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China reports over 100 new COVID-19 cases for seventh day
Worries simmered in mainland China about a potential fresh wave of coronavirus cases ahead of the Lunar New Year next month as authorities on Sunday reported 109 new COVID-19 cases, majority in Hebei province surrounding Beijing. Chinese officials reported another 118 cases on Tuesday, with 43 of those in the province of Jilin and another 35 coming from Hebei. Harbin, the provincial capital of H... [Full Article...]
Kremlin dismisses calls to free Navalny, warns against protests
Putin has denied these allegations. Navalny's arrest had already prompted a wave of criticism from US and European officials, adding to existing tensions between Russian Federation and the West. Leonid Volkov, one of Navalny's top aides, said he and his supporters are organizing nationwide protests on January 23. Peskov added that the Kremlin was concerned by Navalny's calls for his supporte... [Full Article...]
Pompeo: Chinese Genocide Against Muslims 'Crime of the Century'
Beth Van Schaack, a senior official who worked on war crimes issues under Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama, said before Pompeo's announcement that a genocide determination could "have real repercussions that could go to the billions of dollars. [Full Article...]
Levine Nominated To Be Assistant US Health Secretary
She has also played an integral role in the state's coronavirus response. "Ms Levine will bring the steady leadership and essential expertise we need to get people through this pandemic", Mr Biden said in a statement from his transition team. [Full Article...]
Trump farewell planned for Wednesday morning ahead of Biden oath
Outgoing First Lady Melania Trump took a beating on CNN's New Day Tuesday morning, as the hosts took turns roasting her for snubbing incoming First Lady Dr. The primary woman additionally touted her "Be Best" initiative, which focuses on points affecting kids, primarily wellness, on-line security and opioid abuse. [Full Article...]
632 arrested, army deployed after Tunisia riots
The clashes took place mainly in densely populated and under-privileged areas where the relationship between young people and the police is historically tense, the BBC's Rana Jawad in Tunis reports. On Monday, thousands of the protesters gathered in the centre of the capital, Tunis, throwing stones and petrol bombs at police. According to the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights, more t... [Full Article...]
China to sanction US officials over Taiwan
Ties between both the countries have suffered in the aftermath of Mike Pompeo easing the restrictions between United States and Taiwan. Beijing's anger was further stoked when Kelly Craft, the USA ambassador to the United Nations, spoke directly to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen after calling off a planned trip to the island. [Full Article...]
United Kingdom aims to give first Covid shot to all adults by September
Quarantine-free travel corridors for passengers arriving into the United Kingdom have today (18 January) been shut. The emergency measures at the border are expected to be in place for at least one month. As airports globally call for state aid, the United Kingdom government has announced a financial support scheme for airports ( only in England) that will open this month. [Full Article...]