Sigh of relief as President Uhuru assents to Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2020

•The new anti-doping law also ensures the continued participation of Kenyan athletes in local, regional and international competitions in line with the United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention against doping in ...

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Police investigate death of Dunbar assistant principal as homicide

Baltimore County police are trying to find out who fatally shot a city high school assistant principal inside his Pikesville home on Sunday. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our ...

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Covid vaccine administration cells planned across country

ISLAMABAD: While the federal government on Thursday decided to establish Covid-19 vaccine administration cells across the country, pharmaceutical companies suggested that licences should be issued for local manufacturing of the vaccine as it may take ...

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2020 finally ending, but New Year's revelries muted by virus

This New Year's Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they'd prefer to forget. Australia was among the first nations to ring in 2021 because of its proximity to the International ...

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20 killed, 11 hurt in Algeria pick-up truck crash

ALGIERS: Twenty people were killed on Thursday in Algeria when a vehicle carrying mainly African nationals overturned in the south of the country, the civil protection unit said. The crash took place near the town of Tamanrasset and 11 people were also ...

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Claims that Bobi Wine is backed by foreigners are ridiculous – Epstein

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Helen Epstein, an American researcher and author says that claims by President Yoweri Museveni that National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi is funded by foreigners are ridiculous.

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47pc Pakistanis hopeful of better future

KARACHI: A predominant percentage of 47 Pakistanis was hopeful of good future in the new year 2021 in response to the Gallup Pakistan Survey, in comparison to 43 percent hope prevailing among 46 nations surveyed. Over 47 percent Pakistanis ...

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US alarmed as Russia expands rules on 'foreign agents'

WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday voiced alarm after Russia expanded rules against NGOs and media considered "foreign agents," accusing Moscow of stifling free expression. "Deeply troubled by Russia's intensifying repression of its civil ...

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Man arrested in Trinidad on suspicion of strangling Lakewood woman to death

Lakewood police said a man suspected of strangling a woman to death in her home on Tuesday was arrested at a Trinidad hotel the following day. Lakewood Police Department. Karl Aaron Bemish. Trinidad police arrested 51-year-old Karl Aaron Bemish on ...

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New Year's Eve Live Briefing: Is 2020 Over Yet?

Yes, if you're in Beijing, New Delhi, Moscow or London. Here's how the rest of the world is counting down to 2021. Here's what you need to know: A locked-down Europe bids a subdued good riddance to an awful year. Celebrations in China are limited by the ...

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Iranian experts plotted attack on Aden airport: Yemeni PM

AL-MUKALLA: Yemen has accused Iranian military experts of masterminding Wednesday's deadly attack on Aden's airport, vowing to defeat the Tehran-backed Houthis, restore peace and stability to Aden and other liberated areas, and address people's ...

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Devastated brother of George Nkencho tells of horror of witnessing his death as he demands justice

The devastated brother of George Nkencho has demanded “justice needs to be served” for his death. The victim went on a rampage with a knife before he was shot by armed gardai on Wednesday after a stand-off that lasted several hours. He died later in ...

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What we know about China-made vaccines?

China was ahead in the global race to develop coronavirus vaccines with the most candidates in late stage of trials earlier in the year and its first approval of a homemade shot for the general public came on Thursday, yet with no detailed efficacy data.

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Why do we eat black-eyed peas on New Year's?

The greens are thought to be a reference to the money that folds, the cornbread is said to imitate gold, but the peas are said to be lucky. With the kind of year we have all had in 2020, we could all use a bit of luck to start 2021. But have you ever wondered how ...

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Dogs, cats greeted with fanfare for opening of new $1.8 million Animal Protectors shelter in New Kensington

About an hour ago. Puppy dog tails wagged, cats meowed and the staff and volunteers of Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley rejoiced on Thursday afternoon for the opening of its new $1.8 million animal shelter along Church Street in New Kensington.

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Irish babies born on January 1st expected to live to 105 years of age – UN

Irish babies born on January 1st, 2021 are expected to live to 105 years of age, according to Unicef estimates published this morning. The 157 babies due to be born in Ireland on January 1st will have an average life expectancy of 105.6 years based on data ...

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Facebook will not remove footage of George Nkencho shooting

Facebook has said that it will not take down footage of the shooting of George Nkencho so that people can “raise awareness or condemn” the incident. Twitter, however, confirmed that it would remove any tweets including the footage. Mr Nkencho, 27, was ...

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'We have to be remembered for what's been done,' Trump says on early return to Washington

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -After weeks of vowing to win his fight to remain in office, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a video on Thursday looking back on what he called “historic victories” and said: “We have to be remembered for what's been done.”.

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2021: WHO urges countries to increase investment in public health

By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, Dec. 31, 2020 Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries to learn from COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 by increasing investment in public health in 2021. Ghebreyesus said ...

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Delayed coronavirus vaccine in Africa risks 'moral catastrophe,' CDC chief says

Cases of the new coronavirus increased by nearly 19% since last week and deaths increased by 26%, according to Africa CDC data. Africa has recorded 2.7 million coronavirus infections and 64,000 deaths as of Thursday, it says.

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Jhalawar dist goes on alertto prevent bird flu outbreak

Jaipur: After dead crows tested positive for H5 avian influenza virus in Jhalawar, the district administration and forest department have rushed quick response teams and imposed Section 144 in the affected area. The deaths of crows have been reported from ...

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Ghana's governing party welcomes opposition's challenge of election results in court

Accra, Dec. 31, 2020 Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) said, on Thursday, that the decision by the opposition leader and former President John Mahama to challenge the presidential election results at the Supreme Court was appropriate and ...

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Vail man faces up to 76 years for shooting his roommate

A Vail man faces up to 76 years in prison after allegedly firing a handgun six times at his roommate through a closed bedroom door and hitting him twice in the legs early Wednesday morning. The shooting happened at the Lion's Ridge Apartments in Vail, ...

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What Argentina's vote to legalize abortion means for the region

Argentina on Wednesday voted to legalize abortion, making it the first major Latin American country to take the step. María Victoria Murillo, director of the Institute for Latin American Studies at Columbia University, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss what the historic ...

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Biden bets on Georgia

Welcome to POLITICO's 2020 Transition Playbook, your guide to one of the most consequential transfers of power in American history. So you're saying there's a (good) chance. That seems to be what President-elect JOE BIDEN is indicating by returning to ...

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White silence equals racial violence, it isn't OK

In the weeks following the death of George Floyd, protests for the Black Lives Matter Movement have taken over the world. In New Zealand, for example, leaders have shifted away from arming police officers in an effort to show their solidarity with the BLM ...

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WHO, Marking Year Since Covid Began, Urges Fair Vaccine Distribution

The head of the World Health Organization, marking a year since the first cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by China, urged countries on Wednesday to ensure that vaccines are made available to people at risk everywhere, not just in rich nations.

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Libya's conflicting sides moving closer to formation of unified gov't bodies – Lavrov

Moscow, Dec. 30, 2020 Libya's conflicting sides are bringing closer their approaches to the formation of unified authorities and the preparation of elections, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. Lavrov said this at a news conference ...

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Impact of Jumia heroes in a COVID ravaged year

There was never a time in history that e-commerce has become extremely relevant to the everyday lives of Africans than 2020. A year best described by the outbreak of COVID-19, brought to the fore the indispensable role of e-commerce as consumers across ...

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Australian-British passport holders to lose freedoms across EU as Brexit deadline arrives

When the United States software company that hired Robin Wiley 20 years ago discovered he had a British passport, they were delighted. Key points: At midnight tonight, British passport holders will no longer be able to live and work in Europe; That includes ...

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Pakistan's standing in Global Terrorism Index (2020)

The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) has been analyzing terrorism-affiliated trends and patterns, all across the globe from over last five decades. Since 1970 until 2019, it has recorded and studied 17000 terrorist incidents so far. In its most recent and 8th report, ...

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Why Africa's COVID-19 Outbreak Hasn't Been as Dangerous as Everybody Feared

When COVID-19 initially blazed by Asia, Europe after which the USA, world public well being consultants anxious that it could possibly be catastrophic for Africa, with its crowded cities, poorly funded well being sector and lack of testing services. The U.N. ...

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Trump to return to Washington early ahead of Republican plan to disrupt certification of Biden's win

(CNN) President Donald Trump is expected to return to Washington earlier than anticipated ahead of a planned disruption by Republicans when Congress meets next week to certify President-elect Joe Biden's win. Trump is now slated to leave Palm Beach ...

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Chinese foreign minister to visit Nigeria

The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nigeria, disclosed the visit on its Twitter handle, @China_emb_ng saying it would hold between January 4 to 5, 2021.It said the visit was based on the need to deepen cooperation and common development ...

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The promised land

BARACK Obama seems to have nestled and egged up his ideal “promised land,” without much hatching, when he says “to have that rare chance, reserved for very few, [and] to bend history in a better direction [is] the point of it all.” The Obama notion of “rare ...

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.8m Nigerian children may face acute malnutrition in 2021, UNICEF warns

AN estimated 10.4 million children in seven countries, including Nigeria, will suffer from acute malnutrition in 2021, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said in a statement, yesterday. “As 2021 approaches, UNICEF is deeply concerned for the health and ...

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Explainer-How does AstraZeneca's vaccine compare with Pfizer-BioNTech?

ZURICH (Reuters) - Britain on Wednesday became the first country to approve AstraZeneca and Oxford University's home-grown UK COVID-19 vaccine, adding an easy-to-manage shot to the arsenal of a nation desperate for pandemic relief. A medical ...

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Joe Biden's top foreign policy challenges in 2021

WILMINGTON, DE December 29, 2020: President- elect Joe Biden during a Covid-19 briefing at the Queen in Wilmington, DE on December 29, 2020. (Photo by Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images). By CONOR FINNEGAN, ABC News.

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Guinea starts coronavirus vaccinations with Russia's Sputnik V

The West African state of Guinea said it had begun administering coronavirus vaccines on Wednesday using a small number of doses of Russia's Sputnik V, a formula that has stirred controversy. The National Agency for Health Safety (ANSS) said it had ...

