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<p>Myanmar again went back to military rule on Monday after soldiers detained de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders in several raids</p>

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Canada has designated US far-right group 'Proud Boys' as a banned terrorist group. The authorities described the group a "serious and growing threat". Meanwhile, Myanmar military has blocked Facebook. UN chief has said that he will do everything possible to ensure that Myanmar coup fails. Read this and more in our morning news brief. Myanmar military clamps down on internet services, blocks Facebook Facebook acknowledged the disruption while urging authorities to restore internet connectivity in Myanmar. EU sends top envoy to Russia amid Alexei Navalny controversy European Union foreign policy chief insists that he will deliver "clear messages" to the Kremlin Will do everything possible to make sure Myanmar coup fails: UN chief Myanmar again went back to military rule on Monday after soldiers detained de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders in several raids Canada designates 'Proud Boys' as terrorist group, cites active security threat During the US presidential campaign, Trump and Biden had clashed over the conduct of Proud Boys after Trump said "Proud Boys -- stand back and stand by" Why is Jeff Bezos stepping down? ×

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<p>The Games were scheduled to be held in 2020 but were postponed by a year due to coronavirus outbreak but the recent surge in confirmed cases raised many doubts over the Olympics being held.&nbsp;</p>

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The current US President Joe Biden has taken charge of the White House and as one of his first actions, he declared coronavirus in the US as a national emergency and warned Americans that the coronavirus death toll could climb to half a million next month while unveiling new plans to fight the virus.

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Kim Jong-un unveils new submarine-launched missiles as Trump exits Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Washington on lockdown amid security threat Earthquake hits Indonesia; at least 3 dead, several injured Canada's Trudeau urges unified front against China detentions

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<p>Days after the Capitol riots, the outgoing <strong>US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;</strong>has declared a state of emergency in Washington to safeguard the city till the President-elect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden's</a> inauguration ceremony is completed.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Biden took the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech coronavirus vaccine, three weeks after the first dose. On the other hand, the <strong>UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson</strong> said the UK is in a race against time to roll out coronavirus <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccines</a> as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> related deaths continue to rise and hospitals run out of oxygen.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-bidens-inauguration-trump-approves-emergency-declaration-for-washington-356146">Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington</a></p>

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<p>The outgoing US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington a few days after his supporters marched into the Capitol building to destroy government property and protest against the US election results.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-bidens-inauguration-netanyahu-authorises-new-israeli-settlements-in-west-bank-356139">PM Netanyahu authorises new Israeli settlements in West Bank</a></p>

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<p>The&nbsp;Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed authorities to approve construction of 800 new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-gets-second-dose-of-pfizer-biontechs-coronavirus-vaccine-356132">Joe Biden gets second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine</a></p>

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<p>"Folks, I just received the second dose of my COVID-19 vaccine — and just like the first dose, it was safe, quick, and painless," he assured everyone on Twitter.</p>

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Days after the Capitol riots, the outgoing US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington to safeguard the city till the President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony is completed.

Days after the Capitol riots, the outgoing US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington to safeguard the city till the President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony is completed. Meanwhile, Biden took the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech coronavirus vaccine, three weeks after the first dose. On the other hand, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK is in a race against time to roll out coronavirus vaccines as COVID-19 related deaths continue to rise and hospitals run out of oxygen. Click on headlines to read more Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington The outgoing US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington a few days after his supporters marched into the Capitol building to destroy government property and protest against the US election results. PM Netanyahu authorises new Israeli settlements in West Bank The Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed authorities to approve construction of 800 new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. Joe Biden gets second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine "Folks, I just received the second dose of my COVID-19 vaccine — and just like the first dose, it was safe, quick, and painless," he assured everyone on Twitter. Boris Johnson: Race against time to roll out Coronavirus vaccine Chinese firms barred from complying with US sanctions

Morning news brief: State of emergency in US, Coronavirus cases surge in UK, and more

<p>US Democrats are preparing to impeach outgoing President <strong>Donald Trump</strong> after the violence at Capitol Hill last week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will move a resolution to impeach the current US president.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to surge in Europe, several governments including France, Germany and Spain have ramped up their <strong>vaccination </strong>drive in a bit to contain the virus amid growing criticism over the slow pace of inoculation.</p>

<p>In North Korea, <strong>Kim Jong-Un </strong>has assumed the title of "general secretary" a title held by his late father in a move widely seen to bolster his authority. The KCNA news agency said that the move received "stormy applause" during the congress on Sunday.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-democrats-plan-vote-on-monday-for-removing-trump-over-capitol-riots-355859"><strong>US House Democrats plan vote on Monday for removing Trump over Capitol riots</strong></a></p>

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<p>Five people had died in the rampage through the seat of government by Trump's backers after a fiery speech denouncing the November 3 election results by the Republican president.</p>

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<p>Britain has been vaccinating 200,000 people per day as German Chancellor&nbsp;<strong>Angela Merkel</strong>&nbsp;warned that "the coming weeks will be the hardest phase of the pandemic".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-move-to-bolster-authority-north-korea-leader-kim-jong-un-assumes-late-fathers-title-355867">In move to bolster authority, Kim Jong-Un assumes late father's title</a></p>

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<p>North Korea's state media said that the &nbsp;Workers' Party had adopted a resolution to elect its leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-pledges-to-strengthen-defence-capabilities-at-rare-party-congress-354970">Kim Jong-Un&nbsp;</a>as "general secretary"</p>

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US Democrats are preparing to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump after the violence at Capitol Hill last week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will move a resolution to impeach the current US president.

