report on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> origin and have accused China of not providing full information on the pandemic. Meanwhile, Germany has decided to&nbsp;halt the use of the AstraZeneca <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccine</a> for the elderly amid reports of a rare disorder.

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The statement, issued by 14 countries, has criticised the delay in the investigation and has demanded timely access for independent experts in future pandemics.

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Considering the rising violence in the country, the US State Department had earlier, in mid-February, authorised a 'voluntary departure of non-emergency US government employees and their family members'.

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Germany is set to limit the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine among people aged 60 and above following reports of a rare brain blood disorder.

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UK, US, Australia and 11 other countries have come together to criticise WHO's report on coronavirus origin and have accused China of not providing full information on the pandemic.

UK, US, Australia and 11 other countries have come together to criticise WHO's report on coronavirus origin and have accused China of not providing full information on the pandemic. Meanwhile, Germany has decided to halt the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for the elderly amid reports of a rare disorder. Click on headlines to read more US, UK, along with 12 countries, criticise WHO's report on COVID origin The statement, issued by 14 countries, has criticised the delay in the investigation and has demanded timely access for independent experts in future pandemics. US orders non-essential diplomats in Myanmar to return: State Department Considering the rising violence in the country, the US State Department had earlier, in mid-February, authorised a 'voluntary departure of non-emergency US government employees and their family members'. Germany halts use of AstraZeneca vaccine for elderly Germany is set to limit the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine among people aged 60 and above following reports of a rare brain blood disorder. Gravitas: Shoes with human blood in their sole Gravitas: No India-Pakistan bilateral in Tajikistan

Morning news brief: US and UK question WHO, Germany halts AstraZeneca vaccine and more

Morning news brief | Here are the biggest news stories of the morning: From China's approval of electoral reforms in Hong Kong, to the resumption of movement across the Suez Canal - we have it all. Click on the headline to read the full story.

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Morning news brief | Here are the biggest news stories of the morning: From China's approval of electoral reforms in Hong Kong, to the resumption of movement across the Suez Canal - we have it all.

Morning news brief | Here are the biggest news stories of the morning: From China's approval of electoral reforms in Hong Kong, to the resumption of movement across the Suez Canal - we have it all. Click on the headline to read the full story. Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong slams South Korea for criticising recent missile test US reports over 10,000 cases caused by coronavirus variants US state of Arkansas approves bill denying treatment to transgender minors UN chief calls for bold measures to tackle debt crisis Brazilian foreign minister resigns after criticism over vaccine shortage: Report China's parliament approves plan for electoral reforms in Hong Kong: Report Global COVID-19 caseload tops 127 million Traffic in Suez Canal resumes after stranded ship refloated Watch: US study: Pfizer, Moderna 90% effective after 2 doses in real world

Morning news brief: China approves electoral reforms in Hong Kong, US reports 10,000 variant cases, and more

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US President Joe Biden has decried the bloodshed unleashed against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar as "absolutely outrageous," after security forces killed more than 100 people including at least seven children on a single day | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-bloodshed-absolutely-outrageous-us-working-on-sanctions-biden-373964">READ MORE</a>

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Chinese officials have asked Sweden's H&amp;M and other foreign companies facing a backlash in the country after raising concerns about forced labour in Xinjiang to look into the issue seriously and not politicise their economic behaviour | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-warns-companies-against-politicising-actions-regarding-xinjiang-373977">READ MORE</a>

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North Korea said on Monday that the UN Security Council showed a double standard as its sanctions committee criticised the country's recent missile test as a violation of UN resolutions | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/n-korea-accuses-unsc-of-double-standard-over-missile-tests-373966">READ MORE</a>

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Mexican prosecutors have opened a homicide investigation into the death of a woman who was shown on video being pinned to the ground by a female police officer | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-opens-probe-into-death-of-woman-shown-pinned-to-ground-by-police-373969">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-injured-hundreds-evacuated-after-fire-at-indonesia-oil-refinery-373972">Five injured, hundreds evacuated after fire at Indonesia oil refinery</a>

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A massive fire at Indonesian state oil company Pertamina's Balongan oil refinery in West Java in Indonesia has so far injured five people and led to the evacuation of 950 nearby residents | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-injured-hundreds-evacuated-after-fire-at-indonesia-oil-refinery-373972">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-charges-man-after-fatal-stabbing-at-vancouver-library-373974">Canada charges man after fatal stabbing at Vancouver library</a>