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Battered energy sector could get reprieve from 'golden cross' chart signal

Energy, Wall Street's worst performing industry in 2020, could see its fortunes improve in the new year after its price action surfaced a technical buy signal on the charts on Wednesday. The bullish development in S&P 500 energy sector is called a “golden ...

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'Covid can kill': Lawmakers issue fresh warnings about virus after death of Rep.-elect Luke Letlow

Rep.-elect Luke Letlow's coronavirus death this week has been met with shock and grief from fellow lawmakers, offering another stark example of the lethality of a pandemic that has killed more than 340,000 Americans. Support our journalism. Subscribe ...

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UNICEF warns that over 10m children in Nigeria, six others may face acute malnutrition in 2021

An estimated 10.4 million children in seven countries, including Nigeria, will suffer from acute malnutrition in 2021, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said in a statement on Wednesday.,. “As 2021 approaches, UNICEF is deeply concerned for the health and ...

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Anxiety over comparative advantage as AfCFTA commences

Lack of infrastructure, consistent foreign trade deficits, worsening exchange rate among other economic challenges are major impediments that may hinder production of standard and cheap products that can compete favourably with foreign products when ...

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In attempt to murder father, man kills mother

Vijayawada: A man murdered his mother while trying to kill his father over a family dispute in Edurumondi village under Avanigadda police station limits in Krishna district on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Veeralankamma (50). According to ...

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Hawley Answers Trump's Call for Election Challenge

WASHINGTON — Josh Hawley became the first senator on Wednesday to take up President Trump's demand that lawmakers challenge the results of the 2020 election, saying he would object to Congress's certification of the Electoral College results on Jan.

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Delayed batches of Pfizer vaccines arrive in Spain

The company had suffered an incident related to the control of temperature in the process of loading and sending out the vaccines, Health Minister Salvador Illa said on Monday (December 28). The new vaccine batches arrived at Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, ...

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Kamala Harris receives COVID-19 vaccine

Washington: US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine against the novel coronavirus. According to the Biden-Harris transition team, Harris was vaccinated on Tuesday by Patricia Cummings, a clinical nurse ...

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British Army To Acquire Nano 'Bug' Drones As The UK Expands Work On Next-Gen UAVs

The British Army has reportedly placed an order for 30 nano drones called 'Bug', which fit in one's palm and have the ability to spy on targets 2 kilometers away. Weighing roughly 196 grams, the Bugs will provide the soldiers with the required intelligence ...

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UK pet owners have bone to pick with post-Brexit travel rules

London (AFP). Vets, pet owners and others in Britain are bracing for new and potentially costly bureaucracy from Friday, when the UK ends participation in the EU passport scheme for cats and dogs. Britain will be in a new category -- known as Part 2 listed ...

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COVID-19: New virus variant hits US as Biden vows all-out effort

Washington: The new variant of coronavirus was detected for the first time Tuesday in the United States and Latin America as President-elect Joe Biden vowed to significantly ramp up the vaccination drive. The new strain, which first emerged in the UK, ...

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Leaders to sign UK-EU deal as MPs face express debate

London (AFP). The UK and European Union will Wednesday sign a mammoth trade pact to put the seal on their drawn-out Brexit divorce in the dwindling hours before they part ways definitively at the dawning of 2021. EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and ...

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China-developed COVID-19 vaccine effective, safe -- Egyptian official

The Chinese vaccine is "suitable for us, and I assure all Egyptians that it is safe," said Osama Abdel-Hay, secretary general of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate. CAIRO, Dec. 29 -- The China-developed anti-coronavirus vaccine Egypt has received is effective, ...

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Australia and India among major polluters set to miss deadline for submitting tougher climate targets

Australia, Indonesia and India are among major greenhouse gas emitters set to miss a key deadline for strengthening their efforts to tackle the climate crisis. Under the Paris Agreement made in 2015, countries agreed to submit more ambitious climate plans ...

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First freedom agendas

With weeks to go before the U.S. presidential election, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to Rome to attend a symposium on religious freedom. The secretary planned to meet with top Vatican officials, and he requested an audience with Pope Francis.

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Joe Biden says it will take years to vaccinate US at the current rate, as Kamala Harris gets the jab

Key points: US President Donald Trump had promised 20 million Americans would be vaccinated by the end of the year; President-elect Joe Biden says only about 2 million Americans have received the shot; Vice-president-elect Kamala Harris received a ...

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Special Ed Teacher Charged With Rape After Having Sex With Student, 16, At Her Home

A former special education teacher in Oklahoma has been charged with second-degree rape after being busted for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old student — not just once, but multiple times — and with the salacious acts being performed in the ...

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Trump's $2000 checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks stalled out Tuesday in the Senate as Republicans blocked a swift vote proposed by Democrats and split within their own ranks over whether to boost spending or defy ...

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Peter Young: We Wish You A Merry Brexit?

#WAS it the best Christmas present of all? One would have been forgiven for thinking so while watching Prime Minister Boris Johnson's exuberant video on Christmas Eve announcing that he had just signed a trade agreement with the European Union.

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McConnell Blocks Vote on $2000 Checks Despite GOP Pressure

WASHINGTON — Senator Mitch McConnell blocked an attempt by Democrats on Tuesday to hold an immediate vote on increasing stimulus checks to $2,000 from $600, leaving the fate of the measure unclear as President Trump continued to demand the ...

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The language of Brexit

It has been four years during which Britain's political lexicon has exponentially expanded, trying to make sense of one of the most complex, intractable and divisive changes in the country's recent history. Words, phrases and jargon that would have completely ...

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UK pledges urgent life-saving aid for families hit by coronavirus and hunger around the world

New UN data reveals humanitarian crises are worsening around the world, with 235 million people expected to be in need of urgent assistance compared to 175 million people at the start of 2020. The UK is releasing an extra £47 million of aid to immediately ...

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1st case of COVID variant discovered in Colorado

DENVER (KKTV) - The new COVID-19 variant discovered in the UK made its way to Colorado. On Tuesday, the Office of Governor Jared Polis announced a man in his 20s is currently in isolation in Elbert County with COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. The man does ...

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Kamala Harris and Husband Doug Emhoff Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, received their first doses of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday, with the incoming vice president getting her shot on camera as part of efforts to build public trust in the inoculations.

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NDC supporters In Gomoa East demonstrate over 2020 Election Results

National Democratic Congress (NDC) party supporters in the Gomoa East District of the Central region have embarked on a massive demonstration against the just ended 2020 elections result which was declared for the NPP. The aggrieved party supporters ...

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McConnell moves to combine Trump asks in potential 'poison pill' for stimulus checks

(CNN) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced legislation Tuesday to combine two additional demands from President Donald Trump to an expansion of direct stimulus payments as part of the Covid-19 relief package, raising Democratic concern ...

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Former Special Ed Teacher Accused of Raping Teen Student at Her House After Homecoming Game

A former special education teacher in Oklahoma is accused of raping a 16-year-old student at her home after a homecoming game. Andee Lantz, 26, “became the talk of the town,” as News 9 put it, after a nude photo of her had been circulated by a student.

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US And EU Condemn Jailing Of Lawyer Who Reported On Coronavirus In Wuhan

She was a lawyer. But when the coronavirus began raging in Wuhan, China, Zhang Zhan started reporting as a citizen journalist — offering a candid look at the situation on the ground. Then, after months of sharing videos and text updates on WeChat, Twitter ...

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Brexit: Boris Johnson urges MPs to back 'historic' trade deal

Boris Johnson will urge MPs to "open a new chapter in our national story" by backing his post-Brexit trade deal with the EU in a Commons vote on Wednesday. Parliament is being recalled to put the deal into law, a day before the UK severs ties with the ...

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Fact check: Pregnant women do receive vaccines, but more study needed on COVID-19 shot

The claim: Vaccines, COVID-19 included, are not safe during pregnancy. Since their approval for emergency use earlier this month, claims concerning Pfizer and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines have been flying around social media. Among them is one casting ...

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The Columbus, Ohio, officer who killed Andre Hill has been fired

(CNN) Adam Coy, the Columbus, Ohio, police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill, was fired Monday, according to a statement from Public Safety Director Ned Pettus Jr. Coy's termination follows a disciplinary hearing held earlier in the day. The local chapter ...

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More COVID-19 Vaccines Are in the Pipeline as the US Effort Ramps Up

A huge U.S. study of another COVID-19 vaccine candidate got underway Monday as states continue to roll out scarce supplies of the first shots to a nation anxiously awaiting relief from the catastrophic outbreak. Public health experts say more options in ...

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Global report: South Africa bans alcohol sales; Spain sets up Covid vaccine register

German care home workers accidentally injected with five vaccine doses; South Korea reports record deaths. See all our coronavirus coverage · Martin Farrer and agencies. Mon 28 Dec 2020 21.54 EST. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via ...

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Pak-Afghan trade to boost regional integration: Razak

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood has said that a boost in trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan will maximise the chances of regional economic integration and enhance connectivity among ...

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S Africa counts more than one million virus cases

South Africa has become the first African nation to record one million coronavirus cases, according to new data published by the country's health ministry on Sunday. Currently suffering a second wave of infections, of which the majority are a new variant of the ...

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Columbus, Ohio, Officer Who Shot And Killed Andre Hill Is Fired

Columbus, Ohio, Officer Adam Coy, who fatally shot Andre Hill, a Black man during an early morning nonemergency call last week, was fired Monday. Police Chief Tom Quinlan, as well as the city's mayor and other leaders, have called for Coy's dismissal ...

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Violence Closed 800 Polling Stations In Central African Republic

BANGUI: More than 14% of polling stations in the Central African Republic failed to operate during Sunday's presidential and legislative election due to armed rebels who attacked voters and barred electoral staff, the electoral commission said on Monday.

