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Countries call on pharmaceutical companies to share vaccine know-how

India administering COVID-19 vaccines to more people as cases increase

Asian stocks rise, battered bond market tries to stabilize

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Philippines receives COVID-19 vaccine after delays

UN Human Rights Office says 18 killed in Myanmar crackdown

Increased religiosity in militancy

Myanmar police are sent early to increase pressure on protests