<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arrogant-australian-prime-minister-scott-morrison-slams-facebooks-move-to-block-news-364521">Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison slams Facebook's move to block news</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-defends-use-of-social-networking-platforms-amid-allegations-of-spreading-disinformation-364559">China defends use of Twitter, Facebook in COVID-19 campaign</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-of-hong-kong-citizens-sign-up-for-new-uk-visa-364545">Thousands of Hong Kong citizens sign up for new UK visa</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-protests-military-issues-warrants-against-celebrities-hackers-target-government-websites-364451" hreflang="en">Myanmar: Arrest warrants against celebrities; hackers target govt websites</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-charges-three-north-korean-hackers-in-13-billion-theft-spree-364574" hreflang="en">US charges three North Korean hackers in $1.3 billion theft spree</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/quad-partners-are-strong-supporters-of-asean-centrality-says-australia-364550" hreflang="en">Quad partners are strong supporters of ASEAN centrality, says Australia</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-bats-for-over-11000-ebola-vaccines-in-guinea-this-weekend-364535">WHO bats for over 11,000 Ebola vaccines in Guinea this weekend</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-auction-live-updates-rcb-buy-kyle-jamieson-for-inr-15-crore-pujara-goes-to-csk-364497">IPL 2021 Auction, live updates: Morris becomes most expensive IPL player ever</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-in-two-south-africans-infected-with-coronavirus-study-says-364570" hreflang="en">One in two South Africans infected with coronavirus, study says</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-jails-journalists-for-two-years-for-covering-protests-364541" hreflang="en">Belarus jails journalists for two years for covering protests</a>

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison slams Facebook's move to block news China defends use of Twitter, Facebook in COVID-19 campaign Thousands of Hong Kong citizens sign up for new UK visa Myanmar: Arrest warrants against celebrities; hackers target govt websites US charges three North Korean hackers in $1.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison slams Facebook's move to block news China defends use of Twitter, Facebook in COVID-19 campaign Thousands of Hong Kong citizens sign up for new UK visa Myanmar: Arrest warrants against celebrities; hackers target govt websites US charges three North Korean hackers in $1.3 billion theft spree Quad partners are strong supporters of ASEAN centrality, says Australia WHO bats for over 11,000 Ebola vaccines in Guinea this weekend IPL 2021 Auction, live updates: Morris becomes most expensive IPL player ever One in two South Africans infected with coronavirus, study says Belarus jails journalists for two years for covering protests

Top 10 world news today: Australian PM slams Facebook, China defends use of social media in COVID-19 campaign and more

Top 10 world news today: Bitcoins breaches $50,000 mark for the first time, Japan appoints ''Minister of Loneliness" to fight isolation triggered by COVID-19, and more. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-cops-file-new-charge-against-suu-kyi-to-extend-detention-indefinitely-364061" hreflang="en">Myanmar cops file new charge against Suu Kyi to extend detention indefinitely</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-appoints-minister-of-loneliness-to-fight-pandemic-driven-isolation-364026">Japan appoints 'Minister of Loneliness' to fight pandemic-driven isolation</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-russia-begin-joint-naval-drill-in-indian-ocean-to-enhance-security-364072">Iran, Russia begin joint naval drill in Indian Ocean to 'enhance security'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-parliament-to-vote-on-anti-extremism-bill-to-bolster-secular-system-364080">French parliament to vote on anti-extremism bill to bolster ‘secular’ system</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/bitcoin-rises-above-50000-for-the-first-time-ever-364063" hreflang="en">Bitcoin rises above $50,000 for the first time ever</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prosecutors-seek-13000-slander-fine-for-navalny-364043" hreflang="en">Prosecutors seek $13,000 slander fine for Navalny</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sacked-for-being-gay-british-soldiers-can-get-their-medals-back-364070" hreflang="en">Sacked for being gay, British soldiers can get their medals back</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/icy-storm-barrels-across-central-us-leaving-millions-without-power-364067" hreflang="en">Icy storm barrels across central US, leaving millions without power</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-debt-trap-diplomacy-kenya-offered-debt-repayment-holiday-for-6-months-worth-245-million-364049" hreflang="en">China's debt-trap diplomacy: Kenya offered 'debt repayment holiday'</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;Australian PM apologises to women who alleged rape in Parliament

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Top 10 world news today: Bitcoins breaches $50,000 mark for the first time, Japan appoints ''Minister of Loneliness" to fight isolation triggered by COVID-19, and more.

Top 10 world news today: Bitcoins breaches $50,000 mark for the first time, Japan appoints ''Minister of Loneliness" to fight isolation triggered by COVID-19, and more. Click on the headline to read the full story. Myanmar cops file new charge against Suu Kyi to extend detention indefinitely Japan appoints 'Minister of Loneliness' to fight pandemic-driven isolation Iran, Russia begin joint naval drill in Indian Ocean to 'enhance security' French parliament to vote on anti-extremism bill to bolster ‘secular’ system Bitcoin rises above $50,000 for the first time ever Prosecutors seek $13,000 slander fine for Navalny Sacked for being gay, British soldiers can get their medals back Icy storm barrels across central US, leaving millions without power China's debt-trap diplomacy: Kenya offered 'debt repayment holiday' Watch: Australian PM apologises to women who alleged rape in Parliament

Top 10 world news today: Myanmar cops file charge to detain Suu Kyi indefinitely, Bitcoin breaches $50,000 for first time, and more

Top 10 world news today: China overtakes US as European Union's biggest trade partner, Pentagon admits to testing wreckage from UFO crashes, Guinea declares Ebola an epidemic, and more. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-technology/roswell-crash-pentagon-admits-testing-wreckage-from-ufo-crashes-363656" hreflang="en">Roswell crash: Pentagon admits 'testing' wreckage from UFO crashes</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guinea-declares-ebola-epidemic-after-three-confirmed-deaths-363642" hreflang="en">Guinea declares Ebola 'epidemic' after three confirmed deaths</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-much-wider-in-wuhan-in-december-2019-report-363730" hreflang="en">Coronavirus outbreak much wider in Wuhan in December, 2019: Report</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/archaeologists-find-unexpected-iron-age-settlement-in-oxfordshire-363766" hreflang="en">Archaeologists find unexpected iron age settlement in Oxfordshire</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-couples-rush-for-getting-divorce-after-new-law-requiring-cooling-off-period-kicks-in-363783" hreflang="en">China: Couples rush for getting divorce after new law requiring 'cooling-off' period kicks in</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-president-erdogan-accuses-us-of-backing-terrorists-in-iraq-363811" hreflang="en">Turkish President Erdogan accuses US of backing 'terrorists' in Iraq</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-is-offering-500000-to-cooks-who-can-make-other-worldly-meals-for-astronauts-363813" hreflang="en">NASA is offering $500,000 to cooks who can make other worldly meals for astronauts</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-overtakes-us-becomes-european-unions-biggest-trading-partner-363828" hreflang="en">China overtakes US, becomes European Union's biggest trading partner</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-discover-life-where-it-shouldnt-exist-in-antarctica-363842" hreflang="en">Scientists discover life where it shouldn't exist in Antarctica</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/us-capitol-riots-domestic-groups-charged-for-capitol-hill-violence-363819" hreflang="en">US Capitol Riots: Domestic groups charged for capitol hill violence</a>

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Top 10 world news today: China overtakes US as European Union's biggest trade partner, Pentagon admits to testing wreckage from UFO crashes, Guinea declares Ebola an epidemic, and more.

Top 10 world news today: China overtakes US as European Union's biggest trade partner, Pentagon admits to testing wreckage from UFO crashes, Guinea declares Ebola an epidemic, and more. Click on the headline to read the full story. Roswell crash: Pentagon admits 'testing' wreckage from UFO crashes Guinea declares Ebola 'epidemic' after three confirmed deaths Coronavirus outbreak much wider in Wuhan in December, 2019: Report Archaeologists find unexpected iron age settlement in Oxfordshire China: Couples rush for getting divorce after new law requiring 'cooling-off' period kicks in Turkish President Erdogan accuses US of backing 'terrorists' in Iraq NASA is offering $500,000 to cooks who can make other worldly meals for astronauts China overtakes US, becomes European Union's biggest trading partner Scientists discover life where it shouldn't exist in Antarctica Watch: US Capitol Riots: Domestic groups charged for capitol hill violence

Top 10 world news today: China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner, Guinea declares Ebola an epidemic, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-accuses-west-of-using-navalny-to-contain-russia-363558" hreflang="en">Putin accuses West of using Navalny to 'contain' Russia</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-army-faces-crippling-mass-strike-on-ninth-day-of-protests-363596">Myanmar army faces crippling mass strike on ninth day of protests</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/united-arab-emirates-publishes-first-photo-from-mars-probe-363569">United Arab Emirates publishes first photo from Mars probe</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-reiterates-us-concerns-and-criticism-over-who-covid-19-mission-to-china-363563" hreflang="en">Britain reiterates US 'concerns' over WHO COVID-19 mission to China</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-formally-approves-its-first-covid-vaccine-363566">Japan formally approves its first Covid vaccine</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-acquitted-by-us-senate-in-his-second-impeachment-trial-363474">Donald Trump acquitted by US Senate in his second impeachment trial&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/himalayan-rescuers-recover-more-bodies-as-flash-flood-death-toll-rises-to-50-363575" hreflang="en">Himalayan rescuers recover more bodies as flash flood death toll rises to 50</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-asks-russian-president-vladimir-putin-to-join-clubhouse-app-363585" hreflang="en">Tesla CEO Elon Musk asks Russian President Vladimir Putin to join Clubhouse app</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-sailors-abducted-by-pirates-return-home-from-nigeria-363593" hreflang="en">Turkish sailors abducted by pirates return home from Nigeria</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guinea-reports-first-ebola-cases-since-2016-363588" hreflang="en">Guinea reports first Ebola cases since 2016</a>

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Putin accuses West of using Navalny to 'contain' Russia Myanmar army faces crippling mass strike on ninth day of protests United Arab Emirates publishes first p

Putin accuses West of using Navalny to 'contain' Russia Myanmar army faces crippling mass strike on ninth day of protests United Arab Emirates publishes first photo from Mars probe Britain reiterates US 'concerns' over WHO COVID-19 mission to China Japan formally approves its first Covid vaccine Donald Trump acquitted by US Senate in his second impeachment trial Himalayan rescuers recover more bodies as flash flood death toll rises to 50 Tesla CEO Elon Musk asks Russian President Vladimir Putin to join Clubhouse app Turkish sailors abducted by pirates return home from Nigeria Guinea reports first Ebola cases since 2016

Top 10 world news today: Putin accuses West of using Navalny to 'contain' Russia and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-chief-warns-of-complacency-as-global-virus-cases-drop-363413" hreflang="en">WHO chief warns of complacency as global virus cases drop</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italys-draghi-sworn-in-as-prime-minister-of-unity-government-363403" hreflang="en">Italy's Draghi sworn in as prime minister of unity government</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-protesters-block-arrests-as-demonstrations-enter-second-week-363384">Myanmar protesters block arrests as demonstrations enter second week</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-says-trump-did-not-do-his-job-on-coronavirus-vaccination-program-urges-patience-363295" hreflang="en">Biden says Trump 'did not do his job' on coronavirus vaccination program</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/clubhouse-is-reviewing-data-protection-practices-after-concerns-over-security-flaws-363400" hreflang="en">Clubhouse is reviewing data protection practices after concerns over security flaws</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/im-an-alien-musk-says-in-response-to-question-from-cred-founder-kunal-shah-363418" hreflang="en">'I'm an alien': Musk says in response to question from Cred founder Kunal Shah</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-imposes-sanctions-on-nine-ukrainian-companies-363389" hreflang="en">Russia imposes sanctions on nine Ukrainian companies</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-first-oxford-university-to-test-covid-19-vaccine-response-among-children-363377" hreflang="en">In a first, Oxford University to test COVID-19 vaccine response among children</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-refused-who-raw-covid-19-data-on-early-cases-report-363361" hreflang="en">China refused WHO raw COVID-19 data on early cases: Report&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-danish-authorities-say-possible-islamist-attack-thwarted-after-series-of-arrests-363323" hreflang="en">Germany, Danish authorities say possible Islamist attack thwarted after series of arrests</a>