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Coronavirus cases rise to 95992 in Kenya, as 98 more people recover

Kenya's Ministry of Health on Monday announced that 69 more people had tested positive for Covid-19, bringing to 95,992 the number of confirmed infections in the country. The additional cases are from a sample size of 1,987 tested in the last 24 hours.

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A day on the golf course helped change Trump's mind on the stimulus bill

The frantic campaign to persuade President Trump to sign a massive spending and coronavirus relief bill came to a head on Christmas Day, on the greens and fairways of West Palm Beach, Fla. Three days earlier, Trump rocked Washington with a surprise ...

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The UK Warns of a 'Bumpy' Post-Brexit Transition Despite Its Deal With the EU

LONDON — First came the Brexit trade deal. Now comes the red tape and the institutional nitty gritty. Four days after sealing a free trade agreement with the European Union, the British government warned businesses Monday to get ready for disruptions and ...

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US: Ohio policeman fired over fatal shooting of Andre Hill

Adam Coy, a 17-year veteran, was fired from the Columbus, Ohio police force after shooting Andre Hill, a Black man. Protesters gather outside the home where Andre Hill was killed in Columbus, Ohio [Megan Jelinger/Reuters]. 29 Dec 2020. A white Ohio ...

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The Latest: Kentucky aims to expand vaccinations on Feb. 1

Kentucky hopes to begin the next phase of its coronavirus vaccination program at the start of February and will target emergency responders, educators and people 70 and older. FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky's governor says the state hopes to begin the next ...

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'Improved Pak-Afghan trade means regional integration'

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce on Investment Razak Dawood on Monday said improving trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan will maximise chances of regional economic integration and enhance the connectivity among ...

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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

image captionChina has celebrated victory over the coronavirus this year. At the start of the year the Chinese government faced two major challenges; an unknown disease which threatened to tear through its population and a wave of voices online telling the ...

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Ohio police officer fired over fatal shooting of unarmed Black man Andre Hill

A white Ohio police officer was fired Monday after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting 47-year-old Andre Hill - a Black man who was holding a cellphone - and refusing to administer first aid for several minutes. Columbus police officer Adam Coy ...

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Trump's desperation and the US electoral college

The 45th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump has not only shocked the world but demonstrated that upright and adverse characters exist across-the-board. Prior to the recent US Presidential election, many, particularly Africans where ...

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LETTER: Restrictions placed on church gatherings are 'beyond unreasonable'

If restaurants, bars, liquor stores, and gyms allow 100 people at a time, airlines where well over a 100 are packed into a small area without six-feet “social” distancing allowed to fly in and out of B.C., why in the world is there a ban on churches of 50 or less ...

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Tarrant County reports 18 COVID deaths as record hospitalizations continue to climb

This article has Unlimited Access. For more coverage, sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter. To support our commitment to public service journalism: Subscribe Now. Tarrant County reported 5,991 coronavirus cases and 18 more deaths on Monday.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Why Do So Many People Seem Unhappy?

“Presbyterianism teaches that everyone who sins against God's law 'is bound over to the wrath of God, and curse of the law, and so made subject to death, with all miseries spiritual, temporal, and eternal'(Westminster Confession, Ch. VI, Sec. VI). In such a ...

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Russia Reportedly Developing Ebola-Based Bio Weapon

The Russian Federal Security Service, or FSB, is suspected of developing biological weapons using the lethal Ebola virus and the related Marburg virus, British website the Mirror reported, quoting an unidentified former United Kingdom intelligence officer and ...

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South Africa bans liquor sales in effort to fight spike in coronavirus cases

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reimposed a ban on alcohol sales and ordered the closure of all bars Monday as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.

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Vote counting under way in Niger's poll

Vote counting has begun in Niger after an election that could lead to the country's first peaceful transition of power since its independence from France 60 years ago. Almost 7,5 million people cast their vote on Sunday to choose a successor to President ...

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Covid live updates: House aims to pass larger stimulus checks; TSA screens record passengers

The bill includes $600 direct payments, more funding for small businesses and boosted unemployment benefits. Trump delayed signing the bill, insisting the stimulus check amount was too low and allowing unemployment benefits to briefly lapse for millions of ...

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Brexit deal should assuage concerns over economy, UK finance minister says

U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said Sunday that the trade deal reached with the European Union can be an “enormously unifying moment for our country” that he said should reassure people worried about the potential economic damage of ...

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Europe rolls out 'new weapon' vaccines in bid to slay COVID

MADRID/ROME (Reuters) - Europe launched a mass COVID-19 vaccination drive on Sunday with pensioners and medics lining up to get the first shots to see off a pandemic that has crippled economies and claimed more than 1.7 million lives worldwide.

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Brexit: Britons warned over travel insurance, roaming charges and exports despite deal

Britons travelling to the European Union have been warned they face disruption and potential charges after the Brexit transition period ends on Thursday. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions.

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Nashville Bombing Suspect Acted Alone and Died in Blast, Federal Officials Say

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The man believed to be responsible for the Christmas Day bombing that tore through downtown Nashville blew himself up in the explosion, and appears to have acted alone, federal officials said Sunday. Investigators used DNA and ...

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Fort Worth firefighter feels relief after receiving first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

FORT WORTH, Texas — Since the pandemic began, medical experts have urged people to work from home if they can. Firefighters don't have that option. "Every shift we're going out on EMS calls, whether they're COVID positive or just there's a concern they ...

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Israel enters third nationwide lockdown as vaccinations ramp up

Businesses at Tel Aviv's Carmel Market close down as Israel begins its third coronavirus lockdown. After a sharp resurgence of detected infections, the government announced three days ago that it would re-impose the strict measures that had previously ...

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3 al-Shabab militants killed in Kenya's coastal region

Nairobi, Dec. 27, 2020 Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) troops on Sunday killed three al-Shabab terrorists in a raid in their camp in the vast Boni Forest, Lamu County in the coast region, an official confirmed. Gabriel Musau, head of the Coast police, said that the ...

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Countries tighten restrictions over new COVID strains

This new variant is "yet more transmissible" and the development is "highly concerning," he said. The cases and close contacts of the cases found in Britain are being quarantined, and the British government is placing "immediate restrictions" on travel from ...

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COVID jabs for all in EU soon, EU Comm prez says first protect the vulnerable

On the first vaccination day, as people across the European Union take jabs, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen expressed that she is touched and vaccines will be soon available for all. Posting a video of people taking vaccines in ...

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PM delivers message on International Day of Epidemic Preparedness

VNA Monday, December 28, 2020 08:52. The United Nations General Assembly approved Vietnam's initiative with a resolution proclaiming December 27 as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered a ...

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Photos: Caravan Demands Justice for Andre Hill

Wearing a t-shirt asking, "Am I Next," Sierra Mason of Canton lights a bundle of sage before leading a caravan demanding justice for Andre Hill started from Genoa Park in downtown Columbus, Oh. on December 27, 2020. Hill, 47, was shot and killed by ...

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Europe rolls out 'new weapon' vaccines in bid to slay COVID

By Isla Binnie and Giselda Vagnoni. MADRID/ROME, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Europe launched a mass COVID-19 vaccination drive on Sunday with pensioners and medics lining up to get the first shots to see off a pandemic that has crippled economies and ...

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Canada's COVID-19 cases top 550000

OTTAWA, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Canada's COVID-19 cases surpassed 550,000, with the total hitting 552,020, including 14,963 deaths, as of Sunday afternoon, according to CTV. Ontario, the most populous province in Canada, reported 2,005 new cases, ...

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Asia Today: Japan halts all foreign arrivals over UK variant

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is barring entry of all nonresident foreign nationals as a precaution against a new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant that has spread across Britain. The Foreign Ministry says the entry ban will start Monday and last ...

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Thousands Without Power, Planes Delayed As Storm Bella Hits France

Thousands were left without electricity and planes were delayed or forced to re-route Sunday as storm Bella caused torrential rain and heavy winds in much of northern France. Some 12,000 households suffered power cuts in Brittany and Normandy in ...

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'Believe in science': EU kicks off COVID-19 vaccine campaign

ROME — Doctors, nurses and the elderly rolled up their sleeves across the European Union to receive the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Sunday in a symbolic show of unity and moment of hope for a continent confronting its worst health care crisis in a ...

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Mnangagwa Lauds Church For Working With Govt To Fight Covid-19

By Bulawayo Correspondent. PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa Sunday praised local churches for joining hands with his government in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking at the annual Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa Forward in Faith ...

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COVID-19: EC suspends campaigns in Kampala starting today

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Uganda's already charged 2021 Elections campaign took a dramatic twist on Boxing Day, when the Electoral Commission announced suspension of any political activities in the capital Kampala and several ...

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Live politics updates: Trump teases 'good news' on COVID relief bill; Rubio goes after Fauci on Twitter

This week, USA TODAY Politics focuses on the run-up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, his remaining Cabinet picks, whether President Donald Trump will sign the COVID-19 economic relief package passed by Congress and if Congress will ...

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Niger votes in first democratic transition of power

Niger Republic, yesterday, voted in presidential and legislative elections that could see the country's first democratic transition of power since independence, amid a growing threat from jihadists in the region. Some 7.4 million Nigeriens voted to elect ...

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Covid-19 cases top 80 million worldwide: AFP count

More than 80 million confirmed cases of coronavirus have been detected worldwide since the pandemic began a year ago and 1.76 million deaths, according to an AFP tally based on official figures at 0800 GMT Sunday. In total, 80,145,185 cases and ...

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Pakistan's trade with Africa has hit $4.18 billion in 2019-20: Dawood

... * Advisor says main reason behind low trade volume was low level of engagement of Pakistan with Africa by previous regimes. APP. December 28, 2020. B1-Lead. Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Sunday ...

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Hungry for change: Faulty food systems laid bare by COVID-19 and climate crises

From wildfires in California and locust attacks in Ethiopia to job losses caused by pandemic lockdowns in Italy and Myanmar, climate change and COVID-19 disrupted food production and tipped millions more people into hunger in 2020. Now there are fears ...

