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Refusing to be tested in a crowded place will be a criminal offence, city officials say.
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Mumbai orders mandatory Covid tests in busy areas
Refusing to be tested in a crowded place will be a criminal offence, city officials say.
Pakistan's PM Imran Khan tests positive for Covid
The 68-year-old was vaccinated two days ago and is said to be isolating at home.
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Mumbai orders mandatory Covid tests in busy areas
Refusing to be tested in a crowded place will be a criminal offence, city officials say.
Pakistan's PM Imran Khan tests positive for Covid
The 68-year-old was vaccinated two days ago and is said to be isolating at home.
Australia warned of 'life-threatening' flash floods
Dozens of people are rescued from floodwaters, as torrential rains batter the country's east coast.
No international fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics
Spectators from overseas will not be permitted at the delayed 2020 event because of the pandemic.
Why did China's most famous tech titan disappear?
Alibaba's Jack Ma appeared to fall out of favour after criticising China's regulators.
Angry exchanges at US and China talks in Alaska
The first high-level meeting of the new US administration and Beijing opened with sharp rebukes.
Video 3 minutes 35 seconds
Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea?
China claims most of it but surrounding countries and the US disagree. The BBC's Zhaoyin Feng explains why.
Pakistan's PM Imran Khan tests positive for Covid
The 68-year-old was vaccinated two days ago and is said to be isolating at home.
Australia warned of 'life-threatening' flash floods
Dozens of people are rescued from floodwaters, as torrential rains batter the country's east coast.
No international fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics
Spectators from overseas will not be permitted at the delayed 2020 event because of the pandemic.
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