US VP Mike Pence has rejected invoking 25th Amendment process to remove current US President Donald Trump from office. Meanwhile, Trump has continued to defend himself by saying that the speech that he made before the violence at Capitol Hill was "totally appropriate". Read this and much more in our Morning News Brief

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Trump said the impeachment process against him was a "witch hunt" while asserting that it is causing "tremendous anger".&nbsp;

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The majority of the perpetrators of the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York came from US-ally Saudi Arabia.

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At least 131,000 patients are now hospitalized in the US with coronavirus.

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US VP Mike Pence has rejected invoking 25th Amendment process to remove current US President Donald Trump from office. Meanwhile, Trump has continued to defend himself by saying that the speech that he made before the violence at Capitol Hill was "totally appropriate".

US VP Mike Pence has rejected invoking 25th Amendment process to remove current US President Donald Trump from office. Meanwhile, Trump has continued to defend himself by saying that the speech that he made before the violence at Capitol Hill was "totally appropriate". Read this and much more in our Morning News Brief US vice-president Mike Pence rejects invoking 25th Amendment to oust Trump Trump said the impeachment process against him was a "witch hunt" while asserting that it is causing "tremendous anger". 9/11 terrorists came from Pompeo's favourite Middle East destinations: Iran's Foreign Minister The majority of the perpetrators of the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York came from US-ally Saudi Arabia. US records highest daily coronavirus death toll amid vaccination drive At least 131,000 patients are now hospitalized in the US with coronavirus. Capitol violence: Pre-riot speech was 'totally appropriate', says Trump On January 6, Donald Trump addressed a huge crowd of supporters in Washington DC and made unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud in US Presidential elections 2020. The violence at Capitol Hill followed 3 GOP leaders support impeachment of outgoing President Trump × Gravitas: Who allowed tech giants to control the narrative? ×

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Days after the Capitol riots, the outgoing US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;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 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson 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.

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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.

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The&nbsp;Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed authorities to approve construction of 800 new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.

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"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.

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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

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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.

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.

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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.

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Britain has been vaccinating 200,000 people per day as German Chancellor&nbsp;Angela Merkel&nbsp;warned that "the coming weeks will be the hardest phase of the pandemic".

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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:

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-democrats-to-introduce-trump-impeachment-article-on-monday-355683">US House Democrats to introduce Trump impeachment article on Monday</a>

Democrats in the US House of Representatives will most likely introduce a legislation on Monday urging the impeachment of President Donald Trump | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-democrats-to-introduce-trump-impeachment-article-on-monday-355683">READ MORE</a>

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Saturday that the United States is ending decades-old restrictions governing official contacts with Taiwan | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-move-likely-to-anger-china-pompeo-lifts-restrictions-on-us-taiwan-relationship-355680">READ MORE</a>

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A Boeing 737 passenger plane of Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air crashed into the sea on Saturday minutes after taking off from Indonesia's capital Jakarta on a domestic flight with 62 people on board, and their fate was not known | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-sriwijaya-air-boeing-737-crashes-after-take-off-with-62-aboard-355682">READ MORE</a>

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US Vice-President Mike Pence will attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, a senior administration official has said | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vice-president-mike-pence-may-attend-bidens-inauguration-on-january-20-355687">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-us-capitol-rioters-in-viral-posts-arrested-355698">More US Capitol rioters in viral posts arrested</a>

Federal agents in US have arrested two more Capitol Hill rioters whose images had gone viral | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-us-capitol-rioters-in-viral-posts-arrested-355698">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capitol-invader-qanon-shaman-jake-angeli-charged-over-pro-trump-riots-355695">US Capitol invader 'QAnon Shaman' Jake Angeli charged over pro-Trump riots</a>

A prominent follower of conspiracy theory QAnon who featured prominently on social media wearing horns, a fur pelt, face paint and brandishing a spear adorned with the US flag during the Capitol hill riots has been charged with felony crimes by federal agents | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capitol-invader-qanon-shaman-jake-angeli-charged-over-pro-trump-riots-355695">READ MORE</a>

US House Democrats to introduce Trump impeachment article on Monday Democrats in the US House of Representatives will most likely introduce a legislation on Mon

US House Democrats to introduce Trump impeachment article on Monday Democrats in the US House of Representatives will most likely introduce a legislation on Monday urging the impeachment of President Donald Trump | READ MORE In a move likely to anger China, Pompeo lifts restrictions on US-Taiwan relationship Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Saturday that the United States is ending decades-old restrictions governing official contacts with Taiwan | READ MORE Indonesia: Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 crashes after take-off with 62 aboard A Boeing 737 passenger plane of Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air crashed into the sea on Saturday minutes after taking off from Indonesia's capital Jakarta on a domestic flight with 62 people on board, and their fate was not known | READ MORE Vice-President Mike Pence may attend Biden's inauguration on January 20 US Vice-President Mike Pence will attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, a senior administration official has said | READ MORE More US Capitol rioters in viral posts arrested Federal agents in US have arrested two more Capitol Hill rioters whose images had gone viral | READ MORE US Capitol invader 'QAnon Shaman' Jake Angeli charged over pro-Trump riots A prominent follower of conspiracy theory QAnon who featured prominently on social media wearing horns, a fur pelt, face paint and brandishing a spear adorned with the US flag during the Capitol hill riots has been charged with felony crimes by federal agents | READ MORE

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Social networking giant Twitter quickly deleted new tweets from US President Donald Trump from an official government account after the social media site had banned his personal account | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-permanently-suspends-trumps-account-deletes-potus-new-tweets-355497">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-health-organization-asks-rich-countries-to-stop-cutting-the-vaccines-queue-355500">World Health Organization asks rich countries to stop cutting the vaccines queue</a>

The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday there is a "clear problem" that low- and middle-income countries are not yet receiving supplies of COVID-19 vaccines and urged countries to stop striking bilateral deals with manufacturers | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-health-organization-asks-rich-countries-to-stop-cutting-the-vaccines-queue-355500">READ MORE</a>

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US President-elect Joe Biden, in the aftermath of President Donald Trump finally conceding defeat, has not held back from expressing disgust at what followed after the November 3 vote | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-likes-trumps-decision-to-skip-inauguration-slams-vaccine-rollout-355511">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-calls-us-pyongyangs-biggest-enemy-355502">North Korean leader Kim Jong-un calls US Pyongyang's 'biggest enemy'</a>

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Friday called the United States Pyongyang's ''biggest enemy'' as he threw down the diplomatic gauntlet to the incoming administration of Joe Biden | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-calls-us-pyongyangs-biggest-enemy-355502">READ MORE</a>

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US federal prosecutors are opening a murder investigation after a Capitol Police officer died Thursday in the aftermath of pro-Trump supporters' invasion of Congress | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-officials-to-open-murder-probe-in-capitol-police-officers-death-355499">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/check-out-this-400-year-old-social-distancing-manual-355496">Check out this 400-year-old social distancing manual</a>

Few of us know that rules of social distancing and pandemic control were formally set up by a man 432 years ago | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/check-out-this-400-year-old-social-distancing-manual-355496">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabias-king-salman-receives-first-dose-of-coronavirus-vaccine-355516">Saudi Arabia's King Salman receives first dose of coronavirus vaccine</a>

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz received a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine on Friday in the NEOM economic zone, the state news agency SPA said | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabias-king-salman-receives-first-dose-of-coronavirus-vaccine-355516">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-new-record-with-nearly-290000-covid-cases-in-24-hours-355503">US sets new record with nearly 290,000 Covid cases in 24 hours</a>

The United States hit a new record for coronavirus cases Friday, notching nearly 290,000 in a span of 24 hours | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-new-record-with-nearly-290000-covid-cases-in-24-hours-355503">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-bans-michael-flynn-sidney-powell-as-part-of-purge-of-qanon-accounts-355501">Twitter bans Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell as part of purge of QAnon accounts</a>

Twitter has banned President Donald Trump's former national security advisor Michael Flynn and pro-Trump attorney Sidney Powell as part of a purge of QAnon accounts | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-bans-michael-flynn-sidney-powell-as-part-of-purge-of-qanon-accounts-355501">READ MORE</a>

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account, deletes POTUS' new tweets Social networking giant Twitter quickly deleted new tweets from US President Donald Trum

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account, deletes POTUS' new tweets Social networking giant Twitter quickly deleted new tweets from US President Donald Trump from an official government account after the social media site had banned his personal account | READ MORE World Health Organization asks rich countries to stop cutting the vaccines queue The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday there is a "clear problem" that low- and middle-income countries are not yet receiving supplies of COVID-19 vaccines and urged countries to stop striking bilateral deals with manufacturers | READ MORE Biden likes Trump's decision to skip inauguration, slams vaccine rollout US President-elect Joe Biden, in the aftermath of President Donald Trump finally conceding defeat, has not held back from expressing disgust at what followed after the November 3 vote | READ MORE North Korean leader Kim Jong-un calls US Pyongyang's 'biggest enemy' North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Friday called the United States Pyongyang's ''biggest enemy'' as he threw down the diplomatic gauntlet to the incoming administration of Joe Biden | READ MORE US officials to open murder probe in Capitol police officer's death US federal prosecutors are opening a murder investigation after a Capitol Police officer died Thursday in the aftermath of pro-Trump supporters' invasion of Congress | READ MORE Check out this 400-year-old social distancing manual Few of us know that rules of social distancing and pandemic control were formally set up by a man 432 years ago | READ MORE Saudi Arabia's King Salman receives first dose of coronavirus vaccine Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz received a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine on Friday in the NEOM economic zone, the state news agency SPA said | READ MORE US sets new record with nearly 290,000 Covid cases in 24 hours The United States hit a new record for coronavirus cases Friday, notching nearly 290,000 in a span of 24 hours | READ MORE Twitter bans Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell as part of purge of QAnon accounts Twitter has banned President Donald Trump's former national security advisor Michael Flynn and pro-Trump attorney Sidney Powell as part of a purge of QAnon accounts | READ MORE

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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 Joe Biden's win 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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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? ×

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The US Federal law enforcement is investigating a chilling threat to hit the Capitol building with a plane sent to New York air traffic controllers Monday, CBS reports | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/flying-plane-into-washington-to-avenge-soleimanis-death-audio-message-prompts-federal-probe-354746">READ MORE</a>

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Norway is investigating the death of two nursing home residents who died after receiving doses of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/norway-investigating-death-of-two-people-who-received-pfizers-coronavirus-vaccine-354716">READ MORE</a>