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Firefighter injured in Littleton house fire, residents evacuated safely

LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) — A South Metro firefighter sustained minor injuries and was treated on site of a house fire at 5823 W. Maplewood Dr. on Saturday, SMFR reported. Crews battled a fully engulfed blaze in the garage and burning cars in the driveway ...

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Germany's Spahn calls for 'major national effort' on vaccination

German Health Minister Jens Spahn has called for a “major national effort” to immunize as many people as possible against Covid-19 ahead of the start of the largest vaccination campaign in German history on Sunday.

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Latest on the COVID-19 outbreak

We provide the latest updates and crucial information on the global COVID-19 pandemic here. Dec 27. Outside China. The latest figures reported by each government's health authority as of Dec 27, 2020. - Global COVID-19 cases surpass 80 mln -- Johns ...

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Harford County Sheriff's Office Investigating Armed Robbery At Perez International Foods

EDGEWOOD, Md. (WJZ) — The Harford County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery in Edgewood on Christmas Eve. Deputies were called to the Perez International Foods in the 1800 block of Pulaski Highway around 4:45 p.m. for a report of an ...

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Family, friends and and strangers support Andre' Hill, demand police reforms

In the parking lot of Brentnell Community Recreation Center, where Andre' Hill played basketball, learned to play chess and hung out with friends, more than 100 people gathered decades later Saturday to share stories and demand police reforms.

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FBI at home of possible person of interest in Nashville bomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal agents converged Saturday on the home of a possible person of interest in the explosion that rocked downtown Nashville as investigators scoured hundreds of tips and leads in the blast that damaged dozens of buildings on ...

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Britain's farmers face double uncertainty with Brexit and subsidy overhaul

CHRISTS HOSPITAL, United Kingdom: David Exwood´s glossy, chestnut-brown Sussex cattle are brought in during the winter months and, apart from the bellowing that comes from their barns, his 1,000 hectare farm is quiet. But while the inaction on his farm, ...

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French soldier in Mali shoots two others in drunken fight

PARIS: A French soldier deployed to Mali as part of the Barkhane force fighting Jihadist insurgents has wounded two comrades with a pistol while drunk, the army headquarters said on Saturday. The confrontation under the influence happened overnight from ...

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41 persons drown in DR Congo boat mishap

Kinshasa, Dec. 26, 2020 The bodies of 41 victims of a wrecked boat were recovered Thursday from Lake Albert, which lies between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), official sources told PANA ijn Kinshasa on Saturday.

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Winter Returns To Colorado

Tonight: The first of two cold fronts will pass through Colorado overnight tonight and into early Sunday morning. Briefly increasing wind gusts to 25mph but transporting little to no snow to Colorado Springs. Low temperatures overnight to 26 degrees in ...

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Brexit Deal Hands Business a Mix of Relief and Unwanted Change

The U.K. and European Union may have signed a trade deal, but British businesses still face a raft of difficult changes. More than four years in the making, the Brexit agreement avoids the worst-case scenario of new tariffs and quotas after Dec. 31. That's a ...

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Kwanzaa 2020 celebrations happening virtually because of COVID-19 pandemic

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Malcolm X College and other organizations throughout Chicago kicked the first day of the holiday with performances and celebrations people can enjoy from the comfort of their home. "This year is really cool because, at this point, you don't ...

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Buhari's administration: Experts dissect Nigeria's situation 5 years after

For many Nigerians, it is a scathing reality that the economy is currently on ventilators, as it were, having slumped into recession for the second time in five years. The development is a sad contrast to the high hopes that greeted the emergence of President ...

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Rep. Conor Lamb Adjusting To Life As A New Dad

By: KDKA-TV News Staff. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Congressman Conor Lamb told KDKA's Jon Delano that both he and his wife Hayley along with their son Matthew are doing well. Meanwhile, he's adjusting, as every new parent does, to a new sleep ...

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Ivan Attanayake: A tribute to a classmate and a national hero

Ivan Attanayake was my classmate from grade 1 to AL's at St. Peter's Collage Colombo 4. He was a very good student and passed all exams with extensions. Both of us took part in sports and extra curriculum activities and joined the school cadet corps initially ...

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Madhya Pradesh: In the past 3 years, over 9000 marriages under Special Marriage Act

BHOPAL: In the past three years, more than 9,000 marriages were solemnised under the Special Marriage Act in Bhopal. The state Cabinet has approved the MP Dharma Swatantreya Bill (MP Freedom of Religion), 2020, (Love Jihad) and it will be introduced ...

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Covid-19 pandemic will not be the last: WHO chief

The coronavirus crisis will not be the last pandemic, and attempts to improve human health are "doomed" without tackling climate change and animal welfare, the World Health Organization's chief said. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also condemned the ...

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Mutant Strain Spreads; NJ Records Worst Month: Virus Update

U.S. cases rose on Christmas Day at the slowest rate in almost two months, though the numbers were likely skewed by the holiday. Hospitalizations in New York City continued to climb, while statewide the total fell slightly, as did new infections. New Jersey ...

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Jobless Benefits Are Set to Expire as Trump Resists Signing Relief Bill

WASHINGTON — Two critical federal unemployment programs were set to expire after Saturday as President Trump resisted signing a sweeping $900 billion aid package into law until lawmakers more than tripled the size of relief checks, putting the fate of the ...

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Senegal says new COVID-19 strain more virulent

Senegal said the strain of virus of the second wave of COVID-19 currently circulating is “more virulent” than that of the first wave. Senegalese Minister of Health and Social Action Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr revealed this on Saturday. In an interview with the local ...

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Coronavirus crisis will not be the last pandemic, says World Health Organization's chief

We throw money at an outbreak, and when it's over, we forget about it and do nothing to prevent the next one,' said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus; Tedros said all countries should invest in preparedness capacities to prevent, detect and mitigate emergencies ...

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Attorney for Andre' Hill's family holds press conference Saturday

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A national civil rights attorney representing the family of a man killed by police last week held a press conference Saturday, accompanied by members of the man's family. Ben Crump, who has represented the families of George Floyd ...

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State gears up for Covid-19 vaccine dry run tomorrow

Visakhapatnam: The state health department has identified 25 test beneficiaries (healthcare workers) for each of the five vaccination sites chosen for the dry run of Covid-19 vaccine in Krishna district on December 28. The five sites confirmed for the dry run ...

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Trump golfs in Florida as COVID relief hangs in the balance

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump spent his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance. Trump, at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach for the holidays, had no events on his public ...

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Over to you, Joe: the only way is up for a chaotic US

Things can only get better — or at least they can hardly get much worse. The United States limped through 2020, its daily life muted by Covid, its oldest wound of racism reopened by the death of George Floyd and, above all, the fabric of its democracy strained ...

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Bengaluru: Three teenage boys fight over sharing earnings, 1 dead

BENGALURU: Police are looking for two teenagers who allegedly battered their friend to death after a dispute over sharing earnings from a job. The incident took place around 6pm in Byatarayanapura on Friday. The three, aged about 14, are children of ...

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Pope calls upon nations to share vaccines

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Friday said political and business leaders must not allow market forces and patent laws to take priority over making Covid-19 vaccines available to all, condemning nationalism and “the virus of ...

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"Bomb Is In This Vehicle": Blast In US' Nashville After Chilling Warning

A huge blast tore through a section of downtown Nashville early Friday, after police responding to reports of gunfire discovered a parked motorhome reportedly blaring a warning that it carried a bomb. The explosion shattered windows and ripped apart trees ...

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Christ & Common Sense: There would be no Christmas without Easter

Every Christmas I have to work extra hard to remind our kids of the reason for the season. The more gifts they receive the more I have to slow down and make sure they understand the reason our family celebrates the holiday. I have to remind them that we are ...

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Tunisian doctors, pharmacists and dentists go on strike

Tunis, Dec. 25, 2020 Doctors, pharmacists and dentists in the Tunisian public health sector began a strike on Friday following a call by their union affiliated to the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT). The general secretary of the General Syndicate of ...

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The Latest: South Korea sees surge in coronavirus cases

SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea has reported another new 1,132 cases of the new coronavirus as its resurgence worsened over Christmas week, putting greater pressure on the government to enforce stricter physical distancing controls. Support our ...

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Donald Trump's daughter shares sweet family snaps of Christmas - but Melania is missing

Ivanka Trump uploaded the image on Twitter and Instagram which showed her standing beside her husband, Jared Kushner, and their three children. Arabella, nine, Joseph, seven and four-year- ...

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Pope urges coronavirus vaccine access for all

Pope Francis has called on world leaders to ensure unfettered access to coronavirus vaccines for everyone. In a Christmas Day address delivered online for the first time, the pontiff warned against putting up "walls" to treatments. The pandemic meant this ...

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Africa CDC urges enhanced anti-coronavirus public health measures as New Year festivity begins

ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday urged enhanced anti-COVID-19 public health measures as New Year festivities begin across the continent. The continental disease control and ...

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Pope says fraternity the watchword 'at this moment in history'

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said in his Christmas message on Friday that fraternity was a watchword for these unusually troubled times exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. "At this moment in history, marked by the ecological crisis and grave ...

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Don't squander sacrifices of 2020: WHO chief

GENEVA: The sacrifices made to protect people during the coronavirus pandemic must not be squandered over the festive period, the World Health Organisation's chief said in a Christmas message. Millions were making "heart-wrenching sacrifices" by ...

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Baltimore Baby Dies From Fentanyl Poisoning; Death Ruled Homicide

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A one-year-old boy died from fentanyl poisoning in Baltimore earlier this month, an autopsy report found. City police officers responded to a home in the 1300 block of N. Mount Street in West Baltimore on Dec. 14 after a call about a baby ...

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Yuletide: Be your brother's keeper, Lagos CAN urges Christians

The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos State, Rt. Rev. Stephen Adegbite, has called on Christians to celebrate Christmas by helping the less fortunate and maintaining COVID-19 protocols. Adegbite, on Friday, said this in a statement titled ...

