The Kremlin critic &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/alexei-navalny">Alexei Navalny</a>&nbsp;has started his journey back to his home country, Russia, months after recovering from a poisoning attack carried out on him — allegedly by Kremlin. He has also claimed to be innocent as he faces imminent arrest upon arrival in Moscow. Meanwhile, the UK has assured locals that all adults will be vaccinated by September. This statement came as the NHS Chief claimed a patient is being admitted in hospitals every 30 seconds due to the coronavirus.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-am-innocent-alexei-navalny-leaves-from-berlin-to-russia-shrugs-possibility-of-arrest-357343" hreflang="en">Alexei Navalny leaves for Russia; shrugs possibility of arrest</a>

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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/alexei-navalny">Alexei Navalny</a>&nbsp;had been in Germany for the past five months after he was flown there for treatment against a Soviet-era&nbsp;nerve agent Novichok.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/countries-failing-to-fund-climate-change-adaptation-measures-says-united-nations-357335">Countries failing to fund climate change adaptation, says United Nations</a>

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United Nations says the world is not doing enough to deal with the catastrophic effects of climate change. The agency added that countries are falling short of promises part of the Paris deal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-coronavirus-patient-getting-admitted-in-hospitals-every-30-seconds-nhs-357312">'One coronavirus patient getting admitted in hospitals every 30 seconds': NHS</a>

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His statement has come a few days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said nearly 37,000 people are already admitted in hospitals and the figures are expected to increase.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-fbi-chief-comey-wants-trump-impeached-but-not-prosecuted-357315">Former FBI chief Comey wants Trump impeached, but not prosecuted</a>

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Former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) James Comey recently said that he wants US President Donald Trump impeached for inciting a riot at the US Capitol on January 6, but does not want to see him prosecuted.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-rescue-workers-hear-knocking-sounds-from-22-trapped-miners-357326">China: Rescue workers hear 'knocking sounds' from 22 trapped miners</a>

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After almost a week, rescuers said they heard "knocking sounds" after they drilled down to the mine, but still need to confirm it.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-dominic-raab-urges-china-to-let-un-investigate-xinjiang-camps-357329" hreflang="en">UK's Dominic Raab urges China to let UN investigate Xinjiang camps</a>

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The UK has urged China to allow the UN rights inspectors to visit Xinjiang and investigate the "appalling" allegations being raised against the human rights abuse the minority group is being subjected to in the area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-regulator-delays-emergency-authorisation-of-sputnik-v-demands-more-data-357300" hreflang="en">Brazil's regulator delays emergency authorisation of Sputnik V</a>

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Brazil’s health regulator has delayed the approval of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, citing the need for more data on the vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-set-to-resign-from-senate-on-monday-aides-357332" hreflang="en">Kamala Harris set to resign from Senate on Monday: Aides</a>

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An aide close to Harris told the local media that the incoming Vice President and a current US Senator will be resigning to prepare for her takeover of the VP position.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/all-adults-to-be-vaccinated-by-september-in-uk-dominic-raab-357316" hreflang="en">'All adults to be vaccinated by September in UK': Dominic Raab</a>

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Raab, during an interview with a local media house, revealed that vaccinating two million adults by September is the aim that the government is working towards.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-husband-appears-as-secondgentleman-on-twitter-before-inauguration-357337" hreflang="en">Kamala Harris' husband appears as '@SecondGentleman' on Twitter</a>

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Douglas&nbsp;Emhoff's new Twitter account's bio reads 'Future Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. Devoted dad. Proud husband to Vice President-elect Harris.

The Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has started his journey back to his home country, Russia, months after recovering from a poisoning attack carried out on him — allegedly by Kremlin.

The Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has started his journey back to his home country, Russia, months after recovering from a poisoning attack carried out on him — allegedly by Kremlin. He has also claimed to be innocent as he faces imminent arrest upon arrival in Moscow. Meanwhile, the UK has assured locals that all adults will be vaccinated by September. This statement came as the NHS Chief claimed a patient is being admitted in hospitals every 30 seconds due to the coronavirus. Click on headlines to read more Alexei Navalny leaves for Russia; shrugs possibility of arrest Alexei Navalny had been in Germany for the past five months after he was flown there for treatment against a Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok. Countries failing to fund climate change adaptation, says United Nations United Nations says the world is not doing enough to deal with the catastrophic effects of climate change. The agency added that countries are falling short of promises part of the Paris deal. 'One coronavirus patient getting admitted in hospitals every 30 seconds': NHS His statement has come a few days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said nearly 37,000 people are already admitted in hospitals and the figures are expected to increase. Former FBI chief Comey wants Trump impeached, but not prosecuted Former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) James Comey recently said that he wants US President Donald Trump impeached for inciting a riot at the US Capitol on January 6, but does not want to see him prosecuted. China: Rescue workers hear 'knocking sounds' from 22 trapped miners After almost a week, rescuers said they heard "knocking sounds" after they drilled down to the mine, but still need to confirm it. UK's Dominic Raab urges China to let UN investigate Xinjiang camps The UK has urged China to allow the UN rights inspectors to visit Xinjiang and investigate the "appalling" allegations being raised against the human rights abuse the minority group is being subjected to in the area. Brazil's regulator delays emergency authorisation of Sputnik V Brazil’s health regulator has delayed the approval of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, citing the need for more data on the vaccine. Kamala Harris set to resign from Senate on Monday: Aides An aide close to Harris told the local media that the incoming Vice President and a current US Senator will be resigning to prepare for her takeover of the VP position. 'All adults to be vaccinated by September in UK': Dominic Raab Raab, during an interview with a local media house, revealed that vaccinating two million adults by September is the aim that the government is working towards. Kamala Harris' husband appears as '@SecondGentleman' on Twitter Douglas Emhoff's new Twitter account's bio reads 'Future Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. Devoted dad. Proud husband to Vice President-elect Harris.

Top 10 world news: Navalny leaves for Russia, UK Covid situation worsens, and more

As Turkey began its&nbsp;countrywide COVID-19 vaccination drive with&nbsp;China-produced vaccine Sinovac, the government has been&nbsp;accused of agreeing to hand over Uighur Muslims to China in exchange for access to its vaccines. Meanwhile, Japan has decided to impose&nbsp;penalties and prison sentences for people who refuse to cooperate with the government and medical experts, especially after testing positive for coronavirus.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-accused-of-trading-uighurs-for-chinese-covid-19-vaccine-357132" hreflang="en">Turkey accused of trading Uighurs for Chinese covid-19 vaccine</a>

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Turkey has begun countrywide COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday shortly after China-produced vaccine Sinovac was granted emergency authorisation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-may-never-find-patient-zero-who-urges-countries-to-cooperate-357112">'We may never find patient zero': WHO urges countries to cooperate</a>

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to cooperate with each other rather than playing the blame game about the origin of the deadly coronavirus, warning that the 'patient zero' &nbsp;might never be found.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-investigating-dozens-for-death-of-police-officer-at-us-capitol-357102">FBI investigating dozens for death of police officer at US Capitol</a>

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States is currently questioning dozens of people in relation to the killing of a police officer during the attack on US Capitol.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/major-landmarks-closed-security-measures-upped-in-dc-before-bidens-presidential-inauguration-357108">Security measures upped in DC before Biden's presidential inauguration</a>

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In the aftermath of riots that rocked the US Capitol last week, Washington DC has upped its security measures to prevent a similar instance as Joe Biden gets ready to take over presidential duties starting January 20.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-slowed-down-global-migration-by-30-indian-diaspora-the-largest-un-report-357120">Coronavirus slowed down global migration by 30%: UN report</a>

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&nbsp;A United Nations report from Friday revealed that two million fewer people migrated between 2019-20 than expected.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/giggling-bread-and-dancing-salad-thailand-serves-up-cannabis-cuisine-to-happy-customers-357134" hreflang="en">'Giggling bread' and 'dancing salad': Thailand serves up cannabis cuisine to happy customers</a>

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The restaurant at the Chao Phya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachin Buri started serving its own happy meals this month, after Thailand de-listed cannabis as a narcotic, allowing state-authorised firms to cultivate the plant.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uganda-museveni-declared-winner-of-presidential-poll-rival-alleges-fraud-357129" hreflang="en">Uganda: Museveni declared winner of presidential poll; rival alleges fraud</a>

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Museveni won 5.85 million votes, or 58.6%, while main opposition candidate Wine had 3.48 million votes (34.8%), the Electoral Commission said at a news conference on the final results from Thursday`s election.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-slams-republican-lawmakers-for-not-wearing-masks-during-capitol-hill-attack-357107" hreflang="en">Biden slams Republican lawmakers for not wearing masks during US Capitol siege</a>

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At least four members of US Congress -- including Democratic leaders Pramila Jayapal, Brad Schneider and Bonnie Watson Coleman -- have tested positive for COVID-19 since the Capitol attack by Trump's supporters which left five people dead.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-provides-manuscripts-of-navalnys-interviews-to-russia-357135" hreflang="en">Germany provides manuscripts of Navalny's interviews to Russia</a>

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Police investigators of Germany had questioned Navalny, during which he had 'provided extensive answers to questions sent through by the Russian prosecutor'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-charge-fines-and-prison-sentences-for-non-cooperation-of-covid-rules-357125" hreflang="en">Japan to charge fines and prison sentences for non-cooperation of COVID rules</a>

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Patients who refuse to get hospitalised will be fined 1 million yen (over $9,600) or face a jail sentence of up to one year.