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The office of the US Director of National Intelligence has said Russia was "likely" behind a string of hacks identified last month that it said breached fewer than ten federal agencies | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-intel-agencies-say-russia-likely-behind-hacking-of-govt-agencies-354752">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-faces-possibility-of-sustained-chinese-aggression-on-the-border-says-outgoing-us-envoy-354718">India faces possibility of sustained Chinese aggression on the border, says outgoing US envoy</a>

The outgoing US envoy Kenneth Juster on Tuesday said that India faces the prospect of sustained Chinese aggression along the Line of Actual Control | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-faces-possibility-of-sustained-chinese-aggression-on-the-border-says-outgoing-us-envoy-354718">READ MORE</a>

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un admitted on Wednesday that the country's economic plan had failed to meet its goals in a rare congress of the ruling Workers' Party | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-admits-economic-failure-as-rare-party-congress-begins-354698">READ MORE</a>

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More than 50 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of violating the city's national security law | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/american-among-democracy-activists-arrested-in-hong-kong-under-national-security-law-354710">READ MORE</a>

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Chinese business magnate Jack Ma is not missing but is “laying low” at present after telling off Chinese government regulators, CNBC reported on Tuesday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jack-ma-not-missing-but-laying-low-for-time-being-says-report-354708">READ MORE</a>

'Flying plane into Washington to avenge Soleimani's death': Audio message prompts federal probe The US Federal law enforcement is investigating a chilling threa

'Flying plane into Washington to avenge Soleimani's death': Audio message prompts federal probe The US Federal law enforcement is investigating a chilling threat to hit the Capitol building with a plane sent to New York air traffic controllers Monday, CBS reports | READ MORE Norway investigating death of two people who received Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine Norway is investigating the death of two nursing home residents who died after receiving doses of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine | READ MORE US intel agencies say Russia likely behind hacking of govt agencies The office of the US Director of National Intelligence has said Russia was "likely" behind a string of hacks identified last month that it said breached fewer than ten federal agencies | READ MORE India faces possibility of sustained Chinese aggression on the border, says outgoing US envoy The outgoing US envoy Kenneth Juster on Tuesday said that India faces the prospect of sustained Chinese aggression along the Line of Actual Control | READ MORE Kim Jong-un admits economic failure as rare party congress begins North Korean leader Kim Jong-un admitted on Wednesday that the country's economic plan had failed to meet its goals in a rare congress of the ruling Workers' Party | READ MORE American among democracy activists arrested in Hong Kong under national security law More than 50 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of violating the city's national security law | READ MORE Jack Ma not missing, but laying low for time being, says report Chinese business magnate Jack Ma is not missing but is “laying low” at present after telling off Chinese government regulators, CNBC reported on Tuesday | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Updates on Covid vaccine, arrests in Hong Kong and more

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).

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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.

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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.

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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. 
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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.

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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, Nancy Pelosi has been re-elected as the&nbsp;US Speaker of the House with slim majority.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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As the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19 cases </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">COVID-19 vaccine</a>. The UK, in the meantime, has successfully passed orders to abolish the tampon tax after the Brexit deal was finalised.&nbsp;

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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.

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The UK has abolished the widely unpopular “tampon tax” -- effectively eliminating sales taxes on women's sanitary products.&nbsp;

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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.

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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.

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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 ×

Morning news brief: UK abolishes 'tampon tax', US crosses 277,000 COVID-19 cases, and more

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.

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<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>

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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.

<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>

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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.

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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.

<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>

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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.

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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 ×

Morning news brief: Trump faces loss in defence bill, China rejects Taiwan's offer, and more

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.

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<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>

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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.

<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>

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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.

<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>

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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.

<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>

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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;

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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 ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-records-highest-coronavirus-daily-death-toll-since-pandemic-started-353509">US records highest coronavirus daily death toll since pandemic started&nbsp;</a>

The United States has reported a record number of deaths from COVID-19, as the worst outbreak in the world shows little sign of easing | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-records-highest-coronavirus-daily-death-toll-since-pandemic-started-353509">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-may-authorise-astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-for-emergency-use-in-april-353505">US may authorise AstraZeneca Covid vaccine for emergency use in April</a>

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc and Oxford University will likely be authorised for emergency use in the United States in April | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-may-authorise-astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-for-emergency-use-in-april-353505">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-bidens-team-for-white-house-61-are-women-54-are-people-of-colour-353506">In Biden's team for White House, 61% are women, 54% are people of colour</a>

Sixty-one percent of White House appointees are women and 54 per cent are people of colour, President-elect Joe Biden's transition team said | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-bidens-team-for-white-house-61-are-women-54-are-people-of-colour-353506">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-nearly-every-inmate-at-alaskas-biggest-prison-has-contracted-coronavirus-353491">US: Nearly every inmate at Alaska's biggest prison has contracted coronavirus</a>

Almost every inmate held at the Alaska's largest prison has contracted the coronavirus since the pandemic hit the facility in November this year | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-nearly-every-inmate-at-alaskas-biggest-prison-has-contracted-coronavirus-353491">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-will-have-covid-19-vaccine-within-days-aiims-director-353488https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-new-tariffs-on-french-german-products-in-airbus-boeing-spat-353514">India will have Covid-19 vaccine within days: AIIMS Director</a>

AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that India will have the COVID-19 vaccine within days | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-will-have-covid-19-vaccine-within-days-aiims-director-353488https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-new-tariffs-on-french-german-products-in-airbus-boeing-spat-353514">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-new-tariffs-on-french-german-products-in-airbus-boeing-spat-353514">US imposes new tariffs on French, German products in Airbus-Boeing spat</a>

The United States announced Wednesday that it will impose additional tariffs on French and German products as part of a long-running dispute over subsidies for aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-new-tariffs-on-french-german-products-in-airbus-boeing-spat-353514">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-ratifies-brexit-deal-as-leaders-sign-new-chapter-353508">UK ratifies Brexit deal as leaders sign new chapter</a>

The EU and the UK signed a post-Brexit trade deal on Wednesday, sealing their drawn-out divorce in the closing hours before the UK definitively ends its half-century European experiment | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-ratifies-brexit-deal-as-leaders-sign-new-chapter-353508">READ MORE</a>

US records highest coronavirus daily death toll since pandemic started The United States has reported a record number of deaths from COVID-19, as the worst outb

US records highest coronavirus daily death toll since pandemic started The United States has reported a record number of deaths from COVID-19, as the worst outbreak in the world shows little sign of easing | READ MORE US may authorise AstraZeneca Covid vaccine for emergency use in April The COVID-19 vaccine developed by British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc and Oxford University will likely be authorised for emergency use in the United States in April | READ MORE In Biden's team for White House, 61% are women, 54% are people of colour Sixty-one percent of White House appointees are women and 54 per cent are people of colour, President-elect Joe Biden's transition team said | READ MORE US: Nearly every inmate at Alaska's biggest prison has contracted coronavirus Almost every inmate held at the Alaska's largest prison has contracted the coronavirus since the pandemic hit the facility in November this year | READ MORE India will have Covid-19 vaccine within days: AIIMS Director AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that India will have the COVID-19 vaccine within days | READ MORE US imposes new tariffs on French, German products in Airbus-Boeing spat The United States announced Wednesday that it will impose additional tariffs on French and German products as part of a long-running dispute over subsidies for aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing | READ MORE UK ratifies Brexit deal as leaders sign new chapter The EU and the UK signed a post-Brexit trade deal on Wednesday, sealing their drawn-out divorce in the closing hours before the UK definitively ends its half-century European experiment | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Coronavirus in USA, and across the world

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-security-agencies-incurred-enormous-damage-during-trump-administration-biden-353040">US security agencies incurred 'enormous damage' during Trump administration: Biden</a> 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-is-never-going-to-forget-me-nashville-bomber-told-neighbour-before-explosion-353041">World is never going to forget me, Nashville bomber told neighbour before explosion</a> 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-rare-agreement-with-trump-democrat-led-us-house-approves-demand-for-increasing-coronavirus-relief-amount-353044">In rare agreement with Trump, Democrat-led US House approves demand for increasing coronavirus relief amount</a> 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-blow-to-trump-house-votes-to-override-veto-of-defense-bill-353039">In blow to Trump, house votes to override veto of defense bill</a> 
 
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US-China ties: Biden says coalition needed of like-minded nations to confront Beijing

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US security agencies incurred 'enormous damage' during Trump administration: Biden World is never going to forget me, Nashville bomber told neighbour before exp

US security agencies incurred 'enormous damage' during Trump administration: Biden World is never going to forget me, Nashville bomber told neighbour before explosion In rare agreement with Trump, Democrat-led US House approves demand for increasing coronavirus relief amount In blow to Trump, house votes to override veto of defense bill US-China ties: Biden says coalition needed of like-minded nations to confront Beijing Gravitas: India preparing for the Post-Pandemic World

Morning news brief: Biden hits out at Trump, Nashville bomber and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nashville-bomb-probe-leads-us-investigators-to-500-leads-suicide-bombing-suspected-352634">Nashville bomb probe leads US investigators to 500 leads, suicide bombing suspected</a>

Authorities have been searching a two-story suburban house in the Nashville area as they probe the huge blast that ripped through the downtown of the southern US city on Christmas morning | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nashville-bomb-probe-leads-us-investigators-to-500-leads-suicide-bombing-suspected-352634">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-killed-three-injured-in-illinois-bowling-alley-shooting-352645">Three killed, three injured in Illinois bowling alley shooting</a>

Three people were killed and another three injured Saturday in the US state of Illinois when a shooter opened fire at a bowling alley | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-killed-three-injured-in-illinois-bowling-alley-shooting-352645">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-coronavirus-task-force-carves-out-plan-to-detect-isolate-new-strains-352643">India's coronavirus task force carves out plan to detect, isolate new strains</a>

India's COVID-19 national task force held a meeting on Saturday to discuss the new strains of coronavirus, first of which was spotted in the United Kingdom | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-coronavirus-task-force-carves-out-plan-to-detect-isolate-new-strains-352643">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-begins-vaccine-rollout-as-new-virus-strain-spreads-fears-352641">Europe begins vaccine rollout as new virus strain spreads fears</a>

Europe has launched a cross-border vaccination programme of unprecedented scale as part of efforts to end the coronavirus pandemic | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-begins-vaccine-rollout-as-new-virus-strain-spreads-fears-352641">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/johnson-sold-out-fish-stocks-in-new-brexit-deal-claim-british-fishermen-352636">Johnson sold out fish stocks in new Brexit deal, claim British fishermen</a>

Fishermen in Britain on Saturday claimed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had sold out British fish stocks to the European Union as part of the recently inked Brexit deal | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/johnson-sold-out-fish-stocks-in-new-brexit-deal-claim-british-fishermen-352636">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-refuses-to-budge-over-aid-bill-millions-risk-losing-jobless-benefits-352635">Trump refuses to budge over aid bill, millions risk losing jobless benefits</a>