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Maslow's Army's day shelter opens just in time for Christmas to help those experiencing homelessness

Just in time for Christmas, Maslow's Army opened the Todd B Portune Winter Day Center. It's an oasis of hope for the many desperate but deserving individuals experiencing homelessness living on our city streets. Individuals will not only find refuge from the ...

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AP reports 355 cases, two deaths

Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh reported 355 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, taking the cumulative caseload to 8,80,430. The toll increased to 7,091 with two more patients succumbing to the novel coronavirus. Krishna and Guntur districts reported one ...

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Club adapts to COVID-19 restrictions to hand out free turkey dinners on Christmas

COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – The Sunday Morning Club has been handing out free turkey dinners to those in need on Christmas for more than 30 years, and COVID-19 wasn't about to stop the group, even if there were some major changes. The organization ...

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Brexit Deal Done, Britain Now Scrambles to See if It Can Work

LONDON — For weary Brexit negotiators on both sides of the English Channel, a Christmas Eve trade agreement sealed 11 months of painstaking deliberations over Britain's departure from the European Union, encompassing details as arcane as what ...

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COVID-19 numbers high in US at Christmas

Washington DC (U.S), Dec.25, 2020 The U.S. continues to see high numbers over Christmas of new infections and deaths from the coronavirus. On Thursday, Christmas Eve, 192,081 new infections and 2,899 deaths with a confirmed coronavirus infection ...

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Pope Makes Vaccine Plea; NYC Hospitalizations Rise: Virus Update

Hospitalizations in New York City continued to rise and the rate of positive tests showed no sign of slowing. In Boston, a doctor reportedly suffered a severe allergic reaction after taking Moderna's vaccine. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an order ...

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Unemployment Aid Set to Lapse Saturday as Trump's Plans for Relief Bill Remain Unclear

WASHINGTON — A day before expanded unemployment benefits were set to lapse for millions of struggling Americans, President Trump expressed more criticism on Friday of a $900 billion pandemic relief bill that was awaiting his signature and would ...

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Waukegan Firefighters Respond to 3 Separate Fires As Area Sees Bitter Cold

The Waukegan Fire Department was called to three fires on Christmas Eve and an early morning fire on Christmas Day as the Chicago area experienced brutally cold weather, authorities said. In the first incident, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Thursday, ...

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UK, EU Reach Historic Trade Deal, Capping Brexit Saga

The U.K. and the European Union secured an agreement over their future relations, setting the seal on the 2016 British referendum decision to leave the bloc and bringing to a close years of economic uncertainty and fraught politics in the U.K.. The deal ...

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If no $2000 second stimulus check instead of $600, how much would you really get?

Your second stimulus check could be around half as much as the first -- but there's more. Sarah Tew/CNET. Just how likely is it that your second stimulus check could get you up to $2,000 instead of $600? It's a massive jump, and one President Donald Trump ...

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7 times Christmas Day got political

Politics and Christmas Day should be kept apart. It's a day when you should have your mind on higher questions, like why your sister always gives you socks, and how the Nimbo-Blaster 4000-X could possibly come without batteries. Unfortunately, however ...

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Germany reports first case of new coronavirus variant spreading in Britain

A new variant of the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that has been spreading rapidly in Britain has been found in Germany for the first time, the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg said on Thursday. The infected person flew to Frankfurt from London ...

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Brexit trade deal explained: the key parts of the landmark agreement

After nine months of tortuous and at-times fractious negotiations, the UK and the EU have reached agreement on an economic partnership agreement that will govern large swaths of bilateral trade worth more than £650bn. The deal covers ...

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President Trump Golfs as COVID-19 Relief and Government Shutdown Hang in the Balance

(PALM BEACH) — After tossing a grenade that threatens to blow up a massive COVID relief and government funding bill and force a government shutdown in the midst of a pandemic, President Donald Trump spent his Christmas Eve golfing in Florida.

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The Latest: S Korea reports its biggest daily rise in cases

SEOUL, South Korea — Christmas Day has brought South Korea its biggest daily increase in coronavirus infections of the pandemic as officials urged for citizen vigilance to help curb a viral surge that has worsened hospitalization and deaths. Support our ...

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What happened with Brexit? The inside story of how the deal was done

It was always likely to come down to fish, and even the final hours were occupied by cod and mackerel. After nine months of bartering, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson could declare that his trade deal with the European Union was done, while the bloc got ...

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SF Dancer Creates International Virtual Nutcracker After Local Performances Canceled

SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Attending a live performance of the Nutcracker ballet is a Christmas tradition for many Bay Area families. After live performances were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, one San Francisco dancer created a way to keep ...

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The Latest: S Korea reports its biggest daily rise in cases

Christmas Day has brought South Korea its biggest daily increase in coronavirus infections of the pandemic as officials urged for citizen vigilance to help curb a viral surge that has worsened hospitalization and deaths. By The Associated Press. December 24 ...

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Born again advantage with Dr. Martins: Happy celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ

I am delighted to write about the significance of the birth of Jesus again and His celebration around the world. We can never get tired talking about the benefits of the birth of Jesus and not necessarily Christmas or Xmas as the universal church has sold to ...

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The Latest: S Korea reports its biggest daily rise in cases

SEOUL, South Korea — Christmas Day has brought South Korea its biggest daily increase in coronavirus infections of the pandemic as officials urged for citizen vigilance to help curb a viral surge that has worsened hospitalization and deaths. The 1,241 new ...

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The Latest: Brazil president takes shot at Chinese vaccine

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has used his Christmas message to cast more doubt on a coronavirus vaccine purchased by one of the country's states from the Chinese biopharmaceutical firm Sinovac. In his live broadcast on social ...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 25

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Friday, Dec 25. 'The deal is done': EU and Britain clinch narrow Brexit accord. Deal is clinched just seven days before it exits one of the world's biggest trading blocs. READ MORE HERE ...

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Kenya passes law demanding 50% payment of int'l tea auction price to local growers

Nairobi, Dec. 24, 2020 Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed a new bill into law, paving the way for the world's third largest producer of the tea to reform its production. President Kenyatta signed the bill into law on Wednesday, opening the way for the ...

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What Brexit deal means for me: Six bosses tell all

The UK and European Union (EU) have finally reached a post-Brexit trade deal, ending months of disagreements over fishing rights and future business rules. For companies already reeling from the impact of coronavirus, who feared disruption at the borders ...

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Triplets born from separate wombs

Ms Bassett and her husband, Ben, then had a son, Blake, last February. They were unprepared, however, for the triple pregnancy with Brooke and Isabelle, along with Beau, the youngest triplet. She said: “When we were told, it was quite crazy. But I wouldn't ...

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Rain Showers & Gusty Winds Develop Tonight

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - An area of low pressure south of Hudson Bay dragged a warm front through the state and is bringing us warmer than average temperatures across the region. Another area of low pressure will move into the Mid-Atlantic tonight and ...

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Boris Johnson yields to reality, but Brexit will come back to haunt Britain

When Boris Johnson unveiled his transitional Brexit agreement with the European Union a year ago, he proclaimed it was a "great new deal" which "takes back control". "We hold all the cards!" his minister Michael Gove declared. Johnson had dislodged his ...

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Prominent LGBTQ rights lawyer arrested in Uganda; charges slammed as 'flimsy, laughable and politically motivated'

A prominent human rights lawyer known for representing the LGBTQ community in Uganda was arrested on Tuesday, but critics say that charges against him are baseless and politically motivated. Nicholas Opiyo, whose Twitter bio describes him as a ...

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"Mom, we need food": Thousands in South Sudan near famine

LEKUANGOLE, South Sudan (AP) — After nearly a week of hiding from conflict, Kallayn Keneng watched two of her young children die. "They cried and cried and said, 'Mom, we need food,'" she said. But she had nothing to give. Too frail to bury her ...

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Sharing their Christmas message: Excerpts of this year's sermons from Madison-area clergy

The Wisconsin State Journal asked a cross-section of area Christian clergy members to share with readers excerpts from the sermons they plan to deliver on this most extraordinary Christmas. In most cases, the messages are being delivered online as ...

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The Latest: Despite pandemic, people connect over US-Canada, US-Mexico borders at holiday

To slow the spread of COVID-19, the United States, Canada and Mexico agreed in March to close their shared borders to nonessential travel. Nine months later, it's Christmas. Families across the world are disconnected, but perhaps none more than those ...

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Christmas boom for economy

Christmas is celebrated on December 25, and it is a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon observed with traditions and different practices that are both religious and secular in nature. The middle of ...

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COVID-19: England bans travel from South Africa after two cases of 'more transmissible' variant

England has banned travel from South Africa after two cases of a new "more transmissible" COVID-19 variant linked to the country were found in the UK. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order ...

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Regenerative medicine: A new world

Regenerative medicine was discovered some years ago after rigorous search for solutions to ailments that seem to have “proven stubborn” or refused to respond to the efficacy of conventional medicines. Just as the case in other fields of endeavour where ...

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Sahel: France signals willingness to allow talks with Jihadists in the Sahel

France could back talks with some jihadist elements in Africa's restive Sahel region, a source in President Emmanuel Macron's office said on Monday. A dialogue with some elements of the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM) would be “possible”, the ...

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Russia to Launch Ya Molodets, a TikTok-Like Video-Sharing Social Platform

Gazprom-Media CEO Alexander Zharov said that the state-backed holding had purchased a service called Ya Molodets. By Agence France-Presse | Updated: 24 December 2020 10:06 IST. Share on Facebook Tweet Snapchat Share Reddit Email Comment.

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Trump threatens COVID relief bill, testing loyalty of GOP

WASHINGTON — Threatening to tank Congress' massive COVID relief and government funding package, President Donald Trump's demand for bigger aid checks for Americans is forcing Republicans traditionally wary of such spending into an uncomfortable ...

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UK-EU Brexit trade deal expected on Christmas Eve

The UK and European Union are on the threshold of striking a post-Brexit trade deal. An announcement is expected on Christmas Eve, but talks were continuing through the night on the details of an agreement. The development came as Britain and the EU ...

