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Philippines’ Duterte: Many corrupt officials to lose jobs

He issued the warning during a meeting at the presidential palacase with his officials on the impact of Typhoon Goni (known here as Rolly). “The next round will be by December. Many will lose their jobs. Many will be separated from the government. Many will face prosecution and many will go to jail…
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US Congress notified of drone sale to Taiwan: Pentagon

The $600 million deal would be the first such sale since U.S. policy on the export of sophisticated and closely guarded drone technology was loosened by the Trump administration. Reuters reported in recent weeks on the administration moving ahead with four other sales of sophisticated military equi…
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UK to pilot new Covid-19 mass testing approach in Liverpool

Prime Minister Boris Johnson had promised a “world-beating” national test-and-trace system earlier this year, but the scheme has disappointed and the government’s scientific advisory body said last month its impact on virus transmission was marginal. The United Kingdom has the highest Covid-19 deat…
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