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U.S. working with AstraZeneca to find new vaccine production sites: White House

AstraZeneca, whose vaccine has not been approved in the United States, said it will work with President Joe Biden's administration to find an alternative site to produce its vaccine.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 11:57pm

South Asia

Japan fears COVID-19 variants are behind possible fourth wave

"The fourth wave is going to be larger," said Wada, a professor at Tokyo's International University of Health and Welfare. "We need to start to discuss how we could utilize these targeted measures for the Tokyo area."
There were 249 new infections in Tokyo on Monday, still well below the peak of over 2,500 in January. In Osaka, the tally was 341, down from a record 666 cases on Saturday.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:44pm

Europe

Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny says he has temperature and cough, some inmates may have TB

Navalny, one of President Vladimir Putin's most prominent critics, has separately complained of acute back and leg pain and accused authorities of refusing him access to his chosen doctor and of declining to supply him with the right medicine.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:40pm

USA

World Bank chief expects G20 to extend debt payment freeze through end-2021

The G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative had already helped countries defer some $5 billion in payments through the end of 2020, with another $7.3 billion in deferred payments expected through June, Malpass told reporters.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:36pm

Europe

UK scientists say further easing of COVID rules won't overwhelm health service

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce later on Monday that England can proceed to Stage 2 of his roadmap out of lockdown, allowing hospitality to re-open outdoors next week and the restart of all retail.
"Any resurgence in hospital admissions and deaths following Step 2 of the Roadmap alone is highly unlikely to put unsustainable pressure on the NHS," SAGE said in the minutes of a March 29 meeting, published on Monday.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:32pm

Middle East

Iran Covid infections jump after new year holidays

In the past 24 hours, 13,890 new coronavirus cases were recorded, health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said in televised remarks.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:27pm

USA

Venezuela doctors and scientists urge COVID-19 vaccination progress as cases spike

"An acceleration of vaccination in Venezuela is urgently needed, as is an increase (in) diagnostic capacity and genomic surveillance that will allow continuous monitoring of the virus and mitigation of future waves of contagion," the statement said.
It has received about 500,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine from China and about 250,000 from Russia's Sputnik V, of which authorities said last week they expect the arrival of another 30,000 shortly.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:20pm

South Asia

Bangkok to close 196 nightlife venues amid new coronavirus cluster

"We will close entertainment venues in the three districts, while other venues where cases are found will be individually closed," Asawin told reporters late on Monday.
Thailand reported 194 new COVID-19 cases earlier on Monday, a rare three-digit figure, which included 45 from Bangkok's nightlife cluster.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:14pm

Africa

At least 18 killed in fighting in Sudan's Darfur: medics

Plumes of smoke rose high into the sky as people fled the violence, witnesses reported.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:14pm

Europe

Turkey's Erdogan says statement by former admirals implies coup

Earlier on Monday, Turkey detained 10 retired admirals for signing the statement supporting the 85-year-old maritime accord governing use of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits on grounds they were conspiring against the constitutional order.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:12pm

USA

US pushing G20 for global minimum corporate tax: Yellen

The interconnected global economy has led to "a thirty-year race to the bottom on corporate tax rates."

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:11pm

Europe

Putin signs law allowing him to serve two more terms

The final approval of the legislation comes as authorities ratchet up pressure on the opposition and clamp down on dissent.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:10pm

Abbas to undergo 'medical tests' in Germany: Palestinian source

The official Palestinian news agency Wafa confirmed Abbas's arrival in Jordan but made no mention of the onward trip to Germany.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:08pm

USA

US services activity surges in March as prices rise: survey

Both the business activity and new orders benchmarks hit records in March, while employment activity rose for the third straight month.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:07pm

Europe

Erdogan accuses former admirals of 'political coup'

Erdogan said it was "completely wrong" to link the proposed canal to the treaty.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:06pm

Europe

Navalny says continuing hunger strike despite cough, fever

Navalny was arrested on his return to Russia in January, after spending months in Germany recovering from a poisoning last summer that he blames on the Kremlin.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:03pm

USA

White House's removal of AstraZeneca COVID-19 shot production from Emergent plant won't affect its dose output

"This is a decision that HHS made with Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca in complete collaboration," White House COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt told reporters during a press conference.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:59pm