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Coronavirus: Toronto mayor asks city to honour front-line workers on Christmas eve

Toronto Mayor John Tory encouraged residents to thank front-line workers on Christmas eve by ringing bells or “banging pots and pans” from their balconies or front steps on Dec. 24 at 6pm. Tory said the tribute is part of a world-wide celebration to honour ...

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Ibom Deep Sea Port: Gov. Emmanuel's final industrialisation trade secret

The move to finally take Akwa Ibom State away from being a core civil service state to an industrial super hub within the Gulf of Guinea last week got the nod of the federal government with the approval for the take-off of the Ibom Deep Sea Port, a news that ...

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Days after big drug bust in Bengaluru, CCB seizes 100 grams of MDMA

New Delhi, Dec 23: Three drug peddlers including a Nigerian national have been arrested in Bengaluru. The Central Crime Branch has seized 100 grams of MDMA worth around Rs 5 lakh. The CCB has also seized a car, bike and cash. Days after big drug ...

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Man identified in connection with catalytic converter thefts

MANCHESTER — City police have identified a person wanted in connection with a recent rash of catalytic converter thefts. According to a press release, Karl VonHusen, 36, is wanted on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking. VonHusen. KARL VONHUSEN.

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Putin signs Bill giving ex-presidents lifetime immunity from prosecution

The legislation was part of constitutional amendments that were approved this summer in a nationwide vote that allow Mr Putin, 68, to remain president until 2036. Prior to the Bill becoming law, former presidents were ...

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Costa Rica Rules Out Closing All for Facing the Critical Situation Due to COVID-19

The Minister of Health of Costa Rica, Daniel Salas, ruled out applying extreme measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19, despite the complex situation that exists today in Tico health centers with regards to beds for patients with this disease. “If we make very ...

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Trump's Attack on Coronavirus Relief Divides GOP and Threatens Recovery

WASHINGTON — President Trump's denunciation of the $900 billion coronavirus relief deal drove a wedge through the Republican Party on Wednesday, drawing harsh criticism from House Republicans and threatening the delivery of unemployment checks, ...

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No difficulties for Russia under Joe Biden presidency: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the situation will not get worse for Russia during the Biden administration. "With regard to the statement that the leadership in the United States is changing and it will be more ...

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2020: The year of the pandemic and a new era of virtual working

At the Bank, 2020 has been dominated by the fight against COVID-19. We took bold and swift action to support countries confronted with the disease and innovation in teleworking and technology resulted in COVID-19 disaster relief and mitigation packages, ...

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obits: Thursday, December 24, 2020

ABERDEEN – Annette Lenoir, 53, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at home in Aberdeen. Services will be on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Oddfellows Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 26, 2020 from 11 a.m. ...

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Science and technology assist in poverty alleviation

Science and technology departments across the country have invested more than 20 billion yuan ($3.06 billion) in impoverished areas since 2012, strongly boosting local industries involved in poverty alleviation, according to the Ministry of Science and ...

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Pakistan drops to 7th position from 5th spot in Global Terrorism Index ranking

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – As a result of successful operations by the security forces against terrorists, Pakistan sheds two points in Global Terrorism Index rankings and now moved down to 7th position from its previous 5th spot among the most affected ...

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Congressional GOP grapples with 'unhinged' Trump

(CNN) Even in his waning days in power, President Donald Trump is still finding ways to inflict his signature loyalty tests on the Republican Party. Trump White House. Trump throws Covid relief bill in doubt by asking Congress to amend it · Trump announces ...

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5 weird takeaways from Google's Year in Search for Canada in 2020

Yeah, Canadians wanted to know facts about Coronavirus, but there was a lot more going on with our Google searches than that. By JP Karwacki Posted: Wednesday December 23 2020, 3:11 p.m.. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp. Advertising.

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Namibia imposes curfew to curb spread of COVID-19

JOHANNESBURG. Namibia imposed a nationwide curfew Wednesday as it battled a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Movements are restricted from 9 p.m. (1900 GMT) to 4 p.m. (1400 GMT) in a bid to curb the spread of the virus. Health Minister ...

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Mutated COVID-19 variant from South Africa found in United Kingdom, Health Minister says

A new, potentially more infectious variant of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been found in Britain in cases linked to South Africa, British Health Secretary Matt Hancock says. Key points: This is the second mutant strain detected in the UK in ...

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Mozambique: 250000 Displaced Children Facing Deadly Disease Threat

A lack of safe water, sanitation and hygiene services have put approximately 250,000 children, displaced by escalating crises in a northern province of Mozambique, at risk from deadly diseases, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned. “In less than two ...

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Live updates: Trump demands $2000 stimulus checks; calls long awaited coronavirus relief bill a 'disgrace'

President Trump derided the recently-passed coronavirus relief bill as a “disgrace” on Tuesday night, calling on Congress to increase stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000 and get rid of “wasteful and unnecessary items.” The move stunned Congress which ...

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UN, African Union peacekeeping mission in Sudan's Darfur to end Dec. 31

A joint United Nations and African Union peacekeeping mission in Sudan's Darfur region will end on Dec. 31, the U.N. Security Council decided on Tuesday, more than 13 years after it established the operation. By Michelle Nichols. NEW YORK, Dec 22 ...

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Not Just UK, South Africa is Also Reporting a New Mutation of Covid-19 Strain

Days after the UK announced that there was the spread of an unseen strain of the novel coronavirus - hitherto, appears to be more contagious than earlier variants of the pathogen was reported, another mutated strain of the virus has been reported.

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Trump throws Covid relief bill in doubt by asking Congress to amend it

(CNN) President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is asking for changes to the coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress, leaving the future of the $900 billion stimulus in doubt. Trump's position could threaten to torpedo the carefully drafted bill, which his ...

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Transitioning from peacekeeping to peacebuilding in Sudan

The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of this resolution, which outlines the modalities of an orderly and safe withdrawal of the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). With the adoption of this resolution, the Security Council has ...

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2nd LD: UN refugee agency appeals for urgent support to ease Ethiopia crisis

ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, together with 30 humanitarian partners, on Tuesday appealed for 156 million U.S. dollars to meet "the critical humanitarian needs" of Ethiopian refugees fleeing the ...

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Saudi Arabia reports 9 COVID-19 deaths, 168 new cases

The Kingdom said 211 patients recovered in past 24 hours · The highest number of cases were recorded in Makkah with 45.

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Coronavirus live news: Trump threatens not to sign Covid stimulus bill, France to reopen UK border

UK entrants to France must have negative Covid test ... Europe had nearly half world's weekly deaths, says WHO ... Anthony Fauci 'extremely confident' in vaccine. Follow latest updates. LIVE Updated. California has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases ...

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Republicans plunge into open battle over attempts to overturn Trump's loss to Biden

The GOP is plunging into open warfare over President-elect Joe Biden's election victory — with President Trump taunting Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and threatening primaries against other Republicans, House lawmakers egging on senators to ...

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EU bans exporting hazardous plastic waste to non-OECD countries

Brussels, Dec. 23, 2020 (Xinhua/Naija247news) The European Commission on has banned the export of hazardous plastic waste from the European Union (EU) to countries that are not members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and ...

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Ronen Plot appointed interim chair of Yad Vashem

Ronen Plot was unanimously appointed interim chair of Yad Vashem Tuesday night. Plot will fill the role beginning January first and replace outgoing chair Avner Shalev. Two possible terror attacks near Kiryat Arba and Hebron - report. By JERUSALEM POST ...

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Key lines from Biden's remarks ahead of Christmas

(CNN) President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday urged Americans to steel themselves for dark days ahead battling the coronavirus pandemic. He lambasted the Trump administration for the recent massive cyberattack on US federal agencies, and President ...

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Keir Starmer says national restrictions 'seem inevitable' and offers Labour's backing to recall parliament

Sir Keir Starmer has said national coronavirus restrictions now “seem inevitable”, as he told Boris Johnson that Labour would back any government order to recall parliament should a vote on new measures be required. In a letter to the prime minister, the ...

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Trump calls $900B COVID relief bill passed by Congress a 'disgrace,' asks for $2000 stimulus checks

Breaking news: President Donald Trump is blasting the bipartisan $900 billion pandemic relief package that Congress just passed and is suggesting that he may not sign it. Trump complained in a video that he tweeted out Tuesday night that the bill delivered ...

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28 million Africans earning below minimum wage – ILO

'Femi Asu. The International Labour Organisation has said 28 million workers in Nigeria and other African countries are earning less than the minimum wage. The ILO, in its Global Wage Report 2020-2021, said 266 million wage-earners around the world, ...

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Biden says 'our darkest days' in battling Covid-19 'are ahead of us'

(CNN) President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday said the "darkest days" in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic "are ahead of us, not behind us," and urged Americans to prepare themselves for the struggle. "One thing I promise you about my leadership ...

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Ethiopian Crisis: UNHCR, partners urgently seek US$156 million to support refugees fleeing Tigray region

Geneva, Dec. 22, 2020 The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, together with 30 humanitarian partners, will Tuesday launch an urgent appeal for US$156 million to meet the critical humanitarian needs of Ethiopian refugees fleeing the conflict in Tigray through the ...

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Biden faces uncertain outlook for quick confirmation of Cabinet nominees as some Republicans urge caution

(CNN) President-elect Joe Biden has been moving swiftly to fill out much of his Cabinet. Whether the Senate will do the same is another question. Biden faces the tricky task of navigating a narrowly divided Senate with competing factions within his own party, ...

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COVID-19 travel restrictions added amid new virus variants in Britain, other countries

Countries around the world have been introducing new restrictions, and tweaking existing ones, on travel from Britain and elsewhere amid concerns about new coronavirus variants. The restrictions focus mainly on the U.K., which imposed strict new lockdown ...

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Oil Slips Again As New Coronavirus Spreads In UK

Oil prices fell again yesterday, extending sharp losses overnight, as the rapid spread of a new strain of the novel coronavirus in the United Kingdom prompted several countries to close their borders to British travellers and freight. The U.S. West Texas ...