US Democrats are preparing to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump after the violence at Capitol Hill last week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will move a resolution to impeach the current US president. Meanwhile, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to surge in Europe, several governments including France, Germany and Spain have ramped up their vaccination drive in a bit to contain the virus amid growing criticism over the slow pace of inoculation. In North Korea, Kim Jong-Un has assumed the title of "general secretary" a title held by his late father in a move widely seen to bolster his authority. The KCNA news agency said that the move received "stormy applause" during the congress on Sunday. Click on headlines to read more US House Democrats plan vote on Monday for removing Trump over Capitol riots Five people had died in the rampage through the seat of government by Trump's backers after a fiery speech denouncing the November 3 election results by the Republican president. Europe ramps up vaccination drive amid surge in cases Britain has been vaccinating 200,000 people per day as German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that "the coming weeks will be the hardest phase of the pandemic". In move to bolster authority, Kim Jong-Un assumes late father's title North Korea's state media said that the Workers' Party had adopted a resolution to elect its leader Kim Jong-Un as "general secretary" Watch: Josef Stalin themed Moscow Doner shop faces backlash Watch:

Morning news brief: Trump impeachment, coronavirus vaccination in Europe & more

<p>The outgoing President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has now made a comeback on his favourite social media platform Twitter and has openly acknowledged his rival President-elect <strong>Joe Biden's win</strong> in the recently concluded&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/us-election">US elections 2020</a>. Following the riots at the US Capitol, the President-elect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;also accused the Trump administration of not treating the <strong>Capitol </strong>rioters the same way in which the <strong>Black Lives Matter</strong> demonstrators were treated. Meanwhile, the students of Bogazici University in Istanbul are up in arms against Turkish President <strong>Erdogan</strong>.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-various-bans-donald-trump-makes-a-comeback-on-twitter-355250" hreflang="en">After various bans, Donald trump makes a comeback on Twitter</a></p>

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<p>Donald Trump also sent out a message hinting that he has finally conceded, and requested his supporters to stop rioting and face the truth of his defeat.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-lives-matter-protestors-would-have-been-treated-differently-biden-on-police-response-during-capitol-seize-355245" hreflang="en">'Black Lives Matter' protestors would have been treated differently: Biden on police response during Capitol seize</a></p>

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<p>President-elect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> tweeted Thursday that the rioters who stormed the Capitol Wednesday would have been treated “very differently” than Black Lives Matter protesters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-new-record-with-nearly-4000-covid-deaths-in-one-day-355251" hreflang="en">US sets new record with nearly 4,000 Covid deaths in one day</a></p>

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<p>The 3,998 deaths were recorded over the 24 hour period ending at 8:30 pm local time (0130 GMT Friday), during which the US notched 265,246 new infections.</p>

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The outgoing President Donald Trump has now made a comeback on his favourite social media platform Twitter and has openly acknowledged his rival President-elect Joe Biden's win in the recently concluded US elections 2020.

The outgoing President Donald Trump has now made a comeback on his favourite social media platform Twitter and has openly acknowledged his rival President-elect Joe Biden's win in the recently concluded US elections 2020. Following the riots at the US Capitol, the President-elect Joe Biden also accused the Trump administration of not treating the Capitol rioters the same way in which the Black Lives Matter demonstrators were treated. Meanwhile, the students of Bogazici University in Istanbul are up in arms against Turkish President Erdogan. Click on headlines to read more After various bans, Donald trump makes a comeback on Twitter Donald Trump also sent out a message hinting that he has finally conceded, and requested his supporters to stop rioting and face the truth of his defeat. 'Black Lives Matter' protestors would have been treated differently: Biden on police response during Capitol seize President-elect Joe Biden tweeted Thursday that the rioters who stormed the Capitol Wednesday would have been treated “very differently” than Black Lives Matter protesters. US sets new record with nearly 4,000 Covid deaths in one day The 3,998 deaths were recorded over the 24 hour period ending at 8:30 pm local time (0130 GMT Friday), during which the US notched 265,246 new infections. Gravitas: Turkish students protest against Erdogan × Gravitas: Did a French military operation kill innocent civilians? ×

Morning news brief: Donald Trump back on Twitter, Turkish students protest, and more

<p>Amid rising coronavirus cases,&nbsp;England will go back into a full national coronavirus lockdown, with schools closed and people required to stay at home until at least mid-February. On the other hand, North Korea has submitted the application with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations(GAVI).</p>

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<p>North Korea was among a group of developing countries that requested shipments of COVID-19 vaccines, despite declaring itself free of the virus, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/england-goes-into-lockdown-again-as-new-coronavirus-strain-cases-surge-354484"><strong>England goes into lockdown again as new coronavirus strain cases surge</strong></a><br />
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<p>Nearly 56 million people in England will return to a full coronavirus lockdown, possibly until mid-February, to try to cut spiralling infection rates, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nuclear-extortion-us-denounces-irans-plan-to-step-up-uranium-enrichment-354488"><strong>'Nuclear extortion': US denounces Iran's plan to step up uranium enrichment</strong></a><br />
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<p>The United States on Monday denounced Iran's plan to step up uranium enrichment as "nuclear extortion," breaching a 2015 nuclear pact with major powers and possibly complicating efforts by US President-elect Joe Biden to rejoin the deal.<br />
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Amid rising coronavirus cases, England will go back into a full national coronavirus lockdown, with schools closed and people required to stay at home until at least mid-February.

Amid rising coronavirus cases, England will go back into a full national coronavirus lockdown, with schools closed and people required to stay at home until at least mid-February. On the other hand, North Korea has submitted the application with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations(GAVI). Click on headlines to read more After months of claiming to have no cases, North Korea requests Covid vaccine North Korea was among a group of developing countries that requested shipments of COVID-19 vaccines, despite declaring itself free of the virus, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. England goes into lockdown again as new coronavirus strain cases surge Nearly 56 million people in England will return to a full coronavirus lockdown, possibly until mid-February, to try to cut spiralling infection rates, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday. 'Nuclear extortion': US denounces Iran's plan to step up uranium enrichment The United States on Monday denounced Iran's plan to step up uranium enrichment as "nuclear extortion," breaching a 2015 nuclear pact with major powers and possibly complicating efforts by US President-elect Joe Biden to rejoin the deal.

