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Hong Kong suspends Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccines over packaging defects
Hong Kong suspended vaccinations using Pfizer shots known as BioNTech shots in the city on Wednesday after they were informed by its distributor Fosun that one batch had defective bottle lids
 "Hong Kong suspends Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccines over packaging defects")
Joe Biden's administration to outline 2022 budget priorities next week
The Biden administration will next week release its proposed discretionary budget for fiscal 2022, providing insight into the president's top priorities and laying down a marker for Congress
 "Joe Biden's administration to outline 2022 budget priorities next week")
Exit polls indicate no clear winner in Israeli polls, signalling deadlock
Exit polls indicate there is no clear winner in the Israeli election, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fate uncertain and signalling continued political deadlock
 "Exit polls indicate no clear winner in Israeli polls, signalling deadlock")
US President Biden expands 'Obamacare' by cutting health insurance costs
Biden has pledged that his $1.9 trillion rescue package would build on the promise of the Affordable Care Act, the hallmark legislation of Barack Obama's presidency that became a law 11 years ago
 "US President Biden expands 'Obamacare' by cutting health insurance costs")
US, Mexico discuss rising number of migrants in high-level meetings
A US delegation discussed immigration and regional development in a series of meetings in Mexico at a time when rising numbers of migrants arriving at their shared border have raised concerns
 "US, Mexico discuss rising number of migrants in high-level meetings")
Reputation of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine marred by missteps
AstraZeneca's release Monday of encouraging data about its coronavirus vaccine from its U.S. trial raised hopes that the drug company could put a troubled rollout behind it.
 "Reputation of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine marred by missteps")
German soccer chief slams discrimination facing female stars
German soccer federation president Fritz Keller has slammed the structural discrimination facing female players in his country
 "German soccer chief slams discrimination facing female stars")
Gareth Bale plans on returning to Real Madrid after Tottenham loan
Gareth Bale plans to end his Tottenham stay at the end of the season and return to Real Madrid.
 "Gareth Bale plans on returning to Real Madrid after Tottenham loan")
Top infectious disease expert Fauci warns of possible virus surge in US
Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning that a surge of coronavirus cases in Europe could foreshadow a similar surge in the United States.
 "Top infectious disease expert Fauci warns of possible virus surge in US")
Vaccine alliance to set aside up to 100 million doses for emergency
Vaccine distribution alliance Gavi says it plans to set aside up to 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this year for emergency situations and people in conflict zones.
 "Vaccine alliance to set aside up to 100 million doses for emergency")
China's Sinovac says its vaccine is safe for children as young as 3
Sinovac said its COVID-19 vaccine is safe in children ages 3-17, based on preliminary data, and it has submitted the data to Chinese drug regulators.
 "China's Sinovac says its vaccine is safe for children as young as 3")
UK jobs market shows further resilience in Feb even during lockdown
Britain's jobs market showed further resilience in February even though the country has been in one of the world's most stringent lockdowns, according to official figures published Tuesday.
 "UK jobs market shows further resilience in Feb even during lockdown")
Airbnb asked to drop Beijing Winter Olympic ties over rights issues
Airbnb Inc. is being asked to drop its sponsorship connections to next year's Beijing's Winter Olympics by a coalition of 150 human-rights campaigners.
 "Airbnb asked to drop Beijing Winter Olympic ties over rights issues")
New Zealand beats Bangladesh as Tom Latham shines, takes series 2-0
New Zealand beat Bangladesh by five wickets Tuesday to take a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series
 "New Zealand beats Bangladesh as Tom Latham shines, takes series 2-0")
China says it summoned foreign diplomats in protest over sanctions
China on Tuesday said it summoned foreign diplomats in protest after the United States, the European Union, Canada and Britain jointly imposed sanctions
 "China says it summoned foreign diplomats in protest over sanctions")
Myanmar's military junta justifies crackdown, accuses Suu Kyi of graft
Myanmar's military junta on Tuesday took the offensive to justify last month's coup and subsequent actions against those opposed to it, even as street demonstrations continued against the takeover.
 "Myanmar's military junta justifies crackdown, accuses Suu Kyi of graft")
How reputation of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine is marred by missteps
AstraZeneca's encouraging data about its vaccine from US trial raised hopes that the drug company could bury doubts about the shot
Britain reflects on death toll a year after coronavirus lockdown
The UK has a lot to reflect on.
US backs Philippines in standoff over South China Sea reef
The United States said Tuesday it's backing the Philippines in a new standoff with Beijing in the disputed South China Sea
 "US backs Philippines in standoff over South China Sea reef")
AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in coronavirus vaccine trial: US
Results from a US trial of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine may have used "outdated information," US federal health officials said in a statement early Tuesday
 "AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in coronavirus vaccine trial: US")