Vietnam plans to accelerate growth and boost high tech industries

Communist Party says it wants to boost growth to 6.5-7% a year, focus on quality, not quantity, of foreign investment.
Vietnam plans to accelerate growth and boost high tech industries
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How shipping firms realised they had humanitarian crisis on hand

COVID has stranded hundreds of thousands of seafarers globally on commercial vessels due to port restrictions.
How shipping firms realised they had humanitarian crisis on hand
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Myanmar: A fragile democracy

Myanmar's military has a long history of involvement in the country's politics.
Myanmar: A fragile democracy
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CEOs of oil giants Exxon, Chevron discussed mega merger: Reports

Discussions happened in early 2020 as oil prices plunged due to the unfolding COVID pandemic, sources tell media.
CEOs of oil giants Exxon, Chevron discussed mega merger: Reports
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India’s Modi breaks silence on months-long farm law protests

India will push on with sweeping agriculture reform, PM Narendra Modi says as he criticises last week's deadly violence.
India’s Modi breaks silence on months-long farm law protests
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World reacts to military coup in Myanmar

US threatens action over Myanmar coup as Australia calls for release of detained leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi.
World reacts to military coup in Myanmar
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Trump says hires new lawyers to defend him in impeachment

Former president picks David Schoen and Bruce Castor to lead his defence to charges of 'incitement to insurrection'.
Trump says hires new lawyers to defend him in impeachment
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Aung San Suu Kyi, ruling party leaders detained in Myanmar

Sweep follows military questioning of election results with parliament due to sit this week.
Aung San Suu Kyi, ruling party leaders detained in Myanmar
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Barcelona to sue newspaper for publishing Messi’s $674m contract

El Mundo says Lionel Messi's deal is 'largest in the history of sport' and contributed to Catalan club's financial woes.
Barcelona to sue newspaper for publishing Messi’s $674m contract
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Somalia’s al-Shabab armed group attacks hotel in Mogadishu

Vehicle loaded with explosives crashes into entrance gate of Mogadishu's Afrik hotel before fighters storm inside.
Somalia’s al-Shabab armed group attacks hotel in Mogadishu
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Biden’s removal of the 1776 Commission report is not enough

The Biden administration needs to go beyond cancelling Trump's commission to protect critical history education.
Biden’s removal of the 1776 Commission report is not enough
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Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief

Ten Senate Republicans propose a smaller aid bill as Joe Biden suggests moving ahead without bipartisan support.
Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief
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In Pictures: European capitals hit by anti-COVID curbs protests

Protesters in parts of Europe denounce restrictions aimed at combating the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
In Pictures: European capitals hit by anti-COVID curbs protests
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Removed leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray promises ‘resistance’: Audio

In unverified recording attributed to Debretsion Gebremichael, TPLF leader issues fresh call to arms against gov't.
Removed leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray promises ‘resistance’: Audio
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Germany to send medical aid to Portugal: COVID latest

Deployment of staff and equipment comes after Portugal said only seven ICU beds on its mainland were vacant.
Germany to send medical aid to Portugal: COVID latest
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The GameStop stock frenzy was not about class revenge

And it does not mean we are entering a new age where the power of Wall Street will be truly challenged.
The GameStop stock frenzy was not about class revenge
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Iran’s Zarif calls for ‘inclusive government’ in Taliban talks

Tehran finds itself in a delicate position in talks to stop violence in neighbouring Afghanistan.
Iran’s Zarif calls for ‘inclusive government’ in Taliban talks
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian with ‘three-knife’ weapon

Israel says the killed Palestinian attempted to attack soldiers at a West Bank junction south of Bethlehem.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian with ‘three-knife’ weapon
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In Pictures: Mass arrests across Russia during Navalny rallies

Russians protest in support of opposition figure Alexey Navalny across the country on Sunday.
In Pictures: Mass arrests across Russia during Navalny rallies
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Trump parts ways with impeachment lawyers: Reports

Defence team reportedly quits over strategy after the former US president insisted he was the victim of election fraud.
Trump parts ways with impeachment lawyers: Reports
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WHO team visits Wuhan market where COVID first detected

Experts say Huanan market still plays a role in tracing the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.
WHO team visits Wuhan market where COVID first detected
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Dreams dashed: Trump’s Muslim ban damage may never be undone

Xenophobic ban ended up hurting those around the world who cherished American democracy.
Dreams dashed: Trump’s Muslim ban damage may never be undone
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In Pictures: Greece’s only zoo approaches extinction

After almost three months of closure because of COVID-19, zoo faces huge bills to keep 2,000 animals fed and healthy.
In Pictures: Greece’s only zoo approaches extinction
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US: Protesters disrupt COVID vaccination site in Los Angeles

Dozens of people promote anti-vaccination conspiracy theories and demand the end of COVID-19 lockdowns.
US: Protesters disrupt COVID vaccination site in Los Angeles
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Libya: UN announces candidates for new transitional government

Interim leaders will oversee preparations for elections scheduled to take place by the end of the year, the UN says.
Libya: UN announces candidates for new transitional government
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‘Humanity at its worst’: Man Utd star Rashford racially abused

England international receives racist abuse on social media after his team drew 0-0 with Arsenal.
‘Humanity at its worst’: Man Utd star Rashford racially abused
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The financial burden of weddings on India’s poorest families

How a culture of extravagance and exploitative practices force brides’ families to spend beyond their means.
The financial burden of weddings on India’s poorest families
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Australia reopens ‘travel bubble’ with New Zealand

Decision marks resumption of the only international arrivals into Australia who do not require 14 days in quarantine.
Australia reopens ‘travel bubble’ with New Zealand
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CPTPP: UK to formally apply to join trans-Pacific trade bloc

UK says joining CPTPP would remove tariffs on food, drink and cars, while helping boost the tech and services sectors.
CPTPP: UK to formally apply to join trans-Pacific trade bloc
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Russia braces for fresh protests amid crackdown on Navalny allies

Police restrict movement in Moscow city centre, threaten to arrest protesters ahead of opposition rally.
Russia braces for fresh protests amid crackdown on Navalny allies
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UK opens visa route for Hong Kong residents to become citizens

A new visa scheme offering millions of Hong Kong residents a pathway to British citizenship is set to go live on Sunday.
UK opens visa route for Hong Kong residents to become citizens
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Viral videos, nationwide protests: Putin’s Navalny problem

Arrested on his return to Russia, opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s documentary fuels anti-Putin protests.
Viral videos, nationwide protests: Putin’s Navalny problem
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Iran says local COVID-19 vaccine effective against UK variant

COVIran Barekat jab shown to completely defuse the UK variant of coronavirus in its human trials, officials say.
Iran says local COVID-19 vaccine effective against UK variant
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UAE to offer citizenship to select expats in rare move for Gulf

Investors and professionals including scientists, doctors and writers will be eligible for naturalisation.
UAE to offer citizenship to select expats in rare move for Gulf
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Iraqi anger grows after election postponement

Iraq’s leaders, fearing defeat in planned June vote, manoeuvred to delay election to buy time, government adviser says.
Iraqi anger grows after election postponement
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Solar technology assists Gaza’s contaminated-water emergency

Israel-based company donated three solar-powered water-making machines to Gaza to help with the crisis.
Solar technology assists Gaza’s contaminated-water emergency
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Ethiopia: Why is starvation stalking Tigray?