Middle East

Oman to ban entry of visitors from April 8

The committee also extended an evening ban on all commercial activities until the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which is due to start in mid-April this year, according to a statement on state media.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:15pm

Middle East

Palestinian president flies to Germany for medical checkup

Abbas, 85, has long been in poor health and was admitted to hospital with pneumonia in 2018. A heavy smoker, he was also treated in a US hospital the same year during a trip to address the UN Security Council.
When these events occurred, we saw the whole world, without exception, standing by Jordan and by His Majesty, and this is evidence of the great respect and great interest in this peaceful and secure country.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:12pm

South Asia

Tropical cyclone kills at least 113 in Indonesia, East Timor

86 dead, dozens missing in Indonesia.
Landslides, flood, felled tree kill 27 in East Timor.
Indonesian leader orders swift relief operation.
Bodies feared washed out to sea.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:09pm

Europe

Greece looks to ease pressure with cautious shops reopening

Last week the government announced the easing of some restrictions, allowing small retail shops selling non-essential goods to reopen, under so-called click-away and click-in-shopping modes.
Under the rules, consumers must make appointments and comply with a three-hour limit for shopping, and retailers cannot allow in more than one customer per 25 square metres.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:07pm

Europe

Bulgaria PM seen losing quarter of seats, no clear path to hold power

Borissov's party set to win most seats in deadlocked parliament.
Anger over corruption weighs on Borissov, boosts protest vote.
Borissov's offer for expert-led cabinet hard to achieve-analysts.
Early election possible.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:04pm

USA

US Treasury Secretary Yellen to call for global minimum tax rate

The US commitment to a global minimum tax also could help jump-start negotiations between wealthy countries on taxing international corporations, according to tax experts.
We are working with G20 nations to agree to a global minimum corporate tax rate that can stop the race to the bottom.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:02pm

USA

US service sector activity index jumps to record high in March: ISM survey

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said on Monday its non-manufacturing activity index rebounded to a reading of 63.7 last month also lifted by warmer weather. That was the highest in the survey's history and followed 55.3 in February.
A reading above 50 indicates growth in the services sector, which accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the index rising to 59.0 in March.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 07:54pm

Europe

Putin signs law allowing him to run for two more terms in Kremlin

The legislation, which could pave the way for Putin to stay in power until 2036 should he choose to do so and win re-election, reflects sweeping changes to the constitution that were brought in last year.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 07:50pm

USA

US Supreme Court brings end to Trump Twitter fight

Trump had appealed after the New York-based 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that he had ran afoul of US Constitution's First Amendment by blocking his critics on the social media platform. Trump, a Republican, left office in January, replaced by Democratic President Joe Biden.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 07:47pm

USA

US factory orders decline in February

The Commerce Department said on Monday that factory orders dropped 0.8% after surging 2.7% in January. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast factory orders slipping 0.5% in February. Orders increased 1.0% on a year-on-year basis.
Unfilled orders at factories increased 0.8% in February after gaining 0.2% in January, suggesting a rebound in demand in the coming months.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 07:40pm

USA

US Supreme Court sides with Google in major copyright dispute with Oracle

In a 6-2 decision, the justices overturned a lower court's ruling that found Google's inclusion of Oracle's software code in Android did not constitute a fair use under US copyright law.
Google had appealed a 2018 ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington reviving the suit.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 07:38pm

Europe

British PM Johnson to unveil international travel plan amid COVID-19

British PM Johnson to set out plans at 1700 local time.
International travel will not start before May 17.
Airlines, hotels hope for a relaunch.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 07:34pm

Europe

German CDU chairman calls for harder lockdown measures

Follows calls over the weekend by others prominent voices.
Lockdown needed to bridge time when more are immunized.
Germany sees 20% vaccinated by early May.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 07:32pm

Europe

Russia extends punitive Twitter slowdown until mid-May

Russia has since March impeded the speed of Twitter for not removing content it deems illegal, and threatened to block it entirely. Photos and videos take longer to load for some users.
"It was a productive discussion about how we can both work to ensure that reports of such illegal content are dealt with expeditiously," it said in a statement.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 06:52pm

South Asia

Vietnam picks ex-state security official Chinh as new PM

The move completes the five-yearly renewal of Vietnam's top four positions, as it looks to maintain economic growth, keep the coronavirus pandemic at bay, and balance relations with Beijing and Washington.
Chinh, 62, was the sole nominee put forward by the ruling Communist Party for the post at a congress earlier this year. He won 96.25% of the vote at Monday's National Assembly vote.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 06:41pm

