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LIMA -- Peruvian President Manuel Merino presented his resignation on Sunday amid protests that broke out across the country after he assumed the presidency on Tuesday, following the removal of former President Martin Vizcarra.

"I want to inform the entire country that I presented my irrevocable resignation ... and I invoke peace and unity of all Peruvians," Merino said in a televised address to the nation.

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LONDON -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that he is feeling well and will run the government via Zoom while self-quarantining in Downing Street.

"I'm fit as a butcher's dog -- feel great," Johnson tweeted, adding that he is "bursting with antibodies."

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CANBERRA -- The largest vaccine manufacturing plant in the southern hemisphere will be built in Melbourne, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced.

Morrison on Monday revealed a plan to guarantee Australia's supply of vaccines for influenza and fevers into the future.

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MONTEVIDEO -- Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou said on Sunday that he is not planning to back down from reopening the economy despite the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

"If the opening of society also includes the personal prevention and solidarity of Uruguayans, there will be no major problems. In fact, Uruguay is entering this second wave of coronavirus in the world with restricted cases," he said. Enditem

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