India’s biggest order of Serum vaccine covered just 4% of people
Modi's government hasn't placed an order bigger than 110 million doses from biggest local maker of COVID vaccine.
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Algeria’s Tebboune urges dialogue amid mounting social anger
Algerian president orders dialogue as firefighters stage protest in Algiers calling for better working conditions.
Buffett names Greg Abel as his likely successor at Berkshire
Buffett, 90, told CNBC that 58-year-old Greg Abel would likely take over from him as Berkshire chief.
Moderna deal, Swedish donation boost COVAX vaccine programme
The rollout of 500 million Moderna vaccine doses is set to begin in the fourth quarter of this year.
Robinhood hits back at Warren Buffet over day trader comments
Berkshire Hathaway chief said Robinhood 'maybe set out to attract' retail traders gambling on short-term price swings.
Syria court selects two ‘rivals’ to face Assad in May vote
Syria's constitutional court selects two obscure figures to stand against Bashar al-Assad in presidential election.
Mourners call for justice at Andrew Brown Jr funeral
Reverend Al Sharpton says community has 'determination to get justice' for Brown's death during eulogy.
French troops set to avoid trial over Rwanda massacre
French prosecutors have recommended that judges drop a case accusing troops of complicity over their inaction.
Israeli watchdog to investigate deadly festival stampede
State comptroller says stampede during Mount Meron religious festival that left dozens dead 'could have been prevented'.
In first admission, Tajikistan concedes deaths in recent clashes
Tajikistan does not say how many died in conflict at border, while Kyrgyzstan lifts its toll to 36 killed.
Northern Ireland marks centenary without fanfare as crises simmer
Muted celebrations amid COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, post-Brexit tensions and the first minister's resignation.
Biden admin to begin reuniting families separated at border
Four families separated during the administration of Donald Trump will be reunited this week, officials said.
Epic battle: Apple faces Fortnite creator in court
Epic Games wants to topple the so-called 'walled garden' of Apple's App Store.
In arms race for air superiority, Russia challenges US hegemony
Moscow's expanding sales bring money and geopolitical influence, with clients such as Egypt, Turkey and Algeria.
Cuba’s long biotech investments could pay off in COVID vaccines
Cuba is set to roll out two of five vaccines it hopes will boost its flagging economy and protect its ageing population.
Italy plans new floor for 2,000-year-old Colosseum
The project will give visitors a sense of what it must have been like when gladiators fought in the Roman arena.
Is India counting every COVID case? What about deaths?
As cases soar, experts say official numbers from world's second-most populous country are likely a massive undercount.
Protests grow in South Korea over Japan’s Fukushima water plan
Fishing communities worry water will contaminate the seas despite promises it will be cleaned of radioactive substances.
India COVID cases near 20 million, UK to send more aid: Live news
With 368,147 cases over past 24 hours, India's total infections now stand at 19.93 million while deaths rise by 3,417.
US top diplomat: China acting more ‘repressively, aggressively’
Antony Blinken says United States's goal is not to contain China but to uphold the international rules-based order.