UN and aid agencies warn fighting, famine and abuses by troops threaten millions.
Ethiopia: Why is starvation stalking Tigray?
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France’s Le Pen, at record high in a poll, proposes hijab ban

Controversial leader says the covering is representative of an ideology she described as 'totalitarian and murderous'.
France’s Le Pen, at record high in a poll, proposes hijab ban
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Eight Afghan security personnel killed in Taliban attack

The soldiers were killed when a suicide bomber hit the base with an explosives-laden Humvee.
Eight Afghan security personnel killed in Taliban attack
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Myanmar’s newly elected parliament set to meet amid coup threats

Lawmakers to hold first meeting on Monday amid new threats of army takeover over alleged poll fraud.
Myanmar’s newly elected parliament set to meet amid coup threats
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Indigenous people are paying the price for vaccine thieves

The case of Canadian couple Rod and Ekaterina Baker shows that the colonial 'wasicu' mindset is not a thing of the past.
Indigenous people are paying the price for vaccine thieves
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Tough times for Lebanon’s biggest optimist

Lebanon's demise has turned food blogger Anthony Rahayel into an unlikely protagonist in the fight for its future.
Tough times for Lebanon’s biggest optimist
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UAE ready to cooperate with UN, new US administration on Libya

Announcement comes a day after the US called out the UAE for its role in the North African country's civil war.
UAE ready to cooperate with UN, new US administration on Libya
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What is behind the renewed violence in CAR?

CAR will struggle to emerge out of the cycle of violence until there is serious international commitment to end it.
What is behind the renewed violence in CAR?
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Thailand protests: How much is the king worth?

Estimates of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's wealth start at $30bn, but that number may be much higher.
Thailand protests: How much is the king worth?
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UN urges countries to repatriate 27,000 children from Syria camp

The UN counterterrorism chief says there are children from 60 countries in Syria's camps, including al-Hol.
UN urges countries to repatriate 27,000 children from Syria camp
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Coachella music festival cancelled for second year over COVID-19

Organisers say the event was scrapped amid concerns over a resurgence of coronavirus in California.
Coachella music festival cancelled for second year over COVID-19
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Singapore suspends ‘travel bubble’ with Malaysia, South Korea

Germany is also affected by the temporary travel restriction beginning on February 1 until the end of April.
Singapore suspends ‘travel bubble’ with Malaysia, South Korea
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Wikimedia CEO: Technology could be used for great harm

Katherine Maher discusses how Wikipedia, the world's largest reference website, fights misinformation.
Wikimedia CEO: Technology could be used for great harm
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Wuhan neighbourhood banishes memory of lockdown death

Body of a man lying for hours on a sidewalk became a symbol of the chaos enveloping coronavirus-hit Wuhan last year.
Wuhan neighbourhood banishes memory of lockdown death
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Mexico’s Lopez Obrador hopeful worst of his COVID illness is over

The 67-year-old leader appears in a video message from the National Palace to allay concerns about his condition.
Mexico’s Lopez Obrador hopeful worst of his COVID illness is over
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US slams China’s ‘destabilising’ South China Sea military flights

US says Chinese military flights posed no threat to its navy but fit a pattern of aggressive behaviour by Beijing.
US slams China’s ‘destabilising’ South China Sea military flights
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EU reverses plan to restrict vaccine exports through Irish border

Ireland welcomes EU reversal on triggering Brexit clause which would have blocked exports of COVID-19 vaccines to UK.
EU reverses plan to restrict vaccine exports through Irish border
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QAnon representative claims fundraising haul amid controversies

A Trump acolyte, Marjorie Taylor Greene faces calls for expulsion as 'disturbing' social media posts emerge.
QAnon representative claims fundraising haul amid controversies
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The double standards in Facebook and Twitter’s Trump ban

Social media companies are waging a war against incitement and hate speech in the West, but what about the Global South?
The double standards in Facebook and Twitter’s Trump ban
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Cicely Tyson, iconic US Black actress, dies at 96

Cicely Tyson, who broke down barriers for Black women in Hollywood, has died at the age of 96.
Cicely Tyson, iconic US Black actress, dies at 96
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Brazil’s COVID cases surpass nine million: Live Updates

Brazil struggles to control coronavirus surge, while new COVID vaccine Novavax shows 89 percent efficacy.
Brazil’s COVID cases surpass nine million: Live Updates
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GameStop mania spreads as far as Malaysian glove makers

Malaysian online community creates buzz around local stocks that have been beaten down by large institutional investors.
GameStop mania spreads as far as Malaysian glove makers
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The climate crisis: Preparing for what’s already here

As the US rejoins the Paris Agreement, rich nations fail to pay costs to help poorer countries adapt to climate change.
The climate crisis: Preparing for what’s already here
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Sri Lanka vaccinates health workers, troops after India donation

Drive to inoculate health workers, troops and police officers begins after India sends 500,000 free vaccine doses.
Sri Lanka vaccinates health workers, troops after India donation
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South Africa’s army allows hijab for Muslim women

Army says it has amended its dress policy to allow Muslim women to wear headscarves as part of their uniform.
South Africa’s army allows hijab for Muslim women
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Protests hit Poland as near-total abortion ban takes effect

Court ruling bans all abortions except in cases of rape and incest, or when the mother's life or health is at risk.
Protests hit Poland as near-total abortion ban takes effect
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Bangladesh sends third group of Rohingya refugees to island

Nearly 1,800 refugees sent to isolated Bhasan Char island despite calls by human rights groups to halt the process.
Bangladesh sends third group of Rohingya refugees to island
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Robinhood or ‘robbing the ‘hood’? Outrage at online broker grows

The online brokerage restricted trading in 'viral' stocks including GameStop, heightening anger among small-time traders.
Robinhood or ‘robbing the ‘hood’? Outrage at online broker grows
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UK bans UAE flights, closing world’s busiest international route

UAE is home to thousands of British expatriates and also serves as a hub for travellers to Africa and the Asia Pacific.
UK bans UAE flights, closing world’s busiest international route
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More Indian-made COVID vaccines will be released: Modi

India will help global immunisation effort with additional coronavirus vaccines, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
More Indian-made COVID vaccines will be released: Modi
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Dengvaxia controversy haunts Duterte’s COVID vaccine roll out

Health experts say Philippine president repeating predecessor's missteps adding to public doubt and vaccine hesitancy.
Dengvaxia controversy haunts Duterte’s COVID vaccine roll out
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Indian farmers defiant as police order closure of protest camp

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh state call for Ghazipur camp to be cleared, but farmers say they would not budge.
Indian farmers defiant as police order closure of protest camp
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WHO team meets Chinese scientists as COVID investigation begins

Experts are in Wuhan, where the virus first emerged, to piece together what happened in the initial outbreak.
WHO team meets Chinese scientists as COVID investigation begins
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Novavax vaccine shows 89 percent efficacy in UK trials

Data also shows vaccine nearly as effective in protecting against the more highly contagious variant in UK.
Novavax vaccine shows 89 percent efficacy in UK trials
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UK says Hong Kong offer upholds ‘freedom and autonomy’

Under scheme that comes into effect on Sunday, Hong Kong people with BN(O) status will have path to UK citizenship.
UK says Hong Kong offer upholds ‘freedom and autonomy’
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Former Obama aide Malley to be named Biden’s envoy on Iran

