In this video of WION Fineprint, get the answers of some frequently asked question related to the mutation of a virus.

WION Fineprint: Some frequently asked question related to the mutation of a virus

An elite group on nuns in Nepal, they are trained in marshal arts and dedicated to a life of social service. They have come to Nepal's rescue so many times.

Your Story: World's first order of Kung Fu Nuns, belong to 1000-year-old Buddhist sect

The United States has suffered from its deadliest week from COVID-19, 18,481 lives have been lost in just one week, that is one death in every 33 second.

Your Story: United States suffers deadly week from COVID-19, loses 1 life every 33 seconds

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

WION Dispatch: Nepal headed for snap polls, rival faction expels PM Oli

A tiny shop in Baghdad has been repairing Iraq's oldest time pieces. Three generations have been working in this store at time when smart watches and smartphones have taken over the market.This store is proving to be a timeless treasure.

Iraq's watch repairman is a treasure, watch store houses some classic timepieces

Bhutan has become the latest country to roll back archaic anti-homosexuality laws. A joint sitting of country's parliament has decided to decriminalise homosexuality.

Bhutan Parliament scraps anti-gay laws, change awaits Bhutanese king's assent

Philippines is set to approve a bill that raises the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16. This catholic majority country currently has one of the lowest ages of consent in the world.

Philippines set to raise age of consent, child abuse on a rise in Philippines

Hundreds of truck lined at the British ports and airports hoping as countries imposed a travel ban on the U.K in the wake of new more contagious Coronavirus variant.

U.K. scrambles to maintain supply chains due to travel ban amid virus concerns

Lebanese Parliament on Monday has passed a landmark law criminalising sexual harrasment, that can put worst offenders behind bars.

Your Story: Lebanon parliament passes landmark law, criminalises sexual harassment

Few days before Donald Trump leaves office, the United States is considering granting Saudi Crown Prince and Donald Trump long time ally Mohammed bin Salman legal immunity.

WION Dispatch: Reports claim, 'U.S. mulls legal immunity for Saudi Arabia's prince Mohammed bin Salman'

Europe's medicines regulator on Monday approved the use of the COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by U.S. company Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech, putting Europe on course to start inoculations within a week.

Fineprint: EU regulator clears way for use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Europe

The European Union (EU) approved the&nbsp;Pfizer-BioNTech <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccine</a> against COVID-19, a few days after the UK and South Africa identified a new strain of coronavirus. After the UK, Italy and Australia, too, reported cases of the new variant of the deadly virus. Other than the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> news,&nbsp;China has called <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump's</a> accusation 'farce' on involvement in cyberattack.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-works-against-new-variant-too-eu-approves-pfizer-biontech-coronavirus-vaccine-351418" hreflang="en">'It works against new variant too': EU approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine</a>

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EMA chief&nbsp;also reassured people that the existing vaccine can work against the new variant of the novel coronavirus — a claim nobody had made till now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-uk-australia-detects-new-fast-spreading-coronavirus-strain-351398">After UK, Australia detects new fast-spreading coronavirus strain</a>

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Australia's Health Minister Greg Hunt said there are no plans to follow other countries in halting flights from the UK.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-calls-trumps-accusation-farce-on-involvement-in-cyberattack-351359">China calls Trump's accusation 'farce' on involvement in cyberattack</a>

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Donald&nbsp;Trump on Twitter on Saturday played down Russian involvement on the cyberattack on several US government agencies and said that China 'may'&nbsp;also be involved.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazeneca-signs-memorandum-of-cooperation-with-russias-sputnik-v-to-combine-covid-19-vaccine-351417" hreflang="en">AstraZeneca signs memorandum of cooperation with Russia to combine vaccine</a>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed British drugmaker AstraZeneca's decision to test combining its own experimental COVID-19 vaccine with Russia's Sputnik V shot.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailands-pm-prayut-blames-migrant-workers-for-covid-19-outbreak-351391" hreflang="en">Thailand's PM Prayut blames migrant workers for COVID-19 outbreak</a>

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'They snuck out and came back in,' Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha said blaming migrant workers for seafood market COVID-19 outbreak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-prepared-to-react-if-iran-seeks-to-avenge-its-top-generals-killing-351255" hreflang="en">US says ‘prepared to react’ if Iran seeks to avenge its top general's killing</a>

