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Pubs in England have welcomed back customers outside after three months of lockdown as the country eases some of its restrictions. CNN's Anna Stewart reports.

The Solomon Islands received a batch of Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine doses on Sunday.

For Africa to secure the economic dividend that comes from empowering its women, it needs to do more, that's according to a new report by the Women in Management and Business and Public Service, WIMBIZ.

The Mekong is one of the world's great rivers – a 5,000-kilometer waterway threading from China through Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. However, dams have subverted the ecosystem, bringing drought during the monsoon season and high waters when it should be dry.

Dubai dawns a new wave of renewable technology with its MBR Solar Park The United Arab Emirates might be known for its sizable oil and gas reserves, yet it also has one of the highest solar exposure rates globally.

Pakistan has become one of the few countries to allow the private sector to import and sell Covid-19 vaccines amid surging cases and sluggish government vaccination rollout. CNN's Sophia Saifi reports.

Colleges across the nation are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get COVID-19 vaccines and whether it should be a requirement for next fall. (April 12)

Marib (Yemen) (AFP) – Fighting between pro-government and Huthi rebel fighters takes places at the Al-Kasarah frontline in Marib, with missiles and machine guns being fired. Fierce fighting for Yemen's strategic Marib city has killed 70 pro-government and Huthi rebel fighters over the past 24 hours, with battles raging on three fronts.

Defense attorney Eric Nelson has a broader strategy as he questions witnesses in Derek Chauvin's murder trial. His queries are aimed at undermining the dominant narrative of George Floyd's death, established through widely seen bystander video.

Markets in Karachi, Pakistan are busy and lively as residents begin making preparations for Ramadan. Dates, a popular food during Ramadan along with traditional desserts are being sold and prepared. "We will try to keep ourselves safe (from Covid-19) and will pray to Allah that He may protect every Muslim from this pandemic," says a local resident.