As Turkey began its countrywide COVID-19 vaccination drive with China-produced vaccine Sinovac, the government has been accused of agreeing to hand over Uighur Muslims to China in exchange for access to its vaccines.

As Turkey began its countrywide COVID-19 vaccination drive with China-produced vaccine Sinovac, the government has been accused of agreeing to hand over Uighur Muslims to China in exchange for access to its vaccines. Meanwhile, Japan has decided to impose penalties and prison sentences for people who refuse to cooperate with the government and medical experts, especially after testing positive for coronavirus. Click on headlines to read more Turkey accused of trading Uighurs for Chinese covid-19 vaccine Turkey has begun countrywide COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday shortly after China-produced vaccine Sinovac was granted emergency authorisation. 'We may never find patient zero': WHO urges countries to cooperate The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to cooperate with each other rather than playing the blame game about the origin of the deadly coronavirus, warning that the 'patient zero' might never be found. FBI investigating dozens for death of police officer at US Capitol The Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States is currently questioning dozens of people in relation to the killing of a police officer during the attack on US Capitol. Security measures upped in DC before Biden's presidential inauguration In the aftermath of riots that rocked the US Capitol last week, Washington DC has upped its security measures to prevent a similar instance as Joe Biden gets ready to take over presidential duties starting January 20. Coronavirus slowed down global migration by 30%: UN report A United Nations report from Friday revealed that two million fewer people migrated between 2019-20 than expected. 'Giggling bread' and 'dancing salad': Thailand serves up cannabis cuisine to happy customers The restaurant at the Chao Phya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachin Buri started serving its own happy meals this month, after Thailand de-listed cannabis as a narcotic, allowing state-authorised firms to cultivate the plant. Uganda: Museveni declared winner of presidential poll; rival alleges fraud Museveni won 5.85 million votes, or 58.6%, while main opposition candidate Wine had 3.48 million votes (34.8%), the Electoral Commission said at a news conference on the final results from Thursday`s election. Biden slams Republican lawmakers for not wearing masks during US Capitol siege At least four members of US Congress -- including Democratic leaders Pramila Jayapal, Brad Schneider and Bonnie Watson Coleman -- have tested positive for COVID-19 since the Capitol attack by Trump's supporters which left five people dead. Germany provides manuscripts of Navalny's interviews to Russia Police investigators of Germany had questioned Navalny, during which he had 'provided extensive answers to questions sent through by the Russian prosecutor'. Japan to charge fines and prison sentences for non-cooperation of COVID rules Patients who refuse to get hospitalised will be fined 1 million yen (over $9,600) or face a jail sentence of up to one year.

Top 10 world news: Turkey accused of trade of Uighurs, WHO cautions on 'patient zero', and  more

The UK police department has lost data for nearly 150,000 arrest records. On the other hand, in the US,&nbsp;a rehearsal planned for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden's</a> inauguration has been postponed on Sunday because of security concerns after last week's attack on the US Capitol. While the US and the UK are fighting leaderships, China has put more than 20,000 rural residents in quarantine facilities after another <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> outbreak.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/priti-patel-comes-under-fire-after-uk-loses-data-of-150000-criminals-356930" hreflang="en">Priti Patel comes under fire after UK loses data of 150,000 criminals</a>

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As per officials, all lost data has been of the criminals who were arrested and then released when no further action was taken over a period of time.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/imf-chief-praises-india-for-taking-decisive-steps-to-tackle-covid-19-356957">IMF chief praises India for taking 'decisive' steps to tackle Covid-19</a>

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Sharing her thoughts on Thursday on global media roundtable, Georgieva also predicted a comparatively better outlook for India in the upcoming World Economic Update because of the steps taken.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-security-concerns-joe-bidens-inauguration-rehearsal-postponed-356952">Amid security concerns, Joe Biden's inauguration rehearsal postponed</a>

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A lockdown has been imposed on the centre of Washington on Thursday with over 20,000 National Guard personnel deployed ahead of Biden's presidential inauguration.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-over-20000-villagers-put-under-quarantine-as-covid-19-transmission-rises-sharply-356931">China: 20,000 villagers under quarantine as virus transmission rises sharply</a>

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More than 20,000 rural residents in China's latest epicentre of the novel coronavirus have been put under quarantine in state-run facilities as the nation fights the worst outbreak since March 2020.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-variant-already-in-uk-confirms-top-scientist-356937">Brazil variant already in UK, confirms top scientist</a>

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A top UK scientist has confirmed that one of the novel coronavirus variants found in Brazil is already in Britain.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-born-garima-verma-to-be-jill-bidens-digital-editor-356935" hreflang="en">India-born Garima Verma to be Jill Biden's Digital Editor</a>

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India-born Garima Verma has been named to serve under the incoming First Lady of the United States Jill Biden as her personal Digitial Editor, and Michael LaRosa will be acting as FLOTUS' press secretary.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ask-for-ani-uk-provides-code-word-for-domestic-abuse-survivors-356961" hreflang="en">Ask for Ani: UK provides code word for domestic abuse survivors</a>

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As the country entered another lockdown, the UK ministers have launched a national scheme where abuse victims can visit any local pharmacy and ask for "Ani".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-leader-defiant-on-russian-system-but-wants-us-jets-356963" hreflang="en">Turkish leader defiant on Russian system but wants US jets</a>

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Turkey’s president has criticised the United States for kicking his country out of the F-35 fighter jet program after Ankara purchased a Russian missile defense system, a move that also triggered US sanctions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-blocks-popular-pro-democracy-website-hkchronicles-356946" hreflang="en">Hong Kong blocks popular pro-democracy website HKChronicles</a>

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A Hong Kong internet service provider has admitted to knowingly blocking a pro-democracy website's access from its users under the much-criticised China's National Security Law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/over-22-billion-records-exposed-in-data-breaches-in-2020-report-356964" hreflang="en">Over 22 billion records exposed in data breaches in 2020: Report</a>

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Over 22 billion records were exposed worldwide amid 730 publicly disclosed data breaches in 2020, a new report revealed on Friday.

The UK police department has lost data for nearly 150,000 arrest records. On the other hand, in the US, a rehearsal planned for Joe Biden's inauguration has been postponed on Sunday because of security concerns after last week's attack on the US Capitol.