Robert Malley will be tasked with finding a way to deal with Iran again after Trump escalated tensions.
Former Obama aide Malley to be named Biden’s envoy on Iran
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US judge allows extradition of men accused of aiding Ghosn escape

The ruling by clears the way for an US Army Special Forces veteran and his son to be handed over to Japan.
US judge allows extradition of men accused of aiding Ghosn escape
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Trump says he will stay in politics amid Republican discord

Trump vows to help Republicans take back Congress, complicating the efforts of some to move on from his controversies.
Trump says he will stay in politics amid Republican discord
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Robinhood users suing over trading freeze face uphill battle

Legal experts say brokerages have broad powers to block or restrict transactions.
Robinhood users suing over trading freeze face uphill battle
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Musk slams ‘broken’ FAA after Thurs Starship test flight scrubbed

Musk tweeted that under the FAA space division's rules, 'humanity will never get to Mars'.
Musk slams ‘broken’ FAA after Thurs Starship test flight scrubbed
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US says progress hard to see without Taliban commitments

Biden administration says unless Taliban meets its commitments under 2020 deal, hard to see a way forward.
US says progress hard to see without Taliban commitments
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China warns Taiwan independence ‘means war’

Beijing says its army taking action to respond to provocation and foreign interference amid rise in military activity.
China warns Taiwan independence ‘means war’
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In Pictures: Lebanon anti-lockdown protest turns deadly

One person has died and 200 others injured in the city of Tripoli during a third night of clashes against lockdown.
In Pictures: Lebanon anti-lockdown protest turns deadly
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Hundreds of Rohingya disappear from Indonesia’s Lhokseumawe camp

Neither local authorities nor the UN could account for the whereabouts of the stateless Muslim minority from Myanmar.
Hundreds of Rohingya disappear from Indonesia’s Lhokseumawe camp
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German neo-Nazi gets life in jail for murdering politician

Stephan Ernst was found guilty of shooting dead a pro-refugee politician from Merkel's party.
German neo-Nazi gets life in jail for murdering politician
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Biden’s immigration moves could help heal a nation

Democrats can knock out Trump’s support base if they win over Republicans on immigration - it may take a deal to do it.
Biden’s immigration moves could help heal a nation
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Banking on Indonesia’s unbanked: Tech giants see big potential

Financial tech firms are buying Indonesian lenders to tap into the country's huge potential demand for banking services.
Banking on Indonesia’s unbanked: Tech giants see big potential
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Tesla profit fails to electrify investors, deliveries miss target

Electric carmaker's CEO Elon Musk fudges 2021 vehicle delivery target, sending shares sharply lower.
Tesla profit fails to electrify investors, deliveries miss target
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Is Boris Johnson’s ‘mea culpa’ really the best the UK can expect?

Britain’s prime minister has apologised for 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, but says ‘we did everything we could’. Really?
Is Boris Johnson’s ‘mea culpa’ really the best the UK can expect?
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Facebook vs Apple: Social media giant sees future competitor

Facebook CEO sees 'significant competitive overlap' with iPhone maker on private messaging, augmented reality glasses.
Facebook vs Apple: Social media giant sees future competitor
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Philippine economy shrank at record pace in 2020, outlook gloomy

Tough COVID restrictions pulled the Southeast Asian economy into its first recession in 30 years in the second quarter.
Philippine economy shrank at record pace in 2020, outlook gloomy
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Canada’s lawmakers grant citizenship to Saudi blogger Badawi

A human rights defender, Badawi is in jail in Saudi Arabia for blogging about free speech and 'insulting Islam'.
Canada’s lawmakers grant citizenship to Saudi blogger Badawi
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Pakistan frees man convicted of US journalist Daniel Pearl murder

Pakistan's top court upholds acquittal of British-born Ahmed Omar Sheikh, convicted of masterminding Pearl's killing.
Pakistan frees man convicted of US journalist Daniel Pearl murder
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Childbirth dangerous for women in rural Kashmir during winters

As heavy snowfall blocks roads, villagers make treacherous journeys to access even rudimentary healthcare facilities.
Childbirth dangerous for women in rural Kashmir during winters
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Biden administration asks US negotiator with Taliban to stay on

Zalmay Khalilzad, who brokered peace deal with Afghanistan's Taliban, has been asked to continue his 'vital work'.
Biden administration asks US negotiator with Taliban to stay on
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Top US diplomat Blinken sees long road to Iran deal

Blinken confirmed US willingness to return to nuclear deal but rejected Iranian pressure for Washington to act first.
Top US diplomat Blinken sees long road to Iran deal
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‘We’re afraid’: Greek plan to police universities panics students

The government wants to create a new police force for universities, with powers to arrest and charge.
‘We’re afraid’: Greek plan to police universities panics students
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WHO team to start Wuhan COVID investigation in market, lab

Experts begin their investigation into the origins of the coronavirus in the city where the first cases were reported.
WHO team to start Wuhan COVID investigation in market, lab
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Hundreds of pelicans found dead in Senegal World Heritage site

At least 750 pelicans found dead in Djoudj bird sanctuary near border with Mauritania, Senegal's parks director says.
Hundreds of pelicans found dead in Senegal World Heritage site
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US stresses South China Sea support amid China ‘pressure’

Top US diplomat reiterates support for Southeast Asian countries in long-running dispute over South China Sea.
US stresses South China Sea support amid China ‘pressure’
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GameStop: Why social media-driven traders are beating Wall Street

Retail traders using Reddit have quickly overturned conventional wisdom about who holds sway in US equity markets.
GameStop: Why social media-driven traders are beating Wall Street
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Indian farmers call off parliament march after deadly violence

February 1 protest when government presents budget postponed following clashes that left one dead and hundreds injured.
Indian farmers call off parliament march after deadly violence
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Chinese cities using anal swabs to screen COVID infections

Study shows virus traces in faecal samples could be detectable for a longer time and provide more accurate test results.
Chinese cities using anal swabs to screen COVID infections
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Navalny: Police detain brother, search home ahead of new protests

Russian raids follow mass weekend protests for release of prominent Putin critic who was poisoned and nearly died.
Navalny: Police detain brother, search home ahead of new protests
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‘I don’t feel like I’ve said goodbye to my dad. How is he gone?’

As the UK's coronavirus death toll breaches 100,000, relatives of virus victims talk to Al Jazeera about their grief.
‘I don’t feel like I’ve said goodbye to my dad. How is he gone?’
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UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lankan generals: AFP

Bachelet accuses Sri Lanka of reneging on promises to ensure justice for thousands of civilians killed in the civil war.
UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lankan generals: AFP
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Is CAR on the brink of outright war?