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Canada has charged a suspect with murder in the fatal stabbing of a woman and the wounding of six others in an early afternoon attack at a library in a Vancouver suburb on Saturday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-charges-man-after-fatal-stabbing-at-vancouver-library-373974">READ MORE</a>

Myanmar bloodshed 'absolutely outrageous', US working on sanctions: Biden US President Joe Biden has decried the bloodshed unleashed against anti-coup protester

Myanmar bloodshed 'absolutely outrageous', US working on sanctions: Biden US President Joe Biden has decried the bloodshed unleashed against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar as "absolutely outrageous," after security forces killed more than 100 people including at least seven children on a single day | READ MORE China warns companies against politicising actions regarding Xinjiang Chinese officials have asked Sweden's H&M and other foreign companies facing a backlash in the country after raising concerns about forced labour in Xinjiang to look into the issue seriously and not politicise their economic behaviour | READ MORE N Korea accuses UNSC of 'double standard' over missile tests North Korea said on Monday that the UN Security Council showed a double standard as its sanctions committee criticised the country's recent missile test as a violation of UN resolutions | READ MORE Mexico opens probe into death of woman shown pinned to ground by police Mexican prosecutors have opened a homicide investigation into the death of a woman who was shown on video being pinned to the ground by a female police officer | READ MORE Five injured, hundreds evacuated after fire at Indonesia oil refinery A massive fire at Indonesian state oil company Pertamina's Balongan oil refinery in West Java in Indonesia has so far injured five people and led to the evacuation of 950 nearby residents | READ MORE Canada charges man after fatal stabbing at Vancouver library Canada has charged a suspect with murder in the fatal stabbing of a woman and the wounding of six others in an early afternoon attack at a library in a Vancouver suburb on Saturday | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Biden admonishes Myanmar, China warns companies, and more

Morning news brief: The biggest stories of the morning - from the global reaction to Myanmar's bloodiest day, to the ongoing Suez Canal blockade update - we have it all. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-dead-several-wounded-after-stabbing-attack-in-vancouver-373790" hreflang="en">One dead, several wounded after stabbing attack in Vancouver</a> 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/washington-condemns-chinas-baseless-sanctions-against-us-officials-over-xinjiang-373792" hreflang="en">Washington condemns China's 'baseless sanctions' against US officials over Xinjiang</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/following-china-and-eu-japan-set-to-issue-digital-vaccine-passports-373795" hreflang="en">Following China and EU, Japan set to issue digital vaccine passports</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/military-chiefs-from-us-and-its-allies-condemn-myanmar-crackdown-373797" hreflang="en">Military chiefs from US and its allies condemn Myanmar crackdown</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/28/189302-anarchy-in-myanmar.jpg?itok=k_o8Yv1x" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/support-for-angela-merkels-party-falls-further-in-germany-new-poll-reveals-373799" hreflang="en">Support for Angela Merkel's party falls further in Germany, new poll reveals</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-covid-19-caseload-tops-1266-million-373800" hreflang="en">Global COVID-19 caseload tops 126.6 million</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ship-blocking-suez-canal-moves-slightly-unclear-when-it-will-refloat-373801" hreflang="en">Ship blocking Suez Canal moves slightly, unclear when it will refloat</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;Key takeaways from PM Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh

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Morning news brief: The biggest stories of the morning - from the global reaction to Myanmar's bloodiest day, to the ongoing Suez Canal blockade update - we have it all.

Morning news brief: The biggest stories of the morning - from the global reaction to Myanmar's bloodiest day, to the ongoing Suez Canal blockade update - we have it all. Click on the headline to read the full story. One dead, several wounded after stabbing attack in Vancouver Washington condemns China's 'baseless sanctions' against US officials over Xinjiang Following China and EU, Japan set to issue digital vaccine passports Military chiefs from US and its allies condemn Myanmar crackdown Support for Angela Merkel's party falls further in Germany, new poll reveals Opening arguments set to begin in George Floyd murder trial Global COVID-19 caseload tops 126.6 million Ship blocking Suez Canal moves slightly, unclear when it will refloat Watch: Key takeaways from PM Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh

Morning news brief: Stabbing in Vancouver kills one, countries condemn Myanmar's bloodiest day, and more