The UK police department has lost data for nearly 150,000 arrest records. On the other hand, in the US, a rehearsal planned for Joe Biden's inauguration has been postponed on Sunday because of security concerns after last week's attack on the US Capitol. While the US and the UK are fighting leaderships, China has put more than 20,000 rural residents in quarantine facilities after another coronavirus outbreak. Click on headlines to read more Priti Patel comes under fire after UK loses data of 150,000 criminals As per officials, all lost data has been of the criminals who were arrested and then released when no further action was taken over a period of time. IMF chief praises India for taking 'decisive' steps to tackle Covid-19 Sharing her thoughts on Thursday on global media roundtable, Georgieva also predicted a comparatively better outlook for India in the upcoming World Economic Update because of the steps taken. Amid security concerns, Joe Biden's inauguration rehearsal postponed A lockdown has been imposed on the centre of Washington on Thursday with over 20,000 National Guard personnel deployed ahead of Biden's presidential inauguration. China: 20,000 villagers under quarantine as virus transmission rises sharply More than 20,000 rural residents in China's latest epicentre of the novel coronavirus have been put under quarantine in state-run facilities as the nation fights the worst outbreak since March 2020. Brazil variant already in UK, confirms top scientist A top UK scientist has confirmed that one of the novel coronavirus variants found in Brazil is already in Britain. India-born Garima Verma to be Jill Biden's Digital Editor India-born Garima Verma has been named to serve under the incoming First Lady of the United States Jill Biden as her personal Digitial Editor, and Michael LaRosa will be acting as FLOTUS' press secretary. Ask for Ani: UK provides code word for domestic abuse survivors As the country entered another lockdown, the UK ministers have launched a national scheme where abuse victims can visit any local pharmacy and ask for "Ani". Turkish leader defiant on Russian system but wants US jets Turkey’s president has criticised the United States for kicking his country out of the F-35 fighter jet program after Ankara purchased a Russian missile defense system, a move that also triggered US sanctions. Hong Kong blocks popular pro-democracy website HKChronicles A Hong Kong internet service provider has admitted to knowingly blocking a pro-democracy website's access from its users under the much-criticised China's National Security Law. Over 22 billion records exposed in data breaches in 2020: Report Over 22 billion records were exposed worldwide amid 730 publicly disclosed data breaches in 2020, a new report revealed on Friday.

Top 10 world news: Biden's inauguration, UK loses 150,000 records, and more

Following a request to New Delhi, coronavirus vaccination campaign in Brazil will begin with vaccines delivered from India. Meanwhile, Pope Francis and his predecessor have received Covid-19 jabs. Russian President Vladimir Putin's critic Alexei Navalny&nbsp;risks being jailed for three and a half years, his lawyer said. China has opposed the US's move of banning imports of cotton and tomato from Xinjiang over the forced labour issue.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-covid-19-vaccines-to-kickstart-brazilian-vaccination-program-356713">Indian Covid-19 vaccines to kickstart Brazilian vaccination program</a>

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Responding to the request of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for Indian vaccines, a plane carrying two million doses of Covishield will leave for the country from Mumbai on Friday evening. The vaccine, Covishield (AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine) produced by India's serum institute of India, will help kick start Brazil's vaccination program next week. 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-benedict-xvi-receive-coronavirus-vaccines-356745">Pope Francis, Benedict XVI receive coronavirus vaccine</a>

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Pope Francis and his predecessor, former pope Benedict XVI have received Covid-19 jabs, the Vatican confirmed on Thursday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-critic-navalny-could-face-35-years-in-jail-on-return-to-russia-lawyer-356701">Kremlin critic Navalny could face 3.5 years in jail on return to Russia: Lawyer</a>

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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is on a national wanted list for allegedly violating the terms of a suspended prison sentence and risks being jailed for three and a half years when he returns to Russia this weekend, one of his lawyers said on Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-huawei-backtracks-after-filing-for-patent-of-ai-software-that-could-recognise-uighurs-356738">China’s Huawei backtracks after filing for patent of AI software that could recognise Uighurs</a>

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Chinese technology giant Huawei is retroceding on a patent application it filed for a facial recognition system intended to identify Uyghurs from other Chinese ethnicities.

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Describing the US decision to ban all cotton and tomato imports from the Xinjiang region as a "rude interference", China on Thursday said this will "harm" the security of global supply chains and "impede" economic recovery against novel coronavirus.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-macaulay-culkin-supports-fans-demand-to-edit-donald-trumps-scene-from-home-alone-2-356743">Macaulay Culkin supports fan's demand to edit Donald Trump's scene from 'Home Alone 2'</a>

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Actor Macaulay Culkin, best known for playing Kevin McCallister in the 1990s classic 'Home Alone' is not a fan of Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the actor showed his support to one fan's call for the removal of President Trump from a scene in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-anyone-reach-to-800-test-wickets-sri-lankan-legend-muttiah-muralitharan-opines-356699">Will anyone reach to 800 Test wickets? Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan opines</a>

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Sri Lanka's spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan is the only bowler in the history of Test cricket to scalp 800 wickets. Former Lankan legend achieved this feat after dismissing Pragyan Ojha at Galle in 2010, which was also his final Test match.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rude-interference-china-on-us-banning-tomato-cotton-imports-356697">India leading Signal's growth following WhatsApp user data row, claims COO</a>

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After a great shift of users from Whatsapp over privacy concerns, users have been downloading the Signal app in India more than in any other nation, the messaging app claimed.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-covid-19-explodes-in-south-africa-coffin-demand-rises-sharply-356740">As Covid-19 explodes in South Africa, coffin demand rises sharply0</a>

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The novel coronavirus South Africa is spreading at a rapid pace and amid the surge in a number of deaths, coffin demand has increased sharply in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympic-gold-medallist-klete-keller-charged-for-role-in-us-capitol-riots-356682">Olympic gold-medallist Klete Keller charged for role in US Capitol riots</a>

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Five-time Olympic medallist, Klete Keller on Wednesday was charged for his alleged participation in the US Capitol riot last week, according to court documents, media reports said. &nbsp;

Following a request to New Delhi, coronavirus vaccination campaign in Brazil will begin with vaccines delivered from India. Meanwhile, Pope Francis and his predecessor have received Covid-19 jabs.

Following a request to New Delhi, coronavirus vaccination campaign in Brazil will begin with vaccines delivered from India. Meanwhile, Pope Francis and his predecessor have received Covid-19 jabs. Russian President Vladimir Putin's critic Alexei Navalny risks being jailed for three and a half years, his lawyer said. China has opposed the US's move of banning imports of cotton and tomato from Xinjiang over the forced labour issue. Click on headlines to read more Indian Covid-19 vaccines to kickstart Brazilian vaccination program Responding to the request of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for Indian vaccines, a plane carrying two million doses of Covishield will leave for the country from Mumbai on Friday evening. The vaccine, Covishield (AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine) produced by India's serum institute of India, will help kick start Brazil's vaccination program next week. Pope Francis, Benedict XVI receive coronavirus vaccine Pope Francis and his predecessor, former pope Benedict XVI have received Covid-19 jabs, the Vatican confirmed on Thursday. Kremlin critic Navalny could face 3.5 years in jail on return to Russia: Lawyer Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is on a national wanted list for allegedly violating the terms of a suspended prison sentence and risks being jailed for three and a half years when he returns to Russia this weekend, one of his lawyers said on Thursday. China’s Huawei backtracks after filing for patent of AI software that could recognise Uighurs Chinese technology giant Huawei is retroceding on a patent application it filed for a facial recognition system intended to identify Uyghurs from other Chinese ethnicities. 'Rude interference': China on US banning tomato, cotton imports Describing the US decision to ban all cotton and tomato imports from the Xinjiang region as a "rude interference", China on Thursday said this will "harm" the security of global supply chains and "impede" economic recovery against novel coronavirus. Macaulay Culkin supports fan's demand to edit Donald Trump's scene from 'Home Alone 2' Actor Macaulay Culkin, best known for playing Kevin McCallister in the 1990s classic 'Home Alone' is not a fan of Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the actor showed his support to one fan's call for the removal of President Trump from a scene in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'. Will anyone reach to 800 Test wickets? Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan opines Sri Lanka's spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan is the only bowler in the history of Test cricket to scalp 800 wickets. Former Lankan legend achieved this feat after dismissing Pragyan Ojha at Galle in 2010, which was also his final Test match. India leading Signal's growth following WhatsApp user data row, claims COO After a great shift of users from Whatsapp over privacy concerns, users have been downloading the Signal app in India more than in any other nation, the messaging app claimed. As Covid-19 explodes in South Africa, coffin demand rises sharply0 The novel coronavirus South Africa is spreading at a rapid pace and amid the surge in a number of deaths, coffin demand has increased sharply in the country. Olympic gold-medallist Klete Keller charged for role in US Capitol riots Five-time Olympic medallist, Klete Keller on Wednesday was charged for his alleged participation in the US Capitol riot last week, according to court documents, media reports said.