South Asia

Singapore to accept COVID-19 digital travel pass from next month

Singapore will accept the International Air Transport Association (IATA) mobile travel pass for pre-departure checks, where travelers can get clearance to fly to and enter Singapore by showing a smartphone application containing their data from accredited laboratories.
The pass was successfully tested by Singapore Airlines . More than 20 carriers, including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines, are also testing the pass.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 06:38pm

Europe

'Time to move forward': Portugal eases COVID-19 lockdown

"This lockdown was more painful but it is positive we are reopening," said the 30-year-old. "It's the best day: the restart. It's time to move forward and I hope we will not need to take a step back."
At Lisbon's Lemonfit gym, coordinator Joana Silva, 33, was delighted to help people get back in shape after more than two months of lockdown.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 06:26pm

South Asia

Indonesia eases credit guarantee rules in bid to spur loan growth

Southeast Asia's largest economy fell into recession last year for the first time since 1998. Authorities have said they are focusing on battling a credit crunch to spur a recovery, after a round of monetary easing and fiscal stimulus.
The relaxation also includes allowing guarantees for loans of up to three years, versus the earlier scheme backing loans of up to a one-year maturity, and halving the minimum loan size to 5 billion rupiah ($345,000).

Published 05 Apr, 2021 06:21pm

Europe

Turkey inflation above 16pc in test for new central bank chief

The data was in line with forecasts and shows inflation has risen for six straight months to well above a 5% official target. It has been in double digits for most of the past four years.
There are signs the weaker lira is raising prices: the producer price index jumped 4.13% month-on-month in March for an annual rise of 31.2%, the Turkish Statistical Institute data showed.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 06:13pm

Middle East

Netanyahu's favours were 'currency', prosecutor says as corruption trial starts

"The relationship between Netanyahu and the (co-) defendants became currency, something that could be traded," prosecutor Liat Ben-Ari said in presenting so-called Case 4000. "This currency could distort a public servant's judgment."
Netanyahu spent an hour in court, departing - with its consent - before Ilan Yeshua, former CEO of the Walla news-site, testified on behalf of the prosecution.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 06:08pm

USA

Minneapolis police chief expected to testify against Chauvin in murder trial over arrest of George Floyd

"This was murder - it wasn't a lack of training," Arradondo said last year in a statement on the video footage of Chauvin, who is white, kneeling on the neck of Floyd, a 46-year-old handcuffed Black man, for more than nine minutes.
Chauvin has pleaded not guilty to murder and manslaughter charges, arguing that he did only what he was trained to do in his 19 years as a police officer.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 06:02pm

South Asia

China reports biggest daily COVID-19 case jump in over 2 months

Ruili's local government put residents in its urban area under home quarantine, launched a massive testing drive and began restricting people from leaving and entering the city from last week after reporting COVID-19 patients.
Genetic analysis of the cases discovered in Ruili suggest the new local infections stem from viruses imported from Myanmar, state media reported. Of the new patients reported in the city, 11 of them were identified as Myanmar citizens.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:55pm

South Asia

Myanmar protesters clap to denounce junta as region focuses on crisis

Demonstrators denounce junta, urge international help.
ASEAN chair orders preparations for a meeting on Myanmar.
Junta boss says military exercising 'utmost restraint'.
Fitch Solutions sees 20% GDP contraction for Myanmar.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:53pm

South Asia

Iran arrests an 'Israeli spy, Iranian news website reports

"An Israeli spy has been arrested in Iran's East Azerbaijan province ... also other spies who were in contact with several countries' intelligence services have been arrested as well," the Young Journalists Club website quoted an Intelligence Ministry official as saying.
The Islamic Republic refuses to recognise Israel and has accused it of being behind acts of sabotage and assassinations of scientists involved in its nuclear program.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:49pm

Europe

Moscow and Washington in high-level contact over Ukraine

Moscow has assured Washington that there is no cause for concern, Ryabkov added, echoing comments made by the Kremlin, which earlier said Russian military movements near its shared border with Ukraine posed no threat to Ukraine or anyone else.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:46pm

Europe

Greece reopens shops despite high infection rate

Customers must pre-book appointments before visiting shops, and up to 20 people will be allowed inside at a time.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:44pm

