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Cross-immunity would aid COVID-19 battle

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INT

This is partly attributed to age and to health predispositions, but the physiological basis is not entirely clear. Existing immunity from previous exposure to other coronaviruses…

Central American security cooperation to target gangs

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CENTRAL AMERICA

One major step to that end was the agreement in August to increase cooperation to tackle gang activity with the creation of a trinational force.

China makes progress on environment -- but not enough

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CHINA

Environmental policy in China.

ASEAN institutional headwinds mean national answers

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ASEAN

Outlook for ASEAN's institutional development.

US opioid curb will see health law spats

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UNITED STATES

This followed Attorney General Jeff Sessions on February 27 announcing the Prescription Interdiction and Litigation task force, the latest government move to push back against…

First COVID-19 vaccine may not end all distancing

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INTERNATIONAL

While studies show that patients mount an immunity to the virus (at least in the short term) and immediate re-infection is highly unlikely, it is estimated that some 90% of the…

Russia prioritises ties with West despite its rhetoric

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RUSSIA

Russia's new foreign policy document.

Climate policies to alter global business environment

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INTERNATIONAL

Accelerating climate change threatens vast human and economic loss. In response, developed-country governments are legislating to force businesses to change while also seeking to…

Euro-area potential GDP will stay on low trajectory

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EURO-AREA/INT

Declining potential growth trends.

North Korea sanctions usher in new era of tension

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NORTH KOREA

This signalled defiance of UN Security Council Resolution 2270, passed unanimously on March 2, which condemns Pyongyang's nuclear test on January 6 and its satellite launch (using…