Top 10 world news today: India to start Brazil vaccination campaign, Pope getting jab, and more

Several British Hindu organisations have signed a joint letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeking urgent action to "stop the rampant persecution" of Hindus in Pakistan. On the other side of the world, the First Lady Melania Trump has finally spoken out about the Capitol riots saying she is "disappointed and disheartened" about the incident.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/british-hindus-write-to-boris-johnson-over-rampant-persecution-of-minority-group-in-pakistan-356060" hreflang="en">British Hindus write to UK PM Johnson over 'rampant persecution' in Pakistan</a>

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Several British Hindu organisations have signed a joint letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeking urgent action to "stop the rampant persecution" of Hindus in Pakistan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melania-condemns-us-capitol-violence-says-its-time-for-healing-in-a-civil-manner-356036">Melania condemns Capitol violence, says time for 'healing in a civil manner'</a>

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Melania wrote that she is "disappointed and disheartened' with the incident, but found it shameful that it led to 'salacious gossip, unwarranted personal attacks, and false misleading accusations on me".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-blocks-phrase-hang-mike-pence-as-trump-supporters-turn-against-him-355959" hreflang="en">Twitter blocks phrase 'Hang Mike Pence' as Trump supporters turn against him</a>

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Mike Pence was present in Capitol during riots to confirm the win of the President-elect Joe Biden against the Republican candidate and former reality TV star Donald Trump.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-says-women-can-now-read-at-mass-priesthood-still-a-distant-dream-356045">Pope Francis says women can now read at Mass, priesthood still a distant dream</a>

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The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis on Monday claimed that women can now read at Mass, but still cannot become priests.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/oxford-astrazeneca-vaccine-to-cost-rs200-a-vial-in-india-purchase-order-placed-with-sii-reports-356029">Oxford-AstraZeneca to cost ₹200 a vial in India; purchase order placed: Reports</a>

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As India is setting up to launch one of the biggest vaccination drives of the world from January 16, it has been revealed that the vaccine will be available for ₹200 a vial in India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-denies-forceful-use-of-birth-control-measures-on-uighur-women-355991" hreflang="en">China denies forceful use of birth control measures on Uighur women</a>

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The matter came to light after an investigation by journalists from the West revealed that minority Muslim women were being forced to use birth control measures.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-air-crash-more-debris-found-of-sriwijaya-air-no-survivors-spotted-356012">Indonesia air crash: More debris found of Sriwijaya Air; no survivors spotted</a>

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Divers from the search and rescue team have found more debris of the fallen passenger jet, but no survivors have been spotted yet.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/american-agencies-using-facial-recognition-tools-to-nab-us-capitol-rioters-356024" hreflang="en">American agencies using facial recognition tools to nab US Capitol rioters</a>

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In the aftermath of the attack on the US Capitol, local law enforcement agencies are trying to nab all the perpetrators involved in the incident. As more details of the violence at the Capitol emerge, the police are employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to track the rioters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-threatens-counterstrike-as-us-lifts-taiwan-restrictions-356055" hreflang="en">China threatens ‘counterstrike’ as US lifts Taiwan restrictions</a>

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Chinese foreign ministry said Beijing "strongly condemns" the move and accused the United States of violating the terms of Washington's diplomatic relations with Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-steps-up-vaccinations-as-coronavirus-cases-surge-worst-weeks-still-to-come-356014" hreflang="en">UK steps up vaccinations as coronavirus cases surge, worst weeks still to come</a>

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Britain is facing the worst weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, its chief medical officer said on Monday, with the health service facing a "dangerous time" as deaths and cases hit record highs before the rollout of a mass vaccination programme.

Several British Hindu organisations have signed a joint letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeking urgent action to "stop the rampant persecution" of Hindus in Pakistan.

Several British Hindu organisations have signed a joint letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeking urgent action to "stop the rampant persecution" of Hindus in Pakistan. On the other side of the world, the First Lady Melania Trump has finally spoken out about the Capitol riots saying she is "disappointed and disheartened" about the incident. Click on headlines to read more British Hindus write to UK PM Johnson over 'rampant persecution' in Pakistan Several British Hindu organisations have signed a joint letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeking urgent action to "stop the rampant persecution" of Hindus in Pakistan. Melania condemns Capitol violence, says time for 'healing in a civil manner' Melania wrote that she is "disappointed and disheartened' with the incident, but found it shameful that it led to 'salacious gossip, unwarranted personal attacks, and false misleading accusations on me". Twitter blocks phrase 'Hang Mike Pence' as Trump supporters turn against him Mike Pence was present in Capitol during riots to confirm the win of the President-elect Joe Biden against the Republican candidate and former reality TV star Donald Trump. Pope Francis says women can now read at Mass, priesthood still a distant dream The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis on Monday claimed that women can now read at Mass, but still cannot become priests. Oxford-AstraZeneca to cost ₹200 a vial in India; purchase order placed: Reports As India is setting up to launch one of the biggest vaccination drives of the world from January 16, it has been revealed that the vaccine will be available for ₹200 a vial in India. China denies forceful use of birth control measures on Uighur women The matter came to light after an investigation by journalists from the West revealed that minority Muslim women were being forced to use birth control measures. Indonesia air crash: More debris found of Sriwijaya Air; no survivors spotted Divers from the search and rescue team have found more debris of the fallen passenger jet, but no survivors have been spotted yet. American agencies using facial recognition tools to nab US Capitol rioters In the aftermath of the attack on the US Capitol, local law enforcement agencies are trying to nab all the perpetrators involved in the incident. As more details of the violence at the Capitol emerge, the police are employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to track the rioters. China threatens ‘counterstrike’ as US lifts Taiwan restrictions Chinese foreign ministry said Beijing "strongly condemns" the move and accused the United States of violating the terms of Washington's diplomatic relations with Beijing. UK steps up vaccinations as coronavirus cases surge, worst weeks still to come Britain is facing the worst weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, its chief medical officer said on Monday, with the health service facing a "dangerous time" as deaths and cases hit record highs before the rollout of a mass vaccination programme.

Top 10 world news: Melania Trump condemns Capitol riots, Indian vaccine price, and more

Signals from two black boxes of the crashed&nbsp;Boeing 737 passenger flight, which crashed in Indonesia, have been detected. Days after Capitol riots,&nbsp;Pope Francis has&nbsp;Americans to protect democratic values. Meanwhile, Joe Biden's dog, Major Biden, will be given his own 'Indoguration' after President-elect's&nbsp;ceremony on January 20.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-plane-crash-black-box-of-crashed-sriwijaya-air-located-355792" hreflang="en">Indonesia plane crash: Black box of crashed Sriwijaya Air located</a>

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Hours after a Boeing 737 passenger plane of Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air crashed into the sea, authorities have successfully pinpointed the location of two black boxes from the crashed Indonesian jet.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/capitol-hill-violence-pope-francis-asks-americans-to-protect-democratic-values-355811">Capitol Hill violence: Pope asks Americans to 'protect democratic values'</a>

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The attack on the Capitol Building on Wednesday left five people dead including a police officer. Pope said the violence was "self-destructive".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-dispatches-convoys-with-vaccines-and-food-supplies-amid-heavy-snowfall-355805">Spain dispatches convoys with vaccines and food supplies amid heavy snowfall</a>

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&nbsp;The storm has brought the country's heaviest snowfall in decades and has led to the deaths of four people.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-removes-chinese-embassys-post-claiming-uighur-women-not-forcefully-sterilised-355755">Twitter removes Chinese embassy's post claiming Uighur women not sterilised</a>

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As per this study, the "natural growth rate of population in Xinjiang decreased from 11.4 per 1,000 people in 2017 to 6.13 per 1,000 people in 2018"

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indoguration-for-major-biden-as-joe-biden-prepares-white-house-move-355817" hreflang="en">'Indoguration' for Major Biden as Joe Biden prepares White House move</a>

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Biden is expected to take over the duties with a big ceremony slated for this month, but he is not the only one set to receive a grand ceremony. The family's rescue dog - Major is set to receive an inauguration, errr, indoguration of his own.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hardest-phase-of-pandemic-angela-merkel-cautions-after-german-virus-deaths-cross-40000-355798" hreflang="en">Angela Merkel cautions after German virus deaths cross 40,000</a>

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The warning from Merkel came at a time when the European country crossed 40,000 deaths from the deadly virus after 465 new deaths were reported on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-agencies-have-less-than-6-months-to-reveal-what-they-know-about-ufos-355801" hreflang="en">US agencies have less than 6 months to reveal what they know about UFOs</a>

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United States intelligence agencies have less than six months to tell Congress everything they know about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-detects-newer-coronavirus-infection-in-travellers-from-brazil-355799" hreflang="en">Japan detects newer coronavirus infection in travellers from Brazil</a>

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Characteristics of the new variant, such as how effective vaccines can be against it and how serious its symptoms can be, are being studied, a health ministry official said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/denver-police-officers-who-wrongfully-detained-black-girls-not-to-be-charged-355807" hreflang="en">Denver: Police officers who wrongfully detained Black girls not to be charged</a>

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Denver police officers who had wrongfully detained four Black girls on gunpoint in summer 2020 will not be charged for the act, prosecutors reported on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-vaccinating-200000-people-against-covid-19-everyday-claims-health-minister-355796" hreflang="en">UK vaccinating 200,000 people against COVID-19 everyday: Health minister</a>

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The United Kingdom is vaccinating 200,000 people against coronavirus every day, with plans to immunise 2 million people every week.

