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US reopens as fears over COVID-19 ‘second waves’ rise

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UNITED STATES

The federal and state governments are trying to balance saving the economy with protecting public health

Risks and opportunities 2021: Global economy

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INTERNATIONAL

Economic and health policies are key to the West and many developing nations emerging swiftly from double-dip recession

COVID-19 will complicate African food security picture

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AFRICA

The pandemic’s secondary effects on socio-economic conditions in Africa may be as dangerous as the health effects

Global cities to forge new climate governance system

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INT

City leaders are proving to be more receptive to ambitious carbon emission cuts than their national counterparts

Myanmar: 'Nationwide' ethnic peace will lag election

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MYANMAR

Eight ethnic groups have signed up to negotiate for peace, but the November 8 election interregnum complicates any deal

Methamphetamine is growing problem in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Illegal trade in the synthetic drug is increasing in the region

Building African vaccine capacity will take time

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AFRICA

Efforts to build production capacity are emerging as supply deficits leave just 1% of Africans inoculated against COVID

African election bodies face growing scrutiny

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AFRICA

Election bodies are becoming increasingly contentious