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Coronavirus pandemic
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Vaccines are heading to the UK. But will everyone want them?
The gov’t has attempted to assuage concerns, but is ramping up efforts amid fears of a backlash from anti-vaxxers.
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LONG READ
Anger, trauma over years of tensions with police in Lagos suburb
A police shooting in Mushin during EndSARS protests highlights years of simmering anger and new calls for police reform.
Kurd vs Kurd: Fears of full-scale war rise in northern Iraq
Recent skirmishes in Kurdistan region between PKK fighters and Peshmerga soldiers heighten fears of full-scale conflict.
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Opinion
India farmers’ protests: Gov’t resumes talks with farmers
Second day of talks aims to break impasse over laws passed earlier this year that farmers say will benefit corporates.
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India top court makes CCTVs mandatory for all police stations
Human rights activists welcomed the order saying it will bring accountability – but cast doubts over its implementation.
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From: People & Power
Bolivia: Exile or Return
What will the future hold for Bolivia and its former president, Evo Morales?