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In an apparent sign of US military leaders' concerns about Iranian intentions after Soleimani's killing, McKenzie's current tour was not announced in advance.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysian-ex-mp-hosts-drive-thru-wedding-for-son-10000-people-participate-351378" hreflang="en">Malaysian ex-MP hosts drive-thru wedding for son; 10,000 people participate</a>

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The Malaysian politician along with his wife and the newly-wedded couple dressed up for the special day and stood at a designated point from where they waved and shared greetings with the guests who were seated in their cars.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crime-will-increase-dramatically-with-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-interpol-351361" hreflang="en">Crime will increase 'dramatically' with COVID-19 vaccine rollout: Interpol</a>

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Interpol chief Juergen Stock has warned the world about a possible 'dramatic' increase in the theft and other crimes related to the COVID-19 vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-is-spreading-in-us-scientists-issue-warning-351357" hreflang="en">Deadly brain-eating amoeba is spreading in US, scientists issue warning</a>

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Naegleria fowleri is typically found in living, breathing people of freshwater, including lakes and streams.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/vietnam-important-pillar-of-indias-act-east-policy-pm-narendra-modi-351386">Vietnam 'important pillar' of India's Act East Policy: PM Narendra Modi</a>

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The Indian prime minister also said that Vietnam is an 'important pillar of India's Act East Policy' and a 'big partner' of India's Indo-Pacific vision.

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

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

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

The outgoing US Vice president Mike Pence received his dose of<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine"> COVID-19 vaccine</a>, while the defeated President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump </a>planted doubts against the vaccine approval. Spain, too, decided to start the mass vaccine drive while South Korea is still struggling to contain the spread.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beginning-of-the-end-of-coronavirus-us-vice-president-mike-pence-receives-vaccine-jab-350801" hreflang="en">'Beginning of the end of coronavirus': US VP Mike Pence receives vaccine jab</a>

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US Vice President Mike Pence took a shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine while asserting that, "this week will be beginning of the end of the coronavirus."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-journalist-who-covered-wuhan-covid-19-outbreak-to-face-trial-350773">Chinese journalist, who covered Wuhan Covid-19 outbreak to face trial</a>

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China has been criticised for covering up the initial outbreak that hit Wuhan in January.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-link-us-department-of-energy-targeted-nuclear-security-not-impacted-350741">Russia link? US Energy Department targeted, nuclear security 'not impacted'</a>

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The DHS said hackers reportedly broke into SolarWinds Orion IT products following a recent update as they gained access to internal communications.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-court-rules-authorities-can-ban-kosher-halal-slaughter-to-promote-animal-welfare-350831">EU countries can ban ritual slaughter to promote animal welfare, court rules</a>

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The decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) followed a legal challenge by Jewish and Muslim associations to a Flemish government prohibition on the killing of animals without prior non-lethal (also called reversible) stunning in 2017.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-case-of-war-in-future-we-will-win-it-through-indigenous-weapons-says-cds-bipin-rawat-350802">'We will win war in future through indigenous weapons': CDS Bipin Rawat</a>

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Speaking at the DRDO here, General Rawat said, "For the past few years, DRDO has helped the armed forces to become self-reliant to face the emerging challenges ahead of the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/historic-victory-switzerlands-parliament-approves-same-sex-marriage-350790">'Historic victory': Switzerland's parliament approves same-sex marriage</a>

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Switzerland is one of the few European countries where same-sex marriage is not legal.&nbsp;It is at the 25th position in terms of human rights for the LGBT community.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-discover-previously-unrecognised-water-ice-reservoir-on-mars-350758" hreflang="en">Scientists discover 'previously unrecognised' water ice reservoir on Mars</a>

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The study ties in with other research on the history and current presence of water on Mars. NASA shared a 'treasure map' of water ice deposits on Mars in 2019.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-warns-pacific-islands-about-chinese-bid-for-undersea-cable-project-sources-350807" hreflang="en">US warns Pacific islands about Chinese bid for undersea cable project: Sources</a>

