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The pandemic a year on

A year on from the WHO declaring Covid 19 a pandemic, we examine the economic impact

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$1.9tn US stimulus comes into force

With Joe Biden's $1.9tn stimulus package signed into law, we consider its economic impact

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Quad leaders mark a milestone

Quad leaders mark a milestone at virtual summit

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Most of Italy to shut down to tackle rising Covid-19 cases

The entire country will be put on lockdown for three days over the Easter weekend

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Italy faces new coronavirus restrictions

Italy is battling another wave of coronavirus and is tightening restrictions again

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WHO says there's no link between the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots

Its conclusion comes after Germany, France, Italy and Spain halted use of the vaccine.

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The future of steelmaking

We examine technologies that might lead to greener steel production, and ask who will pay

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Europe still divided over AstraZeneca vaccine suspension

France, Germany, Spain and Italy want further clarification before reinstating the jab.

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Philippines targets economic recovery

The Philippines aims for economic recovery after the pandemic ended 21 years of growth

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Philippines targets economic recovery

The Philippines aims for economic recovery after the pandemic ended 21 years of growth

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US-China talks in Alaska

The US and China are holding their first high level talks since Joe Biden was inaugurated

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US-China talks in Alaska

The US and China are holding their first high level talks since Joe Biden was inaugurated

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Parts of France enter fresh Covid lockdown

Twenty-one million people in 16 areas of France begin a new month-long Covid lockdown

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Parts of France enter fresh Covid lockdown

Twenty-one million people in 16 areas of France begin a new month-long Covid lockdown

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Thousands evacuated from homes in Australia as floods worsen

Days of torrential downpours have caused rivers and dams to overflow, damaging homes

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US AstraZeneca Covid vaccine trial confirms efficacy

A US trial of the Oxford AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine showed it is safe and effective

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US AstraZeneca Covid vaccine trial confirms efficacy

A US trial of the Oxford AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine showed it is safe and effective

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Germany imposes strict Easter coronavirus lockdown

Germany will impose a near complete halt over Easter, in response to a coronavirus surge

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Black families in Chicago to receive reparations in historic first

Sixteen black families living in a suburb of Chicago are to receive reparations.

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Suez Canal blocked by container ship

The Suez Canal, which carries 10% of global trade, has been blocked by a container ship

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India halts vaccine exports

India confirms a temporary pause on Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine exports

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Suez Canal remains blocked by container ship

Efforts continue to move a container ship that is blocking the Suez Canal

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Huge container ship remains stuck in the Suez Canal

The Ever Given remains wedged across the canal despite attempts to pull it free

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Coronavirus: EU stops short of vaccine export ban

EU leaders stopped short of banning Covid-19 vaccine exports amid a row with AstraZeneca

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Suez Canal blockage causes backlog in the Red Sea

The Ever Given container ship has been stuck since Tuesday despite efforts to move it

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Efforts to unblock the Suez Canal continue

Attempts are being made to free a grounded ship which is blocking the Suez Canal

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Credit Suisse and Nomura warn of hedge fund hit to profits

Two of the world's biggest investment banks warn they face losses of billions of dollars

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Credit Suisse and Nomura warn of hedge fund hit to profits

Two of the world's biggest investment banks warn they face losses of billions of dollars

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Credit Suisse and Nomura warn of hedge fund hit to profits

The banks' shares fell after warning they could face losses of billions of dollars.

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Latex gloves seized by US authorities

Amid forced labour concerns, latex gloves by Top Glove are being seized by US authorities

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