Signals from two black boxes of the crashed Boeing 737 passenger flight, which crashed in Indonesia, have been detected. Days after Capitol riots, Pope Francis has Americans to protect democratic values.

Signals from two black boxes of the crashed Boeing 737 passenger flight, which crashed in Indonesia, have been detected. Days after Capitol riots, Pope Francis has Americans to protect democratic values. Meanwhile, Joe Biden's dog, Major Biden, will be given his own 'Indoguration' after President-elect's ceremony on January 20. Click on headlines to read more Indonesia plane crash: Black box of crashed Sriwijaya Air located Hours after a Boeing 737 passenger plane of Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air crashed into the sea, authorities have successfully pinpointed the location of two black boxes from the crashed Indonesian jet. Capitol Hill violence: Pope asks Americans to 'protect democratic values' The attack on the Capitol Building on Wednesday left five people dead including a police officer. Pope said the violence was "self-destructive". Spain dispatches convoys with vaccines and food supplies amid heavy snowfall The storm has brought the country's heaviest snowfall in decades and has led to the deaths of four people. Twitter removes Chinese embassy's post claiming Uighur women not sterilised As per this study, the "natural growth rate of population in Xinjiang decreased from 11.4 per 1,000 people in 2017 to 6.13 per 1,000 people in 2018" 'Indoguration' for Major Biden as Joe Biden prepares White House move Biden is expected to take over the duties with a big ceremony slated for this month, but he is not the only one set to receive a grand ceremony. The family's rescue dog - Major is set to receive an inauguration, errr, indoguration of his own. Angela Merkel cautions after German virus deaths cross 40,000 The warning from Merkel came at a time when the European country crossed 40,000 deaths from the deadly virus after 465 new deaths were reported on Saturday. US agencies have less than 6 months to reveal what they know about UFOs United States intelligence agencies have less than six months to tell Congress everything they know about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). Japan detects newer coronavirus infection in travellers from Brazil Characteristics of the new variant, such as how effective vaccines can be against it and how serious its symptoms can be, are being studied, a health ministry official said. Denver: Police officers who wrongfully detained Black girls not to be charged Denver police officers who had wrongfully detained four Black girls on gunpoint in summer 2020 will not be charged for the act, prosecutors reported on Friday. UK vaccinating 200,000 people against COVID-19 everyday: Health minister The United Kingdom is vaccinating 200,000 people against coronavirus every day, with plans to immunise 2 million people every week.

Top 10 world news: Pope comments on Capitol riots, Spain extends help in snow storm, and more

A Boeing 737 passenger plane of Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air is 'suspected' to have crashed after it went missing minutes after its&nbsp;take-off from Jakarta airport. Meanwhile, in the US, after Twitter banned <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, the&nbsp;Federal authorities found a pickup truck packed with 11 homemade bombs, an assault rifle, and a handgun just two blocks away from the Capitol building. Nancy Pelosi has also reported her laptop missing from her office.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-sriwijaya-air-boeing-737-goes-missing-feared-to-have-crashed-355610" hreflang="en">Indonesia: Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 goes missing, feared to have crashed</a>

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A Boeing 737 passenger plane of Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air that went missing today is 'suspected' to have crashed as per Indonesia's transport minister.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/federal-authorities-found-truck-loaded-with-explosives-near-us-capitol-report-355643">Federal authorities found truck loaded with explosives near US Capitol: Report</a>

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Federal authorities in the United States of America found a pickup truck packed with 11 homemade bombs, an assault rifle, and a handgun just two blocks away from the Capitol building.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-detains-chinese-soldier-found-on-indian-side-of-lac-355630">India detains Chinese soldier found on Indian side of LAC</a>

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A Chinese soldier has been arrested on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after he was found on the Indian side of the LAC, according to a statement issued by the Government of India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/theft-of-nancy-pelosis-laptop-in-capitol-riots-raises-security-concern-355602" hreflang="en">Theft of Nancy Pelosi's laptop in Capitol riots raises security concern</a>

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As per initial reports, at least two computers have been stolen from the Capitol during the pro-Trump riots. which took place on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-king-salman-receives-covid-19-vaccine-355647" hreflang="en">Saudi Arabia King Salman receives COVID-19 vaccine</a>

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&nbsp;The king received the jab three weeks after Saudi Arabia launched a three-phase vaccination programme.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/majority-of-americans-want-immediate-removal-of-president-trump-poll-finds-355599" hreflang="en">Majority of Americans want immediate removal of President Trump, poll finds</a>

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A new poll reveals that the majority of Americans want the immediate removal of incumbent President Donald Trump after deadly riots rocked the US Capitol.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-critic-who-urged-us-to-tear-down-chinas-censorship-jailed-355629" hreflang="en">Chinese critic who urged US to 'tear down' China's censorship jailed</a>

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In 2014, Jialong met former US Secretary of State John Kerry in Beijing, and reportedly asked Kerry to help ''tear down the Great Firewall of censorship''.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-bans-foreign-companies-from-testing-coronavirus-vaccines-on-its-people-355603" hreflang="en">Iran bans foreign companies from testing coronavirus vaccines on its people</a>

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Iran has officially banned all foreign companies from testing coronavirus vaccines on its people.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-coronavirus-variant-found-in-eight-us-states-355592" hreflang="en">New coronavirus variant found in eight US states</a>

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The B117 coronavirus strain, which emerged in Britain late last year, has been shown to be between 40 and 70 per cent more contagious than variants which have spread previously.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-reaches-quetta-to-meet-families-of-hazaras-victims-355636" hreflang="en">Pakistan PM reaches Quetta to meet families of Hazaras victims</a>

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On Sunday, a group of armed and unidentified gunmen had broken into a coal mine in Mach, a town near Quetta, and had opened fire on members of the minority community.

A Boeing 737 passenger plane of Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air is 'suspected' to have crashed after it went missing minutes after its take-off from Jakarta airport. Meanwhile, in the US, after Twitter banned Donald Trump, the Federal authorities found a pickup truck packed with 11 homemade bombs, an assault rifle, and a handgun just two blocks away from the Capitol building.