South Asia

Malaysian ex-PM Najib starts appeal over 1MDB conviction

On Monday, the former prime minister began his first challenge at the Court of Appeal.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:42pm

South Asia

Bangladesh ferry disaster death toll hits 26

"We have found 21 bodies today after the ship was pulled out of the water," local official Mustain Billah told AFP.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:40pm

Europe

Russia extends Twitter slowdown, deadline to remove content

The watchdog gave Twitter a month to remove the content or face a complete blockage in Russia.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:38pm

South Asia

India tightens screws as Covid-19 infections hit new record

Maharashtra, the worst-hit state and home to India's financial and entertainment capital Mumbai, recorded nearly 60,000 cases in the last 24 hours.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:34pm

Europe

Portugal reopens museums, cafe terraces and schools

There have been nearly 16,900 coronavirus deaths and 823,335 cases so far, according to an official tally on Sunday.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:33pm

South Asia

Afghan president to unveil new peace proposal: officials

Ghani has already shared his plan with several international diplomats, officials said.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:31pm

Europe

Britain aims for travel restart but India struggles with virus wave

"We are doing everything we can to enable the reopening of our country... as safely as possible," Johnson said.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:28pm

Vietnam's pandemic response leader sworn in as president

The National Assembly said earlier this was "the first time ever a prime minister was nominated to the position of the president".

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:26pm

South Asia

Philippine presidential aide warns of 'unwanted hostilities' in South China Sea

Duterte has expressed concern to the Chinese ambassador over the ships, according to his spokesman.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:18pm

Europe

Turkey detains 10 retired admirals over open letter

In their letter, 104 retired admirals said the existing treaty "best protects Turkish interests".

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:16pm

Europe

UK to announce new international travel rules

Currently people arriving in the UK from abroad are required to self-isolate for 10 days.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:13pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Monday

On Sunday, 6,657 new deaths and 519,076 new cases were recorded worldwide.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:06pm

South Asia

More than 90 dead in Indonesia, East Timor floods, dozens missing

The cyclone, which was picking up strength as it moved toward the west coast of Australia, hampered efforts to reach trapped survivors.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:04pm

UN tribunal denies early release to Rwanda genocide mastermind

Bagosora was first arrested in 1996, and his trial began in 2002.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:02pm

South Asia

Australian couple released from house arrest in Myanmar

Myanmar has been in turmoil since a February 1 coup ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and derailed the country's experiment with democracy.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 04:59pm

Africa

Mozambique army says 'significant' number of militants killed in Palma battle

"The airfield area was the only one we needed to clear and we did that this morning. It's completely safe," Vidigal assured.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 04:57pm

Middle East

Israel's Netanyahu on trial as coalition talks ramp up

Israel's first premier to be indicted in office was ordered to appear in person at Jerusalem's District Court.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 04:54pm

Africa

Tribal clashes in Sudan's Darfur kill 18: medics

More than 200 people were killed in tribal clashes in January, in some of the worst bloodshed the region had witnessed in years.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 04:52pm

Middle East

Abbas headed to Germany for 'medical tests': Palestinian presidency source

He was to fly to Germany before returning on Thursday, the source added, requesting anonymity pending an official announcement.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 04:47pm

Top Benin judge says flees country denouncing pressure

"All the decisions that we have had to take have been under pressure, including the one which put Reckya Madougou in detention."

Published 05 Apr, 2021 04:47pm

Middle East

Pakistan expresses solidarity with Kingdom of Jordan after coup attempt

In a formal statement from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was revealed that Pakistan is following the situation in Jordan, and stands in solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom led by King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein.
On Sunday, Jordan announced that it had foiled a plot to "destabilise" the Kingdom, a plot that involved the King's half-brother Hamzah bin Hussein - a former crown prince who was stripped of his title by the monarch in 2004.

Updated 05 Apr, 2021 06:42pm

Jordan's Prince Hamza says he will disobey army orders to keep silent

Officials announced on Sunday that Prince Hamza had liaised with people who had contacts with foreign parties in a plot to destabilise the country and he had been under investigation for some time.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 03:02pm

South Asia

India's daily virus cases breach 100,000 - mutants and behaviour blamed

India reported a record rise in COVID-19 infections on Monday, becoming the second country after the United States to post more than 100,000 new cases in a day, as politicians stage massive election rallies raising fears of further spreading the virus.
The country’s daily infections have risen about 12 fold since hitting a multi-month low in early February, when authorities eased most restrictions and people largely stopped wearing masks and following social distancing.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 12:43pm

Europe

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes North Island, New Zealand

The quake was at a depth of 30 kms (18.64 miles), the EMSC said.