Morning news brief: UK goes into lockdown, North Korea requests vaccine, and more

<p>The outgoing&nbsp;US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has come under scrutiny after a leaked audio tape has revealed he warned the Georgia state leader to 'find votes' for him and overturn his defeat against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>. He has also accused Anthony Fauci and health officials of exaggerating <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> tally. On the other hand, <strong>Nancy Pelosi </strong>has been re-elected as the&nbsp;US Speaker of the House with slim majority.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-leaked-audio-tape-reveals-he-wanted-to-find-votes-to-win-us-election-354264" hreflang="en">Donald Trump's leaked audio tape reveals he wanted to 'find' votes</a></p>

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<p>Local US media has released an audiotape on Sunday in which Trump can be heard pressurising Georgia's secretary of state to "find" enough votes for him to overturn his dreaded defeat in the elections against the President-elect Joe Biden.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-aircraft-carrier-nimitz-to-remain-in-gulf-as-threat-of-conflict-with-iran-looms-354271">US aircraft carrier Nimitz to remain in Gulf amid threat of conflict with Iran</a></p>

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<p>United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will stay in the Gulf in view of the ''recent threats'' put forward by Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/when-in-doubt-call-it-covid-trump-accuses-exaggeration-of-tally-fauci-reacts-354280" hreflang="en">'When in doubt, call it Covid': Trump accuses 'exaggeration' of tally</a></p>

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<p>The outgoing US President Donald Trump has once again accused the states and the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci of exaggerating the coronavirus cases and death tally in the country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrat-nancy-pelosi-wins-re-election-as-us-speaker-of-the-house-with-slim-majority-354275">Pelosi wins re-election as US Speaker of the House with slim majority</a></p>

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<p>Pelosi was reinstated after the House voted 216-209 after Democrats lost 11 seats in the November elections to command a narrower 222-212 majority.</p>

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump has come under scrutiny after a leaked audio tape has revealed he warned the Georgia state leader to 'find votes' for him and overturn his defeat against Joe Biden.

The outgoing US President Donald Trump has come under scrutiny after a leaked audio tape has revealed he warned the Georgia state leader to 'find votes' for him and overturn his defeat against Joe Biden. He has also accused Anthony Fauci and health officials of exaggerating COVID-19 tally. On the other hand, Nancy Pelosi has been re-elected as the US Speaker of the House with slim majority. Click on headlines to read more Donald Trump's leaked audio tape reveals he wanted to 'find' votes Local US media has released an audiotape on Sunday in which Trump can be heard pressurising Georgia's secretary of state to "find" enough votes for him to overturn his dreaded defeat in the elections against the President-elect Joe Biden. US aircraft carrier Nimitz to remain in Gulf amid threat of conflict with Iran United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will stay in the Gulf in view of the ''recent threats'' put forward by Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. 'When in doubt, call it Covid': Trump accuses 'exaggeration' of tally The outgoing US President Donald Trump has once again accused the states and the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci of exaggerating the coronavirus cases and death tally in the country. Pelosi wins re-election as US Speaker of the House with slim majority Pelosi was reinstated after the House voted 216-209 after Democrats lost 11 seats in the November elections to command a narrower 222-212 majority. Japan: Tokyo governor calls for state of emergency as cases surge in the country ×

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<p>As the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus"><strong>COVID-19 cases </strong></a>cross 277,000 mark in the US in the past 24 hours, the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci&nbsp;has denied following the UK's decision to delay the second dose of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine"><strong>COVID-19 vaccine</strong></a>. The UK, in the meantime, has successfully passed orders to abolish the tampon tax after the <strong>Brexit </strong>deal was finalised.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-a-new-record-marks-277000-covid-cases-in-24-hours-354101" hreflang="en">US sets a new record, marks 277,000 Covid cases in 24 hours</a></p>

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<p>The US is the hardest-hit country in the world by the pandemic with 20.4 million cases overall and just under 350,000 deaths.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/post-brexit-uk-abolishes-tampon-tax-354107">Post Brexit, UK abolishes ‘tampon tax’</a></p>

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<p>The UK has abolished the widely unpopular “tampon tax” -- effectively eliminating sales taxes on women's sanitary products.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ted-cruz-and-other-us-senators-plan-to-oppose-joe-bidens-certification-354102">Ted Cruz and other US senators plan to oppose Joe Biden's certification</a></p>

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<p>The veteran US lawmaker Ted Cruz and a few others have declared they would not be willing to vote next week to certify the President-elect Joe Biden's US election 2020 win.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anthony-fauci-denies-following-uks-decision-to-delay-covid-19-vaccines-second-dose-354113" hreflang="en">Fauci denies following UK's decision to delay COVID-19 vaccine's second dose</a></p>

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<p>This clarification from Fauci has come after it was reported by the local media that the UK government will be prioritsing giving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to people in the high-risk groups and administer the second dose after 12 weeks.</p>

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As the COVID-19 cases cross 277,000 mark in the US in the past 24 hours, the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has denied following the UK's decision to delay the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

As the COVID-19 cases cross 277,000 mark in the US in the past 24 hours, the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has denied following the UK's decision to delay the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The UK, in the meantime, has successfully passed orders to abolish the tampon tax after the Brexit deal was finalised. Click on headlines to read more US sets a new record, marks 277,000 Covid cases in 24 hours The US is the hardest-hit country in the world by the pandemic with 20.4 million cases overall and just under 350,000 deaths. Post Brexit, UK abolishes ‘tampon tax’ The UK has abolished the widely unpopular “tampon tax” -- effectively eliminating sales taxes on women's sanitary products. Ted Cruz and other US senators plan to oppose Joe Biden's certification The veteran US lawmaker Ted Cruz and a few others have declared they would not be willing to vote next week to certify the President-elect Joe Biden's US election 2020 win. Fauci denies following UK's decision to delay COVID-19 vaccine's second dose This clarification from Fauci has come after it was reported by the local media that the UK government will be prioritsing giving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to people in the high-risk groups and administer the second dose after 12 weeks. Demonstrations held across Iran & Iraq on Soleimani's first death anniversary ×