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WHO chief warns of complacency as global virus cases drop Italy's Draghi sworn in as prime minister of unity government Myanmar protesters block arrests as demo

WHO chief warns of complacency as global virus cases drop Italy's Draghi sworn in as prime minister of unity government Myanmar protesters block arrests as demonstrations enter second week Biden says Trump 'did not do his job' on coronavirus vaccination program Clubhouse is reviewing data protection practices after concerns over security flaws 'I'm an alien': Musk says in response to question from Cred founder Kunal Shah Russia imposes sanctions on nine Ukrainian companies In a first, Oxford University to test COVID-19 vaccine response among children China refused WHO raw COVID-19 data on early cases: Report Germany, Danish authorities say possible Islamist attack thwarted after series of arrests

Top 10 world news today: WHO chief warns of complacency, Italy's Draghi sworn in as prime minister and more

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday told Hong Kongers that while democracy is not perfect it is humankind's best system and they should keep the faith.&nbsp;US Senate declared former US President Donald Trump's impeachment constitutional and the trial has started. Meanwhile, the day saw an attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia carried out by Houthi rebels. A passenger plane caught fire. China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft has successfully entered Mars orbit. Read this and more in our Top 10 world news of the day.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinas-army-claims-both-sides-start-withdrawal-along-pangong-lake-no-comment-from-india-362709">China’s army claims both sides start withdrawal along Pangong Lake; no comment from India</a>

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There was no comment from the Indian side on the statement made by Colonel Wu Qian and carried by China's official media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/plane-set-on-fire-in-saudi-arabia-during-houthi-rebel-attack-on-airport-362682">Saudi Arabia: Passenger plane catches fire during Houthi rebel attack on airport</a>

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The airport is located in southern part of the country

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-president-tsai-ing-wen-tells-hong-kongers-to-keep-faith-in-democracy-362701">Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen tells Hong Kongers to 'keep faith in democracy'</a>

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Democratic Taiwan has become a safe haven for many Hong Kongers who have fled the Chinese-run city in the face of a mounting crackdown on dissent after Beijing unveiled a new tough security law last year following months of protests

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/chinese-spacecraft-tianwen-1-successfully-enters-mars-orbit-362712">Chinese spacecraft Tianwen-1 successfully enters Mars orbit</a>

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The robotic probe initiated and completed a 15-minute burn of its thrusters, the China National Space Administration said in a statement, slowing the spacecraft to a speed at which it could be captured by the pull of Mars' gravity

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/senate-declares-trumps-impeachment-constitutional-begins-proceedings-362530">Senate declares Trump's impeachment constitutional, begins proceedings</a>

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The first test was about the constitutionality of the trial. It was Trump's lawyers versus Democrat impeachment managers. The vote came after hours of arguments.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crashed-indonesian-sriwijaya-air-jet-had-engine-thrust-imbalance-362667">Crashed Indonesian Sriwijaya Air jet had engine thrust imbalance</a>

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The Sriwijaya accident is Indonesia's third major airline crash in just over six years and has shone a spotlight on the country's poor air safety record

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-far-right-leader-le-pen-on-trial-for-breaking-hate-speech-laws-362684">French far-right leader Le Pen on trial for breaking hate speech laws</a>

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Le Pen shared the gruesome images in December 2015, a few weeks after Islamic State group jihadists killed 130 people in Paris attacks, in response to a journalist, who drew a comparison between IS and her party

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/75-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-coasts-of-vanuatu-new-caledonia-usgs-362714">7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off coasts of Vanuatu, New Caledonia: USGS</a>

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New Caledonia is a French territory comprising dozens of islands in the South Pacific.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ufo-sighting-in-florida-triggers-wild-theories-including-trident-missile-test-362650">UFO sighting in Florida triggers wild theories including Trident missile test</a>

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Eric Vandernoot, an astronomy and physics lab coordinator at Florida Atlantic University, highlighted the altitude of the object in the sky made it possible that the UFO-resembling object was visible from the Bahamas to Florida

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-britains-princess-eugenie-gives-birth-to-baby-boy-buckingham-palace-362681">Britain's Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby boy: Buckingham Palace</a>

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Eugenie, who married Brooksbank at Windsor Castle in 2018, announced the news on her Instagram account with a picture of the new parents holding the newborn's hand.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday told Hong Kongers that while democracy is not perfect it is humankind's best system and they should keep the faith. US Senate declared former US President Donald Trump's impeachment constitutional and the trial has started.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday told Hong Kongers that while democracy is not perfect it is humankind's best system and they should keep the faith. US Senate declared former US President Donald Trump's impeachment constitutional and the trial has started. Meanwhile, the day saw an attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia carried out by Houthi rebels. A passenger plane caught fire. China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft has successfully entered Mars orbit. Read this and more in our Top 10 world news of the day. China’s army claims both sides start withdrawal along Pangong Lake; no comment from India There was no comment from the Indian side on the statement made by Colonel Wu Qian and carried by China's official media. Saudi Arabia: Passenger plane catches fire during Houthi rebel attack on airport The airport is located in southern part of the country Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen tells Hong Kongers to 'keep faith in democracy' Democratic Taiwan has become a safe haven for many Hong Kongers who have fled the Chinese-run city in the face of a mounting crackdown on dissent after Beijing unveiled a new tough security law last year following months of protests Chinese spacecraft Tianwen-1 successfully enters Mars orbit The robotic probe initiated and completed a 15-minute burn of its thrusters, the China National Space Administration said in a statement, slowing the spacecraft to a speed at which it could be captured by the pull of Mars' gravity Senate declares Trump's impeachment constitutional, begins proceedings The first test was about the constitutionality of the trial. It was Trump's lawyers versus Democrat impeachment managers. The vote came after hours of arguments. Crashed Indonesian Sriwijaya Air jet had engine thrust imbalance The Sriwijaya accident is Indonesia's third major airline crash in just over six years and has shone a spotlight on the country's poor air safety record French far-right leader Le Pen on trial for breaking hate speech laws Le Pen shared the gruesome images in December 2015, a few weeks after Islamic State group jihadists killed 130 people in Paris attacks, in response to a journalist, who drew a comparison between IS and her party 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off coasts of Vanuatu, New Caledonia: USGS New Caledonia is a French territory comprising dozens of islands in the South Pacific. UFO sighting in Florida triggers wild theories including Trident missile test Eric Vandernoot, an astronomy and physics lab coordinator at Florida Atlantic University, highlighted the altitude of the object in the sky made it possible that the UFO-resembling object was visible from the Bahamas to Florida Britain's Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby boy: Buckingham Palace Eugenie, who married Brooksbank at Windsor Castle in 2018, announced the news on her Instagram account with a picture of the new parents holding the newborn's hand.

Top 10 world news: Chinese spacecraft successfully enters Mars orbit, Taiwan president tells Hong Kongers to have faith in democracy and more

Top 10 world news today: Denmark to develop a digital coronavirus passport, mummies with tongues found in Egypt, Britain claims the world is facing 4,000 variants of coronavirus and more. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-first-denmark-to-develop-digital-coronavirus-passport-361364" hreflang="en">In a first, Denmark to develop digital coronavirus passport</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egyptian-mummies-with-golden-tongues-discovered-near-alexandria-361326" hreflang="en">Egyptian mummies with golden tongues discovered near Alexandria</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-is-facing-around-4000-variants-of-coronavirus-warns-britain-361321" hreflang="en">World is facing around 4,000 variants of coronavirus, warns Britain</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/around-11000-hong-kongers-moved-to-taiwan-in-2020-361333" hreflang="en">Around&nbsp;11,000 Hong Kongers moved to Taiwan in 2020</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-tells-us-not-to-interfere-in-its-internal-matters-361291" hreflang="en">Turkey tells US not to interfere in its internal matters</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-setting-up-a-diplomatic-office-in-guyana-is-a-mistake-china-361330" hreflang="en">Taiwan setting up a diplomatic office in Guyana is a 'mistake': China</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-800-applications-80-interviews-foreign-national-still-in-search-for-job-in-germany-361270" hreflang="en">After 800 applications, 80 interviews, foreign national still in search for job in Germany</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/norway-tops-eius-democracy-index-pakistan-takes-105th-spot-361233" hreflang="en">Norway tops EIU's Democracy Index, Pakistan takes 105th spot</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxford-researchers-to-combine-pfizer-astrazeneca-vaccines-in-two-short-doses-to-test-efficacy-361227" hreflang="en">Oxford researchers to combine Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines in two-short doses to test efficacy</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/italys-draghi-asked-to-form-the-new-italian-govt-seeks-party-backing-to-end-turmoil-361319" hreflang="en">Italy's Draghi asked to form the new Italian govt, seeks party backing to end turmoil</a>

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Top 10 world news today: Denmark to develop a digital coronavirus passport, mummies with tongues found in Egypt, Britain claims the world is facing 4,000 variants of coronavirus and more.

Top 10 world news today: Denmark to develop a digital coronavirus passport, mummies with tongues found in Egypt, Britain claims the world is facing 4,000 variants of coronavirus and more. Click on the headline to read the full story. In a first, Denmark to develop digital coronavirus passport Egyptian mummies with golden tongues discovered near Alexandria World is facing around 4,000 variants of coronavirus, warns Britain Around 11,000 Hong Kongers moved to Taiwan in 2020 Turkey tells US not to interfere in its internal matters Taiwan setting up a diplomatic office in Guyana is a 'mistake': China After 800 applications, 80 interviews, foreign national still in search for job in Germany Norway tops EIU's Democracy Index, Pakistan takes 105th spot Oxford researchers to combine Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines in two-short doses to test efficacy Watch: Italy's Draghi asked to form the new Italian govt, seeks party backing to end turmoil

Top 10 world news today: Denmark's coronavirus passport, Oxford researchers to mix vaccines, and more

Top 10 world news today: Military seizes control in Myanmar, former Bush aides are leaving the Republican Party, Navalny's protesters called hooligans by Russia, and more. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/military-takes-control-in-myanmar-aung-san-suu-kyi-senior-leaders-detained-360484" hreflang="en">Military takes control in Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi, senior leaders detained</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-names-two-new-lawyers-to-lead-his-impeachment-defence-team-in-senate-trial-360485" hreflang="en">Trump names two new lawyers to lead his impeachment defence team in Senate trial</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sundays-pro-navalny-protesters-were-hooligans-and-provocateurs-russia-360656" hreflang="en">Sunday's pro-Navalny protesters were 'hooligans and provocateurs': Russia</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-says-90-coronavirus-vaccinations-administered-in-rich-countries-360660" hreflang="en">WHO says 90% coronavirus vaccinations administered in rich countries</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/somalia-attacks-kill-9-injure-10-after-car-bomb-and-gunfire-360662" hreflang="en">Somalia attacks kill 9, injure 10 after car bomb and gunfire</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/many-former-bush-officials-are-leaving-republican-party-calling-it-trump-cult-360664" hreflang="en">Many former Bush officials are leaving Republican Party, calling it 'Trump cult'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-chief-promises-extra-doses-of-astrazeneca-and-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-360683" hreflang="en">EU chief promises extra doses of AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollah-says-it-downed-an-israeli-drone-360682" hreflang="en">Hezbollah says it downed an Israeli drone</a>

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Top 10 world news today: Military seizes control in Myanmar, former Bush aides are leaving the Republican Party, Navalny's protesters called hooligans by Russia, and more.