US President Donald Trump has so far refused to sign into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, insisting that it did not do enough to help everyday people | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-refuses-to-budge-over-aid-bill-millions-risk-losing-jobless-benefits-352635">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-health-network-faces-probe-over-unauthorised-covid-vaccine-352654">New York health network faces probe over unauthorised Covid vaccine</a>

Officials from the New York State Health Department are investigating a Brooklyn-based healthcare provider on suspicion it violated state guidelines for distribution of Covid vaccine | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-health-network-faces-probe-over-unauthorised-covid-vaccine-352654">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/study-sheds-light-on-critical-windows-in-pregnancy-for-covid-19-vaccination-352657">Study sheds light on critical windows in pregnancy for COVID-19 vaccination</a>

Scientists have found evidence of lower than expected transfer of protective antibodies against the novel coronavirus via the placenta from mothers who are infected in the third trimester | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/study-sheds-light-on-critical-windows-in-pregnancy-for-covid-19-vaccination-352657">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/niger-heads-to-polls-in-search-of-first-democratic-transition-352672">Niger heads to polls in search of first democratic transition</a>

Niger votes in an election on Sunday that is expected to lead to the first transfer of power between two democratically elected presidents in a country reeling from Islamist violence | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/niger-heads-to-polls-in-search-of-first-democratic-transition-352672">READ MORE</a>

Nashville bomb probe leads US investigators to 500 leads, suicide bombing suspected Authorities have been searching a two-story suburban house in the Nashville area as they probe the huge blast that ripped through the downtown of the southern US city on Christmas morning | READ MORE Three killed, three injured in Illinois bowling alley shooting Three people were killed and another three injured Saturday in the US state of Illinois when a shooter opened fire at a bowling alley | READ MORE India's coronavirus task force carves out plan to detect, isolate new strains India's COVID-19 national task force held a meeting on Saturday to discuss the new strains of coronavirus, first of which was spotted in the United Kingdom | READ MORE Europe begins vaccine rollout as new virus strain spreads fears Europe has launched a cross-border vaccination programme of unprecedented scale as part of efforts to end the coronavirus pandemic | READ MORE Johnson sold out fish stocks in new Brexit deal, claim British fishermen Fishermen in Britain on Saturday claimed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had sold out British fish stocks to the European Union as part of the recently inked Brexit deal | READ MORE Trump refuses to budge over aid bill, millions risk losing jobless benefits US President Donald Trump has so far refused to sign into law a $2.

Nashville bomb probe leads US investigators to 500 leads, suicide bombing suspected Authorities have been searching a two-story suburban house in the Nashville area as they probe the huge blast that ripped through the downtown of the southern US city on Christmas morning | READ MORE Three killed, three injured in Illinois bowling alley shooting Three people were killed and another three injured Saturday in the US state of Illinois when a shooter opened fire at a bowling alley | READ MORE India's coronavirus task force carves out plan to detect, isolate new strains India's COVID-19 national task force held a meeting on Saturday to discuss the new strains of coronavirus, first of which was spotted in the United Kingdom | READ MORE Europe begins vaccine rollout as new virus strain spreads fears Europe has launched a cross-border vaccination programme of unprecedented scale as part of efforts to end the coronavirus pandemic | READ MORE Johnson sold out fish stocks in new Brexit deal, claim British fishermen Fishermen in Britain on Saturday claimed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had sold out British fish stocks to the European Union as part of the recently inked Brexit deal | READ MORE Trump refuses to budge over aid bill, millions risk losing jobless benefits US President Donald Trump has so far refused to sign into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, insisting that it did not do enough to help everyday people | READ MORE New York health network faces probe over unauthorised Covid vaccine Officials from the New York State Health Department are investigating a Brooklyn-based healthcare provider on suspicion it violated state guidelines for distribution of Covid vaccine | READ MORE Study sheds light on critical windows in pregnancy for COVID-19 vaccination Scientists have found evidence of lower than expected transfer of protective antibodies against the novel coronavirus via the placenta from mothers who are infected in the third trimester | READ MORE Niger heads to polls in search of first democratic transition Niger votes in an election on Sunday that is expected to lead to the first transfer of power between two democratically elected presidents in a country reeling from Islamist violence | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Nashville bomb probe, perils of new coronavirus variant, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huge-blast-which-tore-through-nashville-hit-after-chilling-bomb-warning-352458">Huge blast, which tore through Nashville, hit after chilling bomb warning</a>

The parked motor home, which exploded in downtown Nashville at dawn on Friday morning, blasted minutes after a recorded announcement emanating from the vehicle warned of a bomb | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huge-blast-which-tore-through-nashville-hit-after-chilling-bomb-warning-352458">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/full-post-brexit-text-goes-beyond-a-canada-style-deal-report-says-352461">Full post-Brexit text goes beyond a 'Canada-style' deal, report says</a>

The post-Brexit trade deal reached by the United Kingdom and the European Union goes beyond the EU's so-called "Canada-style" trade accord | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/full-post-brexit-text-goes-beyond-a-canada-style-deal-report-says-352461">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-leapfrog-us-as-worlds-biggest-economy-by-2028-analysis-says-352471">China to leapfrog US as world's biggest economy by 2028, analysis says</a>

China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028, an analytical report by a think tank has claimed | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-leapfrog-us-as-worlds-biggest-economy-by-2028-analysis-says-352471">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-coronavirus-france-confirms-first-case-on-its-soil-352459">New coronavirus: France confirms first case on its soil</a>

France has confirmed first case of new coronavirus variant on its soil. The variant, which recently emerged in Britain is considered by experts to be more contagious | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-coronavirus-france-confirms-first-case-on-its-soil-352459">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boston-doctor-develops-severe-allergic-reaction-to-moderna-covid-vaccine-352464">Boston doctor develops severe allergic reaction to Moderna COVID vaccine</a>

A doctor in Boston -- already suffering from a shellfish allergy -- developed a severe allergic reaction after receiving Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine on Thursday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boston-doctor-develops-severe-allergic-reaction-to-moderna-covid-vaccine-352464">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-again-delays-execution-of-lone-woman-on-federal-death-row-352470">US judge again delays execution of lone woman on federal death row</a>

A U.S. federal judge said that the Justice Department broke the law when it rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row last month | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-again-delays-execution-of-lone-woman-on-federal-death-row-352470">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/support-to-taiwan-a-red-line-biden-must-remain-strong-japanese-minister-352468">Support to Taiwan a 'red line', Biden must remain strong: Japanese minister</a>

Japan's deputy defence minister said in an interview that Taiwan's safety was a 'red line' and urged US President-elect Joe Biden to "be strong" in supporting it | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/support-to-taiwan-a-red-line-biden-must-remain-strong-japanese-minister-352468">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-targets-hamas-sites-after-gaza-militants-fire-rockets-352466">Israel targets Hamas sites after Gaza militants fire rockets</a>

Israel has targetted a number of sites in Gaza in response to Palestinian militants firing rockets into the south of the country | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-targets-hamas-sites-after-gaza-militants-fire-rockets-352466">READ MORE</a>

Huge blast, which tore through Nashville, hit after chilling bomb warning The parked motor home, which exploded in downtown Nashville at dawn on Friday morning, blasted minutes after a recorded announcement emanating from the vehicle warned of a bomb | READ MORE Full post-Brexit text goes beyond a 'Canada-style' deal, report says The post-Brexit trade deal reached by the United Kingdom and the European Union goes beyond the EU's so-called "Canada-style" trade accord | READ MORE China to leapfrog US as world's biggest economy by 2028, analysis says China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028, an analytical report by a think tank has claimed | READ MORE New coronavirus: France confirms first case on its soil France has confirmed first case of new coronavirus variant on its soil.

Huge blast, which tore through Nashville, hit after chilling bomb warning The parked motor home, which exploded in downtown Nashville at dawn on Friday morning, blasted minutes after a recorded announcement emanating from the vehicle warned of a bomb | READ MORE Full post-Brexit text goes beyond a 'Canada-style' deal, report says The post-Brexit trade deal reached by the United Kingdom and the European Union goes beyond the EU's so-called "Canada-style" trade accord | READ MORE China to leapfrog US as world's biggest economy by 2028, analysis says China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028, an analytical report by a think tank has claimed | READ MORE New coronavirus: France confirms first case on its soil France has confirmed first case of new coronavirus variant on its soil. The variant, which recently emerged in Britain is considered by experts to be more contagious | READ MORE Boston doctor develops severe allergic reaction to Moderna COVID vaccine A doctor in Boston -- already suffering from a shellfish allergy -- developed a severe allergic reaction after receiving Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine on Thursday | READ MORE US judge again delays execution of lone woman on federal death row A U.S. federal judge said that the Justice Department broke the law when it rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row last month | READ MORE Support to Taiwan a 'red line', Biden must remain strong: Japanese minister Japan's deputy defence minister said in an interview that Taiwan's safety was a 'red line' and urged US President-elect Joe Biden to "be strong" in supporting it | READ MORE Israel targets Hamas sites after Gaza militants fire rockets Israel has targetted a number of sites in Gaza in response to Palestinian militants firing rockets into the south of the country | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Nashville blast, allergic reaction to Moderna vaccine, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-uk-south-africa-another-coronavirus-variant-emerges-in-nigeria-352189">After UK, South Africa, another coronavirus variant emerges in Nigeria</a>

Another variant of coronavirus has emerged in Africa’s most populous country, after distinct mutants of the virus have been reported from the UK and South Africa over the last few days | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-uk-south-africa-another-coronavirus-variant-emerges-in-nigeria-352189">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawmakers-block-trumps-changes-to-coronavirus-aid-package-352180">US lawmakers block Trump's changes to coronavirus aid package</a>

US lawmakers have rejected President Donald Trump's demand for extensive changes and leaving benefits for millions of Americans at risk in the $2.3 trillion coronavirus aid and government spending package | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawmakers-block-trumps-changes-to-coronavirus-aid-package-352180">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-600000-people-in-britain-get-first-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-jab-352187">Over 600,000 people in Britain get first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine jab</a>

More than 600,000 people in the United Kingdom have received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine since inoculations began in the country | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-600000-people-in-britain-get-first-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-jab-352187">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-hackers-used-microsoft-vendors-to-breach-customers-investigators-say-352175">Russian hackers used Microsoft vendors to breach customers, investigators say</a>