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<p>Iranian foreign minister Muhammad Jawad Zarif has accused the US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> of attempting to fabricate a pretext to attack Iran. Even in the US, Trump is facing hard days as the Congress voted to&nbsp;override his veto of a sweeping defence bill. While the leaders are busy in passing and vetoing bills, the locals spent new year eve partying, resulting in the US crossing 20 million <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> cases.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-congress-deals-trump-a-blow-overrides-veto-of-defence-bill-353944" hreflang="en">US Congress deals Trump a blow, overrides veto of defence bill</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump suffered a stinging rebuke in the Senate in his last days in office with the Congress voting overwhelmingly to override his veto of a sweeping defence bill.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazeneca-to-supply-2m-doses-of-covid-vaccine-every-week-in-uk-353948">AstraZeneca to supply 2M doses of Covid vaccine every week in UK</a></p>

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<p>About two million doses of COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca are set to be supplied every week by the middle of January in the United Kingdom.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-crosses-20-million-coronavirus-cases-on-new-year-353947">US crosses 20 million coronavirus cases on new year</a></p>

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<p>The death toll of the US crossed 346,000 on the first day of the new year in the country, making the US the worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-rejects-latest-offer-of-talks-by-taiwan-353950">China rejects latest offer of talks by Taiwan</a></p>

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<p>Tensions have risen in recent months with China ramping up its military activities near the island, including on occasion flying fighter jets across the median line of the narrow Taiwan Strait, which usually serves as an unofficial buffer.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/irans-commander-vows-resistance-a-year-after-us-killing-of-soleimani-353963" hreflang="en">Iran's commander vows ‘resistance’ a year after US killing of Soleimani</a></p>

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Iranian foreign minister Muhammad Jawad Zarif has accused the US President Donald Trump of attempting to fabricate a pretext to attack Iran. Even in the US, Trump is facing hard days as the Congress voted to override his veto of a sweeping defence bill.

Iranian foreign minister Muhammad Jawad Zarif has accused the US President Donald Trump of attempting to fabricate a pretext to attack Iran. Even in the US, Trump is facing hard days as the Congress voted to override his veto of a sweeping defence bill. While the leaders are busy in passing and vetoing bills, the locals spent new year eve partying, resulting in the US crossing 20 million coronavirus cases. Click on headlines to read more US Congress deals Trump a blow, overrides veto of defence bill US President Donald Trump suffered a stinging rebuke in the Senate in his last days in office with the Congress voting overwhelmingly to override his veto of a sweeping defence bill. AstraZeneca to supply 2M doses of Covid vaccine every week in UK About two million doses of COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca are set to be supplied every week by the middle of January in the United Kingdom. US crosses 20 million coronavirus cases on new year The death toll of the US crossed 346,000 on the first day of the new year in the country, making the US the worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic. China rejects latest offer of talks by Taiwan Tensions have risen in recent months with China ramping up its military activities near the island, including on occasion flying fighter jets across the median line of the narrow Taiwan Strait, which usually serves as an unofficial buffer. Iran's commander vows ‘resistance’ a year after US killing of Soleimani ×

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<p>After years of debates and discussions, the UK has formally quit the European Union single market. While the Uk was busy looking at the Big Ben striking the main 'golden hour', the outgoing US President Donald Trump has extended the immigration ban despite constant protests from the US business groups. Meanwhile, a report has revealed that the US blocked $63 million in funds of designated terrorist groups, including Pakistan-based outfits, in 2019 as part of its crackdown on foreign terrorist organisations.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-formally-quits-eu-single-market-in-new-year-climax-to-brexit-353702" hreflang="en">UK formally quits EU single market in New Year climax to Brexit</a></p>

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<p>Prime Minister Boris Johnson described it as an "amazing moment" for the country and played up his upbeat narrative of a "Global Britain" unshackled from rules set in Brussels.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-sends-north-koreans-rare-new-years-cards-thanks-them-353713">Kim Jong-un sends North Koreans rare New Year's cards, thanks them</a></p>

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<p>Kim usually gives a televised speech on January 1, but he is widely expected to skip the speech this year since he will address the country's first ruling party congress in five years sometime in early January.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-extends-immigration-bans-despite-opposition-from-us-business-groups-353706" hreflang="en">Trump extends immigration bans despite opposition from US business groups</a></p>

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<p>The bans, which were issued in April and June, were set to expire on December 31 but will be extended until March 31, 2021, the latest in a series of last-gasp immigration moves by the outgoing Trump administration.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-blocks-63-million-in-funds-of-global-terrorist-groups-in-2019-report-353708" hreflang="en">US blocks $63 million in funds of global terrorist groups in 2019: Report</a></p>

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<p>The report released by the US Department of Treasury on Thursday states the US blocked USD 342,000 in funds of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), USD 1,725 of the Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) and USD 45,798 of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen-al-Islami.&nbsp;</p>

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After years of debates and discussions, the UK has formally quit the European Union single market. While the Uk was busy looking at the Big Ben striking the main 'golden hour', the outgoing US President Donald Trump has extended the immigration ban despite constant protests from the US business groups.

After years of debates and discussions, the UK has formally quit the European Union single market. While the Uk was busy looking at the Big Ben striking the main 'golden hour', the outgoing US President Donald Trump has extended the immigration ban despite constant protests from the US business groups. Meanwhile, a report has revealed that the US blocked $63 million in funds of designated terrorist groups, including Pakistan-based outfits, in 2019 as part of its crackdown on foreign terrorist organisations. Click on headlines to read more UK formally quits EU single market in New Year climax to Brexit Prime Minister Boris Johnson described it as an "amazing moment" for the country and played up his upbeat narrative of a "Global Britain" unshackled from rules set in Brussels. Kim Jong-un sends North Koreans rare New Year's cards, thanks them Kim usually gives a televised speech on January 1, but he is widely expected to skip the speech this year since he will address the country's first ruling party congress in five years sometime in early January. Trump extends immigration bans despite opposition from US business groups The bans, which were issued in April and June, were set to expire on December 31 but will be extended until March 31, 2021, the latest in a series of last-gasp immigration moves by the outgoing Trump administration. US blocks $63 million in funds of global terrorist groups in 2019: Report The report released by the US Department of Treasury on Thursday states the US blocked USD 342,000 in funds of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), USD 1,725 of the Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) and USD 45,798 of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen-al-Islami. Gravitas: Angry mob attacks and sets fire to Hindu temple in Pakistan ×