Top 10 world news today: Military seizes control in Myanmar, former Bush aides are leaving the Republican Party, Navalny's protesters called hooligans by Russia, and more. Click on the headline to read the full story. Military takes control in Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi, senior leaders detained Trump names two new lawyers to lead his impeachment defence team in Senate trial Sunday's pro-Navalny protesters were 'hooligans and provocateurs': Russia WHO says 90% coronavirus vaccinations administered in rich countries Somalia attacks kill 9, injure 10 after car bomb and gunfire Many former Bush officials are leaving Republican Party, calling it 'Trump cult' EU chief promises extra doses of AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Hezbollah says it downed an Israeli drone Watch: Budget 2021 - Healthcare sector sees highest ever allocation, increased by 137% Watch: Black Lives Matter movement honoured for peaceful civil disobedience

Top 10 world news today: Military coup in Myanmar, GOP witnessing walkouts, and more

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of tech giants' increasing influence that he said competed with states. Lebanon has rolled out tanks amid anti-lockdown protests. Meanwhile, Youtube has suspended former US President Donald Trump's channel indefinitely. Read this and much more in Top 10 world news. &nbsp; &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazeneca-clarifies-will-attend-eu-meeting-on-covid-19-vaccine-delay-359668">AstraZeneca clarifies will attend EU meeting on Covid-19 vaccine delay</a>

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The EU contract with AstraZeneca is an advance purchase agreement for the supply of at least 300 million doses provided that the vaccine is approved as safe and effective.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-biden-putin-phone-call-russias-lower-house-of-parliament-approves-new-start-nuclear-control-treaty-359670">After Biden-Putin phone call, Russia's lower house of Parliament approves New START nuclear control treaty</a>

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The treaty which expires next week on February 5 sets the limits to the number of nuclear warheads, missiles and bombers that the US and Russia can possess.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-warns-against-influence-of-tech-giants-says-they-compete-with-states-359693">Putin warns against influence of tech giants, says they 'compete' with states</a>

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Putin sounded the warning during his virtual address at Davos virtual economic summit

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-rolls-out-tanks-amid-anti-lockdown-protests-359659">Lebanon rolls out tanks amid anti-lockdown protests</a>

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The coronavirus cases have spiked in the country after families reportedly gathered during the year-end holidays and authorities allowed bars to stay open until 3:00 am.

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Doctors in China say the said way can be more effective in detecting the virus.

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Judge Drew Tipton granted a 14-day temporary restraining order until the case could be further examined on request by state’s Republican attorney-general Ken Paxton.

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Number of social media platforms including Twitter, and Facebook have taken action against Trump after the January 6 Capitol Hill violence

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Mahmoud Vaezi, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's chief of staff, also vowed that his country was ready and willing to defend itself.

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Poland, which has a population of 38 million people, is one of the last major European countries without a dedicated Amazon website.

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The variant, identified in southeast England in December, is thought to be more transmissible, and could also be associated with higher mortality, though data suggesting increased death rates are uncertain and not yet strong.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of tech giants' increasing influence that he said competed with states. Lebanon has rolled out tanks amid anti-lockdown protests.

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As the new strains of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> are taking over the world, the Indian government has assured masses that there is no evidence yet that the existing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccines </a>will not be useful gainst the new varints. In the west, Argentina has launched COVID-19 vaccinations by rolling out Russia's Sputnik V. While the world is battling coronavirus, China is busy batting off various accusations as the Asian country has been accused of underreporting infections in Wuhan.

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Turkey has linguistic and cultural ties with the Uighurs and Ankara has for quite some time been one of the primary safeguards of their motivation on the worldwide stage, however lately Turkey's public demonstration of help has faded.

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As of Sunday, Wuhan had detailed an aggregate of 50,354 affirmed instances of Covid-19, as per the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission.&nbsp;

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Health secretary&nbsp;Rajesh Bhushan informed that the daily new coronavirus cases had dropped to less than 17,000 after six months with daily deaths going down to less than 300 after six months.

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The United States banned all US export licenses and loan credits for Turkey's military procurement agency and disallowed its president to travel or hold assets in the United States under the 2017 CAATSA law.

E<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/earthquake-hits-croatia-slovenia-shuts-nuclear-plant-353193">arthquake hits Croatia; Slovenia shuts nuclear plant</a>

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The earthquake led Slovenia to shut down its Krsko nuclear power plant as a "precaution".&nbsp;he quake was followed by an aftershock registering 4.9 magnitude, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre(EMSC) said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-message-to-us-xi-jinping-says-china-russia-ties-will-not-be-broken-353156" hreflang="en">In message to US, Xi Jinping says China-Russia ties will not be broken</a>

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Jinping's remarks come as China pushes to consolidate its ties with other nations ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-urges-china-to-release-of-12-hong-kong-pro-democracy-activists-353198" hreflang="en">EU urges China to release of 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists</a>

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As the trial began in China, the United States urged China to release the detainees and called out China's "tyranny". Now, after a day of the trial, the European Union has followed the suit and is demanding the immediate release of the 12 activists.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-reports-first-case-of-new-coronavirus-strain-that-emerged-in-south-africa-353072" hreflang="en">Japan reports first case of new coronavirus strain that emerged in South Africa</a>

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A woman who arrived from South Africa in Japan on December 19 and tested positive for COVID-19 turned out to be infected with the new 501.V2 strain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-nazi-memorabilia-found-in-spanish-warehouse-of-arms-traffickers-353188">Several Nazi memorabilia found in Spanish warehouse of arms traffickers</a>

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While making the raid, the police also found several Nazi artefacts such as portraits of the infamous Adolf Hitler, German military uniforms and several medals too.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/argentina-starts-coronavirus-vaccine-with-russias-sputnik-v-353174" hreflang="en">Argentina starts coronavirus vaccine with Russia's Sputnik V</a>

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The vaccination drive began simultaneously around the country with frontline healthcare workers given priority.

As the new strains of coronavirus are taking over the world, the Indian government has assured masses that there is no evidence yet that the existing vaccines will not be useful gainst the new varints.

As the new strains of coronavirus are taking over the world, the Indian government has assured masses that there is no evidence yet that the existing vaccines will not be useful gainst the new varints. In the west, Argentina has launched COVID-19 vaccinations by rolling out Russia's Sputnik V. While the world is battling coronavirus, China is busy batting off various accusations as the Asian country has been accused of underreporting infections in Wuhan. Click on headlines to read more Uighur row: China announces ratification of extradition treaty with Turkey Turkey has linguistic and cultural ties with the Uighurs and Ankara has for quite some time been one of the primary safeguards of their motivation on the worldwide stage, however lately Turkey's public demonstration of help has faded. Wuhan's infections may have been 10 times higher than official figure: Study As of Sunday, Wuhan had detailed an aggregate of 50,354 affirmed instances of Covid-19, as per the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission. No evidence current vaccines will fail against virus variants: Indian govt Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan informed that the daily new coronavirus cases had dropped to less than 17,000 after six months with daily deaths going down to less than 300 after six months. Will continue to develop military ties with Turkey despite US pressure: Russia The United States banned all US export licenses and loan credits for Turkey's military procurement agency and disallowed its president to travel or hold assets in the United States under the 2017 CAATSA law. Earthquake hits Croatia; Slovenia shuts nuclear plant The earthquake led Slovenia to shut down its Krsko nuclear power plant as a "precaution". he quake was followed by an aftershock registering 4.9 magnitude, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre(EMSC) said. In message to US, Xi Jinping says China-Russia ties will not be broken Jinping's remarks come as China pushes to consolidate its ties with other nations ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20. EU urges China to release of 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists As the trial began in China, the United States urged China to release the detainees and called out China's "tyranny". Now, after a day of the trial, the European Union has followed the suit and is demanding the immediate release of the 12 activists. Japan reports first case of new coronavirus strain that emerged in South Africa A woman who arrived from South Africa in Japan on December 19 and tested positive for COVID-19 turned out to be infected with the new 501.V2 strain. Several Nazi memorabilia found in Spanish warehouse of arms traffickers While making the raid, the police also found several Nazi artefacts such as portraits of the infamous Adolf Hitler, German military uniforms and several medals too. Argentina starts coronavirus vaccine with Russia's Sputnik V The vaccination drive began simultaneously around the country with frontline healthcare workers given priority.

Top 10 world news today: Wuhan's real COVID-19 infections, Sputnik V update, and more

A day after the EU started mass vaccination drive, Spain and seven countries have claimed to not have received the full stock of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">Pfizer vaccine</a>. Meanwhile, the CEO of AstraZeneca has claimed the Indian government will be approving the Oxford vaccine in the next few days. On the other hand,&nbsp;Philippines' President's security team received jabs of the Chinese coronavirus vaccine without approval from the authorities.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-signs-laws-to-further-uss-support-to-taiwan-tibet-drawing-chinas-criticism-352951" hreflang="en">Trump signs law to bolster support to Taiwan, Tibet; drawing China's criticism</a>

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The act also authorises the Tibetan community to select exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama's successor and has provisions to sanction Chinese officials who interfere with the selection process.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-rejects-reports-of-seeking-guarantees-from-pakistan-for-approving-6-billion-loan-352973">China rejects reports of seeking guarantees from Pak for approving $6 bn loan</a>

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said despite the global economic recession, 'China's input in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) including the CPEC' has increased.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-approve-astrazeneca-oxford-vaccine-soon-adar-poonawalla-352976">India to approve AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine soon: Adar Poonawalla</a>

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Poonawalla has also reported that since India is a part of 'COVAX', at least 50 per cent of all the produce will be given to India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tesla-to-start-operation-in-india-in-early-2021-confirms-nitin-gadkari-352912">Tesla to start operation in India in early 2021, confirms Nitin Gadkari</a>

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Nitin&nbsp;Gadkari said that Elon Musk-led Tesla will initially begin with sales and perhaps venture towards assembly, sales, and manufacturing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizer-vaccine-delivery-delayed-in-spain-and-other-eu-countries-352931">Pfizer vaccine delivery delayed in Spain and other EU countries</a>

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The delay in the fresh batch of vaccines has occurred due to a "problem in the loading and shipment process" at the Pfizer plant in Belgium.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-rodrigo-dutertes-security-team-gets-covid-19-vaccine-without-approval-352957" hreflang="en">Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte's security team gets COVID-19 vaccine without approval</a>

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Philippines is hoping to secure nearly 60 million doses for the coronavirus vaccine, with the aim to start a mass vaccination drive in the second quarter of 2021.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-womens-rights-activist-loujain-al-hathloul-jailed-for-five-years-352947" hreflang="en">Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul jailed for five years</a>

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Loujain al-Hathloul was detained by the local authorities in May 2018 with several other women activists while she was campaigning for women's rights.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/17-fishermen-feared-dead-after-boat-sinks-in-arctic-russia-352908" hreflang="en">17 fishermen feared dead after boat sinks in Arctic Russia</a>

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Seventeen fishermen were missing and feared dead on Monday after a Russian boat capsized during a storm and sank in the freezing waters of the Barents Sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-white-kiwi-manukura-dies-following-surgery-in-new-zealand-352902" hreflang="en">Rare white kiwi, Manukura, dies following surgery in New Zealand</a>

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Manukura was an ambassador for Pūkaha, conservation and tourism in Wairarapa. Her popularity with the public spawned a Facebook page, soft toys, children’s books and other memorabilia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-to-ship-new-group-of-rohingya-refugees-to-remote-island-352958" hreflang="en">Bangladesh to ship new group of Rohingya refugees to remote island</a>

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More than 1,100 Rohingya refugees, members of a Muslim minority who have fled Myanmar, will be moved from a refugee camp near the Myanmar border to Bhasan Char island.