The suspected Russian hackers responsible for the worst US cyber attack in years leveraged reseller access to Microsoft Corp services to penetrate targets that had no compromised network software from SolarWinds Corp | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-hackers-used-microsoft-vendors-to-breach-customers-investigators-say-352175">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-strike-intercepted-in-syria-says-syrian-state-media-352177">Israeli strike intercepted in Syria, says Syrian state media</a>

Syrian state news agency SANA said on Friday that Syria's air defences intercepted missiles fired by Israel | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-strike-intercepted-in-syria-says-syrian-state-media-352177">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-have-taken-back-control-of-our-laws-and-our-destiny-says-uk-pm-johnson-after-brexit-deal-352147">We have taken back control of our laws and our destiny, says UK PM Johnson after Brexit deal</a>

After the UK clinched the Brexit deal with the European Union, British PM Boris Johnson said that "We have taken back control of our laws and our destiny" | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-have-taken-back-control-of-our-laws-and-our-destiny-says-uk-pm-johnson-after-brexit-deal-352147">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-brexit-france-offers-aid-to-fishermen-352205">After Brexit, France offers aid to fishermen</a>

France on Thursday announced measures to support fishermen after European Union and UK reached a post-Brexit trade agreement |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-brexit-france-offers-aid-to-fishermen-352205"> READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/can-anything-stop-trump-from-pardoning-his-family-or-even-himself-352199">Can anything stop Trump from pardoning his family or even himself?</a>

President Donald Trump on Wednesday granted pardons to his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and former adviser Roger Stone | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/can-anything-stop-trump-from-pardoning-his-family-or-even-himself-352199">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-sinovac-covid-vaccine-9125-effective-in-late-trials-turkey-says-352198">China's Sinovac COVID vaccine 91.25% effective in late trials, Turkey says</a>

A COVID-19 vaccine developed by China's Sinovac Biotech is 91.25% effective, the interim data from a late-stage trial in Turkey has said | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-sinovac-covid-vaccine-9125-effective-in-late-trials-turkey-says-352198">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-impose-covid-19-screening-requirement-for-uk-flights-352207">US to impose COVID-19 screening requirement for UK flights</a>

The US government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure starting Monday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-impose-covid-19-screening-requirement-for-uk-flights-352207">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-has-won-us-approval-to-transfer-funds-to-buy-covid-vaccines-352190">Iran says has won US approval to transfer funds to buy Covid vaccines</a>

Iran has said the United States approved its fund transfer to buy coronavirus vaccines from overseas as its daily death toll fell to a three-month low | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-has-won-us-approval-to-transfer-funds-to-buy-covid-vaccines-352190">READ MORE</a>

After UK, South Africa, another coronavirus variant emerges in Nigeria Another variant of coronavirus has emerged in Africa’s most populous country, after distinct mutants of the virus have been reported from the UK and South Africa over the last few days | READ MORE US lawmakers block Trump's changes to coronavirus aid package US lawmakers have rejected President Donald Trump's demand for extensive changes and leaving benefits for millions of Americans at risk in the $2.

After UK, South Africa, another coronavirus variant emerges in Nigeria Another variant of coronavirus has emerged in Africa’s most populous country, after distinct mutants of the virus have been reported from the UK and South Africa over the last few days | READ MORE US lawmakers block Trump's changes to coronavirus aid package US lawmakers have rejected President Donald Trump's demand for extensive changes and leaving benefits for millions of Americans at risk in the $2.3 trillion coronavirus aid and government spending package | READ MORE Over 600,000 people in Britain get first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine jab More than 600,000 people in the United Kingdom have received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine since inoculations began in the country | READ MORE Russian hackers used Microsoft vendors to breach customers, investigators say The suspected Russian hackers responsible for the worst US cyber attack in years leveraged reseller access to Microsoft Corp services to penetrate targets that had no compromised network software from SolarWinds Corp | READ MORE Israeli strike intercepted in Syria, says Syrian state media Syrian state news agency SANA said on Friday that Syria's air defences intercepted missiles fired by Israel | READ MORE We have taken back control of our laws and our destiny, says UK PM Johnson after Brexit deal After the UK clinched the Brexit deal with the European Union, British PM Boris Johnson said that "We have taken back control of our laws and our destiny" | READ MORE After Brexit, France offers aid to fishermen France on Thursday announced measures to support fishermen after European Union and UK reached a post-Brexit trade agreement | READ MORE Can anything stop Trump from pardoning his family or even himself? President Donald Trump on Wednesday granted pardons to his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and former adviser Roger Stone | READ MORE China's Sinovac COVID vaccine 91.25% effective in late trials, Turkey says A COVID-19 vaccine developed by China's Sinovac Biotech is 91.25% effective, the interim data from a late-stage trial in Turkey has said | READ MORE US to impose COVID-19 screening requirement for UK flights The US government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure starting Monday | READ MORE Iran says has won US approval to transfer funds to buy Covid vaccines Iran has said the United States approved its fund transfer to buy coronavirus vaccines from overseas as its daily death toll fell to a three-month low | READ MORE

Morning news brief: New coronavirus variant, aid package in US, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-pre-dawn-breakthrough-eu-and-uk-hash-out-final-details-on-cusp-of-brexit-deal-351930">A pre-dawn breakthrough? EU and UK hash out final details on cusp of Brexit deal</a>

The European Union and Britain chalked out the final details of a post-Brexit trade deal on Thursday ahead of what negotiators hoped would be a pre-dawn breakthrough | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-pre-dawn-breakthrough-eu-and-uk-hash-out-final-details-on-cusp-of-brexit-deal-351930">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-will-stay-with-us-for-the-next-10-years-says-vaccine-creator-351920">Coronavirus will stay with us for the next 10 years, says vaccine creator</a>

The creator of the world’s first approved coronavirus vaccine has warned that he believes the deadly coronavirus may survive for several years to come | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-will-stay-with-us-for-the-next-10-years-says-vaccine-creator-351920">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/families-of-coronavirus-victims-sue-italy-for-100-million-euros-351928">Families of coronavirus victims sue Italy for 100 million euros</a>

About 500 relative of coronavirus victims are suing Italian state for 100 million euros (USD 122 million) alleging failure in early stages of the coronavirus pandemic | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/families-of-coronavirus-victims-sue-italy-for-100-million-euros-351928">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-issues-new-pardons-including-kushners-father-and-2016-campaign-chairman-351912">Trump issues new pardons, including Kushner's father and 2016 campaign chairman</a>

US President Donald Trump has issued pardons and sentence commutations for 29 people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-issues-new-pardons-including-kushners-father-and-2016-campaign-chairman-351912">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whos-probe-into-origins-of-coronavirus-in-wuhan-not-looking-for-guilty-parties-351858">WHO's probe into origins of coronavirus in Wuhan not looking for 'guilty' parties</a>

The investigation by the World Health Organization into the origins of COVID-19 is not looking to find “guilty” parties, a member of the international mission recently told AFP | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whos-probe-into-origins-of-coronavirus-in-wuhan-not-looking-for-guilty-parties-351858">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizer-us-strike-100-million-covid-19-vaccine-deal-351932">Pfizer, US strike 100 million COVID-19 vaccine deal</a>

The US government has signed a deal with Pfizer Inc according to which it will pay nearly $2 billion for 100 million additional doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to bolster its supply | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizer-us-strike-100-million-covid-19-vaccine-deal-351932">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-launches-anti-monopoly-probe-into-alibaba-351922">China launches anti-monopoly probe into Alibaba</a>

China has launched an investigation into Alibaba Group for suspected monopolistic behaviour and will summon its Ant Group to meet in coming days | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-launches-anti-monopoly-probe-into-alibaba-351922">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-vetoes-sweeping-us-defence-bill-351914">Donald Trump vetoes sweeping US defence bill</a>

US President Donald Trump has vetoed a broad defence funding bill sent to him by Congress | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-vetoes-sweeping-us-defence-bill-351914">READ MORE</a>

A pre-dawn breakthrough? EU and UK hash out final details on cusp of Brexit deal The European Union and Britain chalked out the final details of a post-Brexit t

A pre-dawn breakthrough? EU and UK hash out final details on cusp of Brexit deal The European Union and Britain chalked out the final details of a post-Brexit trade deal on Thursday ahead of what negotiators hoped would be a pre-dawn breakthrough | READ MORE Coronavirus will stay with us for the next 10 years, says vaccine creator The creator of the world’s first approved coronavirus vaccine has warned that he believes the deadly coronavirus may survive for several years to come | READ MORE Families of coronavirus victims sue Italy for 100 million euros About 500 relative of coronavirus victims are suing Italian state for 100 million euros (USD 122 million) alleging failure in early stages of the coronavirus pandemic | READ MORE Trump issues new pardons, including Kushner's father and 2016 campaign chairman US President Donald Trump has issued pardons and sentence commutations for 29 people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law | READ MORE WHO's probe into origins of coronavirus in Wuhan not looking for 'guilty' parties The investigation by the World Health Organization into the origins of COVID-19 is not looking to find “guilty” parties, a member of the international mission recently told AFP | READ MORE Pfizer, US strike 100 million COVID-19 vaccine deal The US government has signed a deal with Pfizer Inc according to which it will pay nearly $2 billion for 100 million additional doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to bolster its supply | READ MORE China launches anti-monopoly probe into Alibaba China has launched an investigation into Alibaba Group for suspected monopolistic behaviour and will summon its Ant Group to meet in coming days | READ MORE Donald Trump vetoes sweeping US defence bill US President Donald Trump has vetoed a broad defence funding bill sent to him by Congress | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Brexit talks near conclusion, Trump's histrionics, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-rejects-covid-relief-bill-terms-it-a-disgrace-351697">Trump rejects Covid relief bill, terms it a 'disgrace'</a>

US President Donald Trump has rejected the massive Covid economic relief package passed by Congress | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-rejects-covid-relief-bill-terms-it-a-disgrace-351697">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-issues-series-of-pardons-including-russia-probe-figure-george-papadopoulos-351684">Trump issues series of pardons, including Russia probe figure George Papadopoulos</a>

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned 15 people, including Republican allies, a 2016 campaign official accused of involvement in the Russia probe | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-issues-series-of-pardons-including-russia-probe-figure-george-papadopoulos-351684">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-to-hold-snap-election-with-netanyahu-facing-unprecedented-challenges-351686">Israel to hold snap election, with Netanyahu facing unprecedented challenges</a>

Israel is slated to hold a snap election in March after its parliament Tuesday failed to meet a deadline to pass a budget | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-to-hold-snap-election-with-netanyahu-facing-unprecedented-challenges-351686">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-coronavirus-fears-britain-france-transport-ban-eased-351688">New coronavirus fears: Britain-France transport ban eased</a>