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EU bans exporting hazardous, hard-to-recycle plastic waste to non-OECD countries

BRUSSELS, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission on Tuesday adopted a ban on the export of hazardous plastic waste -- as well as those hard to recycle -- from the European Union (EU) to non-OECD countries. "This is an important milestone in ...

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The Second Stimulus Package: Here's What's Included

Smaller stimulus checks, targeted aid for small businesses, and funding to buy and distribute vaccines are among the main components of the latest pandemic relief package.

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WHO: new variant of virus discovered in South Africa, UK

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday confirmed that new variants of the COVID-19 virus have been discovered in South Africa and United Kingdom. Stating that the virus seems to be mutating over time, the WHO added that it is more likely to ...

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Saudi residents unperturbed by 'expected' flight ban reinstatement

JEDDAH: As the news broke, just before midnight on Sunday about the reinitiating of a weeklong ban on international flights to and from the Kingdom, residents and expatriates expressed full confidence in government's measures taken to protect them from ...

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Gas crisis in Pakistan to worsen in January 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan]: The gas crisis in Pakistan is set to worsen in January 2021, as Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) will face a shortage of 500 mmcfd and will be left with no option but to close down Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) ...

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Saint Francis Ministries is losing millions on its Omaha-area child welfare contract

LINCOLN — The Kansas-based agency overseeing Omaha-area child welfare cases nearly ran out of cash in March and expects to lose about $27 million on its Nebraska contract this fiscal year. BillClark. William Clark, interim CEO of Saint Francis Ministries.

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UN chief condemns escalating violence during CAR election campaign

New York, Dec. 21, 2020 The United Nations (UN) is concerned about an escalation of armed attacks, amid reports that armed groups have taken control of towns near Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR). “The Secretary-General, António ...

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Cut Off: Britain Hit With Travel Bans Over New Virus Strain

LONDON — Trucks waiting to get out of Britain backed up for miles and people were left stranded at airports Monday as dozens of countries around the world slapped tough travel restrictions on the U.K. because of a new and seemingly more contagious ...

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IMO Secretary-General denounces “no crew change” clauses

Charterers' “no crew change” clauses aggravate the ongoing crew change crisis and further threaten safety of navigation, says IMO Secretary-General. IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has spoken out against “no crew change” clauses in charterparties, ...

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70 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at Berlin prison

The number of resident cases have more than doubled since Dec. 14 and that has Berlin Mayor Paul Grenier concerned. “I think it's community spread that actually brought it (COVID-19) ...

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Empty Stocking Fund, Dec. 22, 2020

Who you've helped this year: The Empty Stocking Fund bought a stove and dryer for a Santa Fe woman whose home appliances no longer worked. How it works: Applications for funding are carefully vetted. Members of the Empty Stocking Committee review ...

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The Times view on the appointment of a new envoy for freedom of religion: Secret Prayers

The Iraqi parliament has formally recognised Christmas as a national holiday. That move last week may have been chiefly a goodwill gesture to Pope Francis who plans to visit next March. But in a country where Christians have been fleeing in their thousands ...

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Air travel to Oman, Saudi suspended

Hyderabad: Apart from the United Kingdom, air travel to Oman and Saudi Arabia too was temporarily suspended, on Monday, in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation in these countries. In its order, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), stated ...

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IMF Executive Board Completes First and Second Review under Extended Credit Facility for Liberia

The completion of the first and second reviews enables an immediate disbursement of US$48.86 million, of which US$38 million will fill the fiscal financing gap arising from the impact of COVID-19. Restoring macroeconomic stability, providing a foundation for ...

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Couple holds 10000 people drive-thru wedding in Malaysia

By Newsdesk. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: The coronavirus pandemic has put paid to many couples' dreams of a large wedding. But one Malaysian duo has managed to dodge restrictions which would have limited the guest list to 20 and welcomed a ...

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'Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Ke Sath': Govt took no steps to deal with gas crisis

ISLAMABAD: The country is facing severe gas shortage currently, and the crisis is likely to worsen in the next month January, which will adversely affect all sectors including domestic, power and industrial. This was stated by the host of Geo News programme ...

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Areas of fog this evening.

How's the weather looking for your Monday? Get the latest Maine's Total Weather video forecast from Chief Meteorologist Roger Griswold. Advertisement. Recommended. Flying Santa rescued from power lines in California. 1 HR · Maine CDC reports 339 ...

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Here Are the CDC Guidelines for Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines

Six people in the United States have experienced severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Experts say anaphylaxis is rare, but those who've had serious reactions to vaccines or injectable medicines in the past should talk ...

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China's exit from poverty: Lessons for Africa

Last November, China's South West province of Guizhou announced that its last nine impoverished counties have been lifted out of absolute poverty, which translated that all registered impoverished counties and areas in the world's most populous country ...

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Russia clearly behind cyber attack

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is downplaying the attacks while casting suspicion on China instead. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we are ...

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Metrolink Revives Holiday Tickets In OC, Christmas Schedule

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA — Some changes are coming to Metrolink for the holidays, including some great deals on ticket prices, the travel authority says. A $10 Holiday Ticket is available for those who want to ride the rails on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, ...

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Corruption, laxity rife at Beitbridge border

Victor Maphosa Herald Reporter It is easy to go to and from South Africa through the official border post without a valid passport and a Covid-19 certificate, legal requirements on both sides, thanks to corrupt officials in both countries. It does, however, cost R1 ...

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UK travel ban: These countries have imposed new restrictions

(CNN) — Countries around the world are imposing bans and restrictions on travel from the United Kingdom to stem the transmission of a coronavirus variant that health authorities say can spread faster than others. The new variant discovered in the UK ...

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Saudi Arabia moves to reassure public over new mutant virus strain

“We're closely monitoring and studying the new COVID-19 variant and the leadership has taken all precautionary measures to … assess the situation and understand more about this new variant,” Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said.

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The COVAX state of play

COVID-19 vaccine nationalism has overshadowed an ambitious cross-border initiative to fight a virus that knows no borders: the COVAX Facility, which aims to ensure that no country gets left behind in the vaccine race. As some developed nations have ...

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Comparing and Contrast of the two COVID-19 vaccines

UAB health officials say when taking the vaccine it is advised to take two doses of the same company's product. Learn more in the video above. Advertisement. Recommended. Petting zoo animals bringing holiday cheer to seniors · Congress reaches deal on ...

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UNEP Names Winners Of 2020 Young Champions Of The Earth Challenge

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) last Tuesday named seven young scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and activists from across the globe as its 2020 Young Champions of the Earth. The Young Champions of the Earth prize is awarded ...

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Canada the latest country to halt travel from UK over new Covid-19 variant concerns

It also spurred a decision to hold an emergency governmental meeting on Monday, chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a No. 10 spokesperson told CNN. The meeting will focus on the international movement restrictions, and "in particular the steady flow of ...

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Manila taps into two-billion-dose vaccine supply

AS officials bickered over the government's supposed failure to get an initial shipment of Covid-19 vaccines in January, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said that the global Covax Facility secured two billion doses for 190 countries, including the ...

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Biden to receive COVID-19 vaccine Monday, no word on Trump

WASHINGTON — The leader of the Trump administration's vaccination program says people who have been infected with the coronavirus — a group that includes President Donald Trump — should receive the vaccine. Moncef Slaoui, the chief adviser of ...

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Official: Large car bomb kills 9 in Afghan capital

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A car bomb blast that rocked Afghanistan's capital Sunday morning killed at least nine people, according to the Afghan Interior Ministry. Interior Minister Masoud Andarabi told reporters at the site of the attack that the attack ...

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Avoid nationalistic sentiment in choosing vaccines, WHO warns countries

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned countries choosing COVID-19 vaccines for their populations not to view it as “some kind of nationalistic footrace” with some countries winning and others losing. Its Director of Emergencies, Dr. Mike Ryan, ...

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Cebu hotels rebooting, recovering

CEBU CITY—After being hit hard by the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the tourism sector here is ready to accept guests now that restrictions are loosening up. Their offering? Discounted rates and improved health, safety and sanitation ...

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Ex- Burundi president Buyoya's funeral to hold in Mali

THE funeral of the late Burundi president, Pierre Buyoya, will be held in Mali at a date to be announced later, family sources said on Sunday. Another PDP Reps member joins APC | The Nation Nigeria. 180K. Should a committee be empowered to investigate ...

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The Latest: Canada Bans Flights From UK, Where Virus Rises

TORONTO — Canada is banning passenger flights from the UK in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England. A person familiar with the matter confirmed the development on condition of anonymity as they were not ...

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Front-line workers at Sutter Medical Center receive COVID-19 vaccine

The Pfizer vaccine is already making a difference here in Northern California. Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento was buzzing Friday as front-line workers lined up for their shot. See more in the video above. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place ...

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St. Gabriel's Catholic Church emphasizes technology and safety in presentation of live Nativity

St. Gabriel's Catholic Church found a way this Christmas season to sponsor a live Nativity that conveyed spirituality, tranquility and beauty to the fullest extent, while protecting spectators and performers from health risks posed by the novel coronavirus ...

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More European Union nations bar flights from the UK, fearing new coronavirus strain

France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland and Bulgaria all announced restrictions on U.K. travel. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Christmas shopping and gatherings in southern England must be canceled because ...

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African women appeal for Horn of Africa's peace initiative

AFRICAN women have called on the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the international community to set up a female peacekeeping force to promote peace in the Horn of Africa. The appeal, which was issued by ...

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Rare Christmas sales in Saudi Arabia

Christmas trees and glittery ornaments are for sale at a Saudi gift shop, a once unthinkable sight in the cradle of Islam where all public non-Muslim worship is banned. In recent years, festive sales have gradually crept into the capital Riyadh, a sign of ...

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Biden Will Inherit a Strong Hand Against Xi, Thanks to Trump

Joe Biden will take office next month wielding more leverage over Beijing than he would have ever sought. He can thank Donald Trump and Xi Jinping for that. Biden will be sworn in as president after Trump's administration spent years ramping up pressure ...