A day after the EU started mass vaccination drive, Spain and seven countries have claimed to not have received the full stock of the Pfizer vaccine. Meanwhile, the CEO of AstraZeneca has claimed the Indian government will be approving the Oxford vaccine in the next few days.

A day after the EU started mass vaccination drive, Spain and seven countries have claimed to not have received the full stock of the Pfizer vaccine. Meanwhile, the CEO of AstraZeneca has claimed the Indian government will be approving the Oxford vaccine in the next few days. On the other hand, Philippines' President's security team received jabs of the Chinese coronavirus vaccine without approval from the authorities. Click on headlines to read more Trump signs law to bolster support to Taiwan, Tibet; drawing China's criticism The act also authorises the Tibetan community to select exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama's successor and has provisions to sanction Chinese officials who interfere with the selection process. China rejects reports of seeking guarantees from Pak for approving $6 bn loan Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said despite the global economic recession, 'China's input in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) including the CPEC' has increased. India to approve AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine soon: Adar Poonawalla Poonawalla has also reported that since India is a part of 'COVAX', at least 50 per cent of all the produce will be given to India. Tesla to start operation in India in early 2021, confirms Nitin Gadkari Nitin Gadkari said that Elon Musk-led Tesla will initially begin with sales and perhaps venture towards assembly, sales, and manufacturing. Pfizer vaccine delivery delayed in Spain and other EU countries The delay in the fresh batch of vaccines has occurred due to a "problem in the loading and shipment process" at the Pfizer plant in Belgium. Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte's security team gets COVID-19 vaccine without approval Philippines is hoping to secure nearly 60 million doses for the coronavirus vaccine, with the aim to start a mass vaccination drive in the second quarter of 2021. Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul jailed for five years Loujain al-Hathloul was detained by the local authorities in May 2018 with several other women activists while she was campaigning for women's rights. 17 fishermen feared dead after boat sinks in Arctic Russia Seventeen fishermen were missing and feared dead on Monday after a Russian boat capsized during a storm and sank in the freezing waters of the Barents Sea. Rare white kiwi, Manukura, dies following surgery in New Zealand Manukura was an ambassador for Pūkaha, conservation and tourism in Wairarapa. Her popularity with the public spawned a Facebook page, soft toys, children’s books and other memorabilia. Bangladesh to ship new group of Rohingya refugees to remote island More than 1,100 Rohingya refugees, members of a Muslim minority who have fled Myanmar, will be moved from a refugee camp near the Myanmar border to Bhasan Char island.

Top 10 world news today: Trump's support to Taiwan, vaccine update in India, and more

As the European Union countries started <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccination</a> drive against<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus"> coronavirus</a>, Israel went into a third nationwide lockdown hoping to score a 'world record' of vaccinated people. Meanwhile, the&nbsp;AstraZeneca chief has claimed the Oxford vaccine will work against the new strain of coronavirus too. While the world is battling coronavirus,&nbsp;Margaret Thatcher's conversation with her Irish counterpart have been revealed in 30-years-old archives.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazeneca-chief-claims-vaccine-works-against-new-strain-of-coronavirus-352737">AstraZeneca chief claims vaccine works against new strain of coronavirus</a>

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WhileAstraZeneca chief is almost sure about this, he said more tests need to be performed to be sure about this claim.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/margaret-thatcher-said-no-to-euro-as-one-currency-irish-archives-reveal-352762" hreflang="en">Margaret Thatcher said no to Euro as 'one currency', Irish archives reveal</a>

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Britain's 'Iron lady' Margaret Thatcher believed the European Commission's plan for a single currency in the European Union was a "rush of blood to the head".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-syrian-refugee-camp-set-on-fire-after-fight-between-refugees-and-locals-352758">Lebanon: Syrian refugee camp set on fire after fight between refugees and locals</a>

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Syrian refugee camp in northern Lebanon was set on fire on Saturday night after a fight between members of the camp and a local Lebanese family, said state media.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-will-retaliate-against-any-attack-by-murderer-libya-strongman-defence-minister-352744">Turkey will retaliate against any attack by Libya strongman: Defence Minister</a>

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Turkey's defence minister's statement has come a few days after Haftar boasted about his plans and said his forces will 'prepare to drive out the occupier by faith, will and weapons'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-steps-in-to-stop-war-within-nepal-communist-party-352734">China steps in to stop war within Nepal Communist Party</a>

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Factions within Nepal Communist Party led by current Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and party heavyweight Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' are battling with each other.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-parliament-passes-law-that-critics-say-will-stifle-ngos-352752" hreflang="en">Turkish parliament passes law that critics say will stifle NGOs</a>

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The law is being criticised for the possibility that it will be used against opponent organisations. Earlier this week, &nbsp;seven civil society organisations, including Human Rights Association and Amnesty said that terrorism charges in Turkey were arbitrary.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-enters-third-nationwide-lockdown-pm-hopes-for-world-record-of-vaccinated-people-352754" hreflang="en">Israel enters third nationwide lockdown; PM hopes for 'world record' of vaccinated people</a>

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Starting from 5 pm on Sunday, people will not be allowed to step out of their houses unless they are seeking medical care, attending legal proceedings, going to school or exercising.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-peace-talks-to-take-place-in-doha-next-month-352763" hreflang="en">Afghan peace talks to take place in Doha next month</a>

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Negotiators from both sides decided to take a break in early December after months of discussions that were bogged down by disputes on the basic framework of discussions and religious interpretations

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/incoming-swiss-president-calls-post-brexit-deal-good-news-for-whole-world-352773">Incoming Swiss president calls post-Brexit deal 'good news for whole world</a>

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Incoming Swiss president Guy Parmelin said on Sunday that post-Brexit trade deal struck between UK and the European Union (EU) was "good news" for the entire world.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-announces-team-of-the-decade-virat-kohli-features-in-all-formats-352731" hreflang="en">ICC announces 'Team of the Decade', Virat Kohli features in all formats</a>

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli was the only player to feature in all three formats of 'Team of the Decade'.&nbsp;

As the European Union countries started vaccination drive against coronavirus, Israel went into a third nationwide lockdown hoping to score a 'world record' of vaccinated people.

As the European Union countries started vaccination drive against coronavirus, Israel went into a third nationwide lockdown hoping to score a 'world record' of vaccinated people. Meanwhile, the AstraZeneca chief has claimed the Oxford vaccine will work against the new strain of coronavirus too. While the world is battling coronavirus, Margaret Thatcher's conversation with her Irish counterpart have been revealed in 30-years-old archives. Click on headlines to read more AstraZeneca chief claims vaccine works against new strain of coronavirus WhileAstraZeneca chief is almost sure about this, he said more tests need to be performed to be sure about this claim. Margaret Thatcher said no to Euro as 'one currency', Irish archives reveal Britain's 'Iron lady' Margaret Thatcher believed the European Commission's plan for a single currency in the European Union was a "rush of blood to the head". Lebanon: Syrian refugee camp set on fire after fight between refugees and locals Syrian refugee camp in northern Lebanon was set on fire on Saturday night after a fight between members of the camp and a local Lebanese family, said state media. Turkey will retaliate against any attack by Libya strongman: Defence Minister Turkey's defence minister's statement has come a few days after Haftar boasted about his plans and said his forces will 'prepare to drive out the occupier by faith, will and weapons'. China steps in to stop war within Nepal Communist Party Factions within Nepal Communist Party led by current Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and party heavyweight Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' are battling with each other. Turkish parliament passes law that critics say will stifle NGOs The law is being criticised for the possibility that it will be used against opponent organisations. Earlier this week, seven civil society organisations, including Human Rights Association and Amnesty said that terrorism charges in Turkey were arbitrary. Israel enters third nationwide lockdown; PM hopes for 'world record' of vaccinated people Starting from 5 pm on Sunday, people will not be allowed to step out of their houses unless they are seeking medical care, attending legal proceedings, going to school or exercising. Afghan peace talks to take place in Doha next month Negotiators from both sides decided to take a break in early December after months of discussions that were bogged down by disputes on the basic framework of discussions and religious interpretations Incoming Swiss president calls post-Brexit deal 'good news for whole world Incoming Swiss president Guy Parmelin said on Sunday that post-Brexit trade deal struck between UK and the European Union (EU) was "good news" for the entire world. ICC announces 'Team of the Decade', Virat Kohli features in all formats Indian skipper Virat Kohli was the only player to feature in all three formats of 'Team of the Decade'.

Top 10 world news today: AstraZeneca against new variant, Brexit reactions, and more

As the world is preparing to battle the new variants of the novel <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>, the European Union countries will start <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccination</a> drive from Sunday. Meanwhile, the Saudi&nbsp;Crown Prince joined the list of leaders who publically received a shot of the vaccine.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-chief-says-vaccine-delivered-to-all-eu-countries-vaccination-drive-to-start-tomorrow-352587" hreflang="en">EU Chief says vaccine delivered to all EU countries; vaccination drive to start tomorrow</a>

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Calling it a 'European success story', the European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen reported that the EU has enough doses for everyone.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-confirms-new-virus-strain-as-vaccines-begin-arriving-in-european-nations-352576" hreflang="en">Spain confirms new virus strain as vaccines begin arriving in European nations</a>

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Paris received its first tranche of the vaccine as it was delivered to the hospital with jabs set to be administered to an elderly home on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/finland-receives-more-than-5000-applications-for-90-day-finn-relocation-programme-352577" hreflang="en">Finland receives more than 5,000 applications for '90 day Finn' relocation programme</a>

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Finland has climbed the ranks as it has been announced as the world's happiest country for the third time this year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/monolith-christmas-edition-because-this-one-is-made-of-gingerbread-352528" hreflang="en">Monolith Christmas edition? Because this one is made of Gingerbread</a>

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The monolith is seven-feet tall. The appearance of this monolith has certainly become talk of the town and people are flocking there to take pictures and videos.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jordan-journalist-arrested-for-claiming-officials-received-jabs-of-coronavirus-vaccine-352598" hreflang="en">Jordan: Journalist arrested for claiming officials received jabs of coronavirus vaccine</a>

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A journalist in Jordan has been arrested after he reported the kingdom has received coronavirus vaccine and the local officials had already received shots of the vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/athens-first-official-mosque-allowed-to-reopen-for-holiday-season-352582" hreflang="en">Athens' first official mosque allowed to reopen for holiday season</a>

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As the holiday season came closer, the government decided to let the faithful return to their religious place, but with a cap on maximum attendees allowed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkmenistan-president-claims-licorice-can-cure-coronavirus-352543" hreflang="en">Turkmenistan president claims Licorice can cure coronavirus</a>

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The leader has a long history of moves aimed at boosting his country's fauna and flora.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-claims-it-intercepted-is-attack-plot-352541" hreflang="en">Russia claims it intercepted IS attack plot</a>

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Russia's territories in the Caucasus were ravaged by two wars between federal troops and Chechen separatists in the 1990s and 2000s.