Morning news brief: UK formally quits EU, Trump extends immigration ban, and more

<p>British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested that no-deal Brexit is looking like the only way out of the deadlock with trade talks with the European Union. &nbsp;At least a fifth of the world's population may not have access to a Covid-19 vaccine until 2022. Read this and more on our morning news brief.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-says-no-deal-with-european-union-the-most-likely-scenario-350043"><strong>Britain says no deal with the European Union the most likely scenario</strong></a><br />
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested that no-deal Brexit is looking like the only way out of the deadlock with trade talks with the European Union. At least a fifth of the world's population may not have access to a Covid-19 vaccine until 2022.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested that no-deal Brexit is looking like the only way out of the deadlock with trade talks with the European Union. At least a fifth of the world's population may not have access to a Covid-19 vaccine until 2022. Read this and more on our morning news brief. Britain says no deal with the European Union the most likely scenario One in 10 Spaniards have had COVID-19, nationwide antibody study shows Nearly a fifth of the world's population may not get the vaccine until 2022, study says Vijay Diwas - 'You surrender or we wipe you out': When Sam Manekshaw threatened Pak in 1971 Bangladesh liberation war London faces the highest level of Covid restrictions amid rise in cases China to open world's largest telescope to the international experts in 2021

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<p>Brexit deal talks are at a crucial stage as European Commission President Ursula&nbsp;von der Leyen tweeted that a decision may be taken by weekend. She noted that positions of Britain and EU are "far apart" even now. Meanwhile, a&nbsp;prototype of the future giant SpaceX rocket Starship -- which the company hopes will become its go-to for Mars missions -- crashed in a fiery explosion during a test launch along the Texas coast. Read this and more on our morning news brief.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brexit-deal-eu-britain-to-take-decision-by-weekend-says-ursula-von-der-leyen-348693"><strong>Brexit deal: EU-Britain to take decision by weekend, says Ursula von der Leyen</strong></a></p>

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Post-Brexit trade deal negotiations are at a crucial stage as time is running out for both sides to secure a deal</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacexs-starship-prototype-blasts-off-crashes-in-fireball-on-landing-348691"><strong>SpaceX's starship prototype blasts off, crashes in fireball on landing</strong></a></p>

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The engines were restarted just seconds before landing in an effort to slow the ship, but it crashed hard into the Earth.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-17-states-back-texas-bid-to-overturn-us-election-result-at-supreme-court-348692"><strong>Trump, 17 states back Texas bid to overturn US election result at Supreme Court</strong></a></p>

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<p>The Republican president lost to Democrat Joe Biden in the recently concluded election, and also in the four election battleground states after winning them in the 2016 election.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-covid-deaths-exceed-3000-in-24-hours-348694"><strong>US Covid deaths exceed 3,000 in 24 hours</strong></a></p>

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American authorities warned a spike in deaths was coming after millions travelled around the country for the Thanksgiving holiday last month, ignoring pleas to stay home to slow the spread of the virus.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-attorneys-office-is-investigating-my-taxes-says-hunter-biden-348707"><strong>US attorney's office is investigating my taxes, says Hunter Biden</strong></a></p>

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<p><strong>UK PM Boris Johnson doesn't comment on farmers' protest in India</strong></p>

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Brexit deal talks are at a crucial stage as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tweeted that a decision may be taken by weekend. She noted that positions of Britain and EU are "far apart" even now. Meanwhile, a prototype of the future giant SpaceX rocket Starship -- which the company hopes will become its go-to for Mars missions -- crashed in a fiery explosion during a test launch along the Texas coast. Read this and more on our morning news brief. Brexit deal: EU-Britain to take decision by weekend, says Ursula von der Leyen Post-Brexit trade deal negotiations are at a crucial stage as time is running out for both sides to secure a deal SpaceX's starship prototype blasts off, crashes in fireball on landing The engines were restarted just seconds before landing in an effort to slow the ship, but it crashed hard into the Earth. Trump, 17 states back Texas bid to overturn US election result at Supreme Court The Republican president lost to Democrat Joe Biden in the recently concluded election, and also in the four election battleground states after winning them in the 2016 election. US Covid deaths exceed 3,000 in 24 hours American authorities warned a spike in deaths was coming after millions travelled around the country for the Thanksgiving holiday last month, ignoring pleas to stay home to slow the spread of the virus. US attorney's office is investigating my taxes, says Hunter Biden Hunter Biden is often targetted by US President Donald Trump and Republican Party in order to put Joe Biden in a tight spot UK PM Boris Johnson doesn't comment on farmers' protest in India ×

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<p>The&nbsp;outgoing US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;lost yet another legal battle in the state of Arizona and Wisconsin against the President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;in which he had accused the states and Biden of voter fraud and manipulation. The states declared transparent electoral process in the recently held&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US elections</a>. His close advisor of the COVID-19 taskforce, Scott Atlas, resigned amid a surge in the coronavirus cases in the US. While the US is struggling to form leadership, Iran&nbsp;has accused Israel for using electronic devices to remotely kill their countries top nuclear scientist <strong>Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.</strong></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-wins-arizona-wisconsin-donald-trump-alleges-corruption-346581" hreflang="en">Joe Biden wins Arizona, Wisconsin; Donald Trump alleges corruption</a></p>

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<p>'WOW, total election corruption in Arizona. Hearing on now!,' Donald Trump tweeted after Biden's win in Wisconsin and Arizona.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moderna-to-request-us-and-european-regulators-for-emergency-covid-19-vaccine-346574" hreflang="en">Moderna to request US and European regulators for emergency COVID-19 vaccine</a></p>

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<p>Moderna will also submit an application for Conditional Marketing Authorisation (CMA) with the European Medicines Agency (EMA).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-close-advisor-scott-atlas-resigns-from-covid-19-taskforce-346573" hreflang="en">Donald Trump's close advisor, Scott Atlas, resigns from COVID-19 taskforce</a></p>

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<p>Scott Atlas, Donald Trump's advisor, had asked people to 'rise up' against lockdowns and other coronavirus measures.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/azerbaijani-forces-enter-last-district-handed-over-by-armenia-346588">Azerbaijani forces enter last district handed over by Armenia</a></p>

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<p>Azerbaijan's defence ministry released a video showing a tank flying an Azerbaijani flag leading a column of trucks into the Lachin district.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-says-israel-used-electronic-devices-to-remotely-kill-nuclear-scientist-346586">Iran says Israel used electronic devices to remotely kill nuclear scientist</a></p>

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump lost yet another legal battle in the state of Arizona and Wisconsin against the President-elect Joe Biden in which he had accused the states and Biden of voter fraud and manipulation.