A Boeing 737 passenger plane of Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air is 'suspected' to have crashed after it went missing minutes after its take-off from Jakarta airport. Meanwhile, in the US, after Twitter banned Donald Trump, the Federal authorities found a pickup truck packed with 11 homemade bombs, an assault rifle, and a handgun just two blocks away from the Capitol building. Nancy Pelosi has also reported her laptop missing from her office. Click on headlines to read more Indonesia: Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 goes missing, feared to have crashed A Boeing 737 passenger plane of Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air that went missing today is 'suspected' to have crashed as per Indonesia's transport minister. Federal authorities found truck loaded with explosives near US Capitol: Report Federal authorities in the United States of America found a pickup truck packed with 11 homemade bombs, an assault rifle, and a handgun just two blocks away from the Capitol building. India detains Chinese soldier found on Indian side of LAC A Chinese soldier has been arrested on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after he was found on the Indian side of the LAC, according to a statement issued by the Government of India. Theft of Nancy Pelosi's laptop in Capitol riots raises security concern As per initial reports, at least two computers have been stolen from the Capitol during the pro-Trump riots. which took place on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia King Salman receives COVID-19 vaccine The king received the jab three weeks after Saudi Arabia launched a three-phase vaccination programme. Majority of Americans want immediate removal of President Trump, poll finds A new poll reveals that the majority of Americans want the immediate removal of incumbent President Donald Trump after deadly riots rocked the US Capitol. Chinese critic who urged US to 'tear down' China's censorship jailed In 2014, Jialong met former US Secretary of State John Kerry in Beijing, and reportedly asked Kerry to help ''tear down the Great Firewall of censorship''. Iran bans foreign companies from testing coronavirus vaccines on its people Iran has officially banned all foreign companies from testing coronavirus vaccines on its people. New coronavirus variant found in eight US states The B117 coronavirus strain, which emerged in Britain late last year, has been shown to be between 40 and 70 per cent more contagious than variants which have spread previously. Pakistan PM reaches Quetta to meet families of Hazaras victims On Sunday, a group of armed and unidentified gunmen had broken into a coal mine in Mach, a town near Quetta, and had opened fire on members of the minority community.

Top 10 world news: Sriwijaya Air crash, explosives found near Capitol, and more

After the great mayhem that the United States witnessed today, Donald Trump finally said that there will be "orderly transition" which will lead to the presidency of Joe Biden. Earlier, there was chaos and violence after pro-Trump protesters stormed into the&nbsp;in the Captiol building in Washington which shook the entire world. In South Asia, an anti-terrorism court issued arrest warrant against global terrorist Masood Azhar.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-finally-concedes-defeat-pledges-orderly-transition-after-congress-affirms-biden-win-355120">Trump finally concedes defeat, pledges 'orderly transition' after Congress affirms Biden win</a>

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Outgoing US President Donald Trump has offered the clearest signal yet that he would voluntarily leave office on January 20, pledging there would be an "orderly transition" to Joe Biden's presidency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-court-issues-arrest-warrant-against-jem-chief-masood-azhar-355173">Pakistan court issues arrest warrant against JeM chief Masood Azhar</a>

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An anti-terrorism court has issued an arrest warrant against terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar on terror financing charges on Thursday in Pakistan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-democracy-is-limping-say-the-russians-355152">US democracy is 'limping', say the Russians</a>

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Amid surprise and condemnation of violence at Capitol Hill in early hours of Thursday (Indian time), America is faking a lot of flak for the unprecedented events. Latest in the list are USA's cold war nemesis Russia. On Thursday, a high ranking Russian official said that American democracy was "limping on both feet".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-pledges-to-strengthen-defence-capabilities-at-rare-party-congress-354970">North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledges to strengthen defence capabilities at rare party congress</a>

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday vowed he would boost his country's defence capabilities at a rare congress session as the country faces international sanctions and pressure.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/berlin-to-examine-parliament-security-after-us-capitol-violence-355164">Berlin to examine parliament security after US Capitol violence</a>

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Germany will be examining its security for its parliament as the speaker of the house said on Thursday. This move comes after angry protestors stormed into US Capitol on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-is-menace-must-be-removed-and-held-accountable-for-capitol-attack-us-media-355062">Trump is 'menace', must be removed and held accountable for Capitol attack: US media</a>

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Donald Trump, whose "seditious rhetoric" incited a violent attack on the Capitol, is a "menace" and is unfit to remain in office and must be removed, US media outlets have asserted, as they tore into the American President, demanding that he be held accountable through impeachment proceedings or criminal prosecution.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capitol-violence-death-toll-rises-to-4-public-emergency-in-washington-dc-355025">US Capitol violence: Death toll rises to 4, public emergency in Washington DC</a>

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Four people died as supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the US Capitol.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/woman-shot-dead-in-us-capitol-violence-was-strong-trump-supporter-and-military-veteran-355189">Woman shot dead in US capitol violence was strong Trump supporter and military veteran</a>

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The woman who died during a violent rally at the US Capitol was an air force veteran and long time supporter of President Donald Trump.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ind-bcci-formally-writes-to-cricket-australia-about-brisbanes-hard-quarantine-355179">AUS vs IND: BCCI formally writes to Cricket Australia about Brisbane's hard quarantine</a>

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday wrote to Cricket Australia (CA) as the Indian cricket board look for relaxation in hard quarantine protocols of Brisbane for the fourth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-unimaginable-and-disgraceful-hollywood-reacts-to-capitol-attack-355175">'Unimaginable and Disgraceful', Hollywood reacts to Capitol attack</a>

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The violent riots at the Capitol Hill shocked the entire world, and several Hollywood stars including Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Sacha Baron Cohen and many others are speaking out on social media.&nbsp; 
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After the great mayhem that the United States witnessed today, Donald Trump finally said that there will be "orderly transition" which will lead to the presidency of Joe Biden.

After the great mayhem that the United States witnessed today, Donald Trump finally said that there will be "orderly transition" which will lead to the presidency of Joe Biden. Earlier, there was chaos and violence after pro-Trump protesters stormed into the in the Captiol building in Washington which shook the entire world. In South Asia, an anti-terrorism court issued arrest warrant against global terrorist Masood Azhar. Click on headlines to read more Trump finally concedes defeat, pledges 'orderly transition' after Congress affirms Biden win Outgoing US President Donald Trump has offered the clearest signal yet that he would voluntarily leave office on January 20, pledging there would be an "orderly transition" to Joe Biden's presidency. Pakistan court issues arrest warrant against JeM chief Masood Azhar An anti-terrorism court has issued an arrest warrant against terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar on terror financing charges on Thursday in Pakistan. US democracy is 'limping', say the Russians Amid surprise and condemnation of violence at Capitol Hill in early hours of Thursday (Indian time), America is faking a lot of flak for the unprecedented events. Latest in the list are USA's cold war nemesis Russia. On Thursday, a high ranking Russian official said that American democracy was "limping on both feet". North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledges to strengthen defence capabilities at rare party congress North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday vowed he would boost his country's defence capabilities at a rare congress session as the country faces international sanctions and pressure. Berlin to examine parliament security after US Capitol violence Germany will be examining its security for its parliament as the speaker of the house said on Thursday. This move comes after angry protestors stormed into US Capitol on Wednesday. Trump is 'menace', must be removed and held accountable for Capitol attack: US media Donald Trump, whose "seditious rhetoric" incited a violent attack on the Capitol, is a "menace" and is unfit to remain in office and must be removed, US media outlets have asserted, as they tore into the American President, demanding that he be held accountable through impeachment proceedings or criminal prosecution. US Capitol violence: Death toll rises to 4, public emergency in Washington DC Four people died as supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the US Capitol. Woman shot dead in US capitol violence was strong Trump supporter and military veteran The woman who died during a violent rally at the US Capitol was an air force veteran and long time supporter of President Donald Trump. AUS vs IND: BCCI formally writes to Cricket Australia about Brisbane's hard quarantine The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday wrote to Cricket Australia (CA) as the Indian cricket board look for relaxation in hard quarantine protocols of Brisbane for the fourth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. 'Unimaginable and Disgraceful', Hollywood reacts to Capitol attack The violent riots at the Capitol Hill shocked the entire world, and several Hollywood stars including Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Sacha Baron Cohen and many others are speaking out on social media.