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Russia had approved its vaccine after it was tested on only a few dozen people -- between 18 and 60, touting it as “the first in the world" to receive a go-ahead.

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The Saudi crown prince is among the few world leaders to have received the vaccine.

As the world is preparing to battle the new variants of the novel coronavirus, the European Union countries will start vaccination drive from Sunday. Meanwhile, the Saudi Crown Prince joined the list of leaders who publically received a shot of the vaccine.

As the world is preparing to battle the new variants of the novel coronavirus, the European Union countries will start vaccination drive from Sunday. Meanwhile, the Saudi Crown Prince joined the list of leaders who publically received a shot of the vaccine. Click on headlines to read more EU Chief says vaccine delivered to all EU countries; vaccination drive to start tomorrow Calling it a 'European success story', the European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen reported that the EU has enough doses for everyone. Spain confirms new virus strain as vaccines begin arriving in European nations Paris received its first tranche of the vaccine as it was delivered to the hospital with jabs set to be administered to an elderly home on Sunday. Finland receives more than 5,000 applications for '90 day Finn' relocation programme Finland has climbed the ranks as it has been announced as the world's happiest country for the third time this year. Monolith Christmas edition? Because this one is made of Gingerbread The monolith is seven-feet tall. The appearance of this monolith has certainly become talk of the town and people are flocking there to take pictures and videos. Jordan: Journalist arrested for claiming officials received jabs of coronavirus vaccine A journalist in Jordan has been arrested after he reported the kingdom has received coronavirus vaccine and the local officials had already received shots of the vaccine. Athens' first official mosque allowed to reopen for holiday season As the holiday season came closer, the government decided to let the faithful return to their religious place, but with a cap on maximum attendees allowed. Turkmenistan president claims Licorice can cure coronavirus The leader has a long history of moves aimed at boosting his country's fauna and flora. Russia claims it intercepted IS attack plot Russia's territories in the Caucasus were ravaged by two wars between federal troops and Chechen separatists in the 1990s and 2000s. Russia approves Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for people over 60 Russia had approved its vaccine after it was tested on only a few dozen people -- between 18 and 60, touting it as “the first in the world" to receive a go-ahead. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman gets coronavirus vaccine The Saudi crown prince is among the few world leaders to have received the vaccine.

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US 'concerned' over Pak court's order to release accused in Daniel Pearl case Turkey wants to establish better ties with Israel, but Palestine policy is 'unacce

US 'concerned' over Pak court's order to release accused in Daniel Pearl case Turkey wants to establish better ties with Israel, but Palestine policy is 'unacceptable': Erdogan Post-Brexit trade deal set to pass UK parliament on December 30 'Not true': South Africa denies new variant is deadlier than UK's strain Nepal: Protestors flock to streets against sudden dissolution of parliament Two Chinese aircraft enter Taiwan’s air space on Christmas Day Ireland approves use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, rollout to begin on Dec 30 Japan tightens procurement rules after outcry over COVID relief spending Pics- Tainted Christmas: Ohio locals stand against police brutality

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Pak court orders release of terrorist Omar Sheikh linked in Daniel Pearl case London emerges as new hotspot in UK, 1-in-85 people infected Israel imposes anothe

Pak court orders release of terrorist Omar Sheikh linked in Daniel Pearl case London emerges as new hotspot in UK, 1-in-85 people infected Israel imposes another lockdown after detecting new COVID-19 strain Macron shows no COVID-19 symptoms, self-isolation can end: Health official Kuwait criticised for appointing men to its parliamentary women's committee Singapore Airlines announces launch of 'Covid-19 passports' for a safer travel Dozens sue Amazon's Ring smart cameras over 'horrific' invasions of privacy Now, China suspends UK flights over new virus strain Millions of US vaccine doses sit on ice, putting 2020 goal in doubt Ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe may be summoned to parliament in funding case

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US Congress passes new Tibet law on the next Dalai Lama; infuriates China 'Plenty of food': UK trucks stranded along French border amid freight ban New strain o

US Congress passes new Tibet law on the next Dalai Lama; infuriates China 'Plenty of food': UK trucks stranded along French border amid freight ban New strain of coronavirus not seen in India so far: Government Can make vaccine to beat coronavirus mutation in six weeks: BioNTech South Korea scrambles jets as Chinese, Russian aircraft enter airspace 'Cherry blossom' scandal: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe questioned Two cardinals close to Pope Francis test positive for coronavirus Newly discovered comet captured flying past the sun during solar eclipse Josh, gets Google, Microsoft backing in $100 million fund raise

Top 10 world news today: US passes new Tibet law, UK's food shortage and more

The European Union (EU) approved the&nbsp;Pfizer-BioNTech <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccine</a> against COVID-19, a few days after the UK and South Africa identified a new strain of coronavirus. After the UK, Italy and Australia, too, reported cases of the new variant of the deadly virus. Other than the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> news,&nbsp;China has called <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump's</a> accusation 'farce' on involvement in cyberattack.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-works-against-new-variant-too-eu-approves-pfizer-biontech-coronavirus-vaccine-351418" hreflang="en">'It works against new variant too': EU approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine</a>

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EMA chief&nbsp;also reassured people that the existing vaccine can work against the new variant of the novel coronavirus — a claim nobody had made till now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-uk-australia-detects-new-fast-spreading-coronavirus-strain-351398">After UK, Australia detects new fast-spreading coronavirus strain</a>

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Australia's Health Minister Greg Hunt said there are no plans to follow other countries in halting flights from the UK.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-calls-trumps-accusation-farce-on-involvement-in-cyberattack-351359">China calls Trump's accusation 'farce' on involvement in cyberattack</a>

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Donald&nbsp;Trump on Twitter on Saturday played down Russian involvement on the cyberattack on several US government agencies and said that China 'may'&nbsp;also be involved.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed British drugmaker AstraZeneca's decision to test combining its own experimental COVID-19 vaccine with Russia's Sputnik V shot.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailands-pm-prayut-blames-migrant-workers-for-covid-19-outbreak-351391" hreflang="en">Thailand's PM Prayut blames migrant workers for COVID-19 outbreak</a>

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'They snuck out and came back in,' Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha said blaming migrant workers for seafood market COVID-19 outbreak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-prepared-to-react-if-iran-seeks-to-avenge-its-top-generals-killing-351255" hreflang="en">US says ‘prepared to react’ if Iran seeks to avenge its top general's killing</a>

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In an apparent sign of US military leaders' concerns about Iranian intentions after Soleimani's killing, McKenzie's current tour was not announced in advance.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysian-ex-mp-hosts-drive-thru-wedding-for-son-10000-people-participate-351378" hreflang="en">Malaysian ex-MP hosts drive-thru wedding for son; 10,000 people participate</a>

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The Malaysian politician along with his wife and the newly-wedded couple dressed up for the special day and stood at a designated point from where they waved and shared greetings with the guests who were seated in their cars.

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Interpol chief Juergen Stock has warned the world about a possible 'dramatic' increase in the theft and other crimes related to the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Naegleria fowleri is typically found in living, breathing people of freshwater, including lakes and streams.

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The Indian prime minister also said that Vietnam is an 'important pillar of India's Act East Policy' and a 'big partner' of India's Indo-Pacific vision.

The European Union (EU) approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, a few days after the UK and South Africa identified a new strain of coronavirus. After the UK, Italy and Australia, too, reported cases of the new variant of the deadly virus.

The European Union (EU) approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, a few days after the UK and South Africa identified a new strain of coronavirus. After the UK, Italy and Australia, too, reported cases of the new variant of the deadly virus. Other than the COVID-19 news, China has called Donald Trump's accusation 'farce' on involvement in cyberattack. Click on headlines to read more 'It works against new variant too': EU approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine EMA chief also reassured people that the existing vaccine can work against the new variant of the novel coronavirus — a claim nobody had made till now. After UK, Australia detects new fast-spreading coronavirus strain Australia's Health Minister Greg Hunt said there are no plans to follow other countries in halting flights from the UK. China calls Trump's accusation 'farce' on involvement in cyberattack Donald Trump on Twitter on Saturday played down Russian involvement on the cyberattack on several US government agencies and said that China 'may' also be involved. AstraZeneca signs memorandum of cooperation with Russia to combine vaccine Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed British drugmaker AstraZeneca's decision to test combining its own experimental COVID-19 vaccine with Russia's Sputnik V shot. Thailand's PM Prayut blames migrant workers for COVID-19 outbreak 'They snuck out and came back in,' Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha said blaming migrant workers for seafood market COVID-19 outbreak. US says ‘prepared to react’ if Iran seeks to avenge its top general's killing In an apparent sign of US military leaders' concerns about Iranian intentions after Soleimani's killing, McKenzie's current tour was not announced in advance. Malaysian ex-MP hosts drive-thru wedding for son; 10,000 people participate The Malaysian politician along with his wife and the newly-wedded couple dressed up for the special day and stood at a designated point from where they waved and shared greetings with the guests who were seated in their cars. Crime will increase 'dramatically' with COVID-19 vaccine rollout: Interpol Interpol chief Juergen Stock has warned the world about a possible 'dramatic' increase in the theft and other crimes related to the COVID-19 vaccine. Deadly brain-eating amoeba is spreading in US, scientists issue warning Naegleria fowleri is typically found in living, breathing people of freshwater, including lakes and streams. Vietnam 'important pillar' of India's Act East Policy: PM Narendra Modi The Indian prime minister also said that Vietnam is an 'important pillar of India's Act East Policy' and a 'big partner' of India's Indo-Pacific vision.

Top 10 world news today: EU approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, new strain cases found in Australia, and more

The outgoing US Vice president Mike Pence received his dose of<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine"> COVID-19 vaccine</a>, while the defeated President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump </a>planted doubts against the vaccine approval. Spain, too, decided to start the mass vaccine drive while South Korea is still struggling to contain the spread.

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US Vice President Mike Pence took a shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine while asserting that, "this week will be beginning of the end of the coronavirus."

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China has been criticised for covering up the initial outbreak that hit Wuhan in January.&nbsp;

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The DHS said hackers reportedly broke into SolarWinds Orion IT products following a recent update as they gained access to internal communications.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-court-rules-authorities-can-ban-kosher-halal-slaughter-to-promote-animal-welfare-350831">EU countries can ban ritual slaughter to promote animal welfare, court rules</a>

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The decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) followed a legal challenge by Jewish and Muslim associations to a Flemish government prohibition on the killing of animals without prior non-lethal (also called reversible) stunning in 2017.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-case-of-war-in-future-we-will-win-it-through-indigenous-weapons-says-cds-bipin-rawat-350802">'We will win war in future through indigenous weapons': CDS Bipin Rawat</a>

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Speaking at the DRDO here, General Rawat said, "For the past few years, DRDO has helped the armed forces to become self-reliant to face the emerging challenges ahead of the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/historic-victory-switzerlands-parliament-approves-same-sex-marriage-350790">'Historic victory': Switzerland's parliament approves same-sex marriage</a>

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Switzerland is one of the few European countries where same-sex marriage is not legal.&nbsp;It is at the 25th position in terms of human rights for the LGBT community.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-discover-previously-unrecognised-water-ice-reservoir-on-mars-350758" hreflang="en">Scientists discover 'previously unrecognised' water ice reservoir on Mars</a>

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The study ties in with other research on the history and current presence of water on Mars. NASA shared a 'treasure map' of water ice deposits on Mars in 2019.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-warns-pacific-islands-about-chinese-bid-for-undersea-cable-project-sources-350807" hreflang="en">US warns Pacific islands about Chinese bid for undersea cable project: Sources</a>

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Undersea cables, which have far greater data capacity than satellites, have emerged as a sensitive area of diplomacy in the Pacific, given their central role in international communications.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/six-people-in-south-korea-die-of-covid-while-waiting-for-hospital-beds-350771">Six people in South Korea die of COVID while waiting for hospital beds</a>

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The country recorded 1,062 new cases on Friday, making it the first time South Korea has continuously reported more than 1,000 cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-priti-patel-accuses-tory-mp-of-covid-19-lockdown-breach-350748" hreflang="en">UK's Priti Patel accuses Tory MP of COVID-19 lockdown breach</a>

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A senior Tory MP, Tobias Ellwood, attended an event at the Cavalry and Guards Club on Tuesday in London.