Thousands of people flee homes as armed opposition coalition moves against government in wake of disputed election.
Is CAR on the brink of outright war?
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Photos: How COVID vaccine travelled 1,700km to an Indian village

Tracking journey of vaccine taken by plane, truck and van from factory to clinic in tribal hamlet in Odisha state.
Photos: How COVID vaccine travelled 1,700km to an Indian village
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Eritrean forces should leave Ethiopia’s Tigray immediately: US

US State Department cites 'credible reports of looting, sexual violence, assaults in refugee camps' and other abuses.
Eritrean forces should leave Ethiopia’s Tigray immediately: US
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Iraq: Anbar’s post-ISIL reconstruction spawns autonomy debate

Construction projects in Anbar province have created jobs at a time when Iraq suffers from a severe economic downturn.
Iraq: Anbar’s post-ISIL reconstruction spawns autonomy debate
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‘A ghost that haunts’: Living with landmines in Kashmir

For those living along Kashmir's Line of Control, landmines destroy lives and livelihoods.
‘A ghost that haunts’: Living with landmines in Kashmir
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Jewish leaders denounce Uighur plight on Holocaust Memorial Day

Prominent British Jews warn China's treatment of its Uighur population has chilling echoes of past genocides.
Jewish leaders denounce Uighur plight on Holocaust Memorial Day
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Fight against extreme poverty helps 92 million people: World Bank

COVID seen pushing more than 100 million people into extreme poverty, marking first increase in about 20 years.
Fight against extreme poverty helps 92 million people: World Bank
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Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian teen in occupied West Bank

Atallah Rayyan, 17, was fatally shot near a Jewish settlement after he allegedly tried to attack Israeli soldiers.
Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian teen in occupied West Bank
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Infographic: How did we get to 100 million coronavirus cases?

An animation of the pandemic’s spread around the world as global COVID-19 infections hit the 100 million mark.
Infographic: How did we get to 100 million coronavirus cases?
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Hong Kong’s Lam praises sudden lockdown that found one COVID case

Lam says government cannot underestimate any source of infection and the testing was 'reassuring' to residents.
Hong Kong’s Lam praises sudden lockdown that found one COVID case
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‘Bigger than World Cup’: Nepal climber on first K2 winter ascent

Team that made the first winter summit of the world’s second tallest peak returns home to a heroes' welcome.
‘Bigger than World Cup’: Nepal climber on first K2 winter ascent
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Vietnam’s Trong tipped to lead Communist Party for third term

Despite health issues, 76-year-old leader is expected to be re-elected as party chief for rare third term.
Vietnam’s Trong tipped to lead Communist Party for third term
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Israel: Military revising operational plans for Iran attack

Israeli military chief of staff's remarks are a clear warning to the Biden administration on its relations with Iran.
Israel: Military revising operational plans for Iran attack
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Fish on ships: Frozen imports pile up in globally key China port

Dalian port officials reportedly testing fish cargoes for coronavirus causing backlogs throughout global supply chain.
Fish on ships: Frozen imports pile up in globally key China port
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Indian farmer leaders condemn violence but will continue protests

Organiser says the protesters who deviated from set routes for tractor rally do not represent majority of farmers.
Indian farmer leaders condemn violence but will continue protests
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People’s Climate Vote: Majority sees climate change as emergency

A cutting-edge survey used mobile gaming apps in 17 languages to ask 1.2 million people about climate change.
People’s Climate Vote: Majority sees climate change as emergency
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Palestine Journals: Life Under Occupation

“Most people we meet would tell you that they fear they're losing their most important asset, hope. “
Palestine Journals: Life Under Occupation
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The ‘darker sides’: EU urges US to join fight to rein in Big Tech

European Commission chief suggests common rule book to prevent spread of fake news on social media.
The ‘darker sides’: EU urges US to join fight to rein in Big Tech
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Lockdown imposed in central Peru as COVID-19 surges

Measures to remain in force until February 14 as country looks to vaccines for way out of health crisis.
Lockdown imposed in central Peru as COVID-19 surges
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Global ice sheets melting at ‘worst-case’ rates: UK scientists

Rate of loss rose from 0.8 trillion tonnes per year in the 1990s to 1.3 trillion tonnes per year by 2017.
Global ice sheets melting at ‘worst-case’ rates: UK scientists
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Biden says US to purchase 200 million more COVID vaccine doses

Joe Biden says US will accelerate delivery of vaccines to states and localities, but warns progress will take time.
Biden says US to purchase 200 million more COVID vaccine doses
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Is a Biden presidency good for women?

The Stream asks whether a new initiative is enough to counter the impact of COVID-19 on women.
Is a Biden presidency good for women?
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Israel hails first official visit to Sudan as relations begin

In Khartoum, Israeli and Sudanese officials discuss diplomatic, security and economic issues after launching ties.
Israel hails first official visit to Sudan as relations begin
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Egypt’s military dominates 10 years after revolution

Since the 19th century, Egypt's army has played an outsized role in governing the country and continues to do so.
Egypt’s military dominates 10 years after revolution
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Clashes break out in Tunisia after protester dies of injuries

Angry residents fired projectiles at police and blocked roads in the town of Sbeitla after the death of the protester.
Clashes break out in Tunisia after protester dies of injuries
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Indian Muslim comic in jail for weeks for jokes he did not tell

Munawar Faruqui held in jail for 25 days despite police admitting he was charged for jokes he was 'going to' crack.
Indian Muslim comic in jail for weeks for jokes he did not tell
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Uganda ends house arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine

The withdrawal of security forces comes a day after a court termed his confinement since January 14 election 'unlawful'.
Uganda ends house arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine
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Plight of Syrian refugees in Lebanon must not be ignored

The COVID-19 pandemic made an already dire situation worse for more than 1.5 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Plight of Syrian refugees in Lebanon must not be ignored
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In Pictures: Farmers’ protests overshadow India’s Republic Day

Thousands of farmers break through barricades to enter New Delhi as India holds military parade to mark Republic Day.
In Pictures: Farmers’ protests overshadow India’s Republic Day
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Milk and more: China, New Zealand sign upgraded free trade deal

Following US trade war, China has signed several trade and investment deals to bolster its multilateral credentials.
Milk and more: China, New Zealand sign upgraded free trade deal
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In Pictures: Rioters battle Dutch police over COVID-19 lockdown

Violent unrest flares again in towns and cities across the Netherlands over COVID-19 restrictions.
In Pictures: Rioters battle Dutch police over COVID-19 lockdown
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Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion

Self-ruled island is beefing up its military as China becomes increasingly assertive.
Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion
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Indian police use tear gas as protesting farmers rally in capital

Clashes erupt as thousands of farmers hold 'tractor rally' on India's Republic Day to demand repeal of new farm laws.
Indian police use tear gas as protesting farmers rally in capital
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Shipping companies join hands to help sailors stuck at sea

More than 300 firms to work together to help the hundreds of thousands of sailors stuck due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Shipping companies join hands to help sailors stuck at sea
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China to conduct South China Sea military exercises

Drills to take place the same week that China complained about a US aircraft carrier group sailing through the waters.
China to conduct South China Sea military exercises
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UN chief urges global alliance to counter rise of neo-Nazis

Antonio Guterres says white supremacists are recruiting across borders, 'flaunting the symbols and tropes' of the Nazis.
UN chief urges global alliance to counter rise of neo-Nazis
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India to impose permanent ban on dozens of Chinese apps: Reports

India's government imposed initial ban in June but now reportedly says it is 'not satisfied' with companies' responses.
India to impose permanent ban on dozens of Chinese apps: Reports
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New Zealand may approve first COVID vaccine next week

Gov't under pressure to bring in vaccines earlier after woman diagnosed with S African variant after leaving quarantine.
New Zealand may approve first COVID vaccine next week
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Janet Yellen confirmed as US Treasury secretary

Yellen, among the first of Biden's picks to be confirmed, is the first woman to hold the job of overseeing the economy.
Janet Yellen confirmed as US Treasury secretary
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Arrests at Australia Day protests urging Indigenous recognition

