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UK extends councils’ lockdown powers until July 17, Telegraph says
The British government has quietly extended coronavirus lockdown laws to give local councils in England the power to close pubs,Continue Reading
Biden to reinstate Covid-19-related travel restrictions lifted by Trump
President Joe Biden on Monday will reinstate the Covid-19 travel restrictions on non-US citizens who have been in Brazil, Ireland,Continue Reading
Larry King: US talk show host dies weeks after testing positive for COVID-19
US talk show host Larry King has died at the age of 87. The TV star was taken to hospitalContinue Reading
#Newport keeper King sets world record with goal from 96 metres out
When Newport County goalkeeper Tom King took a goal kick in a League Two game at Cheltenham Town on Tuesday,Continue Reading
Fire hits building at world’s largest vaccine maker in India
PUNE, India (AP) — Officials say a fire has broken out at a building under construction at Serum Institute ofContinue Reading
Dubai places restrictions on hotels and hospitals as surge
Dubai has ordered hotels and restaurants to put all entertainment activities on hold and is asking hospitals to cancel electiveContinue Reading
Joe Biden marks start of presidency with flurry of executive orders
Joe Biden has marked the start of his presidency by signing a flurry of executive orders on a suite ofContinue Reading
Jack Ma makes first public appearance in months in new video
Jack Ma just made his first public appearance in months as his tech empire continues to grapple with challenges fromContinue Reading
In parting shot, Trump administration declares China’s repression of Uighurs ‘genocide’
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) – The Trump administration has determined that China has committed “genocide and crimes against humanity” inContinue Reading
WHO chief warns of ‘moral failure’ as coronavirus vaccine rollout favours wealthier nations
The head of the World Health Organization has criticised inequalities in the global coronavirus vaccine rollout, saying it was “notContinue Reading
#WhatsApp delays launch of business feature after privacy backlash
WhatsApp sets a new launch date of 15 May for the business tools and will approach users gradually to reviewContinue Reading
At least 34 dead as Indonesia quake topples homes, buildings
MAMUJU, Indonesia (AP) — A strong, shallow earthquake shook Indonesia’s Sulawesi island just after midnight Friday, toppling homes and buildings,Continue Reading
1stTest #SLvEng #SriLanka all out for 135; lowest total in Galle
Sri Lanka all out for 135 in their first inning of the first test against England, today at the GalleContinue Reading
COVID-19 infection provides immunity for at least five months, but could still carry and transmit -UK study
People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months but thereContinue Reading
Steve Smith controversy: Caught scuffing Indian batsman’s batting mark during 3rd Test at SCG, as India bat out draw
Steve Smith is not new to controversies and the Australia star could find himself in a big controversy once againContinue Reading
Elon Musk advises CEOs to stop wasting time on PowerPoint, meetings
Elon Musk has advice for America’s CEOs: Quit spending so much time in meetings. The Tesla Inc. TSLA 7.84% chiefContinue Reading
#Indonesia: Sriwijaya Air plane loses contact shortly after takeoff
Flight SJ182 disappeared from radars shortly after takeoff. The Boeing 737 plane lost more than 10,000 feet of altitude inContinue Reading
U.S. tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus for first time
ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. topped 4,000 coronavirus deaths in a single day for the first time, breaking aContinue Reading
FDA warns new coronavirus mutations can cause false negative #Covid19 test results in some cases
The US Food and Drug Administration has alerted health care providers and labs that genetic variants of the novel coronavirusContinue Reading
London mayor seeks help as UK sees record 1325 new virus deaths
LONDON (AP) — London’s mayor declared the capital’s COVID-19 situation to be critical Friday, reflecting deteriorating conditions for beleaguered hospitals,Continue Reading
Trump concedes defeat, pledges ‘orderly transition’ of power to Joe Biden
Outgoing US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there will be an “orderly” transfer of power to Joe BidenContinue Reading
WikiLeaks founder #Assange denied bail in UK
A British judge on Wednesday denied bail to WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange, who has been jailed in Britain since 2019Continue Reading
Kuwait foreign minister: Saudi-Qatar air, land and sea borders to open tonight
Kuwait’s Foreign Minister said on Monday that an agreement had been reached to open the airspace and land and seaContinue Reading
#JulianAssange could be freed today as judge blocks extradition to US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should not be extradited to the United States, a judge has ruled. Assange, 49, faces an 18-count indictment, allegingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s health ministry expert advice includes both cremation and burial of COVID-19 dead bodies
An Expert Panel appointed by the Ministry of Health has produced a report with revised recommendations to include both cremationContinue Reading
Post-#Brexit trade deal begins, ushering in a new era for the UK-EU relationship
LONDON — A new chapter has begun in the history of Britain’s relationship with the rest of Europe. Britain officiallyContinue Reading
The Muslim Council of Britain to launch legal action against Sri Lankan government’s ‘forced cremations’