The outgoing US Vice president Mike Pence received his dose of COVID-19 vaccine, while the defeated President Donald Trump planted doubts against the vaccine approval.

The outgoing US Vice president Mike Pence received his dose of COVID-19 vaccine, while the defeated President Donald Trump planted doubts against the vaccine approval. Spain, too, decided to start the mass vaccine drive while South Korea is still struggling to contain the spread. 'Beginning of the end of coronavirus': US VP Mike Pence receives vaccine jab US Vice President Mike Pence took a shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine while asserting that, "this week will be beginning of the end of the coronavirus." Chinese journalist, who covered Wuhan Covid-19 outbreak to face trial China has been criticised for covering up the initial outbreak that hit Wuhan in January. Russia link? US Energy Department targeted, nuclear security 'not impacted' The DHS said hackers reportedly broke into SolarWinds Orion IT products following a recent update as they gained access to internal communications. EU countries can ban ritual slaughter to promote animal welfare, court rules The decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) followed a legal challenge by Jewish and Muslim associations to a Flemish government prohibition on the killing of animals without prior non-lethal (also called reversible) stunning in 2017. 'We will win war in future through indigenous weapons': CDS Bipin Rawat Speaking at the DRDO here, General Rawat said, "For the past few years, DRDO has helped the armed forces to become self-reliant to face the emerging challenges ahead of the country. 'Historic victory': Switzerland's parliament approves same-sex marriage Switzerland is one of the few European countries where same-sex marriage is not legal. It is at the 25th position in terms of human rights for the LGBT community. Scientists discover 'previously unrecognised' water ice reservoir on Mars The study ties in with other research on the history and current presence of water on Mars. NASA shared a 'treasure map' of water ice deposits on Mars in 2019. US warns Pacific islands about Chinese bid for undersea cable project: Sources Undersea cables, which have far greater data capacity than satellites, have emerged as a sensitive area of diplomacy in the Pacific, given their central role in international communications. Six people in South Korea die of COVID while waiting for hospital beds The country recorded 1,062 new cases on Friday, making it the first time South Korea has continuously reported more than 1,000 cases. UK's Priti Patel accuses Tory MP of COVID-19 lockdown breach A senior Tory MP, Tobias Ellwood, attended an event at the Cavalry and Guards Club on Tuesday in London.

Top 10 world news today: Mike Pence gets vaccinated, US warns against Chinese bid, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-president-emmanuel-macron-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-350432">French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for coronavirus</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europes-moment-covid-19-vaccination-to-begin-on-december-27-across-eu-350502" hreflang="en">'Europe's moment': COVID-19 vaccination to begin on December 27 across EU</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-state-violated-human-rights-in-lockdown-to-control-covid-19-spread-report-350492" hreflang="en">Australian state violated human rights in lockdown to control Covid-19 spread: Report</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/conspiracy-crackdown-twitter-to-scrub-posts-claiming-covid-19-vaccines-cause-harm-350494" hreflang="en">'Conspiracy crackdown': Twitter to scrub posts claiming COVID-19 vaccines ‘cause harm’</a>

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French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for coronavirus 'Europe's moment': COVID-19 vaccination to begin on December 27 across EU Alaska healthcare work

French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for coronavirus 'Europe's moment': COVID-19 vaccination to begin on December 27 across EU Alaska healthcare worker suffers an allergic reaction to Covid-19 vaccine, Pfizer to assess the report Trump doesn't need to find a new job, he is not going to leave the scene: Putin Australian state violated human rights in lockdown to control Covid-19 spread: Report 'Conspiracy crackdown': Twitter to scrub posts claiming COVID-19 vaccines ‘cause harm’ Eight Hong Kong activists charged for security law protest Putin says will get vaccine when possible; won't comment on Covid-19 source Elon Musk triggers Twitter spat after branding gender pronouns an ‘esthetic nightmare’ Hungary amends constitution to redefine family, limits gay adoption

Top 10 world news today: Macron contracts COVID-19, Europe vaccination and more

As Brazil launched an accusation on China over being ambiguous on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccine</a> emergency use, Moderna assured complete safety from the vaccine. China, on the other hand, was busy denying accusations of&nbsp;forced labour in Xinjiang's cotton farms.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/modernas-covid-19-vaccine-shows-no-specific-safety-concerns-says-us-fda-349983" hreflang="en">Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine shows 'no specific safety concerns', says US FDA</a>

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Moderna is the second vaccine the FDA has considered, behind one from Pfizer Inc. and Germany's BioNTech, which was authorized last week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-denies-reports-of-forced-labour-in-xinjiangs-cotton-farms-349955">China denies reports of forced labour in Xinjiang's cotton farms</a>

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The Centre for Global Policy in its report said: "Evidence shows that in 2018, three Uighur regions alone mobilized at least 570,000 persons into cotton-picking operations."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/face-shields-and-visors-can-spread-coronavirus-study-349974">Face shields and visors can spread coronavirus: Study</a>

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While these visors and shields are more comfortable, the plain-designed medical/surgical masks or the thick-clothed masks are better equipped to protect.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-police-protest-against-emmanuel-macrons-security-bill-349952">French police protest against Emmanuel Macron's security bill</a>

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These protests were organised to denounce Macron's recent hit at the local police alleging them of being harsher and questioning their policing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-drug-agency-anvisa-accuses-china-of-being-ambiguous-on-covid-19-vaccine-emergency-use-349963">Brazil accuses China of being ambiguous on vaccine emergency use</a>

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CoronaVac, produced by the Chinese private laboratory Sinovac in collaboration with the Butantan Institute of Sao Paulo, has been the subject of heated political debate in Brazil.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-develop-coronavirus-risk-calculator-to-determine-who-should-get-vaccine-first-349954" hreflang="en">Scientists develop coronavirus risk calculator to determine who should get vaccine first</a>

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The coronavirus mortality risk calculator assesses its results&nbsp;by analysing sociodemographic and pre-existing conditions for the population in a country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boko-haram-claims-responsibility-for-abducting-hundreds-of-students-in-nigeria-349967" hreflang="en">Boko Haram claims responsibility for abducting hundreds of students in Nigeria</a>

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'I am Abubakar Shekau and our brothers are behind the kidnapping in Katsina,' a voice recording from Boko Haram claimed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/takahiro-shiraishi-japans-twitter-killer-sentenced-to-death-for-nine-murders-349922" hreflang="en">Takahiro Shiraishi: Japan's 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for nine murders</a>

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Takahiro Shiraishi, 30, dubbed the "Twitter killer", was arrested in 2017 after body parts were found in his flat.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-targeted-americans-via-caribbean-phone-networks-report-349972" hreflang="en">China targeted Americans via Caribbean phone networks: Report</a>

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In 2018, two major mobile networks - China Mobile and China Unicom targeted US mobile users in significant volumes, the Threat Intelligence Report said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/post-covid-choices-can-hinder-human-progress-un-report-349936" hreflang="en">Post COVID choices can hinder human progress: UN Report</a>

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Coronavirus pandemic has massively affected millions of lives all around the world and has led to major food and humanitarian crisis.

As Brazil launched an accusation on China over being ambiguous on coronavirus vaccine emergency use, Moderna assured complete safety from the vaccine. China, on the other hand, was busy denying accusations of forced labour in Xinjiang's cotton farms.

As Brazil launched an accusation on China over being ambiguous on coronavirus vaccine emergency use, Moderna assured complete safety from the vaccine. China, on the other hand, was busy denying accusations of forced labour in Xinjiang's cotton farms. Click on the headlines to read more Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine shows 'no specific safety concerns', says US FDA Moderna is the second vaccine the FDA has considered, behind one from Pfizer Inc. and Germany's BioNTech, which was authorized last week. China denies reports of forced labour in Xinjiang's cotton farms The Centre for Global Policy in its report said: "Evidence shows that in 2018, three Uighur regions alone mobilized at least 570,000 persons into cotton-picking operations." Face shields and visors can spread coronavirus: Study While these visors and shields are more comfortable, the plain-designed medical/surgical masks or the thick-clothed masks are better equipped to protect. French police protest against Emmanuel Macron's security bill These protests were organised to denounce Macron's recent hit at the local police alleging them of being harsher and questioning their policing. Brazil accuses China of being ambiguous on vaccine emergency use CoronaVac, produced by the Chinese private laboratory Sinovac in collaboration with the Butantan Institute of Sao Paulo, has been the subject of heated political debate in Brazil. Scientists develop coronavirus risk calculator to determine who should get vaccine first The coronavirus mortality risk calculator assesses its results by analysing sociodemographic and pre-existing conditions for the population in a country. Boko Haram claims responsibility for abducting hundreds of students in Nigeria 'I am Abubakar Shekau and our brothers are behind the kidnapping in Katsina,' a voice recording from Boko Haram claimed. Takahiro Shiraishi: Japan's 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for nine murders Takahiro Shiraishi, 30, dubbed the "Twitter killer", was arrested in 2017 after body parts were found in his flat. China targeted Americans via Caribbean phone networks: Report In 2018, two major mobile networks - China Mobile and China Unicom targeted US mobile users in significant volumes, the Threat Intelligence Report said. Post COVID choices can hinder human progress: UN Report Coronavirus pandemic has massively affected millions of lives all around the world and has led to major food and humanitarian crisis.

Top 10 world news today: China targeted Americans, Moderna vaccine's safety, and more

The&nbsp;European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen&nbsp;has expressed satisfaction with the movement of the Brexit talks. On the other hand, Russian spy agency has revealed&nbsp;Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Vladimir Putin's Kremlin. While the political environment is getting tensed throughout the world, Singapore has given approval to&nbsp;Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, and Russia's Sputnik V vaccine has once again shown 91.4% effective rate.