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Undersea cables, which have far greater data capacity than satellites, have emerged as a sensitive area of diplomacy in the Pacific, given their central role in international communications.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/six-people-in-south-korea-die-of-covid-while-waiting-for-hospital-beds-350771">Six people in South Korea die of COVID while waiting for hospital beds</a>

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The country recorded 1,062 new cases on Friday, making it the first time South Korea has continuously reported more than 1,000 cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-priti-patel-accuses-tory-mp-of-covid-19-lockdown-breach-350748" hreflang="en">UK's Priti Patel accuses Tory MP of COVID-19 lockdown breach</a>

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A senior Tory MP, Tobias Ellwood, attended an event at the Cavalry and Guards Club on Tuesday in London.

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

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

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

A scientific expedition high in the Bolivian Andes revealed 20 species new to science, including "lilliputian frog" plus four rediscovered species including the "devil-eyed frog" previously thought to be extinct, Conservation International said.

New and rediscovered species found in pristine Andes of Bolivia

COVID restrictions return around the world as cases continue to rise amid the holiday season. In this video, know where, what kind of restrictions have been imposed.

COVID restrictions return around the world as cases continue to rise

Germany has announced strict lockdown over Christmas starting from Wednesday. The announcement made people to rush to finish their Christmas shopping in Berlin.

Germany announces strict lockdown over Christmas starting from Wednesday

United States' President Elect Joe Biden has announced his former rival Pete Buttigieg as U.S. Secretary of Transportation. This made Buttigieg the first of Biden's democratic rivals to play a role in his cabinet for the presidency.

U.S. President elect Joe Biden chooses Pete Buttigieg as U.S. Secretary of Transportation

After the killing of Iran's top nuclear scientist, the country has decided to give 256% budget increase to the organisation that oversees military's nuclear research project.

Iran: Nuclear projects' budget hiked amidst pressure from international community

Iran announces 256% hike in budget for nuclear projects

United Kingdom's foreign secretary Dominic Raab, who is on a 4-day visit to India is expected to meet India's Prime Minster Narendra Modi. Dominic Raab held bilateral talks with his India counterpart S. Jaishankar on Tuesday.

U.K. foreign secretary Raab on 4-day visit to India, likely to meet India's PM Modi

pornography website 'Pornhub' has removed millions of video after backlash over abusive illegal content. Purge after report on child porn on the site.

Pornography website 'Pornhub' remove nearly 10 million videos

December 16 marks 50th anniversary of India's victory on Pakistan in 1971 war. To mark the event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lighten up the golden flame at national war memorial.

December 16, 2020 marks 50th anniversary of India's victory on Pakistan in 1971 war

Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra's South Korean unit SsangYong Motor has defaulted on loan repayment of $55 Million.

World Business Watch: Mahindra's SsangYong Motor misses loan repayment

The factory output has grown at fastest pace in 20 months last month as robust exports fired up factories again.

World Business Watch: Factory output grown at fastest pace in 20 months last month

France showing some signs of improvement as French economy is on course to rebound in first half of next year.

World Business Watch: French economy to rebound in first half, 2021

Japan, where it is beating expectations for the end of two years of decline, Japan's exports have fallen last month, mainly due to weak US and China-bound shipments.

World Business Watch: Japan posts record run of export declines

Armenia-Azerbaijan has started swapping Karabakh prisoners, more than a month after peace deal was signed over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Armenia-Azerbaijan begins swapping Karabakh prisoners

The department of homeland security has now joined the non-victims of massive cyber-attack on U.S. federal agencies. As per report, Russia believed to be behind this major cyber espionage campaign.

Report: Russia believed to be behind massive cyber attack on U.S.federal agencies

China will share world's largest radio telescope with the world. The telescope is located among the mountains in Southwest China and is known as Acronym F.A.S.T. which covers around 20 soccer fields.

China to open world's largest telescope to the international experts in 2021

Paddy fields consume around 30%-40% of world's fresh water but Israeli firm seems to have solution for this. Netafim is a pioneer in drip irrigation.

Drip irrigation system will reduce water usage, enables farmers to rotate crops

The international Olympics committee and the Japanese govt determinant to host the Tokyo Olympics but public support for the games is waning in Japan.

Japan: Public support waning for Olympics as govt prepares

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