Demonstrators in major cities demand the national day be changed in honour of the country's Indigenous people.
Arrests at Australia Day protests urging Indigenous recognition
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US confirms first case of Brazil COVID-19 variant

News comes as President Joe Biden reinstates travel bans for most non-US citizens from several countries.
US confirms first case of Brazil COVID-19 variant
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Netherlands rocked by third night of rioting over COVID curfew

Police say at least 70 arrested after unrest and looting in towns and cities across the country.
Netherlands rocked by third night of rioting over COVID curfew
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Brazil’s top court OKs probe into handling of COVID-19 in Manaus

Surge in infections and hospitalisations is overwhelming health system in capital of Brazil's Amazonas state.
Brazil’s top court OKs probe into handling of COVID-19 in Manaus
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US House delivers Trump impeachment article to Senate

Move formally sets in motion Senate trial against Donald Trump for 'incitement of insurrection' related to Capitol riot.
US House delivers Trump impeachment article to Senate
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Analysis: ‘The heartbroken march on’: The uprisings are not over

From Egypt to Libya, a generation has been traumatised, but still, they swim against the tide of repression.
Analysis: ‘The heartbroken march on’: The uprisings are not over
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In Pictures: Capturing the start of Egypt’s revolution

Country marks 10 years since the start of demonstrations that led to the downfall of long-time ruler Hosni Mubarak.
In Pictures: Capturing the start of Egypt’s revolution
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As long-term COVID risks rise, life insurers impose curbs: Report

Some insurers are imposing waiting periods before COVID patients can apply for coverage, industry sources tell Reuters.
As long-term COVID risks rise, life insurers impose curbs: Report
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Somali troops, Jubbaland regional forces clash ahead of elections

Mogadishu accuses Nairobi of supporting 'rebels' as fighting breaks out in the town of Bulo Hawo ahead of elections.
Somali troops, Jubbaland regional forces clash ahead of elections
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‘Tribal justice’ in Palestine outflanks official legal system

Rights groups argue tribal justice fails to provide fair trials and imposes collective punishment.
‘Tribal justice’ in Palestine outflanks official legal system
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In Pictures: Cyclone Eloise displaces thousands in Mozambique

Severe winds and heavy rains damaged thousands of buildings, ruined crops and displaced some 7,000 people in Mozambique.
In Pictures: Cyclone Eloise displaces thousands in Mozambique
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Ecuadorian Amazon: Three European banks stop funding trade of oil

BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse and ING have announced plans to exclude the problematic export from their trading activities.
Ecuadorian Amazon: Three European banks stop funding trade of oil
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Egypt’s suicidal state

It is not the Egyptian revolution that failed, but the Egyptian state.
Egypt’s suicidal state
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‘Utterly deplorable’: Egypt’s ‘abusive’ prisons denounced

Rights group says thousands held for years in overcrowded prisons with abysmal conditions; given unhealthy food.
‘Utterly deplorable’: Egypt’s ‘abusive’ prisons denounced
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India, China troops in new clash along contested border: Reports

Media reports quote Indian military officials as saying there were casualties on both sides.
India, China troops in new clash along contested border: Reports
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What happens if a healthcare worker refuses the COVID vaccine?

Surveys find some health workers in several countries hesitant.
What happens if a healthcare worker refuses the COVID vaccine?
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COVID has worsened inequality even as the rich thrive: Oxfam

Oxfam warns that unless governments take prompt action, the world's poorest will not recover for more than 10 years.
COVID has worsened inequality even as the rich thrive: Oxfam
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Greece, Turkey launch Mediterranean crisis talks after 5 years

Resumption of exploratory talks after five-year hiatus comes after year of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Greece, Turkey launch Mediterranean crisis talks after 5 years
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New Zealand’s new COVID case is the South African variant

Genome testing indicates woman who got sick caught virus from another returning traveller just before end of quarantine.
New Zealand’s new COVID case is the South African variant
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Senior North Korean diplomat defects to South: Reports

Ryu Hyun Woo, who was the acting ambassador in Kuwait, is thought to have claimed asylum in 2019.
Senior North Korean diplomat defects to South: Reports
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Indian police to let farmers hold ‘tractor rally’ on Republic Day

Thousands of protesting farmers to drive through New Delhi after Republic Day parade to demand repeal of new farm laws.
Indian police to let farmers hold ‘tractor rally’ on Republic Day
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Mahamat Said Abdel Kani: CAR hands war crimes suspect to ICC

ICC arrests alleged commander of Seleka militia on charges of war crimes committed during violence in Bangui in 2013.
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani: CAR hands war crimes suspect to ICC
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Biden, Johnson talk, but did they discuss US-UK trade deal?

UK says leaders discussed 'benefits of a potential free-trade deal', but US statement makes no mention of one.
Biden, Johnson talk, but did they discuss US-UK trade deal?
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Mexico’s Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he has COVID-19

Mexican leader has rarely been seen wearing a mask and kept up his busy travel schedule despite the pandemic.
Mexico’s Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he has COVID-19
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IMF says Iraq seeking emergency loans after oil price plunge

Iraqi government is reportedly seeking $6bn in loans, with possibility of a further $4bn, according to finance minister.
IMF says Iraq seeking emergency loans after oil price plunge
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Vietnam’s Communist Party meets to pick new leaders, set strategy

Continuity expected as Vietnam seeks to balance China and the United States.
Vietnam’s Communist Party meets to pick new leaders, set strategy
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Biden reinstates US COVID travel restrictions, adds South Africa

New US president takes tougher approach to COVID-19 with more than 25 million Americans now confirmed with virus.
Biden reinstates US COVID travel restrictions, adds South Africa
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Israel ‘closes skies’ to air travel as COVID variants found

Flights will be banned for a week, as government tries to curb spread of variants, protect vaccination campaign.
Israel ‘closes skies’ to air travel as COVID variants found
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Assange vs the violence of imperial ‘humanitarianism’

What the UK court's arguments in the Assange extradition case tell us about misuse of humanitarianism in law.
Assange vs the violence of imperial ‘humanitarianism’
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Trump lacked state-level COVID vaccine roll-out plan: Official

Joe Biden's chief of staff says Trump administration lack of planning led to lag in administering of COVID-19 vaccines.
Trump lacked state-level COVID vaccine roll-out plan: Official
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Six Malian soldiers killed in ‘complex and simultaneous’ attacks

Army says coordinated twin assaults also left 18 troops wounded, with some 30 assailants killed in military response.
Six Malian soldiers killed in ‘complex and simultaneous’ attacks
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Biden security adviser vows to consult Israel on regional issues

Jake Sullivan tells Israeli counterpart the US 'will closely consult with Israel on all matters of regional security'.
Biden security adviser vows to consult Israel on regional issues
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Oman bars expatriates from certain jobs as pandemic bites

Various jobs in insurance companies including finance and administrative positions will be 'limited to Omanis only'.
Oman bars expatriates from certain jobs as pandemic bites
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As COVID surges in Canada, workers ‘can’t afford to get sick’

COVID-19 surge in Canada's most populous province prompts growing calls for paid sick leave for essential workers.
As COVID surges in Canada, workers ‘can’t afford to get sick’
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Yemen’s warring sides resume prisoner exchange talks in Jordan

