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Myanmar protest call for general strike draws junta threat of lethal force

Shawdesh Desk: A call for a Monday general strike by demonstrators in Myanmar protesting the military’s seizure of power has been met by the ruling junta with a thinly veiled

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Global Covid-19 cases exceed 111 million

Shawdesh desk: Over 111 million people have been infected with Covid-19 across the globe until Monday, according to the data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The total case count

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Global Covid cases near 111 million

Shawdesh Desk: The world is nearing the grim milestone of 111 million Covid-19 cases, despite high rates of vaccination. The global case count reached 110,687,323 while the death toll from

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Winter storm death toll climbs to at least 47: report

The death toll associated with major winter storms that have swept across the United States this week has climbed to at least 47 people, according to data compiled by The

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US charges 3 N Korean hackers including 1 involved in BB heist

Shawdesh Desk: The US Justice Department charged three North Korean military intelligence officials Wednesday in a campaign of cyberattacks to steal $1.3 billion in crypto and traditional currencies from banks

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Global Covid-19 cases approaching 110 million

Shawdesh dEsk: The number of global Covid-19 cases exceeded 109.9 million on Thursday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The global case count reached 109,901,391 with 2,430,096

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Suu Kyi hit with second charge as Myanmar junta tightens grip

Shawdesh desk: Myanmar’s deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with another charge on Tuesday, after the military imposed a second straight overnight internet shutdown in an attempt

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Covid-19: UNICEF highlights five key opportunities for the world’s children

shawdesh desk: Renewing global confidence in vaccines, addressing challenges to youth mental health and wellbeing, fighting discrimination, tackling climate change, and bridging the digital divide are the biggest opportunities for

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