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'First of all there is movement. That is good... We are talking about a new beginning with old friends,' EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexei-navalny-was-poisoned-by-russias-spy-agency-report-349756">Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Russia's spy agency: Report</a>

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The squad, which was working with FSB spy agency, was tracking Navalny since 2017 and the operation began when he decided to run against President Vladimir Putin in presidential elections.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fundamental-change-mike-pompeo-says-sudan-no-longer-on-list-of-terror-sponsors-349740">'Fundamental change': Mike Pompeo says Sudan no longer on list of terror sponsors</a>

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The move comes after a 45-day Congressional review period following US President Donald Trump's announcement of his intention to remove Sudan from the list, which was swiftly followed by the announcement that Israel and Sudan intend to normalise relations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-us-condemn-irans-execution-of-dissident-journalist-349766">UN, US condemn Iran's execution of dissident journalist</a>

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The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned the execution, describing it 'unjust' and 'barbaric'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/china-fines-alibaba-tencent-under-anti-monopoly-law-349697">China fines Alibaba, Tencent under anti-monopoly law</a>

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The punishments come after controllers a month ago announced their goal to expand examination of China's biggest tech companies with the new enemy of syndication rules.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-covid-19-vaccine-sputnik-v-shows-914-efficacy-rate-again-scientists-349767" hreflang="en">Russia's COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, shows 91.4% efficacy rate again: Scientists</a>

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The data revealed by Russian scientists claim the shot of Sputnik V has again shown 91.4 per cent effectivity.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/monday-blues-google-drive-gmail-youtube-face-downtime-twitter-reacts-349730" hreflang="en">Monday blues: Google Drive, Gmail, YouTube face downtime; Twitter reacts</a>

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Several users complained about the entire GSuite crashing down along with YouTube.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boko-haram-claims-responsibility-of-murdering-27-villagers-in-niger-349725" hreflang="en">Boko Haram claims responsibility of murdering 27 villagers in Niger</a>

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'We carried out the attack with the power of Allah and His help,' the video claims.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-approves-pfizer-biontech-virus-vaccine-349764" hreflang="en">Singapore approves Pfizer-BioNTech virus vaccine</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/11/173609-pfizer11.jpg?itok=4f1T1I8z" />Singapore hopes to have enough vaccines for its 5.7 million population by the third quarter of 2021, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/arab-springs-10th-anniversary-what-was-21st-centurys-biggest-movement-all-about-349729">Arab Spring's 10th anniversary: What was 21st century's biggest movement all about?</a>

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The European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has expressed satisfaction with the movement of the Brexit talks. On the other hand, Russian spy agency has revealed Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Vladimir Putin's Kremlin.

The European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has expressed satisfaction with the movement of the Brexit talks. On the other hand, Russian spy agency has revealed Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Vladimir Putin's Kremlin. While the political environment is getting tensed throughout the world, Singapore has given approval to Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, and Russia's Sputnik V vaccine has once again shown 91.4% effective rate. Click on headlines to read more Satisfied with movement in Brexit talks: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen 'First of all there is movement. That is good... We are talking about a new beginning with old friends,' EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said. Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Russia's spy agency: Report The squad, which was working with FSB spy agency, was tracking Navalny since 2017 and the operation began when he decided to run against President Vladimir Putin in presidential elections. 'Fundamental change': Mike Pompeo says Sudan no longer on list of terror sponsors The move comes after a 45-day Congressional review period following US President Donald Trump's announcement of his intention to remove Sudan from the list, which was swiftly followed by the announcement that Israel and Sudan intend to normalise relations. UN, US condemn Iran's execution of dissident journalist The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned the execution, describing it 'unjust' and 'barbaric'. China fines Alibaba, Tencent under anti-monopoly law The punishments come after controllers a month ago announced their goal to expand examination of China's biggest tech companies with the new enemy of syndication rules. Russia's COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, shows 91.4% efficacy rate again: Scientists The data revealed by Russian scientists claim the shot of Sputnik V has again shown 91.4 per cent effectivity. Monday blues: Google Drive, Gmail, YouTube face downtime; Twitter reacts Several users complained about the entire GSuite crashing down along with YouTube. Boko Haram claims responsibility of murdering 27 villagers in Niger 'We carried out the attack with the power of Allah and His help,' the video claims. Singapore approves Pfizer-BioNTech virus vaccine Singapore hopes to have enough vaccines for its 5.7 million population by the third quarter of 2021, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said. Arab Spring's 10th anniversary: What was 21st century's biggest movement all about?

Top 10 world news today: EU chief satisfied with Brexit talks, Sputnik V 91.4% effective, and more

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson&nbsp;and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have decided a deadline of Sunday for Brexit deal negotiators. However, Johnson has hinted towards a possible failure. On the other hand, US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> has once again lost a legal battle ad the&nbsp;US Supreme Court cleared way for US electoral college to cast its votes and announce <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> as the next President.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-set-to-deliver-600-million-covid-19-vaccine-shots-over-6-8-months-report-349186">India set to deliver 600 million COVID-19 vaccine shots: Report</a>

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Over the next six to eight months, India will attempt to deliver 600 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines using its expansive election machinery.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-international-aid-convoy-arrives-in-tigray-report-349272">First international aid convoy arrives in Tigray: Report&nbsp;</a>

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There have been numerous call from around the world for Ethiopian government to step-up its efforts to help civilians many of whom are facing shortage of food, water and medicines.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-leader-rizieq-shihab-turns-himself-in-for-violating-covid-19-restrictions-349318">Indonesia leader turns himself in for violating COVID-19 restrictions</a>

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Rizieq&nbsp;Shihab walked to the Jakarta police without any hesitations for questioning of accusations of bypassing all coronavirus restrictions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-puts-northern-city-in-lockdown-after-two-local-infections-349313" hreflang="en">China puts northern city in lockdown after two local infections</a>

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There was one new case each in Dongning and Suifenhe, which both sit on the country's border with Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-media-mogul-jimmy-lai-produced-in-court-on-national-security-charge-349307">Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai produced in court on national security charge</a>

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Jimmy Lai He has been accused of colluding with foreign countries by calling on overseas governments to sanction Hong Kong and China in response to the crackdown on pro-democracy activism in the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-officer-found-guilty-for-attacking-black-woman-by-judo-style-throw-349298" hreflang="en">Canadian officer found guilty for attacking Black woman by 'judo-style' throw</a>

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While his lawyers hailed it to be a 'dynamic takedown', other police officers disagreed with the excessive usage of force and some also labelled it as 'worst use of force'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/legal-disgrace-says-trump-as-us-supreme-court-gives-final-blow-to-his-election-fraud-claims-349279" hreflang="en">'Legal disgrace', says Trump as US Supreme Court gives final blow to his election fraud claims</a>

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The decision by US Supreme Court has cleared way for US electoral college to cast its votes and formally certify Joe Biden's victory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/situation-worsens-mexican-photojournalist-killed-after-investigating-crime-scene-349267" hreflang="en">Situation worsens: Mexican photojournalist killed after investigating crime scene</a>

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The death toll of journalists in Mexico has now increased to nine after a photojournalist was shot dead for merely doing his job.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brexit-deal-hangs-in-balance-johnson-says-failure-very-likely-349247" hreflang="en">Brexit deal hangs in balance; Johnson says failure 'very likely'</a>

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have given their negotiators until Sunday before a decision is made on whether to keep talking or give up.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/california-joins-us-govt-to-bring-antitrust-lawsuit-against-google-349241" hreflang="en">California joins US govt to bring antitrust lawsuit against Google</a>

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California will join the US government and 11 other states in bringing lawsuits against Google for abusing its market dominance.

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have decided a deadline of Sunday for Brexit deal negotiators. However, Johnson has hinted towards a possible failure.

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have decided a deadline of Sunday for Brexit deal negotiators. However, Johnson has hinted towards a possible failure. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump has once again lost a legal battle ad the US Supreme Court cleared way for US electoral college to cast its votes and announce Joe Biden as the next President. India set to deliver 600 million COVID-19 vaccine shots: Report Over the next six to eight months, India will attempt to deliver 600 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines using its expansive election machinery. First international aid convoy arrives in Tigray: Report There have been numerous call from around the world for Ethiopian government to step-up its efforts to help civilians many of whom are facing shortage of food, water and medicines. Indonesia leader turns himself in for violating COVID-19 restrictions Rizieq Shihab walked to the Jakarta police without any hesitations for questioning of accusations of bypassing all coronavirus restrictions. China puts northern city in lockdown after two local infections There was one new case each in Dongning and Suifenhe, which both sit on the country's border with Russia. Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai produced in court on national security charge Jimmy Lai He has been accused of colluding with foreign countries by calling on overseas governments to sanction Hong Kong and China in response to the crackdown on pro-democracy activism in the city. Canadian officer found guilty for attacking Black woman by 'judo-style' throw While his lawyers hailed it to be a 'dynamic takedown', other police officers disagreed with the excessive usage of force and some also labelled it as 'worst use of force'. 'Legal disgrace', says Trump as US Supreme Court gives final blow to his election fraud claims The decision by US Supreme Court has cleared way for US electoral college to cast its votes and formally certify Joe Biden's victory. Situation worsens: Mexican photojournalist killed after investigating crime scene The death toll of journalists in Mexico has now increased to nine after a photojournalist was shot dead for merely doing his job. Brexit deal hangs in balance; Johnson says failure 'very likely' Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have given their negotiators until Sunday before a decision is made on whether to keep talking or give up. California joins US govt to bring antitrust lawsuit against Google California will join the US government and 11 other states in bringing lawsuits against Google for abusing its market dominance.

Top 10 world news today: Brexit's possible failure, Trump's legal defeat, and more

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-and-kamala-harris-named-time-person-of-the-year-348973" hreflang="en">Joe Biden and Kamala Harris named Time 'Person of the Year'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazeneca-to-test-combining-covid-19-vaccine-with-russian-shot-349047" hreflang="en">AstraZeneca to test combining COVID-19 vaccine with Russian shot</a>

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Hezbollah's Salim Ayyash convicted in ex-Lebanon PM Rafik Hariri's murder Joe Biden and Kamala Harris named Time 'Person of the Year' Chinese citizen journalist who uncovered COVID-19 'restrained and fed by tube' Jair Bolsonaro says 'tail end' of pandemic in sight for Brazil Can Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine lead to infertility? Experts have this to say AstraZeneca to test combining COVID-19 vaccine with Russian shot Wuhan virus: 10 steps on how to be China and make most of the pandemic Taiwan launches new coast guard ships amid rising tensions with China UK says 'deeply concerned' after Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai charged Coronavirus situation in US may become normal by summer or fall, says Dr Fauci

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-revokes-visa-exemptions-for-us-diplomats-visiting-hong-kong-macau-348888" hreflang="en">China revokes visa exemptions for US diplomats visiting Hong Kong, Macau</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/azerbaijans-struggle-will-continue-on-many-other-fronts-says-erdogan-during-military-parade-348859">Azerbaijan's struggle will continue on many other fronts: Erdogan</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-medicines-agency-hacking-pfizer-biontech-confirm-vaccine-documents-unlawfully-accessed-348845">Euro agency hacking: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine documents 'unlawfully accessed'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bird-flu-outbreak-in-japan-worsens-over-2-million-chickens-culled-348860">Bird flu outbreak in Japan worsens, over 2 million chickens culled</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/wuhan-virus-10-steps-on-how-to-be-china-and-make-most-of-the-pandemic-348872">Wuhan virus: 10 steps on how to be China and make most of the pandemic</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-push-towards-helium-could-present-geopolitical-risk-of-threats-to-supply-report-348821" hreflang="en">Russia's push towards helium could present 'geopolitical risk of threats to supply': Report</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mass-graves-for-mink-in-denmark-may-have-already-polluted-groundwater-report-348874" hreflang="en">Mass graves for mink in Denmark may have already polluted groundwater: Report</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/wall-street-to-begin-trading-water-for-the-first-time-due-to-fear-of-shortages-348837" hreflang="en">Wall Street to begin trading water for the first time due to fear of shortages</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-faces-lawsuits-that-could-force-sale-of-instagram-whatsapp-348713">Facebook faces lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-attorneys-office-is-investigating-my-taxes-says-joe-bidens-son-hunter-biden-348707" hreflang="en">US attorney's office is investigating my taxes, says Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden</a>

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China revokes visa exemptions for US diplomats visiting Hong Kong, Macau Azerbaijan's struggle will continue on many other fronts: Erdogan Euro agency hacking: 