After a snap 48-hour ban to keep new variant of coronavirus from spreading, France and Britain are set to reopen cross-border travel on Wednesday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-coronavirus-fears-britain-france-transport-ban-eased-351688">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/good-riddance-china-says-as-germany-leaves-un-security-council-351709">'Good riddance,' China says as Germany leaves UN Security Council</a>

Germany`s U.N. envoy, during his last scheduled U.N. Security Council meeting, appealed to China to free two detained Canadians for Christmas | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/good-riddance-china-says-as-germany-leaves-un-security-council-351709">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/swamp-king-croc-identified-in-australia-351703">'Swamp King' croc identified in Australia</a>

Australia is land of creatures that may not always be as sweet lookimg as Kangaroos | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/swamp-king-croc-identified-in-australia-351703">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-must-put-blame-on-russia-for-cyberattack-says-biden-351696">Trump must put blame on Russia for cyberattack, says Biden</a>

US President-elect Joe Biden said that he had not seen any evidence that cyberattack against the US was under control | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-must-put-blame-on-russia-for-cyberattack-says-biden-351696">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-to-start-covid-19-vaccination-on-thursday-351705">Mexico to start Covid-19 vaccination on Thursday</a>

Mexico will begin Covid-19 immunisation on Thursday, a day after the country receives its first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-to-start-covid-19-vaccination-on-thursday-351705">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/my-second-life-california-nurse-walks-out-of-hospital-after-eight-month-covid-19-ordeal-351711">'My second life': California nurse walks out of hospital after eight-month COVID-19 ordeal</a>

As a veteran ICU nurse whose job is to care for the most critically ill patients at her hospital in Long Beach, California, Merlin Pambuan was well aware of the deadly ravages COVID-19 can inflict on the human body | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/my-second-life-california-nurse-walks-out-of-hospital-after-eight-month-covid-19-ordeal-351711">READ MORE</a>

Trump rejects Covid relief bill, terms it a 'disgrace' US President Donald Trump has rejected the massive Covid economic relief package passed by Congress | READ MORE Trump issues series of pardons, including Russia probe figure George Papadopoulos US President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned 15 people, including Republican allies, a 2016 campaign official accused of involvement in the Russia probe | READ MORE Israel to hold snap election, with Netanyahu facing unprecedented challenges Israel is slated to hold a snap election in March after its parliament Tuesday failed to meet a deadline to pass a budget | READ MORE New coronavirus fears: Britain-France transport ban eased After a snap 48-hour ban to keep new variant of coronavirus from spreading, France and Britain are set to reopen cross-border travel on Wednesday | READ MORE 'Good riddance,' China says as Germany leaves UN Security Council Germany`s U.

Trump rejects Covid relief bill, terms it a 'disgrace' US President Donald Trump has rejected the massive Covid economic relief package passed by Congress | READ MORE Trump issues series of pardons, including Russia probe figure George Papadopoulos US President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned 15 people, including Republican allies, a 2016 campaign official accused of involvement in the Russia probe | READ MORE Israel to hold snap election, with Netanyahu facing unprecedented challenges Israel is slated to hold a snap election in March after its parliament Tuesday failed to meet a deadline to pass a budget | READ MORE New coronavirus fears: Britain-France transport ban eased After a snap 48-hour ban to keep new variant of coronavirus from spreading, France and Britain are set to reopen cross-border travel on Wednesday | READ MORE 'Good riddance,' China says as Germany leaves UN Security Council Germany`s U.N. envoy, during his last scheduled U.N. Security Council meeting, appealed to China to free two detained Canadians for Christmas | READ MORE 'Swamp King' croc identified in Australia Australia is land of creatures that may not always be as sweet lookimg as Kangaroos | READ MORE Trump must put blame on Russia for cyberattack, says Biden US President-elect Joe Biden said that he had not seen any evidence that cyberattack against the US was under control | READ MORE Mexico to start Covid-19 vaccination on Thursday Mexico will begin Covid-19 immunisation on Thursday, a day after the country receives its first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines | READ MORE 'My second life': California nurse walks out of hospital after eight-month COVID-19 ordeal As a veteran ICU nurse whose job is to care for the most critically ill patients at her hospital in Long Beach, California, Merlin Pambuan was well aware of the deadly ravages COVID-19 can inflict on the human body | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Trump rejects Covid relief bill, Fauci gets coronavirus jab, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/take-it-there-is-nothing-to-worry-about-biden-receives-vaccine-live-on-television-351481">‘Take it, there is nothing to worry about': Biden receives vaccine live on television</a> 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/donald-trump-presents-legion-of-merit-to-pm-modi-for-elevating-us-india-strategic-partnership-351495">Donald Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Modi for elevating US-India strategic partnership</a> 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-person-died-every-33-seconds-due-to-covid-19-in-the-us-last-week-351486">A person died every 33 seconds due to COVID-19 in the US last week</a> 
 
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Jupiter, Saturn forms the great conjuction in a rare cosmic event

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‘Take it, there is nothing to worry about': Biden receives vaccine live on television Donald Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Modi for elevating US-India st

‘Take it, there is nothing to worry about': Biden receives vaccine live on television Donald Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Modi for elevating US-India strategic partnership A person died every 33 seconds due to COVID-19 in the US last week Jupiter, Saturn forms the great conjuction in a rare cosmic event

Morning news brief: PM Modi gets top US honour, Covid vaccination and more

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-elect-bidens-chief-of-staff-says-hack-response-will-go-beyond-just-sanctions-351251">President-elect Biden's chief of staff says hack response will go beyond 'just sanctions'</a> 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-prepared-to-react-if-iran-seeks-to-avenge-its-top-generals-killing-351255">US says ‘prepared to react’ if Iran seeks to avenge its top general's killing</a> 
 
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Several nations ban UK flights, fearing new COVID-19 variant

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Moderna starts shipping its COVID-19 vaccine in US

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Indian health ministry calls urgent meet after new mutant coronavirus spreads rapidly in UK President-elect Biden's chief of staff says hack response will go be

Indian health ministry calls urgent meet after new mutant coronavirus spreads rapidly in UK President-elect Biden's chief of staff says hack response will go beyond 'just sanctions' US says ‘prepared to react’ if Iran seeks to avenge its top general's killing Several nations ban UK flights, fearing new COVID-19 variant Moderna starts shipping its COVID-19 vaccine in US

Morning news brief: New Covid-19 mutant, US cyber-attack and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-floated-fired-attorney-sidney-powell-as-special-counsel-reports-say-351089">Trump floated fired attorney Sidney Powell as special counsel, reports say</a>

US President Donald Trump has floated naming lawyer Sidney Powell as a special counsel investigating allegations of voter fraud. She notably was booted from his campaign's legal team after pushing unfounded conspiracy theories | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-floated-fired-attorney-sidney-powell-as-special-counsel-reports-say-351089">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-negative-news-how-china-censored-the-coronavirus-351101">No ‘negative’ news: How China censored the coronavirus</a>

In the early hours of Feb. 7, China’s powerful internet censors experienced an unfamiliar and deeply unsettling sensation. They felt they were losing control | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-negative-news-how-china-censored-the-coronavirus-351101">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-is-now-declaring-biden-as-election-winner-on-trumps-own-tweets-about-fraud-351068">Twitter is now declaring Biden as election winner - on Trump's own tweets about fraud</a>

Social media giants like Twitter and Facebook have been put under immense pressure to weed out fake news and misinformation, especially to set the stage for a peaceful transition of power from incumbent US President Donald Trump to President-elect Joe Biden | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-is-now-declaring-biden-as-election-winner-on-trumps-own-tweets-about-fraud-351068">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-in-close-contact-with-uk-authorities-to-understand-new-mutation-of-covid-19-351086">WHO in close contact with UK authorities to understand new mutation of COVID-19</a>

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday said that it was in close contact with the United Kingdom after a new strain of COVID-19 was found in the country | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-in-close-contact-with-uk-authorities-to-understand-new-mutation-of-covid-19-351086">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-uk-continue-post-brexit-trade-talks-as-deadline-looms-351064">EU, UK continue post-Brexit trade talks as deadline looms</a>

Britain and the European Union continued trade talks in Brussels on Saturday. But this time, they did not give any word on any progress made in resolving disagreements over fishing rights and fair competition rules -- seen as the main obstacles to a deal | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-uk-continue-post-brexit-trade-talks-as-deadline-looms-351064">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-woman-falls-off-cliff-dies-while-trying-to-take-photo-351099">Australian woman falls off cliff, dies while trying to take photo</a>

An Australian woman died on Saturday after she fell from a cliff. The woman was reportedly attempting to click a picture at the cliff, when she lost balance and fell off | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-woman-falls-off-cliff-dies-while-trying-to-take-photo-351099">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-new-coronavirus-strain-is-spreading-more-quickly-351032">A new coronavirus strain is spreading more quickly</a>

In an alarming development, England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said on Saturday that a new strain of coronavirus is spreading more quickly and urgent work was underway to confirm that it doesn't cause higher mortality rate | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-new-coronavirus-strain-is-spreading-more-quickly-351032">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-clamps-down-on-coronavirus-outbreak-at-seafood-market-351095">Thailand clamps down on coronavirus outbreak at seafood market</a>

Thailand's biggest seafood market and the surrounding area have been locked down to contain a coronavirus outbreak | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-clamps-down-on-coronavirus-outbreak-at-seafood-market-351095">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-relief-deal-in-congress-slips-to-sunday-as-new-funding-deadline-looms-351092">Coronavirus relief deal in Congress slips to Sunday as new funding deadline looms</a>

U.S. lawmakers struggled on Saturday to clear final hurdles to a $900 billion coronavirus aid bill, including a dispute over Federal Reserve emergency lending authorities, pushing any deal closer to a Sunday night government funding deadline | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-relief-deal-in-congress-slips-to-sunday-as-new-funding-deadline-looms-351092">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-cdc-issues-guidelines-on-covid-vaccination-after-allergic-reactions-351069">US CDC issues guidelines on Covid vaccination after allergic reactions</a>

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said it is monitoring reports of allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccination and made recommendations on how people with histories of allergies should proceed | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-cdc-issues-guidelines-on-covid-vaccination-after-allergic-reactions-351069">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-and-mexico-leader-discuss-migration-351076">Biden and Mexico leader discuss migration</a>

US President-elect Joe Biden told Mexico's president Saturday he was committed to addressing the root causes of poor Latino migrants crossing the border into America | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-and-mexico-leader-discuss-migration-351076">READ MORE</a>

Trump floated fired attorney Sidney Powell as special counsel, reports say US President Donald Trump has floated naming lawyer Sidney Powell as a special counsel investigating allegations of voter fraud.