The outgoing US President Donald Trump lost yet another legal battle in the state of Arizona and Wisconsin against the President-elect Joe Biden in which he had accused the states and Biden of voter fraud and manipulation. The states declared transparent electoral process in the recently held US elections. His close advisor of the COVID-19 taskforce, Scott Atlas, resigned amid a surge in the coronavirus cases in the US. While the US is struggling to form leadership, Iran has accused Israel for using electronic devices to remotely kill their countries top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. Click on the headlines to read more. Joe Biden wins Arizona, Wisconsin; Donald Trump alleges corruption 'WOW, total election corruption in Arizona. Hearing on now!,' Donald Trump tweeted after Biden's win in Wisconsin and Arizona. Moderna to request US and European regulators for emergency COVID-19 vaccine Moderna will also submit an application for Conditional Marketing Authorisation (CMA) with the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Donald Trump's close advisor, Scott Atlas, resigns from COVID-19 taskforce Scott Atlas, Donald Trump's advisor, had asked people to 'rise up' against lockdowns and other coronavirus measures. Azerbaijani forces enter last district handed over by Armenia Azerbaijan's defence ministry released a video showing a tank flying an Azerbaijani flag leading a column of trucks into the Lachin district. Iran says Israel used electronic devices to remotely kill nuclear scientist ×

Morning news brief: Trump's legal loss, Iran accuses Israel of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's death and more

<p>Lending support to&nbsp;the outgoing US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro alleged voter fraud in the&nbsp;recently held&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US elections</a>. The allegations were made to&nbsp;support his argument against the electronic voting system that will be used in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections. Meanwhile, in the US, the&nbsp;President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;and the Vice President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>&nbsp;appointed the first all-female communications team in the history of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/the-white-house">White House</a>.&nbsp;The duo has also nominated&nbsp;Indian-American Neera Tanden as budget chief.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazilian-president-jair-bolsonaro-alleges-lot-of-fraud-in-us-election-2020-346316" hreflang="en">Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro alleges 'lot of fraud' in US election 2020</a></p>

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<p>Bolsonaro made allegations simply to support his argument against the electronic voting system that will be used in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-appoints-white-houses-first-all-female-communication-team-346323">Joe Biden appoints White House's first all-female communication team</a></p>

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<p>The women will start working in the office after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are sworn in for their positions on January 20.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/serum-institute-of-india-rejects-charges-by-covishield-volunteer-threatens-to-seek-rs-100-cr-damages-346324" hreflang="en">Serum Institute of India rejects charges by ‘Covishield’ volunteer, threatens to seek Rs 100 cr damages</a></p>

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<p>Terming vaccine trial participant's claims as "malicious and misconceived in nature" the Pune-based pharma giant claimed that "there is absolutely no correlation with the vaccine trial and the medical condition of the volunteer".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-to-nominate-indian-american-neera-tanden-as-budget-chief-report-346315">Joe Biden to nominate Indian-American Neera Tanden as budget chief: Report&nbsp;</a></p>

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<p>If confirmed by the United States Senate, Tanden (50) would be the first woman of color to head the influential Office of Management and Budget at the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/at-least-110-dead-in-nigeria-after-suspected-boko-haram-attack-346305">At least 110 dead in Nigeria after suspected Boko Haram attack</a></p>

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Lending support to the outgoing US President Donald Trump, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro alleged voter fraud in the recently held US elections. The allegations were made to support his argument against the electronic voting system that will be used in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections.

Lending support to the outgoing US President Donald Trump, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro alleged voter fraud in the recently held US elections. The allegations were made to support his argument against the electronic voting system that will be used in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections. Meanwhile, in the US, the President-elect Joe Biden and the Vice President-elect Kamala Harris appointed the first all-female communications team in the history of White House. The duo has also nominated Indian-American Neera Tanden as budget chief. Click on the headlines to read more. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro alleges 'lot of fraud' in US election 2020 Bolsonaro made allegations simply to support his argument against the electronic voting system that will be used in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections. Joe Biden appoints White House's first all-female communication team The women will start working in the office after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are sworn in for their positions on January 20. Serum Institute of India rejects charges by ‘Covishield’ volunteer, threatens to seek Rs 100 cr damages Terming vaccine trial participant's claims as "malicious and misconceived in nature" the Pune-based pharma giant claimed that "there is absolutely no correlation with the vaccine trial and the medical condition of the volunteer". Joe Biden to nominate Indian-American Neera Tanden as budget chief: Report If confirmed by the United States Senate, Tanden (50) would be the first woman of color to head the influential Office of Management and Budget at the White House. At least 110 dead in Nigeria after suspected Boko Haram attack ×

Morning news brief: Covishield sues volunteer, Bolsonaro alleges US election voter fraud and more

<p>The outgoing US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has lost yet another battle in the&nbsp;recently-held&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US elections</a>&nbsp;as the&nbsp;Pennsylvania's highest court&nbsp;dismissed both claims in a unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Trump-ally from Israel,&nbsp;<strong>Benjamin Netanyahu</strong>, is struggling to receive support in his home country as thousands of Israelis gathered, yet again, outside his official residence demanding his resignation due to mishandling of the novel coronavirus, The UK, too, has been caught in the fire shots of mishandling coronavirus as nearly 1,300 people were given a wrong 'positive' report of <strong>COVID-19</strong> due to a technical error in the Test and Trace system.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-loses-another-election-court-challenge-legal-defeats-pile-up-346148" hreflang="en">Trump loses another election court challenge; legal defeats pile up</a></p>