Top 10 world news today: Trump pledges 'transition', chaos in US, and more

Amid a surge in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> cases, the UK declared another nationwide lockdown, resulting in a change in plans for Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was scheduled to visit India on January 26 for India's Republic Day celebrations. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Russia's Putin and Germany's Merkel had a phone call to discuss the possibility of joint <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">COVID-19 vaccine</a> production. India, on the other hand, has declared plans to start vaccination drive within 10 days&nbsp;after approving two vaccines on Sunday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/british-pm-boris-johnson-postpones-india-visit-due-to-virus-surge-in-england-354611" hreflang="en">British PM Boris Johnson postpones India visit due to virus surge in England</a>

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was set to visit India for Republic Day celebrations on January 26 has postponed his visit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-putin-and-germanys-merkel-discuss-possible-joint-vaccine-production-354606">Russia's Putin and Germany's Merkel discuss possible joint vaccine production</a>

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The&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel got on a phone call on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of jointly producing coronavirus vaccines.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-begin-coronavirus-vaccine-roll-out-in-10-days-government-354599">India to begin coronavirus vaccine roll out in 10 days: Government</a>

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India has the second-highest coronavirus infection cases in the world, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre with over 10.3 million cases and over 149, 840 fatalities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-historic-turn-saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-embraces-qatar-emir-354655">In historic turn, Saudi Crown Prince embraces Qatar emir</a>

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United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain had severed ties with Qatar in 2017 over allegations Doha supported terrorism which it stridently denied.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/year-after-soleimani-killing-iran-unleashes-kamikaze-drones-amid-tensions-with-us-354630">In Pics: Iran unleashes 'kamikaze' drones amid tensions with US</a>

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Iran and the regional forces it backs have increasingly relied in recent years on drones in Yemen, Syria, Iraq and the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Gulf.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virus-free-palau-located-in-pacific-could-become-first-country-to-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19-354593" hreflang="en">Virus-free Palau located in Pacific could become first country to be vaccinated against COVID-19</a>

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The Republic of Palau with a population of around 18,000 located in western Pacific Ocean which hasn't recorded a single case of coronavirus was one of the first countries to be vaccinated against the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/portuguese-nurse-dies-two-days-after-getting-the-pfizer-covid-vaccine-354526">virus</a>.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bill-gates-and-other-world-leaders-applaud-india-for-quick-vaccine-production-354643" hreflang="en">Bill Gates and other world leaders applaud India for quick vaccine production</a>

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Various global leaders such as tech genius Bill Gates and the Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have congratulated India for its quick and decisive actions regarding the coronavirus vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-covid-19-lockdown-may-be-extended-till-march-minister-354624" hreflang="en">UK's COVID-19 lockdown may be extended till March: Minister</a>

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"I think it is right to say that as we enter March we should be able to lift some of these restrictions but not necessarily all," said&nbsp;Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-bans-infamous-virginity-test-on-sexual-assault-survivors-354652" hreflang="en">Pakistan bans infamous 'virginity test' on sexual assault survivors</a>

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The&nbsp;Lahore High Court has declared virginity tests on sexual assault survivors to be illegal and announced that the practice has "no medical basis"&nbsp;and "offends the personal dignity of the female victim and therefore is against the right to life and right to dignity."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapores-contact-tracing-app-data-accessible-by-police-government-354596" hreflang="en">Singapore's contact tracing app data accessible by police: Government</a>

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When the news broke out, the city state's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishan admitted that the data has been accessed only once till now by the local police during a murder probe.

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the UK declared another nationwide lockdown, resulting in a change in plans for Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was scheduled to visit India on January 26 for India's Republic Day celebrations.

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the UK declared another nationwide lockdown, resulting in a change in plans for Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was scheduled to visit India on January 26 for India's Republic Day celebrations. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin and Germany's Merkel had a phone call to discuss the possibility of joint COVID-19 vaccine production. India, on the other hand, has declared plans to start vaccination drive within 10 days after approving two vaccines on Sunday. Click on headlines to read more British PM Boris Johnson postpones India visit due to virus surge in England British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was set to visit India for Republic Day celebrations on January 26 has postponed his visit. Russia's Putin and Germany's Merkel discuss possible joint vaccine production The Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel got on a phone call on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of jointly producing coronavirus vaccines. India to begin coronavirus vaccine roll out in 10 days: Government India has the second-highest coronavirus infection cases in the world, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre with over 10.3 million cases and over 149, 840 fatalities. In historic turn, Saudi Crown Prince embraces Qatar emir United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain had severed ties with Qatar in 2017 over allegations Doha supported terrorism which it stridently denied. In Pics: Iran unleashes 'kamikaze' drones amid tensions with US Iran and the regional forces it backs have increasingly relied in recent years on drones in Yemen, Syria, Iraq and the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Gulf. Virus-free Palau located in Pacific could become first country to be vaccinated against COVID-19 The Republic of Palau with a population of around 18,000 located in western Pacific Ocean which hasn't recorded a single case of coronavirus was one of the first countries to be vaccinated against the virus. Bill Gates and other world leaders applaud India for quick vaccine production Various global leaders such as tech genius Bill Gates and the Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have congratulated India for its quick and decisive actions regarding the coronavirus vaccine. UK's COVID-19 lockdown may be extended till March: Minister "I think it is right to say that as we enter March we should be able to lift some of these restrictions but not necessarily all," said Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove. Pakistan bans infamous 'virginity test' on sexual assault survivors The Lahore High Court has declared virginity tests on sexual assault survivors to be illegal and announced that the practice has "no medical basis" and "offends the personal dignity of the female victim and therefore is against the right to life and right to dignity." Singapore's contact tracing app data accessible by police: Government When the news broke out, the city state's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishan admitted that the data has been accessed only once till now by the local police during a murder probe.

Top 10 world news today: UK PM postpones India visit, Iran's drone display, and more

A court in the UK has said that Julian Assange will not be extradited to the UK to face charges of spying and conspiracy. In another major development on Monday, a top US official has said that 'growing evidence' suggest that coronavirus leakes from Wuhan lab. Pakistan's Interior Minsiter has said that within 72 hours a case will be registered if derogatory comments are passed against nation's armed forces.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wikileaks-founder-julian-assange-not-to-be-extradited-to-united-states-uk-court-354403">WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange not to be extradited to United States: UK court</a>

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A UK court on Monday ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, 49, should not be extradited to the United States to face charges related to breaking spying law and conspiracy to hack government computers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/growing-evidence-suggests-covid-19-originated-from-wuhan-lab-senior-us-official-354410">'Growing evidence' suggests Covid-19 originated from Wuhan lab: Senior US official</a>

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One of the senior-most officials in the United States has claimed that a "growing body of evidence" suggests that the Wuhan Institute of Virology is potentially the "most credible source" for the origin of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">novel coronavirus</a>.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/growing-evidence-suggests-covid-19-originated-from-wuhan-lab-senior-us-official-354410">Case will be registered within 72 hours for derogatory comments against Pak military: Interior Minister</a>

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Pakistan's Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has said that court cases will be registered against people using "foul language" against country's all-powerful army.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-china-deploys-tanks-along-lac-opposite-indian-posts-354426">India-China standoff: China deploys tanks along LAC opposite Indian posts</a>

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Amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China has reportedly deployed tanks in front of Indian posts opposite Rezang La, Rechin La and Mukhosri locations. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crisis-of-extinction-south-koreas-population-falls-for-first-time-in-2020-354396">'Crisis of extinction': South Korea's population falls for first time in 2020</a>

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South Korean government said today that some of its towns were facing "crisis of extinction" as the country recorded more deaths than births in 2020 for the first time pointing to a looming demographic disaster.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-house-introduces-bill-to-terminate-pakistan-as-major-non-nato-ally-354346">US House introduces bill to terminate Pakistan as major non-NATO ally</a>

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A US congressman has introduced a bill in the US House of Representative to terminate Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally. This bill was introduced on the first of 117th Congress.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-surpasses-peles-record-climbs-second-in-all-time-goal-scoring-charts-354342">Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses Pele's record, climbs second in all-time goal-scoring charts</a>

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Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday surpassed Brazilian legend Pele's record to sit second in the all-time goalscoring charts as the Portuguese maestro netted a brace to help Juventus defeat Udinese 4-1 in Serie A.

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BTS singer Jungkook has bought a new home in South Korea.&nbsp;

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump has once again accused the states and the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci of exaggerating the coronavirus cases and death tally in the country.

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump has only a few days left in the White House, but it looks like scandals are not ready to give up on him. This time, Trump is back in news for a leaked audio tape in which he can be heard asking his aides to "find votes" for him in the recently concluded US election 2020.

A court in the UK has said that Julian Assange will not be extradited to the UK to face charges of spying and conspiracy. In another major development on Monday, a top US official has said that 'growing evidence' suggest that coronavirus leakes from Wuhan lab.