Trump floated fired attorney Sidney Powell as special counsel, reports say US President Donald Trump has floated naming lawyer Sidney Powell as a special counsel investigating allegations of voter fraud. She notably was booted from his campaign's legal team after pushing unfounded conspiracy theories | READ MORE No ‘negative’ news: How China censored the coronavirus In the early hours of Feb. 7, China’s powerful internet censors experienced an unfamiliar and deeply unsettling sensation. They felt they were losing control | READ MORE Twitter is now declaring Biden as election winner - on Trump's own tweets about fraud Social media giants like Twitter and Facebook have been put under immense pressure to weed out fake news and misinformation, especially to set the stage for a peaceful transition of power from incumbent US President Donald Trump to President-elect Joe Biden | READ MORE WHO in close contact with UK authorities to understand new mutation of COVID-19 The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday said that it was in close contact with the United Kingdom after a new strain of COVID-19 was found in the country | READ MORE EU, UK continue post-Brexit trade talks as deadline looms Britain and the European Union continued trade talks in Brussels on Saturday. But this time, they did not give any word on any progress made in resolving disagreements over fishing rights and fair competition rules -- seen as the main obstacles to a deal | READ MORE Australian woman falls off cliff, dies while trying to take photo An Australian woman died on Saturday after she fell from a cliff. The woman was reportedly attempting to click a picture at the cliff, when she lost balance and fell off | READ MORE A new coronavirus strain is spreading more quickly In an alarming development, England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said on Saturday that a new strain of coronavirus is spreading more quickly and urgent work was underway to confirm that it doesn't cause higher mortality rate | READ MORE Thailand clamps down on coronavirus outbreak at seafood market Thailand's biggest seafood market and the surrounding area have been locked down to contain a coronavirus outbreak | READ MORE Coronavirus relief deal in Congress slips to Sunday as new funding deadline looms U.S. lawmakers struggled on Saturday to clear final hurdles to a $900 billion coronavirus aid bill, including a dispute over Federal Reserve emergency lending authorities, pushing any deal closer to a Sunday night government funding deadline | READ MORE US CDC issues guidelines on Covid vaccination after allergic reactions The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said it is monitoring reports of allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccination and made recommendations on how people with histories of allergies should proceed | READ MORE Biden and Mexico leader discuss migration US President-elect Joe Biden told Mexico's president Saturday he was committed to addressing the root causes of poor Latino migrants crossing the border into America | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Trump floats fired attorney as special counsel, updates on coronavirus vaccine, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-dismisses-pakistans-claim-of-army-targetting-un-vehicle-along-loc-350912">India dismisses Pakistan’s claim of army targetting UN vehicle along LoC</a>

The reports emerging from Pakistan regarding attacks on UN vehicles by Indian troops along the Line of Control are completely false, baseless and factually incorrect, official sources have said | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-dismisses-pakistans-claim-of-army-targetting-un-vehicle-along-loc-350912">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-authorises-moderna-as-second-covid-19-vaccine-350878">US authorises Moderna as second Covid-19 vaccine</a>

The United States has authorised Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-authorises-moderna-as-second-covid-19-vaccine-350878">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-detains-four-people-of-pak-origin-over-attack-on-former-charlie-hebdo-offices-350880">France detains four people of Pak origin over attack on former Charlie Hebdo offices</a>

French authorities have charged and detained four Pakistanis suspected of links to a meat cleaver attack by a compatriot outside the former offices of the Charlie Hebdo weekly | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-detains-four-people-of-pak-origin-over-attack-on-former-charlie-hebdo-offices-350880">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-says-hours-left-for-a-post-brexit-trade-deal-350883">EU says hours left for a post-Brexit trade deal</a>

The European Union said on Friday there were just hours left to strike a Brexit trade deal with the UK as the two sides race to prevent a turbulent finale to the crisis at the end of the month | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-says-hours-left-for-a-post-brexit-trade-deal-350883">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-offers-to-work-with-biden-warns-of-new-mccarthyism-350895">China offers to work with Biden, warns of new 'McCarthyism'</a>

China's top diplomat has offered cooperation on key priorities of President-elect Joe Biden | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-offers-to-work-with-biden-warns-of-new-mccarthyism-350895">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/massive-iceberg-pivots-breaks-near-south-atlantic-penguin-colony-island-350885">Massive iceberg pivots, breaks near south Atlantic penguin colony island</a>

Strong currents have taken hold of a massive Antarctic iceberg that is on a collision course towards South Georgia Island, causing it to shift direction and lose a major chunk of mass, a scientist tracking its journey said on Friday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/massive-iceberg-pivots-breaks-near-south-atlantic-penguin-colony-island-350885">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/twitter-is-testing-spaces-a-voice-chat-room-350910">Twitter is testing 'Spaces' - a voice chat room!</a>

Twitter Spaces is a Clubhouse-like voice-based chat room, and is being rolled out to a few users on the social networking website | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/twitter-is-testing-spaces-a-voice-chat-room-350910">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/heavy-snow-turns-japanese-roads-into-a-winter-carnival-of-jam-350920#rescue-mission-underway-350914">Heavy snow turns Japanese roads into a winter carnival... of jam!</a>

Heavy snow brought traffic chaos to much of northwest Japan on Friday, with hundreds of vehicles stuck on blocked highways | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/heavy-snow-turns-japanese-roads-into-a-winter-carnival-of-jam-350920#rescue-mission-underway-350914">SEE PICS</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-fda-investigating-5-allergic-reactions-after-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-in-country-350896">US FDA investigating 5 allergic reactions after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in country</a>

The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating around five allergic reactions that happened after people were administered Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE`s COVID-19 vaccine in the United States this week | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-fda-investigating-5-allergic-reactions-after-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-in-country-350896">READ MORE</a>

India dismisses Pakistan’s claim of army targetting UN vehicle along LoC The reports emerging from Pakistan regarding attacks on UN vehicles by Indian troops along the Line of Control are completely false, baseless and factually incorrect, official sources have said | READ MORE US authorises Moderna as second Covid-19 vaccine The United States has authorised Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use | READ MORE France detains four people of Pak origin over attack on former Charlie Hebdo offices French authorities have charged and detained four Pakistanis suspected of links to a meat cleaver attack by a compatriot outside the former offices of the Charlie Hebdo weekly | READ MORE EU says hours left for a post-Brexit trade deal The European Union said on Friday there were just hours left to strike a Brexit trade deal with the UK as the two sides race to prevent a turbulent finale to the crisis at the end of the month | READ MORE China offers to work with Biden, warns of new 'McCarthyism' China's top diplomat has offered cooperation on key priorities of President-elect Joe Biden | READ MORE Massive iceberg pivots, breaks near south Atlantic penguin colony island Strong currents have taken hold of a massive Antarctic iceberg that is on a collision course towards South Georgia Island, causing it to shift direction and lose a major chunk of mass, a scientist tracking its journey said on Friday | READ MORE Twitter is testing 'Spaces' - a voice chat room!

India dismisses Pakistan’s claim of army targetting UN vehicle along LoC The reports emerging from Pakistan regarding attacks on UN vehicles by Indian troops along the Line of Control are completely false, baseless and factually incorrect, official sources have said | READ MORE US authorises Moderna as second Covid-19 vaccine The United States has authorised Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use | READ MORE France detains four people of Pak origin over attack on former Charlie Hebdo offices French authorities have charged and detained four Pakistanis suspected of links to a meat cleaver attack by a compatriot outside the former offices of the Charlie Hebdo weekly | READ MORE EU says hours left for a post-Brexit trade deal The European Union said on Friday there were just hours left to strike a Brexit trade deal with the UK as the two sides race to prevent a turbulent finale to the crisis at the end of the month | READ MORE China offers to work with Biden, warns of new 'McCarthyism' China's top diplomat has offered cooperation on key priorities of President-elect Joe Biden | READ MORE Massive iceberg pivots, breaks near south Atlantic penguin colony island Strong currents have taken hold of a massive Antarctic iceberg that is on a collision course towards South Georgia Island, causing it to shift direction and lose a major chunk of mass, a scientist tracking its journey said on Friday | READ MORE Twitter is testing 'Spaces' - a voice chat room! Twitter Spaces is a Clubhouse-like voice-based chat room, and is being rolled out to a few users on the social networking website | READ MORE Heavy snow turns Japanese roads into a winter carnival... of jam! Heavy snow brought traffic chaos to much of northwest Japan on Friday, with hundreds of vehicles stuck on blocked highways | SEE PICS US FDA investigating 5 allergic reactions after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in country The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating around five allergic reactions that happened after people were administered Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE`s COVID-19 vaccine in the United States this week | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Updates on Covid vaccine and Brexit talks, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-groups-reluctant-to-take-covid-19-vaccine-jab-uk-study-350330">Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups reluctant to take Covid-19 vaccine jab: UK study</a>

Despite being at much greater risk of the disease people from minority ethnic backgrounds or with lower incomes are significantly less likely to take the coronavirus vaccine, research suggests | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-groups-reluctant-to-take-covid-19-vaccine-jab-uk-study-350330">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/closer-to-brexit-trade-deal-but-success-unclear-says-eu-chief-in-european-parliament-350308">Closer to Brexit trade deal but success unclear, says EU chief in European Parliament</a>

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said that Britain and Eurpean Union were closer to sealing Brexit trade deal but she added that it was still unclear whether talks would succeed | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/closer-to-brexit-trade-deal-but-success-unclear-says-eu-chief-in-european-parliament-350308">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-nuclear-deal-world-powers-try-to-diffuse-tension-350318">Iran nuclear deal: World powers try to diffuse tension</a>

World powers party to Iran nuclear deal struck by Brack Obama administration on Wednesday went into a huddle to diffuse tension and to decide plan of action under mounting pressure from Iranian breaches and US sanctions | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-nuclear-deal-world-powers-try-to-diffuse-tension-350318">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-spacecraft-returns-to-earth-with-rocks-from-moon-350301">Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth with rocks from Moon</a>

An unmanned Chinese spacecraft carrying rocks and soil from the Moon returned safely to Earth early Thursday, completing the first mission in four decades to collect lunar samples | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-spacecraft-returns-to-earth-with-rocks-from-moon-350301">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-aims-to-begin-coronavirus-vaccinations-on-december-27-minister-350302">Germany aims to begin coronavirus vaccinations on December 27: Minister&nbsp;</a>

Germany will begin coronavirus vaccinations on December 27 with elderly care home residents, Health Minister Jens Spahn announced Wednesday, with the European Union aiming for all 27 member states to begin on the same day | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-aims-to-begin-coronavirus-vaccinations-on-december-27-minister-350302">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-a-grim-record-with-over-3700-covid-deaths-vaccine-campaign-grows-350309">US sets a grim record with over 3,700 Covid deaths; vaccine campaign grows</a>

