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Maryland’s Republican governor attacks Trump after president tweets report about faulty Covid-19 tests he ordered from South Korea

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Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican who became a media darling by bashing President Donald Trump, is boasting of success in tackling Covid-19 despite reportedly ordering faulty tests from South Korea that were never used. … Read More >Maryland’s Republican governor attacks Trump after president tweets report about faulty Covid-19 tests he ordered from South Korea

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S. Korea imposes stricter social distancing rules in Seoul, says bigger Covid-19 crisis looms

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The South Korean government said on Tuesday it will impose stricter social distancing rules for the greater Seoul area as daily coronavirus cases rise. The prime minister admitted that anti-Covid efforts are facing a crisis. … Read More >S. Korea imposes stricter social distancing rules in Seoul, says bigger Covid-19 crisis looms

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Seoul goes all-in on presumption Joe Biden won, launching efforts to build connections with ‘new administration’

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South Korea’s ruling party is moving ahead as if Joe Biden’s election victory is a fait accompli, racing to find people who have ties with the Democrat candidate as part of a push to curry favor with the presumed president-elect. … Read More >Seoul goes all-in on presumption Joe Biden won, launching efforts to build connections with ‘new administration’

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South Korea reports 83 deaths among people given flu jabs amid safety concerns with govt vaccination program

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South Korea has reported that 83 people have died after receiving flu shots, a week after Seoul said it would probe its mass vaccination program. The government continues to insist the deaths aren’t linked to the jab. … Read More >South Korea reports 83 deaths among people given flu jabs amid safety concerns with govt vaccination program

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South Korean’s medical association urges govt to suspend flu shot program after 25 people die following jab

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The Korean Medical Association has called on the country’s government to halt its plan to inoculate millions of citizens after more than two dozen people died after receiving flu shots. … Read More >South Korean’s medical association urges govt to suspend flu shot program after 25 people die following jab

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Putin considers taking Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ Covid-19 vaccine, as Seoul reveals Russian president is planning trip to South Korea

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Russian President Vladimir Putin “is thinking about” getting vaccinated against Covid-19, according to the Kremlin. The revelation came after his plans were revealed by South Korea, following a call between Moscow and Seoul. … Read More >Putin considers taking Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ Covid-19 vaccine, as Seoul reveals Russian president is planning trip to South Korea

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President Moon expresses hope for rebooting dialogue with Pyongyang after ‘unfortunate’ killing of South Korean official

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President Moon Jae-in has voiced his sadness and frustration over the killing of a South Korean official by North Korean troops but said the tragedy could serve as a springboard for renewed dialogue. … Read More >President Moon expresses hope for rebooting dialogue with Pyongyang after ‘unfortunate’ killing of South Korean official