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EU-UK trade talks floundering over fish as another Brexit deadline passes

BRUSSELS — With yet another Brexit deadline disappearing in the rearview mirror, a breakthrough on fishing rights remained elusive for the European Union and Britain on Sunday — leaving both without a trade agreement that would dull the cutting edge of ...

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We have vaccines, now comes the hard part

Recent good news on vaccines for COVID-19 brings us closer to ending the acute phase of this terrible pandemic. But the sense of collective relief must be accompanied by a healthy dose of reality. While the scientific community awaits detailed data from ...

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Why is Jesus Christ significant in 2020?

In a short while we celebrate Christmas. The shops are full of food and gifts that only appear at Christmas time, so that it is impossible not to realise that Christmas is near. Children have a lengthy break from school, and many families go somewhere else on ...

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Prince Harry calls for compassion, says social media causes division

Prince Harry has penned an essay for Quick Firm in regards to the considerations he and Meghan Markle share about social media's injury on younger folks at the moment, together with his son, and known as for sweeping change. The Duke of Sussex, 35, ...

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4.3 magnitude Earthquake felt in Moab, Saturday

EASTERN UTAH (ABC4) – Saturday night, town residents east of La Sal experienced a 4.3 magnitude earthquake. According to University of Utah Seismograph Stations, at 7:11 p.m. there was a light earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on December 19.

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Coronavirus: Thailand shuts seafood market amid new outbreak, UK flights banned

Thailand has shut down the nation's biggest seafood market after a major COVID outbreak, as European countries ban UK flights. Tiffany Baker in New York and AFP. December 21, 2020 - 10:22AM. News Corp Australia Network. 0 comments. Video Player is ...

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Curfew chaos at border

Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau CONGESTION of vehicles and pedestrians travelling between South Africa and Zimbabwe has hit Beitbridge Border Post resulting in some travellers spending up to two days to cross the border. The travellers are being ...

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CBS2 Weather Headlines: Bundle Up! Brisk, Cloudy Tonight; Flakes Possible Monday Afternoon

By Mark McIntyre, CBS2 Meteorologist/Weather Producer. BRRR! It's still on the brisk side out there despite some sunshine. Clouds will thicken this evening and, while it won't be quite as bitter, it'll still be cold with actual temps in the teens and 20s… Bundle ...

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Saudi Arabia condemns attack in Afghanistan's Ghazni

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned bombing which targeted a Quran reciting group in Afghanistan, state news agency SPA reported. The Kingdom offered sincere condolences to the victims and their families as well as the Afghani ...

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UPDATE - Explosion At Chinese Chemical Plant Leaves At Least 3 Killed, 4 Injured - Reports

BEIJING (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 20th December, 2020) At least three people died and four others were injured as a result of an explosion at a chemical plant in China's northeastern province of Heilongjiang, the Xinhua news agency reports. The blast ...

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St Kitts - Nevis expands diplomatic relation and visa waivers

By Caribbean News Global contributor. BASSETERRE, St Kitts – St Kitts and Nevis established new diplomatic relations and visa waiver agreements that will permit visa-free access and help improve the power of its passport. The Federation and the Kingdom ...

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International Human Solidarity Day 2020: History and significance of this day

International Human Solidarity Day is celebrated every year on December 20. According to the UN website, the day celebrates unity in diversity throughout the world and serves as a reminder to governments to respect their commitment to international ...

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Over $20K worth of cash, jewelry stolen in Queens home invasion

NEW YORK - The NYPD is searching for three suspects wanted in connection to a violent home invasion in Queens on Friday. According to authorities, one of the suspects arrived at the home of the victim, a 48-year-old woman living on Hadon Street just ...

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God with us—forever

19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to obey everything that I've commanded you. Look, I myself will be with you every day until the end of this ...

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Trump fan flames of uncivil war for split Republicans

Donald Trump has begun to inhale his own conspiracy theories and has launched an assault on the bastions of the Republican Party standing in his way. Having acted as the aggrieved “victor” in US election, in the hope of sabotaging Joe Biden's presidency, ...

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Atlanta rapper, former NBA player throw magical 7th birthday for George Floyd's daughter

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — An Atlanta rapper and a former NBA player teamed up to throw George Floyd's daughter a very special, very sparkly birthday party in Atlanta last week. Gianna Floyd turned seven this month. Her father, George Floyd, was killed by ...

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Three more county residents die of COVID-19

ALBANY COUNTY — On Saturday morning, Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy announced three more residents have died of COVID-19, and more records have been broken — for hospitalizations and intensive-care patients. Also on Saturday ...

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Covid-19 Live Updates: Virus Overwhelms US and Europe Even as Vaccines Roll Out

The head of U.S. vaccine distribution apologizes as at least 14 states are getting fewer doses than expected in the near term. Britain heads into a harsh lockdown, citing a new variant of the virus. RIGHT NOW. Congressional leaders push to finalize a $900 ...

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Johnson and his government are too incompetent and ignorant to deliver radical change post Brexit

he departure of Britain from the European Union should be the moment when the country would at last be free to determine its own future and start to transform itself for the better. The damaging rupture with the world's largest trading bloc – and the political ...

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Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others

With Uganda's elections due in January, there's plenty of misinformation being shared in a heated campaign which has seen serious violence. President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, is facing a challenge from 11 candidates, amongst them a young ...

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Police investigate southwest Fresno shooting

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — Fresno Police are investigating a shooting Saturday morning near a southwest Fresno apartment complex that left a man in critical condition. Officers around 10 a.m. responded to the area of 900 W California Court, just west ...

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Trump campaign told to preserve all documents related to Sidney Powell and Dominion Voting Systems

After Trump lost the election, Dominion came under fire from the President and Powell, who baselessly claimed the system's voting machines altered votes from Trump to President-elect Joe Biden. Dominion has called the accusations meritless and noted ...

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Eskom set to split up in 2021

Eskom is on track to split off its transmission arm and establish the new entity as a separate company within the next year. This would pave the way for greater competition in SA's electricity industry. Eskom group CEO André de Ruyter said at the release of the ...

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In Picking a Cabinet, Biden Draws From His Roots

WASHINGTON — His economic and environment teams are a little left of center. His foreign policy picks fall squarely in the Democratic Party's mainstream. His top White House aides are Washington veterans. Taken together, the picture that emerges from ...

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Santas around the world are reinventing their business to eliminate in-person contact this Christmas

COVID-19 is changing the way hired Santas do their business this Christmas. Around the world, trained Santa Clauses are taking health precautions, and in many cases, stopping in-person visits with children altogether. In some countries, Santas are greeting ...

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Biden to escalate Trump's policy to thwart Chinese expansionist designs

Beijing [China], December 19: Putting an end to all speculations and rumours over the US policy on China and Taiwan, President-elect Joe Biden signalled that it will follow Trump's policy in the region. The incoming Biden administration recently inducted ...

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Johnson's Emergency Lockdown Adds to Pressure on Brexit Talks

Boris Johnson's emergency virus lockdown is heaping last-minute pressure on negotiators as they race to reach a post-Brexit trade deal. Officials said the announcement has focused minds on bringing the talks to a conclusion within days. As the British prime ...

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CDC advisory group votes to recommend Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Covid-19 continues to ravage the United States, even as a second coronavirus vaccine received a vote of recommendation from a committee at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization and ...

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At least 15 children killed in Afghanistan bomb blast

GHAZNI (Afghanistan) • At least 15 children were killed when a motorbike laden with explosives blew up near a religious gathering in eastern Afghanistan on Friday, officials said. The children had gathered at a home in Ghazni province to recite Quran verses, ...

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Italy reiterates commitment to achieving stability in Libya

The Italian Deputy Foreign Minister, Marina Sereni, stressed on Friday that the Italian government's policy towards Libya had not altered. Sereni added that the Italian Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio had confirmed, on many occasions, Rome's commitment to ...

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UNHCR says more than 500000 displaced in Mozambique's conflict-torn north

Geneva, Dec. 18, 2020 (PANA/Naija247news) The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, has expressed deep concern over the rising number of civilians displaced in the northern parts of Mozambique as attacks by non-state armed groups (NSAGs) continue to rage ...

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Which COVID-19 test should you take?

Julian Sadur,. 47ABC – As we move through the holiday season many people may want to get a rapid test before they decide to travel, but before you take one of those rapid tests medical professionals want you to know a few things about them and that starts ...

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Donald Trump's Twitter password is disclosed and it's beyond parody

Get the latest news, features, updates and giveaways straight to your inbox. Click here to join FREE. The password for the Twitter account of President Donald Trump has been revealed and honestly it's beyond parody. Back in October, a Dutch man named ...

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Immigrant Families Are Being Deported Without Their Asylum Claims Heard Lawfully, Advocates Say

Federal immigration officials on Friday were preparing to deport a group of immigrant children and their parents who advocates said were unlawfully denied the opportunity to seek asylum. The families, who have been detained by ICE for more than a year, ...

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery

As South Africa confronts a second wave of Covid-19 infections, scientists say new evidence indicates that at least a quarter of the country's population - and possibly more than a third - may already have been infected by the virus during its first wave, which ...

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Christmas surprise: Charity pays off mortgage for NYPD cop dragged by car thief

A Brooklyn cop horrifically injured when he was dragged more than two blocks by a car thief got an early Christmas gift Friday — in the form of a paid-off mortgage. Detective Dalsh Veve, sat in his wheelchair at One Police Plaza, where he learned the Tunnel ...

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Mali declares 10-day emergency to fight COVID-19

DAKAR, Senegal. A 10-day state of emergency has been declared in Mali due to growing cases of the novel coronavirus, the government spokesperson announced on Friday. The schools and restaurants have been closed to stem the spread of the virus.

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Spain to start vaccinations against COVID-19 on Dec. 27: health minister

MADRID, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Spanish Health Minister Salvador Illa said Friday that vaccinations against COVID-19 will begin in Spain on Dec. 27. The first vaccinations will be using the BioNTech Pfizer vaccine, with the first doses arriving in Spain on Dec. 26.

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