The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, left Jerusalem on Thursday (December 24) for the West Bank town of Bethlehem to start muted Christmas festivities.

Bethlehem's Christmas in the time of COVID-19 pandemic

Russian lawmakers have passed bills that could grant authorities the power to block access to YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. Watch this video to know more.

Russian Parliament backs bills enabling censoring of US media

Britain and the European Union were on the cusp of striking a narrow trade deal on Thursday, swerving away from a chaotic finale to a Brexit split that has shaken the 70-year project to forge European unity from the ruins of World War Two.

UK and EU to announce post-Brexit trade accord

In late November, Reuters journalist Shoon Naing tested positive for the coronavirus in Yangon, after two nights of fever and coughing. This story documents her stay at a quarantine facility centre over 11 days.

Journalist records her experience at quarantine centre in Myanmar

With face masks becoming an everyday reality, a team of researchers in Scotland have developed smart labels. These colour changing smart labels when put on any kind of a face mask lets the wearers know when to dispose of it. Here is a report.

Colour changing smart labels to solve face mask dilemma

Sturgeon, the leader of the nationalist Scottish National Party, was pictured talking to a group of women in a pub following a funeral in Edinburgh last week without a face covering.

'I'm sorry for my breach of rules that i ask all to follow', says Scotland's minister Nicola Sturgeon

Britain has detected a new variant of the coronavirus in contacts of cases who have travelled from South Africa, UK Health Minister Matt Hancock said on Wednesday (December 23), while the country is battling to curb a highly infectious mutated strain of the virus that is spreading fast.

UK detects new coronavirus variant from S. Africa while dealing with highly infectious strain

India's fuel consumption also rose for a third straight month in November, data showed this month

Indian refiners' November crude processing hits 8-months high

The United States economy expanded at a record 33.4 percent annual pace from July through September.

US Q3 GDP estimate gets a slight upgrade to 33.4% growth

The U.S. Congress on Monday passed a bill that is expected to upgrade U.S. support for Tibetans in key areas, including sanctioning Chinese officials if they try to appoint the next Dalai Lama.

U.S. congress passes landmark bill in support of Tibet

A Cambodian court convicted two rappers and sentenced them to up to a year and a half in prison on Tuesday on charges of incitement over their rhymes about social injustice.

Cambodia court jails rappers for singing about social injustices

Security forces and U.N. peacekeepers have been battling rebels who have occupied towns and roads outside the capital.

Central African Republic: Russia and Rwanda send troops to quell election violence

Antarctica has reportedly become the last of the Earth's seven continents to record deadly coronavirus infections after managing to avoid the pandemic for around nine months.

COVID-19 cases recorded in Antarctica for first time

Their names were included in a wave of pre-Christmas pardons announced by the White House. Trump granted full pardons to 15 people and commuted all or part of the sentences of five others.

Donald Trump grants full pardons to 15 individuals including Russian probe figure George Papadopoulos

South Korea on Tuesday tightened nationwide restrictions on gatherings and travel to suppress the country's third wave of coronavirus infections since the start of the pandemic.

South Korea tightens restrictions for holidays as COVID cases surge

Cancer patients who get COVID-19 are at high risk for poor outcomes and should be considered for priority access to coronavirus vaccines

Experts call for people with cancer to receive COVID vaccine first

Immediately after the UK announced that it was dealing with an “out of control” strain of the COVID-19 virus, countries across the world started suspending flights from the nation.

India: Flights from UK stand suspended from 23rd Dec till further orders; Here are the guidelines

As the world embarks on an unprecedented campaign to bring ultra-cold COVID-19 vaccines to billions in remote areas, Democratic Republic of Congo’s experience holds vital lessons in distributing the vaccine and gaining the trust of those receiving it.

What the world can learn from Congo's Ebola response

Production fell year-on-year by 1.4% last month to 106,243 vehicles but the comparison was flattered by a weak November 2019.

UK car output slightly down by 1.4% for November: SMMT

Watch in this video, Matt Hancock, Health Secretary of the United Kingdom speaks on the new Coronavirus strain, and on travel bans.

U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks on new virus 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.

WION Fineprint: New COVID-19 strain may infect children more easily

Social distancing and masks becoming part of new normal, the business of wedding has changed dramatically with a shrunken guest list and other limitations. But, in China, which is called as the origin of the Coronavirus - Love is in the air again.

Your Story: The grand Chinese wedding is back

A mutant variant of the Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across the United Kingdom leading to a surge in new Coronavirus cases. Britain recorded over 36,000 cases in the last 24-hours.

Your Story: U.K. battles COVID-19 mutation, records highest daily COVID-19 spike

Political crisis is deepening in Nepal. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has reportedly been expelled from the post of chairman of the Nepal communist party.

WION Dispatch: Rival faction expels PM Oli after dissolution of parliament

The stranded truck drivers and travellers clashed with the policemen at the dover port in Britain on Wednesday.

News Alert: Stranded travellers & truck drivers clash with policemen at Britain's dover port

The anti-government coalition Pakistan democratic movement holds its rally in the city of Mardan, despite the ban imposed by district administration.

Pakistan's anti-government coalition holds rally in Mardan

Countries around the world are implementing ban on air travel from other countries, where new COVID-19 stress cases have been reported. New COVID-19 strain cases reported in South Africa too.

New COVID-19 strain in South Africa, Countries announce flight suspension

Hong Kong's prominent activist and founding member of pro-democracy party is currently in London. The 27-year-old activist relocated to London in the wake of China's new national security law.

Hong Kong activist seeks asylum in U.K., China warns U.K. against granting asylum

The UK introduces #ChristmasBubble to curtail #Coronavirus. France moves to a night-time curfew. Around the world, Santas are learning to use video conferencing! How are countries handling a COVID-19 #Christmas? Watch Christmas 2020: Spread Joy not COVID, a WION Wideangle special

Christmas 2020: Spread Joy not COVID | WION Wideangle

New mutant Coronavirus continues to spread across the world. Belgium has become the latest country to detect this new variant. Belgium has reported 4 cases of mutant Coronavirus in region bordering Netherlands.

Belgium report 4 cases of mutant Coronavirus in region bordering Netherlands

The 'age of consent' often becomes an excuse for sexual predators. The Philippines has decided to raise the age to 16 years. What is the age of consent in other countries? Where does India stand? WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: The Philippines to raise the age of consent

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