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2021 global trade recovery rests on vaccines; says WTO
By CGTN | Global trade is set to grow by eight percent in 2021, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said…
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South Africa bans sale of alcohol over Easter period
South Africa has tightened measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 as part of its level one lockdown restrictions. Addressing…
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Brazil’s central bank approves WhatsApp transactions
Brazil’s Central Bank has cleared the way for Facebook’s WhatsApp messaging service to let its users send each other funds…
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U.S state passes bill legalizing marijuana
By CGTN | New York state lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday legalizing recreational marijuana, with Governor Andrew Cuomo saying he…
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Dr. Philip Mpango is Tanzania’s new Vice President
Tanzania Parliament unanimously approved Dr. Phillip Mpango on Tuesday as the new Vice President of Tanzania. He was approved by…
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Madagascar to receive Ksh.34.2 billion credit facility from IMF
By CGTN | The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board has approved a Ksh.34.2 billion ($312.4 million) extended credit facility…
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South African President Ramaphosa wants WHO to allow Africa manufacture vaccines locally
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to lift its restrictions and allow countries…
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Massive losses as the Evergreen ship starts to move in Suez Canal
A huge container ship that has been wedged in the Suez Canal for almost a week started to move on…
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U.S. administers more than 143 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
By Reuters | The United States has administered 143,462,691 doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of Sunday morning and distributed 180,646,465…
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Mexico introduces nose-only mask
Researchers in Mexico have now created a nose-only mask. They are offering a way for people to feel extra safe…
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