A court in the UK has said that Julian Assange will not be extradited to the UK to face charges of spying and conspiracy. In another major development on Monday, a top US official has said that 'growing evidence' suggest that coronavirus leakes from Wuhan lab. Pakistan's Interior Minsiter has said that within 72 hours a case will be registered if derogatory comments are passed against nation's armed forces. Click on headlines to read more WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange not to be extradited to United States: UK court A UK court on Monday ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, 49, should not be extradited to the United States to face charges related to breaking spying law and conspiracy to hack government computers. 'Growing evidence' suggests Covid-19 originated from Wuhan lab: Senior US official One of the senior-most officials in the United States has claimed that a "growing body of evidence" suggests that the Wuhan Institute of Virology is potentially the "most credible source" for the origin of the novel coronavirus. Case will be registered within 72 hours for derogatory comments against Pak military: Interior Minister Pakistan's Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has said that court cases will be registered against people using "foul language" against country's all-powerful army. India-China standoff: China deploys tanks along LAC opposite Indian posts Amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China has reportedly deployed tanks in front of Indian posts opposite Rezang La, Rechin La and Mukhosri locations. 'Crisis of extinction': South Korea's population falls for first time in 2020 South Korean government said today that some of its towns were facing "crisis of extinction" as the country recorded more deaths than births in 2020 for the first time pointing to a looming demographic disaster. US House introduces bill to terminate Pakistan as major non-NATO ally A US congressman has introduced a bill in the US House of Representative to terminate Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally. This bill was introduced on the first of 117th Congress. Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses Pele's record, climbs second in all-time goal-scoring charts Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday surpassed Brazilian legend Pele's record to sit second in the all-time goalscoring charts as the Portuguese maestro netted a brace to help Juventus defeat Udinese 4-1 in Serie A. BTS singer Jungkook buys house worth $7 billion near Indian embassy residence in South Korea BTS singer Jungkook has bought a new home in South Korea. 'When in doubt, call it Covid': Trump accuses 'exaggeration' of tally; Fauci reacts The outgoing US President Donald Trump has once again accused the states and the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci of exaggerating the coronavirus cases and death tally in the country. Donald Trump's leaked audio tape reveals he wanted to 'find' votes to win US election The outgoing US President Donald Trump has only a few days left in the White House, but it looks like scandals are not ready to give up on him. This time, Trump is back in news for a leaked audio tape in which he can be heard asking his aides to "find votes" for him in the recently concluded US election 2020.

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A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong

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Facebook has said that it has helped 2.5 million people register so far this year across Facebook, Instagram and Messenger before the National Voter Registration Day that falls on September 22. However, Facebook aims of registering 4 million eligible voters in the US this year.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-turkey-court-revokes-hagia-sophias-museum-status-paving-way-for-mosque-312332">Top Turkey court revokes Hagia Sophia's museum status, paving way for mosque</a>

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A top Turkish court on Friday revoked the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia's status as a museum, clearing the way for it to be turned back into a mosque, according to reports. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-turkey-court-revokes-hagia-sophias-museum-status-paving-way-for-mosque-312332">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-hit-us-with-reciprocal-measures-over-xinjiang-sanctions-312234" hreflang="en">China to hit US with 'reciprocal measures' over Xinjiang sanctions</a>

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China said Friday it will impose tit-for-tat measures on US institutions and individuals who "behave badly" on Xinjiang-related issues after Washington slapped sanctions on Chinese officials over a crackdown on Uighurs and other Turkic Muslims in the region. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-hit-us-with-reciprocal-measures-over-xinjiang-sanctions-312234">Read more</a>

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Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Friday that the country will likely extend the July 31 deadline of the state of emergency imposed due to coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italian-pm-hints-at-extending-coronavirus-emergency-as-travellers-from-13-countries-banned-312284">Read more</a>

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Top United States General Mark Milley&nbsp;pledged Thursday to "take action" if the US military could corroborate intelligence suggesting Moscow paid militants linked to the Taliban to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-bounties-top-us-general-vows-response-if-intel-confirmed-312273">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-approves-620-million-missile-upgrade-package-for-taiwan-312188" hreflang="en">US approves $620 million missile upgrade package for Taiwan</a>

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The United States has approved a possible $620 million upgrade package for Patriot surface-to-air missiles to Taiwan, the State Department said, the latest purchase from the United States to deal with a rising threat from China. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-approves-620-million-missile-upgrade-package-for-taiwan-312188">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seoul-mayor-died-by-suicide-a-day-after-he-was-accused-of-sexual-harassment-312185" hreflang="en">Seoul mayor died by suicide a day after he was accused of sexual harassment</a>

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The mayor of Seoul, a contender to be South Korea's next president and a former human rights lawyer, died by suicide a day after he was accused of sexual harassment. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seoul-mayor-died-by-suicide-a-day-after-he-was-accused-of-sexual-harassment-312185">Read more</a>

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has tested positive for COVID-19, said on Facebook Thursday that he was "very well" and again advocated the use of the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-says-he-feels-very-well-praises-hydroxycholoroquine-312161">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-uns-sister-says-no-need-for-another-us-n-korea-summit-312159" hreflang="en">Kim Jong-un's sister says 'no need' for another US-N Korea summit</a>

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The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said there was "no need" for another summit with the United States unless Washington offered a "decisive change" in approach. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-uns-sister-says-no-need-for-another-us-n-korea-summit-312159">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kazakhstan-denies-chinese-reports-of-pneumonia-deadlier-than-covid-19-312174" hreflang="en">Kazakhstan denies Chinese reports of pneumonia deadlier than COVID-19</a>

Kazakhstan has dismissed the warning by China's embassy for its citizens that advised to guard themselves against an outbreak of pneumonia in the central Asian nation. China described the pneumonia as being more lethal than COVID-19, the disease caused due to the novel coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kazakhstan-denies-chinese-reports-of-pneumonia-deadlier-than-covid-19-312174">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-exceed-12-million-death-toll-at-554924-312142" hreflang="en">Global coronavirus cases exceed 12 million; death toll at 554,924</a>

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The deadly Covid-19 across the world has now infected more than 12 million people, with 5.54 lakh people succumbing to the virus that was first reported in late December 2019. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-exceed-12-million-death-toll-at-554924-312142">Read more</a>

Top Turkey court revokes Hagia Sophia's museum status, paving way for mosque A top Turkish court on Friday revoked the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia's status as a museum, clearing the way for it to be turned back into a mosque, according to reports.

Top Turkey court revokes Hagia Sophia's museum status, paving way for mosque A top Turkish court on Friday revoked the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia's status as a museum, clearing the way for it to be turned back into a mosque, according to reports. Read more China to hit US with 'reciprocal measures' over Xinjiang sanctions China said Friday it will impose tit-for-tat measures on US institutions and individuals who "behave badly" on Xinjiang-related issues after Washington slapped sanctions on Chinese officials over a crackdown on Uighurs and other Turkic Muslims in the region. Read more Coronavirus: Italian PM hints at extending state of emergency Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Friday that the country will likely extend the July 31 deadline of the state of emergency imposed due to coronavirus pandemic. Read more Russian bounties: Top US general vows 'response' if intel confirmed Top United States General Mark Milley pledged Thursday to "take action" if the US military could corroborate intelligence suggesting Moscow paid militants linked to the Taliban to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan. Read more US approves $620 million missile upgrade package for Taiwan The United States has approved a possible $620 million upgrade package for Patriot surface-to-air missiles to Taiwan, the State Department said, the latest purchase from the United States to deal with a rising threat from China. Read more Seoul mayor died by suicide a day after he was accused of sexual harassment The mayor of Seoul, a contender to be South Korea's next president and a former human rights lawyer, died by suicide a day after he was accused of sexual harassment. Read more Bolsonaro says he feels 'very well', praises hydroxycholoroquine Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has tested positive for COVID-19, said on Facebook Thursday that he was "very well" and again advocated the use of the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine. Read more Kim Jong-un's sister says 'no need' for another US-N Korea summit The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said there was "no need" for another summit with the United States unless Washington offered a "decisive change" in approach. Read more Kazakhstan denies Chinese reports of pneumonia deadlier than COVID-19 Kazakhstan has dismissed the warning by China's embassy for its citizens that advised to guard themselves against an outbreak of pneumonia in the central Asian nation. China described the pneumonia as being more lethal than COVID-19, the disease caused due to the novel coronavirus. Read more Global coronavirus cases exceed 12 million; death toll at 554,924 The deadly Covid-19 across the world has now infected more than 12 million people, with 5.54 lakh people succumbing to the virus that was first reported in late December 2019. Read more

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