Houthi rebels, Saudi-backed gov't resume fresh UN-backed negotiations in Amman months after huge prisoner exchange.
Yemen’s warring sides resume prisoner exchange talks in Jordan
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Tunisian border traders, smugglers struggle to survive amid COVID

Strict coronavirus restrictions have hit vital border trade in southeast Tunisia hard, triggering an exodus to Europe.
Tunisian border traders, smugglers struggle to survive amid COVID
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Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet

Sheikh Sabah had resigned after parliament backed a request to question him over his choice of cabinet members.
Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet
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Saudi Arabia and Iran’s cold war| Start Here

Why are Saudi Arabia and Iran locked in a modern-day cold war? And what does it mean for the rest of the region?
Saudi Arabia and Iran’s cold war| Start Here
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Portugal chooses president amid surge in coronavirus cases

Portuguese vote for their next leader as the country announced a record number of infections.
Portugal chooses president amid surge in coronavirus cases
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From Egypt to the US: Lessons for activists from the Arab Spring

Whether crossing a bridge in Selma, Alabama in 1965, or in Cairo in 2011, our struggles for justice share much.
From Egypt to the US: Lessons for activists from the Arab Spring
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New Zealand detects first community COVID-19 case in two months

A 56-year-old woman who recently returned from Europe tested positive 10 days after completing two weeks in isolation.
New Zealand detects first community COVID-19 case in two months
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Europe MPs express concern about human rights in Bahrain

More than a dozen European lawmakers issue letter to demand Gulf nation uphold commitment to human rights.
Europe MPs express concern about human rights in Bahrain
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Why the US is wrong to designate the Houthis as ‘terrorists’

The designation is not just inhumane, but also politically harmful for the US and its international standing.
Why the US is wrong to designate the Houthis as ‘terrorists’
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Poirier stuns McGregor in 2nd round in UFC 257 upset

Dustin Poirier stops McGregor with a flurry of punches in the second round, avenging his loss to the Irish superstar.
Poirier stuns McGregor in 2nd round in UFC 257 upset
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Western Sahara rebels attack Morocco’s Guerguerat border

Polisario Front launches four rockets in the direction of the Guerguerat buffer zone as tensions rise.
Western Sahara rebels attack Morocco’s Guerguerat border
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Pirates kill 1, kidnap 15 crew on Turkish ship off West Africa

Vessel was sailing from Lagos to Cape Town when it was attacked northwest of Sao Tome and Principe.
Pirates kill 1, kidnap 15 crew on Turkish ship off West Africa
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US support for Taiwan ‘rock-solid’ after China sends warplanes

Washington pledges to deepen ties with Taiwan after China sends large number of warplanes into island's airspace.
US support for Taiwan ‘rock-solid’ after China sends warplanes
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In Pictures: Mass demonstrations engulf Russia

Russians demand the release of Alexey Navalny in unprecedented protests that stretched across the vast country.
In Pictures: Mass demonstrations engulf Russia
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China rescues first of 22 trapped miners from Shandong gold mine

State media says the rescued miner was 'in extremely weak physical condition' after 14 days trapped below ground.
China rescues first of 22 trapped miners from Shandong gold mine
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Tunisia: Protests continue against police brutality, corruption

Tunisians march against police brutality, inequality, as government bans gatherings amid surge in COVID-19 cases.
Tunisia: Protests continue against police brutality, corruption
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Johnson, Biden discuss climate change, COVID-19

British PM 'looks forward to deepening alliance' with the US in first phone call with Biden since his inauguration.
Johnson, Biden discuss climate change, COVID-19
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Trump out, Biden in: What did the media learn?

A look at the US media's inauguration coverage. Plus, Nigerian digital outlets that told the #EndSARS story.
Trump out, Biden in: What did the media learn?
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US television host Larry King dies aged 87

Broadcaster was best known for a 25-year run as talk show host of CNN's Larry King Live.
US television host Larry King dies aged 87
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In Lebanon, Israeli warplanes terrify a traumatised population

Violation of Lebanese airspace by low-flying Israeli jets brings back memories of deadly explosion at Beirut's port.
In Lebanon, Israeli warplanes terrify a traumatised population
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Blast heard in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia intercepts ‘hostile target’

Saudi Arabia's airport delays flights after the kingdom intercepts apparent missile or drone attack over its capital.
Blast heard in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia intercepts ‘hostile target’
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Taiwan reports large incursion by China’s air force

Taipei says Chinese combat aircraft, including nuclear-capable H-6K bombers and fighter jets, entered its airspace.
Taiwan reports large incursion by China’s air force
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Biden administration to review US-Taliban deal

Under a February 2020 deal, US forces are to leave Afghanistan by May 2021 in exchange for counterterrorism guarantees.
Biden administration to review US-Taliban deal
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Ferid Belhaj: Is there hope for the economies in the MENA region?

The World Bank vice president for the Middle East and North Africa discusses the financial impact of ongoing conflicts.
Ferid Belhaj: Is there hope for the economies in the MENA region?
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Ugandan army says it killed 189 al-Shabab fighters in Somalia

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters killed after troops raided their hideouts in southern Somalia.
Ugandan army says it killed 189 al-Shabab fighters in Somalia
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Turkey’s religious authority bans ‘evil-eye’ charms

State-run body says the blue amulets - believed to date back to 3,300 BCE - are incompatible with Islam.
Turkey’s religious authority bans ‘evil-eye’ charms
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Turkey’s religious authority bans ‘evil-eye’ charms

State-run body says the blue amulets - believed to date back to 3,300 BCE - are incompatible with Islam.
Turkey’s religious authority bans ‘evil-eye’ charms
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‘Social justice and work’: Tunisians rise up again

Demonstrators tell Al Jazeera the revolution's promises 10 years ago have not translated into a just society.
‘Social justice and work’: Tunisians rise up again
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DR Congo lawmakers file motion of no confidence in PM Ilunga

At least 300 out of the 500 members of the National Assembly's lower house have signed the motion.
DR Congo lawmakers file motion of no confidence in PM Ilunga
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Tunisia: IMF urges deficit control even as protesters demand jobs

The international lender says the country must clearly stipulate measures to cut down its huge fiscal deficit.
Tunisia: IMF urges deficit control even as protesters demand jobs
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Do small farmers still have a future in India?