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<p>Pennsylvania's highest court has dismissed another legal challenge to the US election by supporters of President Donald Trump by throwing out a lower court's order.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-nearly-1300-people-wrongfully-given-positive-results-for-covid-19-346132">UK: Nearly 1,300 people wrongfully given positive results for COVID-19</a></p>

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<p>The error happened as a laboratory experienced an error in the government's NHS Test and Trace system.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-confirms-this-years-first-case-of-bird-flu-among-poultry-346131">South Korea confirms this year's first case of bird flu among poultry</a></p>

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<p>The national alert level over the spread of bird flu has been raised to a "serious hazard."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-rally-outside-israel-pm-benjamin-netanyahus-residence-346149" hreflang="en">Thousands rally outside Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's residence</a></p>

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<p>The protestors marched demanding his resignation following allegations of corruption and badly handled pandemic lockdowns.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ethiopia-declares-victory-as-army-takes-control-over-tigray-capital-346144">Ethiopia declares victory as army takes control over Tigray capital</a></p>

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump has lost yet another battle in the recently-held US elections as the Pennsylvania's highest court dismissed both claims in a unanimous decision.

The outgoing US President Donald Trump has lost yet another battle in the recently-held US elections as the Pennsylvania's highest court dismissed both claims in a unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Trump-ally from Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, is struggling to receive support in his home country as thousands of Israelis gathered, yet again, outside his official residence demanding his resignation due to mishandling of the novel coronavirus, The UK, too, has been caught in the fire shots of mishandling coronavirus as nearly 1,300 people were given a wrong 'positive' report of COVID-19 due to a technical error in the Test and Trace system. Click on headlines to read more. Trump loses another election court challenge; legal defeats pile up Pennsylvania's highest court has dismissed another legal challenge to the US election by supporters of President Donald Trump by throwing out a lower court's order. UK: Nearly 1,300 people wrongfully given positive results for COVID-19 The error happened as a laboratory experienced an error in the government's NHS Test and Trace system. South Korea confirms this year's first case of bird flu among poultry The national alert level over the spread of bird flu has been raised to a "serious hazard." Thousands rally outside Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's residence The protestors marched demanding his resignation following allegations of corruption and badly handled pandemic lockdowns. Ethiopia declares victory as army takes control over Tigray capital ×

Morning news brief: Donald Trump loses another legal case, SKorea confirms bird flu case and more

<p>The outgoing US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has hinted towards accepting his defeat in the recently-conducted&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US elections</a>&nbsp;against&nbsp;the President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>. The Biden-Harris&nbsp;Transition Executive Director Yohannes Abraham also announced the formal start of the transition process between the two administrations. Meanwhile, China has launched its first unmanned spacecraft to the moon to bring back lunar rocks — making it the first country in nearly four decades to do so. Taregetting China's ill-treatment of the minority groups, Pope Francis&nbsp;referred to Muslim Uighurs in China as a “persecuted” community.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/do-what-needs-to-be-done-trump-clears-the-way-for-bidens-transition-344983">‘Do what needs to be done’: Trump clears the way for Biden's transition</a></p>

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<p>Trump said he directed Murphy and his administration to “follow the protocols,” which will open up federal funds for use by Biden’s transition team and allow him to receive daily intelligence briefings.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-launches-first-unmanned-spacecraft-to-moon-to-collect-lunar-rocks-344985">China launches first unmanned spacecraft to moon to collect lunar rocks</a></p>

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<p>The aim of the mission is to bring back lunar rocks and soil so that the scientists can learn about the Moon's origins, formation and volcanic activity on the lunar surface.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-might-pull-british-judges-out-of-hong-kongs-highest-court-344986">UK might pull British judges out of Hong Kong's highest court</a></p>

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<p>British Foreign Secretary on Monday claimed that this could happen due to China breaking its international obligations in Hong Kong.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-refers-to-uighur-muslims-as-a-persecuted-group-for-the-first-time-345000">Pope Francis refers to Uighur Muslims as a 'persecuted' group for the first time</a></p>

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<p>In a new book titled “Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future”, Francis also urged world governments to set up a universal minimum wage.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/saudi-denies-reports-of-talks-between-crown-prince-salman-and-netanyahu-344999">Saudi denies reports of talks between Crown Prince Salman and Netanyahu</a></p>

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump has hinted towards accepting his defeat in the recently-conducted US elections against the President-elect Joe Biden. The Biden-Harris Transition Executive Director Yohannes Abraham also announced the formal start of the transition process between the two administrations.

The outgoing US President Donald Trump has hinted towards accepting his defeat in the recently-conducted US elections against the President-elect Joe Biden. The Biden-Harris Transition Executive Director Yohannes Abraham also announced the formal start of the transition process between the two administrations. Meanwhile, China has launched its first unmanned spacecraft to the moon to bring back lunar rocks — making it the first country in nearly four decades to do so. Taregetting China's ill-treatment of the minority groups, Pope Francis referred to Muslim Uighurs in China as a “persecuted” community. Click on headlines to read more ‘Do what needs to be done’: Trump clears the way for Biden's transition Trump said he directed Murphy and his administration to “follow the protocols,” which will open up federal funds for use by Biden’s transition team and allow him to receive daily intelligence briefings. China launches first unmanned spacecraft to moon to collect lunar rocks The aim of the mission is to bring back lunar rocks and soil so that the scientists can learn about the Moon's origins, formation and volcanic activity on the lunar surface. UK might pull British judges out of Hong Kong's highest court British Foreign Secretary on Monday claimed that this could happen due to China breaking its international obligations in Hong Kong. Pope Francis refers to Uighur Muslims as a 'persecuted' group for the first time In a new book titled “Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future”, Francis also urged world governments to set up a universal minimum wage. Saudi denies reports of talks between Crown Prince Salman and Netanyahu ×