The United States set a grim double record Wednesday notching more than 3,700 deaths and over 250,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-a-grim-record-with-over-3700-covid-deaths-vaccine-campaign-grows-350309">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vice-president-mike-pence-to-get-covid-vaccine-friday-350304">US Vice-President Mike Pence to get Covid vaccine Friday</a>

US Vice-President Mike Pence and his wife will get the Covid-19 vaccine Friday in a public display designed to boost national confidence | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vice-president-mike-pence-to-get-covid-vaccine-friday-350304">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-eu-deal-on-aircraft-subsidies-should-include-china-clause-ustr-says-350336">US, EU deal on aircraft subsidies should include China clause, USTR says</a>

The United States and Europe should agree to cooperate in opposing any future "hurtful" subsidies used by China to build up its commercial aircraft industry, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told Reuters in an interview | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-eu-deal-on-aircraft-subsidies-should-include-china-clause-ustr-says-350336">READ MORE</a>

Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups reluctant to take Covid-19 vaccine jab: UK study Despite being at much greater risk of the disease people from minority ethnic backgrounds or with lower incomes are significantly less likely to take the coronavirus vaccine, research suggests | READ MORE Closer to Brexit trade deal but success unclear, says EU chief in European Parliament European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said that Britain and Eurpean Union were closer to sealing Brexit trade deal but she added that it was still unclear whether talks would succeed | READ MORE Iran nuclear deal: World powers try to diffuse tension World powers party to Iran nuclear deal struck by Brack Obama administration on Wednesday went into a huddle to diffuse tension and to decide plan of action under mounting pressure from Iranian breaches and US sanctions | READ MORE Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth with rocks from Moon An unmanned Chinese spacecraft carrying rocks and soil from the Moon returned safely to Earth early Thursday, completing the first mission in four decades to collect lunar samples | READ MORE Germany aims to begin coronavirus vaccinations on December 27: Minister Germany will begin coronavirus vaccinations on December 27 with elderly care home residents, Health Minister Jens Spahn announced Wednesday, with the European Union aiming for all 27 member states to begin on the same day | READ MORE US sets a grim record with over 3,700 Covid deaths; vaccine campaign grows The United States set a grim double record Wednesday notching more than 3,700 deaths and over 250,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours | READ MORE US Vice-President Mike Pence to get Covid vaccine Friday US Vice-President Mike Pence and his wife will get the Covid-19 vaccine Friday in a public display designed to boost national confidence | READ MORE US, EU deal on aircraft subsidies should include China clause, USTR says The United States and Europe should agree to cooperate in opposing any future "hurtful" subsidies used by China to build up its commercial aircraft industry, U.

Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups reluctant to take Covid-19 vaccine jab: UK study Despite being at much greater risk of the disease people from minority ethnic backgrounds or with lower incomes are significantly less likely to take the coronavirus vaccine, research suggests | READ MORE Closer to Brexit trade deal but success unclear, says EU chief in European Parliament European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said that Britain and Eurpean Union were closer to sealing Brexit trade deal but she added that it was still unclear whether talks would succeed | READ MORE Iran nuclear deal: World powers try to diffuse tension World powers party to Iran nuclear deal struck by Brack Obama administration on Wednesday went into a huddle to diffuse tension and to decide plan of action under mounting pressure from Iranian breaches and US sanctions | READ MORE Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth with rocks from Moon An unmanned Chinese spacecraft carrying rocks and soil from the Moon returned safely to Earth early Thursday, completing the first mission in four decades to collect lunar samples | READ MORE Germany aims to begin coronavirus vaccinations on December 27: Minister Germany will begin coronavirus vaccinations on December 27 with elderly care home residents, Health Minister Jens Spahn announced Wednesday, with the European Union aiming for all 27 member states to begin on the same day | READ MORE US sets a grim record with over 3,700 Covid deaths; vaccine campaign grows The United States set a grim double record Wednesday notching more than 3,700 deaths and over 250,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours | READ MORE US Vice-President Mike Pence to get Covid vaccine Friday US Vice-President Mike Pence and his wife will get the Covid-19 vaccine Friday in a public display designed to boost national confidence | READ MORE US, EU deal on aircraft subsidies should include China clause, USTR says The United States and Europe should agree to cooperate in opposing any future "hurtful" subsidies used by China to build up its commercial aircraft industry, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told Reuters in an interview | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Covid vaccinations all over the world, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/next-four-to-six-months-could-be-worst-of-coronavirus-pandemic-bill-gates-349593">Next four to six months could be worst of coronavirus pandemic: Bill Gates</a> 
 
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Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has warned that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gunman-wielding-guns-screaming-kill-me-shot-dead-by-police-in-new-york-city-349583">A gunman wielding guns, screaming 'kill me' shot dead by police in New York City</a> 
 
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A gunman in New York City who opened fire from the stairs of Cathedral Church of St John the Divine was shot dead by police on Sunday. Reuters reported that the gunman was shouting “Kill me!” Before being accosted by the police, where he showed up right after an outdoor choir performance. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/20-boko-haram-terrorists-killed-as-nigerian-troops-repel-attack-army-349576">20 Boko Haram terrorists killed as Nigerian troops repel attack: Army</a> 
 
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The Nigerian army on Sunday said troops had killed at least 20 Boko Haram terrorists while repelling an attack launched by the terror group in the northeast region. 
 
Historic US vaccine campaign begins, US to distribute 40 mn doses by end of 2020

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Next four to six months could be worst of coronavirus pandemic: Bill Gates Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has warned that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Morning news brief: NYC shootings, Boko Haram and preps for Covid vaccine

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-johnson-and-eu-chief-von-der-leyen-to-decide-fate-of-brexit-deal-349378">UK PM Johnson and EU chief von der Leyen to decide fate of Brexit deal</a>

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will hold another -- and probably, the last -- crisis call on Sunday to decide whether or not to abandon post-Brexit trade talks | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-johnson-and-eu-chief-von-der-leyen-to-decide-fate-of-brexit-deal-349378">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-covid-19-shots-in-us-to-be-administered-as-early-as-monday-349380">First COVID-19 shots in US to be administered as early as Monday</a>

The pilot rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States will begin as early as Monday, an Army general behind the rollout said on Sunday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-covid-19-shots-in-us-to-be-administered-as-early-as-monday-349380">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-students-feared-abducted-after-attack-on-nigeria-school-349412">Hundreds of students feared abducted after attack on Nigeria school</a>

Hundreds of students have been missing ever since bandits, armed with assault rifles, attacked a secondary school in Nigeria's northwestern Katsina state late on Friday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-students-feared-abducted-after-attack-on-nigeria-school-349412">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-rolls-out-covid-19-vaccination-plan-349399">Brazil rolls out COVID-19 vaccination plan</a>

The Brazilian government unveiled its long-awaited national vaccination plan against COVID-19 on Saturday with an initial goal of vaccinating 51 million people, or about one-fourth of the population, in the first half of 2021 | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-rolls-out-covid-19-vaccination-plan-349399">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tensions-rise-in-washington-as-pro-trump-protesters-continue-to-decry-his-loss-349375">Tensions rise in Washington as pro-Trump protesters continue to decry his loss</a>

Conservative groups continued to protest across the United States on Saturday, as tensions rose in downtown Washington after dark as scores of pro-Trump "Proud Boys" protesters and "Antifa" counterprotesters faced off | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tensions-rise-in-washington-as-pro-trump-protesters-continue-to-decry-his-loss-349375">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khalistan-supporters-vandalise-mahatma-gandhis-statue-in-us-349390">Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma Gandhi's statue in US</a>

Members of Khalistani separatists desecrated the statue of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest organised by a few Sikh-American youth | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khalistan-supporters-vandalise-mahatma-gandhis-statue-in-us-349390">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ufo-sightings-in-new-york-city-jumped-by-over-283-this-year-compared-to-2018-349410">UFO sightings in New York City jumped by over 283% this year compared to 2018</a>

New York City is considered the cultural hub of the world - a global city. But now, it seems like the aliens have their eyes on the city home to Broadway | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ufo-sightings-in-new-york-city-jumped-by-over-283-this-year-compared-to-2018-349410">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/banksy-confirms-new-sneezing-woman-mural-as-his-latest-work-349388">Banksy confirms new sneezing woman mural as his latest work</a>

Bansky has confirmed a new artwork depicting an old woman violently sneezing as her dentures fly into the air is his. The elusive street artist has dubbed the mural "Aachoo!!" | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/banksy-confirms-new-sneezing-woman-mural-as-his-latest-work-349388">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/defence-minister-rajnath-singh-pays-homage-to-victims-of-parliament-attack-349414">Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays homage to victims of parliament attack</a>

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the country will always remember the valour of the security personnel who laid down their lives during the terror attack on Parliament on this day in 2001 | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/defence-minister-rajnath-singh-pays-homage-to-victims-of-parliament-attack-349414">READ MORE</a>

UK PM Johnson and EU chief von der Leyen to decide fate of Brexit deal Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will hold another -- and probably, the last -- crisis call on Sunday to decide whether or not to abandon post-Brexit trade talks | READ MORE First COVID-19 shots in US to be administered as early as Monday The pilot rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States will begin as early as Monday, an Army general behind the rollout said on Sunday | READ MORE Hundreds of students feared abducted after attack on Nigeria school Hundreds of students have been missing ever since bandits, armed with assault rifles, attacked a secondary school in Nigeria's northwestern Katsina state late on Friday | READ MORE Brazil rolls out COVID-19 vaccination plan The Brazilian government unveiled its long-awaited national vaccination plan against COVID-19 on Saturday with an initial goal of vaccinating 51 million people, or about one-fourth of the population, in the first half of 2021 | READ MORE Tensions rise in Washington as pro-Trump protesters continue to decry his loss Conservative groups continued to protest across the United States on Saturday, as tensions rose in downtown Washington after dark as scores of pro-Trump "Proud Boys" protesters and "Antifa" counterprotesters faced off | READ MORE Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma Gandhi's statue in US Members of Khalistani separatists desecrated the statue of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest organised by a few Sikh-American youth | READ MORE UFO sightings in New York City jumped by over 283% this year compared to 2018 New York City is considered the cultural hub of the world - a global city.

