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How many countries have nuclear weapons and how many are there?
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How many countries have nuclear weapons and how many are there?

People walk inside Schiphol Airport after Dutch health authorities said that 61 people who arrived in Amsterdam on flights from South Africa tested positive for Covid-19, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 27, 2021. Photo :Reuters
Coronavirus chronicle

Omicron variant detected in more countries as scientists race to find answers

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World+Biz

Countries lobbying to change key climate report, document leak reveals

Smoke billows from the chimneys of the Belchatow coal-fired power station in this May 7, 2009, photo. REUTERS/Peter Andrews/File Photo
World+Biz

More countries hike climate pledges, piling pressure on major emitters

Some countries do not have enough Covid-19 jabs to continue their vaccination programmes. Photo :Getty Image via BBC
Coronavirus chronicle

WHO says poorer countries running out of vaccines

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World+Biz

Just six countries have ratified anti-harassment treaty: ILO

Vials labelled "Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" are placed on dry ice in this illustration taken, December 5, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Coronavirus chronicle

WTO boss sees way for deal to speed Covid vaccines for poor nations

A woman holds a small bottle labelled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine" sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
Coronavirus chronicle

UK’s Raab: No doubt some countries are using vaccines a geopolitical tool

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sketch: TBS
Climate Change

We expect UK to promote interests of climate vulnerable countries: Hasina

A Saudi man checks the flight timings at the King Khalid International Airport, after Saudi authorities lifted the travel ban on its citizens after fourteen months due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
World+Biz

Saudi Arabia lifts ban from travellers arriving from 11 countries- SPA

China emitted 27% of the world's greenhouse gases in 2019. Photo: Getty Images via BBC
Environment

China emissions exceed all developed nations combined

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Coronavirus chronicle

Some EU nations still want Valneva Covid-19 vaccine deal - sources

Coronavirus: On 16 November, 2020, US biotech company Moderna announced a vaccine against Covid-19 that is 94.5% effective. Montreal, 16 November, 2020/ Reuters
Coronavirus chronicle

Countries seek more Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 shots as concerns mount over rival vaccines