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IMCAS's COVID-19 vaccine obtains emergency use approval in China

A COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Institute of Microbiology of Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMCAS) has obtained the greenlight for emergency use in China, the institute said on Monday. Source(s):

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Tokyo 2020 confirms Olympic torch relay to begin as scheduled

The torch relay of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will begin as scheduled on March 25 in Fukushima, the organizers confirmed on Monday.

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Nearly 65 million people vaccinated in China: NHC

Almost 65 million people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of March 14, said Li Bin, deputy director of the National Health Commission (NHC), at a press conference on Monday.

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China's Chang'e-4 probe resumes work for 28th lunar day

The lander and rover of the Chang'e-4 probe resumed work on the moon for the 28th lunar day on Monday, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).

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Sierra Leonean president receives China-donated COVID-19 vaccines

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio on Monday received a batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated by China on Thursday.Expressing appreciation to the Chinese government, Bio said China is the first c

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President Xi holds phone talks with Polish President Duda

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held a phone conversation with Polish President Andrzej Duda.

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Prince William says Prince Philip is 'ok': report

Prince William on Monday said his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, is "ok" and doctors are "keeping an eye on him" in hospital, British media reported.

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Philippines approves Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

The Philippines has approved Sinovac Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, Reuters reported on Monday, citing the chief of the food and drugs agency Rolando Enrique Domingo.

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First batch of Chinese vaccines to arrive in Thailand before Feb. 24

The first batch of China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines is expected to arrive in Thailand before February 24, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Monday.

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China's first quantum computer operating system launched

China's first quantum computer operating system was launched on Monday in Hefei, capital of eastern China's Anhui province, Anhui Daily reported.

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Netanyahu appears in court for resumption of corruption trial

IsraeliPrime Minister BenjaminNetanyahu returned to court on Monday to answer corruptioncharges at the resumption of his trial some six weeks beforevoters again pass judgment on his leadership.

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Kosovo, Israel establish diplomatic relations

Kosovo and Israel on Monday formally established diplomatic relations, according to Israel Foreign Ministry via Twitter.

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Myanmar military announces appointment of 11 new ministers

The Myanmar military on Monday announced the appointment of 11 new ministers, including U Wunna Maung Lwin as the country's new foreign minister.

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India hands over missing Chinese soldier

India handed over a missing Chinese soldier to China's border troops on Monday, according to People's Liberation Army Daily.

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Trump says Attorney General Barr resigns

Attorney General William Barr will be leaving his job before Christmas, U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted on Monday.

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Xi, Mohamed exchange congratulations on 60th anniversary of ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed on Monday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of

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Biden has chosen General Lloyd Austin for defense secretary: report

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has chosen retired General Lloyd Austin for defense secretary, Politico reported on Monday, citing three people with knowledge of the discussions.