UK PM Johnson and EU chief von der Leyen to decide fate of Brexit deal Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will hold another -- and probably, the last -- crisis call on Sunday to decide whether or not to abandon post-Brexit trade talks | READ MORE First COVID-19 shots in US to be administered as early as Monday The pilot rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States will begin as early as Monday, an Army general behind the rollout said on Sunday | READ MORE Hundreds of students feared abducted after attack on Nigeria school Hundreds of students have been missing ever since bandits, armed with assault rifles, attacked a secondary school in Nigeria's northwestern Katsina state late on Friday | READ MORE Brazil rolls out COVID-19 vaccination plan The Brazilian government unveiled its long-awaited national vaccination plan against COVID-19 on Saturday with an initial goal of vaccinating 51 million people, or about one-fourth of the population, in the first half of 2021 | READ MORE Tensions rise in Washington as pro-Trump protesters continue to decry his loss Conservative groups continued to protest across the United States on Saturday, as tensions rose in downtown Washington after dark as scores of pro-Trump "Proud Boys" protesters and "Antifa" counterprotesters faced off | READ MORE Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma Gandhi's statue in US Members of Khalistani separatists desecrated the statue of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest organised by a few Sikh-American youth | READ MORE UFO sightings in New York City jumped by over 283% this year compared to 2018 New York City is considered the cultural hub of the world - a global city. But now, it seems like the aliens have their eyes on the city home to Broadway | READ MORE Banksy confirms new sneezing woman mural as his latest work Bansky has confirmed a new artwork depicting an old woman violently sneezing as her dentures fly into the air is his. The elusive street artist has dubbed the mural "Aachoo!!" | READ MORE Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays homage to victims of parliament attack Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the country will always remember the valour of the security personnel who laid down their lives during the terror attack on Parliament on this day in 2001 | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Brexit talks, pro-Trump rally and preps for Covid vaccine

A panel of outside advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted to endorse the emergency use of Pfizer Inc's coronavirus vaccine. This paves the way for USFDA to clear the vaccine for its use in the US. Brexit trade deal talks between Britain and European Union (EU) are still in uncertain stage. UK PM Boris Johnson has said that there was 'strong possibility' of a no-deal Brexit. Read this and more in our morning new brief.

 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strong-possibility-of-no-deal-brexit-uk-pm-boris-johnson-348945">Strong possibility of no-deal Brexit: UK PM Boris Johnson</a>

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The trade deal talks between EU and Britain are stuck on issues such as competition rules, fishing rights and economic fair play

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccine-to-arrive-in-canada-in-few-days-says-pm-justin-trudeau-348960">Coronavirus vaccine to arrive in Canada in 'few days', says PM Justin Trudeau</a>

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His comments came just a day after Canada's health regulators granted emergency approval Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. 30,000 doses will arrive in Canada in the beginning

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-believes-in-reports-of-involvement-of-eritrean-troops-in-tigray-conflict-348957">US believes in reports of involvement of Eritrean troops in Tigray conflict</a>

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A spokesperson for the US State Department further called on any Eritrean soldiers there to pull out.

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/250-kg-live-bomb-from-1971-war-found-buried-near-dhaka-airport-348951">250-kg live bomb from 1971 war found buried near Dhaka airport</a>

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On information, the bomb disposal unit of the Air Force's Bangabandhu Base rushed to the spot and defused the 250-kg bomb, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

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A panel of outside advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted to endorse the emergency use of Pfizer Inc's coronavirus vaccine. This paves the way for USFDA to clear the vaccine for its use in the US.

A panel of outside advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted to endorse the emergency use of Pfizer Inc's coronavirus vaccine. This paves the way for USFDA to clear the vaccine for its use in the US. Brexit trade deal talks between Britain and European Union (EU) are still in uncertain stage. UK PM Boris Johnson has said that there was 'strong possibility' of a no-deal Brexit. Read this and more in our morning new brief. US FDA advisors recommend authorisation of Pfizer Covid vaccine BioNTech last month said a two-dose regimen of the vaccine was 95% effective in preventing illness from COVID-19. Strong possibility of no-deal Brexit: UK PM Boris Johnson The trade deal talks between EU and Britain are stuck on issues such as competition rules, fishing rights and economic fair play Coronavirus vaccine to arrive in Canada in 'few days', says PM Justin Trudeau His comments came just a day after Canada's health regulators granted emergency approval Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. 30,000 doses will arrive in Canada in the beginning US believes in reports of involvement of Eritrean troops in Tigray conflict A spokesperson for the US State Department further called on any Eritrean soldiers there to pull out. 250-kg live bomb from 1971 war found buried near Dhaka airport On information, the bomb disposal unit of the Air Force's Bangabandhu Base rushed to the spot and defused the 250-kg bomb, the Defence Ministry said in a statement. US brokers deal establishing ties between Israel and Morocco ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-officially-clinches-electoral-college-win-as-california-certifies-347604">Biden officially clinches electoral college win as California certifies</a>

Joe Biden now officially has more than the 270 Electoral College votes -- which he needs to claim the US presidency -- after California certified its election results | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-officially-clinches-electoral-college-win-as-california-certifies-347604">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-plans-to-not-extend-tiktok-divestiture-deadline-347609">US plans to not extend TikTok divestiture deadline</a>

The Trump administration has opted to not grant ByteDance a new extension of an order requiring the Chinese company to divest TikTok's US assets | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-plans-to-not-extend-tiktok-divestiture-deadline-347609">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-orders-trump-administration-to-restore-daca-347616">US judge orders Trump administration to restore DACA</a>

The Trump administration must accept new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programme that protects young immigrants from deportation, a federal judge in the United States has ruled | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-orders-trump-administration-to-restore-daca-347616">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-slaps-visa-restrictions-on-chinese-nationals-involved-in-crushing-dissent-347617">US slaps visa restrictions on Chinese nationals involved in crushing dissent</a>

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said that the country will impose visa restrictions on Chinese nationals who are engaged in overseas influence operations or have tried to silent dissent via threatening or any other coercive tactics | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-slaps-visa-restrictions-on-chinese-nationals-involved-in-crushing-dissent-347617">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trudeau-reiterates-comments-on-farmer-protests-amid-diplomatic-row-with-india-347592">Trudeau reiterates comments on farmer protests amid diplomatic row with India</a>

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on Friday once again reiterated his stance on farmer protests in India amid worsening ties with New Delhi | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trudeau-reiterates-comments-on-farmer-protests-amid-diplomatic-row-with-india-347592">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-passes-landmark-bill-to-decriminalise-marijuana-347607">US House passes landmark bill to decriminalise marijuana</a>

The US House of Representatives on Friday voted to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level, days after the United Nations removed it from the list of world's most dangerous drugs | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-passes-landmark-bill-to-decriminalise-marijuana-347607">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-uk-bahrain-approves-pfizerbiontech-coronavirus-vaccine-347576">After UK, Bahrain approves Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine</a>

Bahrain said on Friday it has granted emergency use authorisation for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the second country after Britain to approve it | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-uk-bahrain-approves-pfizerbiontech-coronavirus-vaccine-347576">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-new-record-of-225000-covid-cases-in-one-day-347624">US sets new record of 225,000 Covid cases in one day</a>

The United States has registered a record number of coronavirus cases in 24 hours -- for the second day in a row, reaching 225,201 new infections | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-new-record-of-225000-covid-cases-in-one-day-347624">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-matthew-perry-to-release-friends-inspired-apparel-line-for-charity-347613">Matthew Perry to release 'Friends'-inspired apparel line for charity</a>

Matthew Perry is all set to help the Corona-warriors as Chandler Bing | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-matthew-perry-to-release-friends-inspired-apparel-line-for-charity-347613">READ MORE</a>

 
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Biden officially clinches electoral college win as California certifies Joe Biden now officially has more than the 270 Electoral College votes -- which he needs

Biden officially clinches electoral college win as California certifies Joe Biden now officially has more than the 270 Electoral College votes -- which he needs to claim the US presidency -- after California certified its election results | READ MORE US plans to not extend TikTok divestiture deadline The Trump administration has opted to not grant ByteDance a new extension of an order requiring the Chinese company to divest TikTok's US assets | READ MORE US judge orders Trump administration to restore DACA The Trump administration must accept new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programme that protects young immigrants from deportation, a federal judge in the United States has ruled | READ MORE US slaps visa restrictions on Chinese nationals involved in crushing dissent US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said that the country will impose visa restrictions on Chinese nationals who are engaged in overseas influence operations or have tried to silent dissent via threatening or any other coercive tactics | READ MORE Trudeau reiterates comments on farmer protests amid diplomatic row with India Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on Friday once again reiterated his stance on farmer protests in India amid worsening ties with New Delhi | READ MORE US House passes landmark bill to decriminalise marijuana The US House of Representatives on Friday voted to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level, days after the United Nations removed it from the list of world's most dangerous drugs | READ MORE After UK, Bahrain approves Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine Bahrain said on Friday it has granted emergency use authorisation for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the second country after Britain to approve it | READ MORE US sets new record of 225,000 Covid cases in one day The United States has registered a record number of coronavirus cases in 24 hours -- for the second day in a row, reaching 225,201 new infections | READ MORE Matthew Perry to release 'Friends'-inspired apparel line for charity Matthew Perry is all set to help the Corona-warriors as Chandler Bing | READ MORE

Morning news brief: With Biden inching towards inauguration, a lot is happening in US

The top US intelligence official has labelled China the biggest threat to democracy and freedom worldwide since World War Two.The highest number of any individual government apart from India which has already made agreements for 1.6 billion doses while the EU has secured a further 1.585 billion. In a first, a Pakistan back UN resolution saw over half the members of the New York headquarter body not voting for.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-intel-chief-says-china-has-created-biologically-enhanced-super-soldiers-347331">US intel chief says China has created biologically enhanced super soldiers</a> 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-us-presidents-biden-agree-to-get-vaccinated-on-camera-to-spread-awareness-347341">Former US presidents, Biden agree to get vaccinated on camera to spread awareness</a> 
 
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The top US intelligence official has labelled China the biggest threat to democracy and freedom worldwide since World War Two.The highest number of any individual government apart from India which has already made agreements for 1.

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Morning news brief: Super soldiers of China, Covid vaccine and more

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Violent clash at Galwan valley was ‘planned’ by Chinese government: Top US panel Ex-US Election cybersecurity chief should be taken out and shot, says Trump lawyer

Morning news brief: China planned Galwan, US election, Brexit and more

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 Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

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'WOW, total election corruption in Arizona. Hearing on now!,' Donald Trump tweeted after Biden's win in Wisconsin and Arizona.

<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>

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Moderna will also submit an application for Conditional Marketing Authorisation (CMA) with the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

<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>

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Scott Atlas, Donald Trump's advisor, had asked people to 'rise up' against lockdowns and other coronavirus measures.

<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>

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Azerbaijan's defence ministry released a video showing a tank flying an Azerbaijani flag leading a column of trucks into the Lachin district.

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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 ×

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