Morning news brief: Donald Trump accepts defeat, Pope calls out China and more

<p>The outgoing President&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a></strong>&nbsp;is in headlines again as his campaign has disavowed attorney Sidney Powell, who as part of its post-election legal team has pushed some of the most extreme conspiracy theories around the vote. His Democratic opponent&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a></strong>&nbsp;is also not out of waters completely as one&nbsp;of China’s top political scientists, Zheng Yongnian has said that China must drop its illusion that its relations with the<strong> United States</strong> will automatically improve under President-elect Joe Biden's administration. Meanwhile, pro-democracy activist <strong>Joshua Wong </strong>is set to plead guilty in the trial today where he is being prosecuted for participating in protests against <strong>China</strong> last year.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-campaign-cuts-ties-with-lawyer-sidney-powell-who-made-voter-fraud-claims-344754">Trump campaign cuts ties with lawyer Sidney Powell who made voter fraud claims</a></p>

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<p>'She is not a member of the Trump Legal Team. She is also not a lawyer for the president in his personal capacity,'&nbsp;Giuliani and Ellis said in their statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joshua-wong-ready-to-plead-guilty-and-face-jail-trial-to-take-place-today-344746">Joshua Wong ready to plead guilty and face jail; trial to take place today</a></p>

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<p>He was arrested a few weeks ago for 'participating in an unauthorised assembly on Oct 5 last year'. He will now be facing a trial on Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-is-a-very-weak-president-could-start-wars-chinas-top-political-scientist-344762" hreflang="en">Joe Biden is a very weak President, could start wars: China’s top political scientist</a></p>

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<p>Zheng, a Chinese government advisor has said that Beijing should be prepared for a tough stance from Washington.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/people-in-mexico-get-free-rapid-covid-19-tests-344701">People in Mexico get free rapid covid-19 tests</a></p>

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The outgoing President Donald Trump is in headlines again as his campaign has disavowed attorney Sidney Powell, who as part of its post-election legal team has pushed some of the most extreme conspiracy theories around the vote.

The outgoing President Donald Trump is in headlines again as his campaign has disavowed attorney Sidney Powell, who as part of its post-election legal team has pushed some of the most extreme conspiracy theories around the vote. His Democratic opponent Joe Biden is also not out of waters completely as one of China’s top political scientists, Zheng Yongnian has said that China must drop its illusion that its relations with the United States will automatically improve under President-elect Joe Biden's administration. Meanwhile, pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong is set to plead guilty in the trial today where he is being prosecuted for participating in protests against China last year. Trump campaign cuts ties with lawyer Sidney Powell who made voter fraud claims 'She is not a member of the Trump Legal Team. She is also not a lawyer for the president in his personal capacity,' Giuliani and Ellis said in their statement. Joshua Wong ready to plead guilty and face jail; trial to take place today He was arrested a few weeks ago for 'participating in an unauthorised assembly on Oct 5 last year'. He will now be facing a trial on Monday. Joe Biden is a very weak President, could start wars: China’s top political scientist Zheng, a Chinese government advisor has said that Beijing should be prepared for a tough stance from Washington. People in Mexico get free rapid covid-19 tests × Thailand: Frustration in students over lack of gender equality ×

Morning news brief: Trump disowns Sidney Powell, Joshua Wong to plead guilty and more

<p>The <strong>US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a></strong>&nbsp;faced another defeat as&nbsp;a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by his campaign that sought to throw out millions of mail-in votes in <strong>Pennsylvania</strong>. Meanwhile, the US&nbsp;has issued an emergency approval for <strong>Regeneron</strong> Pharmaceuticals Inc's <strong>COVID-19 antibody therapy</strong> that Donald Trump says helped him fight <strong>coronavirus</strong>. While the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/the-white-house">White House</a>&nbsp;is busy with preparing for&nbsp;<strong>Joe Biden's&nbsp;</strong>swearing-in ceremony, it also opened its doors to welcome&nbsp;Lobsang Sangay, President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), who became the first Tibetan leader to visit the White House in six decades.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-dismisses-trump-election-lawsuit-in-pennsylvania-344586" hreflang="en">US judge dismisses Trump election lawsuit in Pennsylvania</a></p>

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<p>Trump and his allies have now won two election-related cases and lost 34, according to Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-tibetan-leader-visits-white-house-for-the-first-time-in-six-decades-344591">Top Tibetan leader visits White House for the first time in six decades</a></p>

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<p>The head of the Tibetan government in exile visited the US White House for the first time in six decades.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-grants-emergency-use-authorisation-regeneron-covid-19-antibodies-344588">US grants emergency use authorisation Regeneron COVID-19 antibodies</a></p>

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<p>The authorisation was given on Saturday to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc's COVID-19 antibody therapy that Trump said helped cure him of the disease.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dutch-journalist-gatecrashes-confidential-eu-virtual-meeting-344592">Dutch journalist gatecrashes confidential EU virtual meeting</a></p>

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<p>Daniel Verlaan was greeted with a panel of surprised, confused and shocked members.&nbsp;The chat room then erupted in laughter from various European leaders present in the meeting.</p>

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The US President Donald Trump faced another defeat as a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by his campaign that sought to throw out millions of mail-in votes in Pennsylvania.

The US President Donald Trump faced another defeat as a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by his campaign that sought to throw out millions of mail-in votes in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, the US has issued an emergency approval for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc's COVID-19 antibody therapy that Donald Trump says helped him fight coronavirus. While the White House is busy with preparing for Joe Biden's swearing-in ceremony, it also opened its doors to welcome Lobsang Sangay, President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), who became the first Tibetan leader to visit the White House in six decades. US judge dismisses Trump election lawsuit in Pennsylvania Trump and his allies have now won two election-related cases and lost 34, according to Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias. Top Tibetan leader visits White House for the first time in six decades The head of the Tibetan government in exile visited the US White House for the first time in six decades. US grants emergency use authorisation Regeneron COVID-19 antibodies The authorisation was given on Saturday to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc's COVID-19 antibody therapy that Trump said helped cure him of the disease. Dutch journalist gatecrashes confidential EU virtual meeting Daniel Verlaan was greeted with a panel of surprised, confused and shocked members. The chat room then erupted in laughter from various European leaders present in the meeting. Thailand: School students demand education reform ×

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