Pope Francis delivered an early Mass Thursday to a small congregation at St Peter's Basilica to comply with Italy's 10 p.m. curfew.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in near-empty service

In the past few years, Israel has acknowledged carrying out dozens of airstrikes in Syria, most of them aimed at suspected Iranian weapons shipments believed to be bound for Hezbollah.

Israeli jets fly over Beirut, explosions reported in Syria

At the weekend, countries began to block travel from the island as concerns rose around a new strain of the COVID-19 virus.

Lufthansa has flown 80 tonnes of food supplies into UK

Boeing Co has deferred its plan to make plane components in India's southern state of Karnataka from 2022.

Covid-19 pandemic defers Boeing's plans to manufacture plane components in Karnataka

China’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that detained Australian writer Yang Hengjun has not been tortured or abused and his case is being handled independently according to the law.

Australian writer Yang Hengjun held in China still hopes for a fair trial

The district administration had decided not to allow the opposition leaders to hold the public procession given the rising numbers of coronavirus infections across the country.

Pakistan Democratic Movement holds massive rally in Mardan

American airlines furloughed nearly 19,000 employees after a first federal payroll support package for airlines expired in October.

American Airlines begins recalling 19,000 furloughed workers

U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that another strain of Coronavirus has detected in the U.K. which has been originated from South Africa.

Today Tonight: New COVID-19 strain from South Africa detected in U.K.

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) today announced realignment of its manufacturing operations with the goal of improving business efficiency.

Honda shuts Greater Noida car production plant, shifts to Rajashtan's Tapukara

Chester - the cat moved into his fifth home in seven years. Previous owners described him as 'anti-social' and 'demonic'. Is Chester really the bad boy of cats, or just a misunderstood sweetheart? WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Meet Chester, the bad boy of cats

Donald Trump issues a wave of pardons, including former Blackwater security guards convicted for killing Iraqi civilians in 2007. This has cast a shadow over the most powerful & controversial tool in American constitution. Molly Gambhir explains the U.S. Presidential Power.

Most notable pardons in U.S. history

The Russian foreign minister also said that the United States’ actions were based on "a strategy" aimed at weakening Washington’s rivals on the global markets

'Russia to respond to new US sanctions', says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

They were convicted in 2014 after a months-long trial in Washington’s federal court, and each man defiantly asserted his innocence at a sentencing hearing the following year.

Donald Trump pardons 4 Blackwater guards convicted of 2007 Iraq massacre

Britain and the European Union agreed terms of a trade deal on Thursday after months of knife-edge negotiations and seven days before transitional arrangements come to an end.

Fineprint: UK clinches Brexit agreement with EU ahead of deadline

Surrounded by cotton wool, wires and colourful paints, Ukrainian artist Maryna Gerashchenko is at the peak of festive season handcrafting Christmas tree figurines in her home-based studio.

Russia: Skilled artisans create intricate cotton wool dolls

Scientifically, it is highly likely that the immune response by this vaccine also can deal with the new virus variant.

Can new vaccines take on Covid mutation?

The restrictions, which applied with immediate effect, were introduced following the discovery of two cases of the virus strain in Britain.

UK announces South Africa travel restrictions over new Covid strain

New strain now wreaking havoc across the world. While children have mostly been safe from the virus all this, while this new mutation is more likely to infect them, according to experts.

'Children more likely to contract the new strain of novel coronavirus', says WHO

A restaurant in Singapore became the first to commercially serve lab-grown chicken. While the restaurant owner swears by the taste and quality, concerns remain over affordability and safety standards. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the whole story.

Gravitas: Lab-grown meat debuts at Singapore diner

You can now buy a bottle of air from the UK! A British firm is selling the 'smell of home' to homesick expats. The bottles join a long list of antiviral, immunity booster products that have hit the shelves recently. All high on promise, low on scientific-backing. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you food for thought.

Gravitas: Profiteering from your fear

Under Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel has normalised ties with 4 Arab nations. But, despite the achievement - Netanyahu will have to fight another election to retain his chair. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about Israel's fourth election in two years.

Gravitas: A defector will challenge Netanyahu's throne in 2021

Lockdowns have returned, contact tracing is on again. The mutant strains of the Wuhan virus are keeping the world on edge. Will the existing vaccine work against these far more potent variants? WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Will vaccines work against the new Wuhan Virus strains?

High profile exits, mass defections and a dip in popularity has put Recep Tayyip Erdogan's position as Turkey's President on shaky ground. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Turkish President is losing friends - both at home and abroad.

Gravitas: Erdogan's ruling party is splintering in Turkey

Xi Jinping is trying to turn a food crisis into a war on food wastage. China is set to criminalise 'overeating'. Restaurants promoting excessive meals will pay fines. Chinese citizens will face penalties for leftovers. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a detailed report.

Gravitas: 'Over-eating' now a crime in China

Will Erdogan dreams drive his downfall? Turkey's President has knit his personal ambitions into the country's foreign policy. Hitler, Mussolini and Saddam Hussein made the same mistake. Their regimes fell. Erdogan may not be an exception. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Will Erdogan's dreams drive his downfall?

The Turkish Lira witnessed a record decline in its value this year. Turkey's central bank spent billions to defend the currency. Allegedly, a large chunk of the money spent was borrowed from banks. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how Turkey's central bank owes more than what it owns.

Gravitas: The Hidden Economic Disaster of Turkey

Netanyahu and his former election rival, Defence Minister Benny Gantz, established a unity government in May in the wake of three inconclusive elections held since April 2019.

Israel to hold snap election in March, fourth in two years

As U.S. industries push for their workers to receive early access to COVID-19 vaccines, local health departments and pharmacies face the challenge of verifying the identity of essential workers to ensure no one cuts the line.

US vaccine rollout's next challenge: How to verify an 'essential' worker?

On Monday Pambuan beat the odds of her eight-month ordeal by walking out the front door of the hospital, drawing cheers, applause and exhilaration from colleagues lining the lobby to rejoice in her discharge.

California nurse defeats Coronavirus after 8-month long battle

In this exclusive interview, watch Former Deputy Director, US National Economic Council Clete Willems in conversation with WION's Molly Gambhir on the economic fallout of the pandemic and the growing need for supply chain alternatives.

Exclusive: Former NEC Deputy Director Clete Willems in conversation with WION

In April, the high court had heard the appeals of Sheikh, Fahad Naseem, Sheikh Adil and Salman Saqib 18 years after they were sentenced and acquitted Sheikh, Saqib and Naseem.

Sindh High court orders immediate release of terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh

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