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Prince Philip has had a successful heart procedure at a London hospital and is expected to remain for several days of 'rest and recuperation,' Buckingham Palace said Thursday.
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Analysts see Canada's new push for permanent residents as a short-term solution
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German panel OKs AstraZeneca vaccine jab for over 65s
Germany's health minister says the country's independent vaccine committee has formally approved giving the AstraZeneca shot to people aged 65 and over.
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