Here are the biggest news stories of the day: North Korea says Biden took provocative steps after missile tests, Biden says Russia and China welcome to climate summit. In Mozambique, 180 people remain trapped in a hotel after an insurgent attack. All this and more below - click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-accuses-biden-admin-of-provocation-after-missile-test-373537" hreflang="en">North Korea accuses Biden admin of 'provocation' after missile test</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-iran-to-sign-25-year-accord-reports-373540" hreflang="en">China, Iran to sign 25-year accord: Reports</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-invites-40-world-leaders-including-xi-and-putin-to-virtual-climate-summit-373539" hreflang="en">Biden invites 40 world leaders, including Xi and Putin, to virtual climate summit</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/27/189155-pjimage-65.jpg?itok=3m0Ff10u" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/suez-canal-steps-up-efforts-to-free-stuck-vessel-as-energy-markets-impacted-373541" hreflang="en">Suez Canal steps up efforts to free stuck vessel as energy markets impacted</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-warns-of-counterfeit-covid-19-vaccines-373542" hreflang="en">WHO warns of counterfeit COVID-19 vaccines</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-180-people-trapped-in-mozambique-hotel-after-insurgent-attack-373545" hreflang="en">More than 180 people trapped in Mozambique hotel after insurgent attack</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-accuses-china-of-state-led-social-media-campaign-against-companies-that-boycotted-xinjiang-373554" hreflang="en">US accuses China of 'state-led' social media campaign against companies that boycotted Xinjiang</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-threatens-wto-action-as-china-hikes-duty-on-wine-373556" hreflang="en">Australia threatens WTO action as China hikes duty on wine</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/taiwan-united-states-to-strengthen-maritime-coordination-373553" hreflang="en">Taiwan, United States to strengthen Maritime coordination</a>

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Here are the biggest news stories of the day: North Korea says Biden took provocative steps after missile tests, Biden says Russia and China welcome to climate summit.

Here are the biggest news stories of the day: North Korea says Biden took provocative steps after missile tests, Biden says Russia and China welcome to climate summit. In Mozambique, 180 people remain trapped in a hotel after an insurgent attack. All this and more below - click on the headline to read the full story. North Korea accuses Biden admin of 'provocation' after missile test China, Iran to sign 25-year accord: Reports Biden invites 40 world leaders, including Xi and Putin, to virtual climate summit Suez Canal steps up efforts to free stuck vessel as energy markets impacted WHO warns of counterfeit COVID-19 vaccines More than 180 people trapped in Mozambique hotel after insurgent attack US accuses China of 'state-led' social media campaign against companies that boycotted Xinjiang Australia threatens WTO action as China hikes duty on wine Watch: Taiwan, United States to strengthen Maritime coordination

Morning news brief: N Korea accuses Biden of 'provocation', China-Iran to sign accord, and more

Morning news brief: Biggest news stories of the morning - from the tornado in US ripping through neighbourhoods, to the ongoing mayhem in Myanmar against the junta - we have it all. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tornadoes-rip-through-us-state-of-alabama-killing-at-least-5-373208" hreflang="en">Tornadoes rip through US state of Alabama killing at least 5</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-firebomb-hurled-at-aung-san-suu-kyis-party-headquarters-373211" hreflang="en">Myanmar: Firebomb hurled at Aung San Suu Kyi's party headquarters</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-covid-19-caseload-tops-1253-million-373237" hreflang="en">Global COVID-19 caseload tops 125.3 million</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secretary-of-state-blinken-says-west-needs-to-cooperate-more-than-ever-373238" hreflang="en">US Secretary of State Blinken says West needs to cooperate more than ever</a>

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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/men-forced-to-rape-family-members-in-ethiopias-tigray-un-says-373239" hreflang="en">Men forced to rape family members in Ethiopia's Tigray, UN says</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-leaves-for-bangladesh-373218" hreflang="en">PM Modi leaves for Bangladesh for a two-day visit</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmars-economy-to-shrink-by-10-this-year-as-protests-swell-world-bank-373213" hreflang="en">Myanmar's economy to shrink by 10% this year as protests swell: World Bank</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/uk-pm-johnson-suggests-pubs-might-require-customers-to-produce-vaccine-certificate-373216" hreflang="en">UK: PM Johnson suggests pubs might require customers to produce vaccine certificate</a>

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Morning news brief: Biggest news stories of the morning - from the tornado in US ripping through neighbourhoods, to the ongoing mayhem in Myanmar against the junta - we have it all.

