AstraZeneca and EU both claim victory in vaccine battle

AstraZeneca ordered to deliver 80.2 million vaccine doses to EU by Sept 27, but EU wanted 120 million by end of June.
AstraZeneca and EU both claim victory in vaccine battle
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Bagging groceries for extra cash, Mexican elderly told to pack up

Walmart in Mexico, the country's biggest retailer, told grocery baggers that they need not come back to work.
Bagging groceries for extra cash, Mexican elderly told to pack up
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Swiss court gives Liberian rebel 20-year sentence for war crimes

Alieu Kosiah found guilty on 21 charges, including rape, deploying child soldiers and an act of cannibalism.
Swiss court gives Liberian rebel 20-year sentence for war crimes
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Fed mulls 2023 rate hike, COVID Olympic fears, and a sea drone

We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
Fed mulls 2023 rate hike, COVID Olympic fears, and a sea drone
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Palestinians to get 1 million COVID vaccine doses in Israel swap

The vaccines, which have neared their expiration date, will be swapped with fresh doses originally intended for the PA.
Palestinians to get 1 million COVID vaccine doses in Israel swap
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Ethiopian leaders said they would ‘wipe out’ Tigrayans: EU envoy

Pekka Haavisto said Ethiopian leadership told him in February that they wanted 'to destroy the Tigrayans'.
Ethiopian leaders said they would ‘wipe out’ Tigrayans: EU envoy
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Texas to empty prison to make room for detained migrants

The move comes amid a wider effort by Governor Greg Abbott to stop migrants from coming through the US-Mexico border.
Texas to empty prison to make room for detained migrants
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