The Muslim Council of Britain to launch legal action against Sri Lankan government’s ‘forced cremations’ “The ongoing ‘forced cremation’ policyContinue Reading
California nurse tests positive over a week after receiving #Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: ABC
(Reuters) – A 45-year-old nurse in California tested positive for COVID-19 more than a week after receiving Pfizer Inc’s coronavirusContinue Reading
Covid-19: UK records over 50,000 daily cases for first time since pandemic began
The UK has recorded 53,135 new Covid-19 cases, a 11,750 increase on Monday’s record setting figures, as Boris Johnson facesContinue Reading
India beats Australia by eight wickets, wins second Test
Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane has led India to a dominant eight-wicket win over Australia in the second Test, levelling theContinue Reading
Rajinikanth U-Turn; announces not joining politics, cites health issue as ‘warning’
Two days after he was discharged from the hospital for severe blood pressure fluctuations, superstar Rajinikanth has said he willContinue Reading
King Salman invites Gulf leaders for Riyadh summit
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has formally invited leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for the 41st group summit beingContinue Reading
Man City’s Jesus test positive for coronavirus
Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus have tested positive for coronavirus, Manchester City have confirmed. Two members of staff also testedContinue Reading
Superstar Rajinikanth hospitalised due to fluctuating blood pressure
Indian Superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad on Friday morning. The news comes after four crewContinue Reading
BREAKTHROUGH: UK and EU reach post-Brexit trade agreement
BRUSSELS (AP) — Britain and the European Union have struck a provisional free-trade agreement that should avert New Year’s chaosContinue Reading
U.K., EU on the brink of historic post-#Brexit trade accord
The U.K. and European Union are on the brink of sealing a historic post-Brexit trade accord, with officials hopeful aContinue Reading
UK-France services return as travel ban eased
Rail, air and sea services between the UK and France are resuming this morning after the French government agreed toContinue Reading
UK scientists say new coronavirus strain is likely more transmissible and may impact children more than other variants
Scientists from the UK’s New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) say they are now “highly confident” the new variant ofContinue Reading
#Argos confirms details of first shops to shut
THE owners of Argos have given further details on which of its shops will be the first to shut amidContinue Reading
New COVID-19 strain: #Saudi Arabia suspends international flights, closes land and sea ports
Saudi Arabia has suspended all international flights for a week, extendable for another, amid mounting concern over a new strainContinue Reading
UK Health Secretary suggests Tier 4 restrictions could last until vaccine rollout takes effect
Ministers and scientists have previously said they think the vaccine would become effective by spring. Matt Hancock has suggested TierContinue Reading
UK orders shops to close, cancels holiday mixing in London
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Christmas gatherings can’t go ahead and non-essential shops must close in London and muchContinue Reading
After UK, South Africa identifies new #Covid19 strain causing surge in cases
Johannesburg: South Africa has identified a new variant of the coronavirus that is driving a second wave of infections, theContinue Reading
WATCH Australia win first Test by eight wickets after skittling India for 36
Australia cruised to an eight-wicket win in the first Test at Adelaide Oval, where Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood producedContinue Reading
Khabib Nurmagomedov crowned as BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov, who announced his retirement from mixed martial arts after defending his UFC lightweight title in October, has scoopedContinue Reading
Slaven Bilic sacked by West Brom with Sam Allardyce lined up as replacement
Slaven Bilic has been sacked by West Bromwich Albion after guiding the Baggies to just one win from their 13Continue Reading
#Maldives at crossroads over #SriLanka Muslim COVID19 victims burial proposal
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has voiced his opposition towards the burial of Muslim COVID-19 victims from Sri Lanka inContinue Reading
Concrete graves to be proposed to end forced cremation of Sri Lanka Muslims
The Health Ministry is to propose concrete graves to end the forced cremation of Muslim coronavirus victims, Colombo Gazette reports.Continue Reading
#COVID19: Canada approves Pfizer’s vaccine – and says it is ‘safe, effective and of good quality’
Canada has become the latest country to approve Pfizer and BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine – describing it as “safe, effective andContinue Reading
#SriLanka rush to village for Covid-19 ‘Cure’ despite virus risks
Thousands of people defied public gathering restrictions to descend on a small village in central Sri Lanka Tuesday for aContinue Reading
UK health minister says hopes schools can open by Easter, will depend on data
LONDON (Reuters) – British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Sunday he hoped schools, which have been closed to mostContinue Reading
#SriLankan health minister tests positive for Covid-19 after endorsing sorcery
AFP- Fri, January 22, 2021 Sri Lanka’s health minister, who publicly endorsed sorcery and magic potions to stop surging coronavirusContinue Reading
Some #COVID19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
(AP) Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19 may modestly curb theContinue Reading
