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There appears little evidence that the vaccine is unsafe despite numerous countries rushing to halt its use
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Kate also feature in the clip, during which the former tries his hand as Gaeilge.
In the video, William said: “We were so thrilled to be able to visit Ireland just over a year ago, a few short weeks before all of our lives were turned upside down by the pandemic.”
“We know that for Irish people all around the world today won’t be the same as normal, but we hope you can celebrate safely in any case.”
Kate added: “The warm welcome that we received everywhere was a testament to the friendship between our two countries, and the strength of the relationship between the UK and Ireland.”
Politics on backward trajectory: President Abdul Hamid
President Abdul Hamid. File photo UNB, Dhaka UNB, Dhaka
President Abdul Hamid today said politics in Bangladesh is now on a backward trajectory and some opportunists have made politics a profession.
The cardinal motto of politics should be party takes precedence over person and country over party. Unfortunately, it seems that politics has taken a backward course, he said.
He made the remarks while addressing the inaugural ceremony of a 10-day special programme marking 50 years of independence and the birth centenary of Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman that began at Parade Ground.
Top oâ the morning! World leaders wish Ireland Happy St. Patrickâs Day
By Chris Williams
World Leaders Wish Ireland a Happy St Patrickâs Day
World leaders issued messages to mark St Patrickâs Day on March 17, including US President Joe Biden and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. (Credit: Irish Foreign Ministry via Storyful)
World leaders were seeing green as they wished Ireland a happy St. Patrick’s Day Wednesday.
The Irish Foreign Ministry released a video featuring well-wishes from heads of state from various countries. I wish you all the best in this St. Patrick’s Day, President Joe Biden said.