China revokes visa exemptions for US diplomats visiting Hong Kong, Macau Azerbaijan's struggle will continue on many other fronts: Erdogan Euro agency hacking: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine documents 'unlawfully accessed' Bird flu outbreak in Japan worsens, over 2 million chickens culled Wuhan virus: 10 steps on how to be China and make most of the pandemic Russia's push towards helium could present 'geopolitical risk of threats to supply': Report Mass graves for mink in Denmark may have already polluted groundwater: Report Wall Street to begin trading water for the first time due to fear of shortages Facebook faces lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp US attorney's office is investigating my taxes, says Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden

Top 10 world news today: China revokes visa exemptions for US diplomats, Pfizer documents hacked and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-issues-allergy-warning-over-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-after-two-reported-cases-348594" hreflang="en">UK issues 'allergy warning' over Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after two reported cases</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/enemy-of-the-republic-is-political-ideology-called-radical-islamism-french-pm-castex-348606">Enemy of the Republic is political ideology called radical Islamism: French PM</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-uns-sister-threatens-south-koreas-foreign-minister-for-questioning-zero-virus-claim-348572">Kim Jong-un's sister threatens Seoul over questioning zero coronavirus claim</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/us-cybersecurity-company-fireeye-discloses-breach-media-blames-russian-hackers-348561" hreflang="en">US cybersecurity company FireEye discloses breach; media blames Russian hackers</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/someone-stole-radio-from-doomsday-jet-russias-nuclear-attack-proof-aircraft-348534" hreflang="en">Someone stole radio from 'doomsday jet', Russia's nuclear attack-proof aircraft</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/leaked-list-gives-insight-into-detention-system-in-chinas-xinjiang-report-says-348509" hreflang="en">Leaked list gives insight into detention system in China's Xinjiang, report says</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/countries-like-china-and-saudi-arabia-used-covid-19-to-curtail-civil-liberties-finds-study-348604" hreflang="en">Countries like China and Saudi Arabia used COVID-19 to curtail civil liberties, finds study</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-says-sinopharm-vaccine-has-86-efficacy-against-covid-19-348511" hreflang="en">UAE says Sinopharm vaccine has 86% efficacy against COVID-19</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-executive-order-prioritising-covid-19-vaccine-for-americans-348440" hreflang="en">Trump signs executive order prioritising COVID-19 vaccine for Americans</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-western-countries-hoard-vaccines-9-out-of-10-in-low-income-countries-to-miss-out-348585" hreflang="en">As western countries hoard vaccines, 9 out of 10 in low-income countries to miss out</a>

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UK issues 'allergy warning' over Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after two reported cases Enemy of the Republic is political ideology called radical Islamism: French PM

UK issues 'allergy warning' over Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after two reported cases Enemy of the Republic is political ideology called radical Islamism: French PM Kim Jong-un's sister threatens Seoul over questioning zero coronavirus claim US cybersecurity company FireEye discloses breach; media blames Russian hackers Someone stole radio from 'doomsday jet', Russia's nuclear attack-proof aircraft Leaked list gives insight into detention system in China's Xinjiang, report says Countries like China and Saudi Arabia used COVID-19 to curtail civil liberties, finds study UAE says Sinopharm vaccine has 86% efficacy against COVID-19 Trump signs executive order prioritising COVID-19 vaccine for Americans As western countries hoard vaccines, 9 out of 10 in low-income countries to miss out

Top 10 world news today: UK's 'allergy warning' over Pfizer vaccine, France defends anti-extremism law and more

Top 10 world news today: First person receives COVID-19 vaccine, Biden appoints first African-American defence secretary, Israel's space head makes alien claims, and more. Click on the title to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-appoints-first-african-american-secretary-of-defense-of-us-348231" hreflang="en">Joe Biden appoints first African-American secretary of defense of US</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/aliens-exist-but-in-hiding-until-mankind-is-ready-says-ex-israeli-space-head-348239" hreflang="en">Aliens exist but in hiding, until mankind is ready, says ex-Israeli space head</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-to-make-facebook-google-pay-news-outlets-for-content-348266" hreflang="en">Australia to make Facebook, Google pay news outlets for content</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-slaps-sanctions-on-14-chinese-officials-over-hong-kong-crackdown-348285" hreflang="en">US slaps sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/90-year-old-grandma-becomes-first-in-the-world-to-receive-coronavirus-jab-outside-trial-348296" hreflang="en">90-year-old grandma becomes first in the world to receive coronavirus jab outside trial</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-expects-halal-certificate-for-an-experimental-vaccine-348330" hreflang="en">Indonesia expects halal certificate for an experimental vaccine</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-blasts-crazy-us-sanctions-over-hong-kong-vows-firm-countermeasures-348332" hreflang="en">China blasts 'crazy' US sanctions over Hong Kong; vows 'firm countermeasures'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-announces-another-arms-sale-to-taiwan-china-threatens-countermeasures-348352" hreflang="en">Trump administration announces another arms sale to Taiwan; China threatens 'countermeasures'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-re-designates-pakistan-china-as-countries-curbing-religious-freedom-348369" hreflang="en">US re-designates Pakistan, China as countries curbing religious freedom</a>

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Top 10 world news today: First person receives COVID-19 vaccine, Biden appoints first African-American defence secretary, Israel's space head makes alien claims, and more.

Top 10 world news today: First person receives COVID-19 vaccine, Biden appoints first African-American defence secretary, Israel's space head makes alien claims, and more. Click on the title to read the full story. Joe Biden appoints first African-American secretary of defense of US Aliens exist but in hiding, until mankind is ready, says ex-Israeli space head Australia to make Facebook, Google pay news outlets for content US slaps sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown 90-year-old grandma becomes first in the world to receive coronavirus jab outside trial Indonesia expects halal certificate for an experimental vaccine China blasts 'crazy' US sanctions over Hong Kong; vows 'firm countermeasures' Trump administration announces another arms sale to Taiwan; China threatens 'countermeasures' US re-designates Pakistan, China as countries curbing religious freedom Watch video

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus inoculation begins, US slaps sanctions on China, and more

As Egypt's Sisi reached France to meet the French leader Emmanuel Macron amid protests, Macron has declared France will be selling arms to Egypt regardless of their human rights track record. On the other hand, Valery Solovey, the Russian man who spread news of Putin's ill health, has been arrested on Tuesday. Towards Asia, China has now started rolling out Digital yuan worth $3 million. In India, while the COVID-19 is still an extreme threat, more than 340 people were admitted in hospitals in a&nbsp;southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after being infected by a 'mysterious disease'.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-china-sea-military-bases-vulnerable-to-attack-indefensible-during-war-report-348120" hreflang="en">Military bases in South China Sea 'vulnerable to attack': Report</a>

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China claims 90 per cent of the potentially energy-rich South China Sea, but Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam each claim parts of it.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-will-sell-arms-to-egypt-despite-human-rights-track-record-macron-348148">France will sell arms to Egypt despite human rights track record: Macron</a>

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said that he would provide arms to Egypt regardless of their human rights track record.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/valery-solovey-russian-pundit-who-raised-concerns-about-putins-health-arrested-348114">Valery Solovey: Russian pundit who raised concerns about Putin's health, arrested</a>

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Solovey has been the source of a series of increasingly outlandish claims in recent months about Vladimir Putin, with him alleging as early as 2016 that the president would imminently stand down on health.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-digital-yuan-worth-3-million-now-being-rolled-out-marking-a-global-first-348119">China: Digital yuan worth $3 million now being rolled out</a>

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China is also set to begin the trials of its digital currency in the city of Suzhou, which lies about 65 miles west of Shanghai.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-is-speeding-up-review-of-pfizer-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccines-report-348139">India is speeding up review of Pfizer, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines: Report</a>

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On Monday, the Serum Institute of India - the world’s largest vaccine producer by volume - applied for emergency use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-monolith-found-on-english-island-similar-to-ones-in-romania-us-348041" hreflang="en">Now monolith found on English island, similar to ones in Romania, US</a>

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A monolith has been found on the Isle of Wight in England which is similar to the ones discovered in the United States and Romania. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/node/348136" hreflang="en">Scientists believe they have discovered Alaska’s Yellowstone ‘super volcano’</a>

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As per&nbsp;their predictions, Alaska's Aleutian Arc, the line of islands stretching across the Bering Sea towards Russia's coast, could be harbouring a monster on the scale of Yellowstone's mighty supervolcano.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-to-make-first-trip-from-vatican-to-iraq-in-march-2021-348143" hreflang="en">Pope Francis to make first trip from Vatican to Iraq in March 2021</a>

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As of now, the trip has been planned for March 5-8 but a set plan will soon be released by the officials.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-mystery-disease-hospitalisation-tally-jumps-to-347-348031" hreflang="en">Andhra Pradesh mystery disease: Hospitalisation tally jumps to 347</a>

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The city in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is struggling to contain this mysterious disease&nbsp;that has taken the life of one person and has hospitalised 292 other people as of Sunday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/five-dead-in-pakistan-covid-19-hospital-due-to-oxygen-deficiency-staff-suspended-348121" hreflang="en">Five dead in Pak COVID-19 hospital due to oxygen deficiency; staff suspended</a>

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The oxygen disruption has affected nearly 200 people in the hospital, of which 100 were patients being treated for COVID-19.

As Egypt's Sisi reached France to meet the French leader Emmanuel Macron amid protests, Macron has declared France will be selling arms to Egypt regardless of their human rights track record.

As Egypt's Sisi reached France to meet the French leader Emmanuel Macron amid protests, Macron has declared France will be selling arms to Egypt regardless of their human rights track record. On the other hand, Valery Solovey, the Russian man who spread news of Putin's ill health, has been arrested on Tuesday. Towards Asia, China has now started rolling out Digital yuan worth $3 million. In India, while the COVID-19 is still an extreme threat, more than 340 people were admitted in hospitals in a southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after being infected by a 'mysterious disease'. Click on the headlines to read more Military bases in South China Sea 'vulnerable to attack': Report China claims 90 per cent of the potentially energy-rich South China Sea, but Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam each claim parts of it. France will sell arms to Egypt despite human rights track record: Macron French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said that he would provide arms to Egypt regardless of their human rights track record. Valery Solovey: Russian pundit who raised concerns about Putin's health, arrested Solovey has been the source of a series of increasingly outlandish claims in recent months about Vladimir Putin, with him alleging as early as 2016 that the president would imminently stand down on health. China: Digital yuan worth $3 million now being rolled out China is also set to begin the trials of its digital currency in the city of Suzhou, which lies about 65 miles west of Shanghai. India is speeding up review of Pfizer, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines: Report On Monday, the Serum Institute of India - the world’s largest vaccine producer by volume - applied for emergency use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. Now monolith found on English island, similar to ones in Romania, US A monolith has been found on the Isle of Wight in England which is similar to the ones discovered in the United States and Romania. Scientists believe they have discovered Alaska’s Yellowstone ‘super volcano’ As per their predictions, Alaska's Aleutian Arc, the line of islands stretching across the Bering Sea towards Russia's coast, could be harbouring a monster on the scale of Yellowstone's mighty supervolcano. Pope Francis to make first trip from Vatican to Iraq in March 2021 As of now, the trip has been planned for March 5-8 but a set plan will soon be released by the officials. Andhra Pradesh mystery disease: Hospitalisation tally jumps to 347 The city in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is struggling to contain this mysterious disease that has taken the life of one person and has hospitalised 292 other people as of Sunday. Five dead in Pak COVID-19 hospital due to oxygen deficiency; staff suspended The oxygen disruption has affected nearly 200 people in the hospital, of which 100 were patients being treated for COVID-19.

Top 10 world news today: France to sell arms to Egypt, another monolith found & more

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