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European Countries Suspend Use of AstraZeneca Shots Over Worries About Blood Clots

Millions of people have received the vaccine without safety problems, and there is no evidence of any causal link between the vaccine and blood clots. Health authorities in three European countries on Thursday suspended use of AstraZeneca’s vaccine because of concerns that it might increase the risk of blood clots, …

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The 10 Best Countries to Retire Overseas in 2021

Lopolo / Shutterstock.com The middle of a global pandemic might not seem like a good time to move away, but it is a great time to explore your overseas retirement options. Exotic locales where you might live larger for less than in the U.S. include everything from tropical beaches and …

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This S’pore Founder Grew Her Journal Biz From An IG Account, Now Ships To Over 27 Countries

“How often do we hear about being kind or showing more kindness?” After musing, Jamie Lee and her husband Deeps de Silva started an Instagram page to spread kindness and bring motivation to their followers. The Kind Friend‘s Instagram page was started in January 2019, and in less than a …

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With First Dibs on Vaccines, Rich Countries Have ‘Cleared the Shelves’

The U.S., Britain, Canada and others are hedging their bets, reserving doses that far outnumber their populations, as many poorer nations struggle to secure enough. As a growing number of coronavirus vaccines advance through clinical trials, wealthy countries are fueling an extraordinary gap in access around the world, laying claim …

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This M’sian Telco Startup Is Available In 200 Countries, Here’s How They Did It

Editor’s Update: The figure in the title includes both countries and dependent territories. The startup in question is IX Telecom, founded by Noor Mohd Helmi Nong Hadzmi and Mohd Amzari Tajudeen. The pair met back in Multimedia University (MMU) where they were just roommates with an entrepreneurial spirit. Helmi understood …

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You Didn’t Think A Warung Parang Exists Online, But Here It Is And Present In 18 Countries

Author’s Blurb: I’ve never seen a parang up close before, but I know that well crafted ones can be quite the beauty. Not to mention, they’re handy tools, particularly for whacking away at flora in the jungle or to cut down fruits in a kebun. Parangs are just not something …

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