Australia working with EU, UK on AstraZeneca blood clot case
All the cases occurred between seven and 10 days after the vaccinations and all the people affected were women aged between 25 and 65 years.

Ukraine says Russia massing troops on border, US warns Moscow
On Thursday, Austin, the US Secretary of Defence, called his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Taran, Ukraine's defence ministry said. Zelensky said in a statement that "military exercises and possible provocations along the border are traditional Russian games".

Australian officials lift Brisbane lockdown as Covid-19 cases dwindle
Dr Young praised the "astronomical amount" of testing being done, with more than 35,000 tests carried out in the past 24 hours. Casual contacts will need to get tested and self-isolate until they receive a negative result and monitor for symptoms.

Myanmar Death Toll Mounts Amid Protests, Military Crackdown
One person was killed and five wounded when the security forces fired in the central town of Monywa, the Monywa Gazette reported. The airstrikes prompted thousands of people to flee through the jungle and over the border into neighboring Thailand.

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine safe, effective on adolescents in trial, companies say
Whether COVID-19 vaccines work and are safe to use on children is one of the big questions drugmakers are trying to answer. Earlier this week, Pfizer/BioNTech had hopeful results from a vaccine trial in children between 12 and 15 years old.

President Taps 5 Cabinet Members To Sell Infrastructure Plan
Biden said he is "open to other ideas" to raise funds, as long as they do not increase taxes for those making less than $400,000. Biden argued the tax hikes were necessary to help pay for his dramatic spending proposal .

One officer killed after auto rams U.S Capitol barricade
Police block a street after a vehicle drove into police officers near the US Capitol building in Washington , US, April 2, 2021 . The law enforcement officials told the AP that the suspect was shot and was being taken to the hospital in critical condition.

If You're Fully Vaccinated, a New Thumbs-Up
The agency cited "recent studies" of real-world evidence proving vaccines work outside of a clinical trial environment . The U.S. began its vaccine rollout in mid-December.

Fully vaccinated can travel again, says new CDC guidance
The agency cited "recent studies " of real-world evidence proving vaccines work outside of a clinical trial environment . CDC also said those who are not fully vaccinated should avoid non-essential domestic travel.

US Capitol on lockdown due to security threat
The attack took place close to where armed insurrectionists stormed the complex housing the US Congress on January 6. The US Capitol Police said the investigation into today's attack on police officers near the US Capitol is ongoing.

Four killed in shooting in Southern California, police say
Six of the victims were women of Asian descent, spurring concerns that the gunman was motivated by anti-Asian hatred. Wednesday evening's shooting marks the third multiple-victim shooting in almost as many weeks.

Truck Knocks Train off Tracks in Taiwan, Killing at Least 48
The accident has raised concerns about Taiwan's transportation safety, following another deadly train crash three years earlier. In 2018, 18 people were killed and 215 injured when a train derailed in northeastern Taiwan.

England adds four more countries to Covid travel ban list
The British government on Friday said the Philippines was included in the "red list" alongside Pakistan , Kenya, and Bangladesh . He added that the travellers would have to pay to stay in mandatory hotel quarantine for 10 days after arrival in the UK.

U.S. 'open' to Iran's suggestion of 'wider nuclear deal roadmap'
The commission will meet relevant experts to "to clearly identify sanctions lifting and nuclear implementation measures". There was "no need for any negotiations on America's return to the JCPOA", he added, referring to the nuclear agreement.

Taiwan train crash: At least 34 killed, 72 injured
During the festival, people return to ancestral villages to tidy up the tombs of their relatives and make offerings. The last major train derailment in Taiwan was in 2018 and left 18 people dead at the southern end of the same line.