Indian farmers are still calling for the repeal of reforms that give more market access to big businesses.
Do small farmers still have a future in India?
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Canadian officials meet ex-diplomat held in Chinese custody

Ottawa says foreign ministry officials met online with Michael Kovrig, who has been held in China since December 2018.
Canadian officials meet ex-diplomat held in Chinese custody
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Russia cracks down on protests against Navalny’s arrest

Supporters of jailed opposition leader scuffle with police as Moscow cracks down on protests in dozens of cities.
Russia cracks down on protests against Navalny’s arrest
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Wuhan marks a year since lockdown as pandemic rages worldwide

WHO experts in Wuhan to investigate source of the virus say too early to conclude if COVID-19 actually started there.
Wuhan marks a year since lockdown as pandemic rages worldwide
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The trillion dollar man: Biden’s plan to revive the economy

We look at the president's plans for post-pandemic recovery, and ask if the US can reset relationships with old friends.
The trillion dollar man: Biden’s plan to revive the economy
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Biden to meet Trudeau next month to discuss pandemic response

Canadian prime minister was the first foreign leader to speak with new US president since Biden's inauguration.
Biden to meet Trudeau next month to discuss pandemic response
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Australia PM says no timeline to achieve zero carbon emissions

Carbon emissions blamed for Australia's hotter and drier condition, increasing the risk of more droughts and bushfires.
Australia PM says no timeline to achieve zero carbon emissions
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Rural Colombian groups seek help from new US gov’t amid violence

Rural Indigenous and Black communities continue to live in fear as armed groups vie for control of territory.
Rural Colombian groups seek help from new US gov’t amid violence
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China authorises coast guard to fire on foreign vessels if needed

Legislation allows demolition of other countries' structures built on Chinese-claimed reefs.
China authorises coast guard to fire on foreign vessels if needed
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Colombian businessman wanted by US had Maduro-Iran letter

Alex Saab carried a letter from Maduro asking for Iranian petrol and medicines when he was arrested on a US warrant.
Colombian businessman wanted by US had Maduro-Iran letter
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‘Disturbing’ rape allegations in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: UN

The UN called on all parties involved in the hostilities to commit to a zero-tolerance policy for sex crimes.
‘Disturbing’ rape allegations in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: UN
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A school for the underprivileged at Indian farmers’ protest site

More than 160 children from nearby slums attend a makeshift school run by the protesting farmers at Singhu border.
A school for the underprivileged at Indian farmers’ protest site
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After another Museveni ‘victory’, Uganda is at a tipping point

The tactics that kept the rebel turned politician in power for decades may be starting to lose their efficiency.
After another Museveni ‘victory’, Uganda is at a tipping point
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The US is back in the climate fight

After a Trump presidency that belittled science, Joe Biden brings a new sense of urgency to tackling the climate crisis.
The US is back in the climate fight
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Nuclear weapons are finally outlawed, next step is disarmament

More than 75 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the world's first agreement banning nuclear weapons enters into force.
Nuclear weapons are finally outlawed, next step is disarmament
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US proposes 5-year extension of nuclear arms treaty with Russia

The New START treaty is the last remaining deal limiting US-Russia nuclear weapons as Trump withdrew from two others.
US proposes 5-year extension of nuclear arms treaty with Russia
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South Africa to pay 2.5 times more than EU for COVID vaccine

Oxford-AstraZeneca quotes Pretoria $5.25 for each jab, while EU nations pay $2.16 for the same vaccine.
South Africa to pay 2.5 times more than EU for COVID vaccine
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Miss Pink and Mr Blue: Finding gender equality in India

Once upon a time, every shade of pink was a burden and every shade of blue a joy. But what if there was another way?
Miss Pink and Mr Blue: Finding gender equality in India
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Pakistan says ‘onus on India’ to restart dialogue

Foreign minister tells Al Jazeera India must reverse steps in disputed Kashmir before Pakistan comes to the table.
Pakistan says ‘onus on India’ to restart dialogue
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Israeli missiles strike targets in Syria’s Hama province: SANA

Syria claims Israeli jets carried out attacks in central province, adding its military shot down most of the missiles.
Israeli missiles strike targets in Syria’s Hama province: SANA
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ISIL takes responsibility for deadly Baghdad suicide bombings

More than 100 people were wounded in the deadliest blasts in nearly three years to have hit the Iraqi capital.
ISIL takes responsibility for deadly Baghdad suicide bombings
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Sriwijaya crash puts Indonesian transport safety in the spotlight

While flying has become much safer, issues over maintenance and regulatory failure continue to affect transport networks
Sriwijaya crash puts Indonesian transport safety in the spotlight
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Biden’s pick for US Treasury leaves door open to wealth tax hike

Janet Yellen also sees no immediate lifting of China tariffs, adds that polluters should pay for carbon emissions.
Biden’s pick for US Treasury leaves door open to wealth tax hike
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India’s female health workers on rural front line get COVID shot

A place on priority list is a long-overdue validation for women who work as Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA).
India’s female health workers on rural front line get COVID shot
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Brexit ‘opportunity’: Nissan to source more car batteries in UK

UK-EU trade deal avoids a 10% levy on cars as long as they meet a minimum level of locally sourced parts.
Brexit ‘opportunity’: Nissan to source more car batteries in UK
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Hong Kong to place tens of thousands in lockdown for first time

New measure will target two districts which cover a small, but densely populated part of the Kowloon Peninsula.
Hong Kong to place tens of thousands in lockdown for first time
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Indian farmers reject government’s offer to suspend new laws

Coalition of farmers' unions says they will settle for nothing less than a complete repeal of the farm laws.
Indian farmers reject government’s offer to suspend new laws
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Green prize: Elon Musk to give $100m for carbon capture solution

Extracting carbon dioxide from the air is seen as an increasingly viable way of reducing a key driver of climate change.
Green prize: Elon Musk to give $100m for carbon capture solution
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Google’s threat to block Australia over content fees sparks anger

Proposed law will force Google, Facebook to pay local media for their news content or face millions of dollars in fines.
Google’s threat to block Australia over content fees sparks anger
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Japan insists Olympics will go ahead after cancellation report

State of emergency in Tokyo and chief cities over raise doubts about delayed Games now scheduled for July.
Japan insists Olympics will go ahead after cancellation report
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Medically vulnerable refugees in Australia hotels finally freed

Dozens of men held in hotels as part of Australia's controversial offshore immigration policy have been freed.
Medically vulnerable refugees in Australia hotels finally freed
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COVID ‘could have been contained’: Taiwan’s ex-health minister

Dr Chen Chien-jen says prompt action in December 2019 could have averted a global pandemic.
COVID ‘could have been contained’: Taiwan’s ex-health minister
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QAnon in disarray as reality of Biden presidency settles

Followers of the far-right conspiracy theory will likely migrate to other groups and their offshoots, experts say.
QAnon in disarray as reality of Biden presidency settles
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Biden galvanises COVID fight with US mask mandate, WHO ties

Biden signs federal mask mandate, establishes new White House office on COVID-19 and halts US withdrawal from WHO.
Biden galvanises COVID fight with US mask mandate, WHO ties
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Catnip leaves cats ‘feline groovy’, wards off mosquitoes

New research shows how catnip and silver vine trigger euphoric feelings in cats and helps them ward off mosquitoes.
Catnip leaves cats ‘feline groovy’, wards off mosquitoes
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World leaders welcome US return to the Paris climate accord

Joe Biden reverses Trump's decision to withdraw the US - a major emitter of greenhouse gas - from the climate deal.
World leaders welcome US return to the Paris climate accord
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Venezuela’s Maduro hopes for ‘better relations’ with US

The Venezuelan president urges the country's parliament to "take initiatives" towards a "new beginning" with Washington.
Venezuela’s Maduro hopes for ‘better relations’ with US
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Several dead in twin suicide attack in central Baghdad: State TV

State TV and police report seven dead and more than 25 wounded in the attack in commercial street in central Baghdad.
Several dead in twin suicide attack in central Baghdad: State TV
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Pakistan successfully tests medium-range missile

Pakistan's military did not say whether the test-fired Shaheen III missile was capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
Pakistan successfully tests medium-range missile
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Kamala Harris: America’s first female, Black vice president

Harris was California's first Black attorney general and the first woman of South Asian heritage elected to the Senate.
Kamala Harris: America’s first female, Black vice president
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Lobby lockdown: Biden bans advisers from taking corporate bonuses