Morning news brief: Biggest news stories of the morning - from the tornado in US ripping through neighbourhoods, to the ongoing mayhem in Myanmar against the junta - we have it all. Click on the headline to read the full story. Tornadoes rip through US state of Alabama killing at least 5 Myanmar: Firebomb hurled at Aung San Suu Kyi's party headquarters Global COVID-19 caseload tops 125.3 million US Secretary of State Blinken says West needs to cooperate more than ever Men forced to rape family members in Ethiopia's Tigray, UN says PM Modi leaves for Bangladesh for a two-day visit Myanmar's economy to shrink by 10% this year as protests swell: World Bank Watch: UK: PM Johnson suggests pubs might require customers to produce vaccine certificate

Morning news brief: EU urges AstraZeneca to pick up pace, tornadoes in US kill 5, and more

The White House officials said on Tuesday that North Korea fired two short-range missiles after a visit to the region by the top US defense and diplomatic officials. The US officials, however, downplayed the significance of the weapon tests while asserting that it was not covered by the UN security resolutions.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory following Israel's fourth election in less than two years. The country's longest serving premier, however, may again struggle to form a governing majority.

Projections based on exit polls from Israel's three leading broadcasters also have showed Netanyahu's right-wing Likud winning the most seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament, the Knesset.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Brazil recorded over 3,000 COVID-19 deaths on a single day as the country's health services reached breaking point due to the pandemic. The country's health ministry said 3,251 fatalities were recorded in 24 hours with the death toll in the country climbing to nearly 299,000 along with over 12.1 million coronavirus cases.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-tested-two-short-range-missiles-white-house-372639">North Korea tested two short-range missiles: White House</a>

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The Biden administration is currently reviewing US policy towards North Korea which is reportedly in its final stages.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-claims-victory-in-israel-election-but-majority-uncertain-372641">Netanyahu claims victory in Israel election but majority uncertain</a>

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Projections based on exit polls from Israel's three leading broadcasters also have showed Netanyahu's right-wing Likud winning the most seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament, the Knesset.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-will-soon-pass-brazil-records-over-3000-covid-19-deaths-in-single-day-372647">'It will soon pass': Brazil records over 3,000 COVID-19 deaths in single day</a>

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On Tuesday, Bolsonaro swore in&nbsp;Marcelo Queiroga&nbsp;as his fourth health minister since the pandemic. Queiroga replaced Army general Eduardo Pazuello.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-gets-covid-vaccine-kremlin-refuses-to-share-details-372644">Putin gets Covid vaccine; Kremlin refuses to share details</a>

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The Kremlin Tuesday told Russian news agencies that Putin was feeling well, however, declining to disclose details or provide photographs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-myanmar-crackdown-turns-ugly-372628">Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas - Myanmar crackdown turns ugly</a>

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The White House officials said on Tuesday that North Korea fired two short-range missiles after a visit to the region by the top US defense and diplomatic officials.

The White House officials said on Tuesday that North Korea fired two short-range missiles after a visit to the region by the top US defense and diplomatic officials. The US officials, however, downplayed the significance of the weapon tests while asserting that it was not covered by the UN security resolutions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory following Israel's fourth election in less than two years. The country's longest serving premier, however, may again struggle to form a governing majority. Projections based on exit polls from Israel's three leading broadcasters also have showed Netanyahu's right-wing Likud winning the most seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament, the Knesset. Meanwhile, Brazil recorded over 3,000 COVID-19 deaths on a single day as the country's health services reached breaking point due to the pandemic. The country's health ministry said 3,251 fatalities were recorded in 24 hours with the death toll in the country climbing to nearly 299,000 along with over 12.1 million coronavirus cases. North Korea tested two short-range missiles: White House The Biden administration is currently reviewing US policy towards North Korea which is reportedly in its final stages. Netanyahu claims victory in Israel election but majority uncertain Projections based on exit polls from Israel's three leading broadcasters also have showed Netanyahu's right-wing Likud winning the most seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament, the Knesset. 'It will soon pass': Brazil records over 3,000 COVID-19 deaths in single day On Tuesday, Bolsonaro swore in Marcelo Queiroga as his fourth health minister since the pandemic. Queiroga replaced Army general Eduardo Pazuello. Putin gets Covid vaccine; Kremlin refuses to share details The Kremlin Tuesday told Russian news agencies that Putin was feeling well, however, declining to disclose details or provide photographs. Watch: Gravitas - Myanmar crackdown turns ugly

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