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Blow to global vaccine drive as Pfizer delays deliveries

Blow to global vaccine drive as Pfizer delays deliveries

  • Pfizer said the modifications at the Puurs factory were necessary in order to ramp up its production capacity from mid-February of the vaccine
  • There will be “a significant increase” in deliveries in late February and March, the US group promised
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Dutch government collapses over benefits scandal

Dutch government collapses over benefits scandal

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Scottish court upholds Lockerbie bomber’s conviction

Scottish court upholds Lockerbie bomber’s conviction

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Russia says leaving Open Skies military treaty

Russia says leaving Open Skies military treaty

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Greece to hike fines for violation of COVID-19 restrictions

Greece to hike fines for violation of COVID-19 restrictions

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46 Pygmies killed in militia attack in eastern DR Congo

46 Pygmies killed in militia attack in eastern DR Congo

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Coronavirus cases in Europe top 30 million: AFP tally

Coronavirus cases in Europe top 30 million: AFP tally

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Philippines extends travel ban, steps up safeguards over COVID-19 variant

Philippines extends travel ban, steps up safeguards over COVID-19 variant

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Germany hits 2 million infections as WHO tackles new strains

Germany hits 2 million infections as WHO tackles new strains

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India’s protesting farmers, government to hold new round of talk

India’s protesting farmers, government to hold new round of talk

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US down to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, as ordered by Trump

US down to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, as ordered by Trump

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Indonesia says data downloaded from flight recorder of downed Sriwijaya Air jet

Indonesia says data downloaded from flight recorder of downed Sriwijaya Air jet

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Workers install razor wire atop the unscalable fence surrounding the US Capitol in the wake of the January 6th riot and ahead of the upcoming inauguration in Washington on January 14, 2021. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

US Capitol riots: Arkansas man accused of beating officer with flagpole

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Lebanon approves law to import vaccines as coronavirus hits new record
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri heads a legislative session, as Lebanon's parliament approved a law that paves the way for the government to ink deals for coronavirus vaccinations, at UNESCO Palace in Beirut, Lebanon January 15, 2021. (Reuters)
Palestinian Authority says to hold legislative, presidential elections
Palestinian Authority says to hold legislative, presidential elections
Bahrainis detained by Qatar return to kingdom
Bahrainis detained by Qatar return to kingdom
Jordan begins COVID-19 vaccines as students start to return
Jordan’s king, crown prince, and many well-known medical and media celebrities were filmed receiving the vaccination in an effort to convince skeptics of its safety. (RHCJO)
Blow to global vaccine drive as Pfizer delays deliveries
Blow to global vaccine drive as Pfizer delays deliveries

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