Updated 05 Apr, 2021 01:03pm

South Asia

China administered 139.97mn COVID-19 vaccine doses as of April 4

That is up about 3.29 million from Saturday's total of around 136.68 million doses.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 12:30pm

Europe

UK's Johnson launches mass testing programme as economy reopens

Junior health minister Edward Argar said the tests would be sent to homes or businesses, or picked up from pharmacies or test centres.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 12:19pm

Facebook hack: Stolen data of 533 million users leaked online

The leaked data include records of 32 million users in the United States, 11 million users in the United Kingdom, and six million users in India
Facebook official says this is old data that was previously reported on in 2019

Updated 05 Apr, 2021 11:36am

Europe

UK's Johnson to set out travel plans after vaccine programme takes off

Under the current plan international travel will not resume until May 17 at the earliest. The Financial Times said Johnson was not expected to set out a specific timeframe.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 10:12am

Europe

GERB party of PM Borissov wins Bulgaria's polls

The new, anti-establishment party There Is Such a People of popular TV host and singer Slavi Trifonov came in second with 19pc, followed by the opposition Socialists with 14.9pc, data showed.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 10:02am

Europe

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 8,497

The reported death toll rose by 50 to 77,013, the tally showed.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:27am

South Asia

India's daily COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000 mark for first time

The country added 478 new deaths, raising the total to 165,101.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:26am

Asia

Indonesia death toll reaches 55 from floods, 40 missing

"We're sending basic logistical needs such as food, blankets and others," Raditya Jati, the agency spokesman said.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:01am

South Asia

China reports biggest daily COVID-19 case jump in over 2 months

The total number of new COVID-19 infections, including imported infections originating from overseas, stood at 32, marking the highest total since Jan. 31.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:56am

South Asia

Johnson & Johnson applies for emergency COVID-19 vaccine use in the Philippines

J&J, which has a single-shot coronavirus vaccine, is the seventh vaccine maker to seek approval in the Philippines.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:34am

South Asia

Japan's ruling party executive signals chance of extra budget to combat COVID-19 strain

Government officials have said the emergency reserves would be enough to meet near-term spending to deal with the crisis.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:29am

Emergent gets $23mn additional order for vaccine production

Emergent also said that it will agree to a mutual ramp down of manufacturing of AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine bulk drug substance.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:24am

South Asia

India's Cadila seeks regulatory approval for COVID-19 drug

Indian drugmaker Cadila Healthcare Ltd said on Monday it would seek local regulatory approval to treat COVID-19 patients with an already approved Hepatitis C drug, following promising interim results from a late-stage trial.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:21am

USA

U.S. puts J&J in charge of plant that botched COVID vaccine, removes AstraZeneca

The Department of Health and Human Services facilitated the move, the health official said in an email, asking not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 08:18am

Republicans dangle ‘easy’ win for trimmed Biden plan

WASHINGTON: Republicans opened the door Sunday to supporting a pared down version of Joe Biden’s $2 trillion...

Published 05 Apr, 2021 03:56am

Turkey condemns admirals’ warning over Bosphorus treaty

ISTANBUL: Top Turkish officials on Sunday lashed out at an open letter signed by more than 100 retired admirals...

Published 05 Apr, 2021 03:56am

Brazil seeks $1bn in foreign aid to curb Amazon deforestation by 30-40pc

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s environment minister wants $1 billion in foreign aid from countries including the United ...

Updated 05 Apr, 2021 10:45am

Asia

Transport minister to step down over Taiwan train crash

HUALIEN: Taiwan’s transport minister said on Sunday he would step down after he and the manager of a construction...

Updated 05 Apr, 2021 10:45am

The global race to develop ‘green’ hydrogen

PARIS: It’s seen as the missing link in the race for carbon-neutrality: “green” hydrogen produced without...

Published 05 Apr, 2021 03:56am

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USD to Swiss Franc / May 3	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 3	1.25
Euro to USD / May 3	1.08

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786 Invest Ltd / May 4 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
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786 Invest Ltd / May 4 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
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Allied Bank / May 4 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
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