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Switzerland committed to supporting Bangladesh, improving living conditions in Rohingya camps
Shawdesh desk: Switzerland’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard has said there is a growing global expectation to address the root causes of the Rohingya crisis and prepare the ground forReadMore
41 killed as bus, truck crash in Brazil
Shawdesh Desk: At least 41 people were killed and 10 injured Wednesday when a bus and a truck crashed in southeastern Brazil, police said. The bus, which was carrying employeesReadMore
Global coronavirus cases hit 60 million
Shawdesh desk: Amid a surge in the number of coronavirus cases in the world, the confirmed Covid-19 cases surpassed 60 million on Thursday, according to the data compiled by JohnReadMore
France, Britain ease lockdowns as second virus wave subsides
Shawdesh desk: Britain and France on Tuesday announced their intention to ease coronavirus restrictions in the run-up to Christmas, as a second wave of infections subsides following weeks of lockdowns in Europe.ReadMore
Philippines targets vaccination for 60 million citizens
Shawdesh Desk: Philippine officials say about 60 million Filipinos are being targeted for vaccination against the coronavirus next year at a cost of more than 73 billion pesos (USD 1.4ReadMore
G20 leaders pledge fair distribution of coronavirus vaccine
Shawdesh desk: G20 leaders said Sunday they will “spare no effort” to ensure the fair distribution of coronavirus vaccines worldwide, and support poor countries whose economies have been ravaged byReadMore
Rights body call Myanmar for the release of peaceful protesters
Shawdesh desk: Myanmar authorities should immediately release imprisoned human rights defenders and end criminal proceedings against dozens of peaceful protesters and others charged in relation to recent legitimate activities, FortifyReadMore
Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine shows 70% protection
Shawdesh Desk: The coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford stops 70% of people developing Covid symptoms, a large scale trial shows. It is both a triumph and aReadMore
