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AFP still trusts gov’t in handling WPS issue, vows ‘unflinching’ loyalty amid coup rumors

Manila Bulletin 19 Apr 2021

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vowed to remain loyal to the Constitution and the duly-constituted authorities amid rumors of the presence of retired and active military officials who are allegedly pissed off by President Duterte’s deafening silence on the issue of China’s repeated intrusion in the West Philippine Sea.

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Trial to study effect of immune system on Covid reinfection

The Guardian 19 Apr 2021

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European Super League: how did the clubs get to this point?

The Guardian 19 Apr 2021

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Pakistan police and rangers taken hostage in anti-France protests

Asiatimes 19 Apr 2021

Some of those taken hostage in the morning were released later in the day, but eight still remain,” Rana Arif, a police spokesman in Lahore told AFP, referring to the country’s paramilitary force ... Some men had their chest burned, others their back, face or whole body,” he told AFP ... – AFP.

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Death toll passes three million, India cases surge

Asiatimes 19 Apr 2021

Live version of coronavirus map ... An average of more than 12,000 deaths were recorded globally every day in the past week, shooting the overall toll past three million on Saturday, according to an AFP tally ... the 829,596 new infections reported worldwide on Friday is the highest number yet, according to AFP’s tally ... Image. Johns Hopkins ... – AFP ....

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US vaccine rollout – 50% of adults get shots

Asiatimes 19 Apr 2021

The hard-hit United States has passed a hopeful milestone as half its adults have had at least one Covid vaccine dose and from Monday all its over 18s will be eligible to get their shot ... But Fauci predicted the J&J jab would soon return to circulation, albeit possibly with some restrictions or warnings on its use. ‘Cry, hug, kiss’ ... – AFP ....

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NASA Mars Helicopter's Flight: Livestream, Date and Time

New York Times 19 Apr 2021

The experimental Ingenuity vehicle is expected to complete a short but historic up-and-down flight on Monday morning ... .

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NASA aims for historic helicopter flight on Mars

The Hindu 19 Apr 2021

NASA is hoping to make history early on Monday when the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter attempts the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.The ....

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Love in a travel bubble: Australia and New Zealand embrace quarantine-free flights – in pictures

The Guardian 19 Apr 2021

Hugs, tears and kisses on both sides of the ditch as quarantine-free travel opened on Monday morning between Australia and New Zealand • Jacinda Ardern heralds ‘very significant day’ as trans-Tasman travel bubble begins ....

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Compulsory worship of national symbols is the sure sign of a culture in decline | ...

The Guardian 19 Apr 2021

He is on a bronze medallion in the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam, holding a book. He is in a Persian miniature in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, ascending to the heavens on a horse ... there is no such instruction in the Qur’an ... ....

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Skepticism and a shrug: Cubans greet the end of 62 years of Castro rule

The Guardian 19 Apr 2021

Cubans have a phrase for it. la bola en la calle, the ball in the street ... ....

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Joe Biden to reveal US emissions pledge in key climate crisis moment

The Guardian 19 Apr 2021

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UK Coronavirus Live: Covid reinfection trial launched in UK as nearly 10 million people get ...

London Evening Standard 19 Apr 2021

Scientists will attempt to reinfect healthy, young volunteers who have recovered from Covid-19 as a part of a new UK study ... .

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Fifa express European Super League ‘disapproval’ and call for ‘calm and constructive’ dialogue

London Evening Standard 19 Apr 2021

Fifa has expressed its “disapproval” over the proposed formation of a breakaway Super League in European football ... .

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Young Volunteers Who Have Had Covid To Be Paid �5k For Being Re-Exposed To Virus

Huffington Post 19 Apr 2021

Healthy, young volunteers who have previously had Covid-19 will be deliberately exposed to the virus for a second time to see how the immune system reacts as part of a new UK study. Participants aged between 18-30 will be paid just under £5,000 for their efforts ... The Oxford study will take phase in two phases ... Prof McShane said ... Related... .