New US president seeks to reduce corporate influence on policymaking, but experts say moves will not eliminate it.
Lobby lockdown: Biden bans advisers from taking corporate bonuses
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Stocks jump as Biden inauguration lifts US economic stimulus hope

Asian stocks hit record highs following jump on Wall Street as investors bet on increased US government spending.
Stocks jump as Biden inauguration lifts US economic stimulus hope
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The 39-year-old woman breaking barriers in Mindanao

Attorney general of the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region has a task: Establishing sustainable peace.
The 39-year-old woman breaking barriers in Mindanao
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Chinese rescuers aim to drill new shaft to free trapped miners

Rescuers drilling new shafts as they race to reach 22 miners trapped underground for 11 days after gold mine blast.
Chinese rescuers aim to drill new shaft to free trapped miners
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Indian gov’t offers to suspend farm laws for up to 18 months

Agriculture minister says open to suspending laws as farmers continue their protest on the outskirts of New Delhi.
Indian gov’t offers to suspend farm laws for up to 18 months
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Lotus, not Chinese dragon: Modi’s home state changes fruit’s name

'Fruit's shape is like a lotus, and hence we have given it a new Sanskrit name, kamalam', says Gujarat chief minister.
Lotus, not Chinese dragon: Modi’s home state changes fruit’s name
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Chinese telecoms firms seek review of US delisting move

New York exchange removed three China telecoms firms after Trump order barring investment in military-linked companies.
Chinese telecoms firms seek review of US delisting move
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Big Tech: Biden urged to protect consumers’ online privacy

Advocacy groups urge new US president to ban facial recognition technology, not appoint officials linked to tech firms.
Big Tech: Biden urged to protect consumers’ online privacy
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Twitter locks account of China’s US embassy for post on Xinjiang

Social media app says tweet declaring Uighur women were 'no longer baby-making machines' dehumanises minority group.
Twitter locks account of China’s US embassy for post on Xinjiang
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WHO plans slew of COVID-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout

WHO is 'expediting' emergency approvals for several vaccines so that poorer countries can start inoculation programmes.
WHO plans slew of COVID-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout
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‘Appalling’: Record UK COVID deaths for second day in a row

Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits numbers are 'appalling' as country battles more infectious variant of the virus.
‘Appalling’: Record UK COVID deaths for second day in a row
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Biden signs orders to end ‘Muslim ban’, rejoin Paris climate deal

Just hours into his presidency, Joe Biden signs string of executive actions reversing key Trump administration policies.
Biden signs orders to end ‘Muslim ban’, rejoin Paris climate deal
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‘Vindication’: Keystone critics welcome Biden nixing pipeline

Indigenous and environmental groups celebrate revocation of permit, while Canadian PM Trudeau is 'disappointed'.
‘Vindication’: Keystone critics welcome Biden nixing pipeline
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Democratic Party takes majority control of US Senate

New majority leader Schumer promises to address the pandemic, economic recession, racial injustice and climate change.
Democratic Party takes majority control of US Senate
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‘Sigh of relief’: Immigration advocates welcome Biden proposal

Joe Biden should take executive action alongside legislation to defend rights of undocumented immigrants, advocates say.
‘Sigh of relief’: Immigration advocates welcome Biden proposal
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What do we write about when we write about America?

On the tenth anniversary of my column for Al Jazeera, I am submerged in the despair of the 'American winter'.
What do we write about when we write about America?
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Gone: The lost victims of Nigeria’s ‘most brutal’ police station

Families seek justice for loved ones lost at the hands of Awkuzu SARS, a notorious station in southeastern Nigeria.
Gone: The lost victims of Nigeria’s ‘most brutal’ police station
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Pakistan appoints former military general as Saudi envoy

Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar's appointment comes as Pakistan seeks to rebuild ties with its Gulf ally.
Pakistan appoints former military general as Saudi envoy
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In Pictures: Syrians scour refuse dump for survival

Beyond the oil wells, Syrians rummage in trash in a desperate search for something to sell, repurpose- or eat.
In Pictures: Syrians scour refuse dump for survival
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Delivering cuts: FedEx to axe 6,300 staff in Europe

The US delivery giant says the job cuts will happen over 18 months as it integrates former rival TNT.
Delivering cuts: FedEx to axe 6,300 staff in Europe
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Indian village cheers for Kamala Harris before US inauguration

Harris' maternal grandfather's village of Thulasendrapuram in Tamil Nadu state gears up for celebrations.
Indian village cheers for Kamala Harris before US inauguration
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Pakistan’s Amir to play for London Spirit in debut Hundred event

Pakistani bowler to play for Lord's-based team in this year's debut season of English cricket's Hundred competition.
Pakistan’s Amir to play for London Spirit in debut Hundred event
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Trump pardons 73, commutes sentence for 70 others: Full list

Here's the full list of pardons granted in a last-minute clemency wave by outgoing President Donald Trump.
Trump pardons 73, commutes sentence for 70 others: Full list
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Blinken says US will review North Korea policy, consider aid

Joe Biden's cabinet nominee says policy review is aimed at reviving stalled talks over N Korea's nuclear programme.
Blinken says US will review North Korea policy, consider aid
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Thousands in Sri Lanka drink ‘miracle’ COVID potion, minister ill

Drink concocted by self-styled holy man who claimed to have received its recipe from Hindu goddess of destruction, Kali.
Thousands in Sri Lanka drink ‘miracle’ COVID potion, minister ill
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Trump pardons Bannon, rapper Lil Wayne: Reports

White House sources say former aide - facing swindling charges - among some 100 people expected to get clemency.
Trump pardons Bannon, rapper Lil Wayne: Reports
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More event cancellations in Taiwan after rare COVID outbreak

Island moves to stamp out spread after cluster of cases emerges at hospital in Taoyuan.
More event cancellations in Taiwan after rare COVID outbreak
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China’s Jack Ma emerges for first time since Ant crackdown

Billionaire founder of tech giants Alibaba and Ant Group had not been seen since regulators blocked Ant's record IPO.
China’s Jack Ma emerges for first time since Ant crackdown
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Biden mulls forming US role to fix anti-competitive firms: Report

Rise of Big Tech firms that allegedly suppress competition has become policy issue for governments in Europe and China.
Biden mulls forming US role to fix anti-competitive firms: Report
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India asks WhatsApp to withdraw ‘discriminatory’ privacy policy

'Differential and discriminatory treatment of Indian and European users attracting serious criticism,' says government.
India asks WhatsApp to withdraw ‘discriminatory’ privacy policy
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Italy’s Conte survives close Senate vote, pledges to forge ahead

Embattled prime minister faces prospect of leading a minority government but hopes to legislators outside his coalition.
Italy’s Conte survives close Senate vote, pledges to forge ahead
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Trapped China miners ask for rice porridge, sausages

At least 12 of the 22 workers have been located, but the whereabouts of the others remains unknown.
Trapped China miners ask for rice porridge, sausages
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In Myanmar’s Rakhine, families of the disappeared seek answers

The families of 18 people taken by the military last March are still waiting for news of their loved ones - and justice.
In Myanmar’s Rakhine, families of the disappeared seek answers
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COVID vaccinations begin in Brazil’s hard-hit Amazonas state

Health system in state capital Manaus is near collapse amid surge in infections and dwindling oxygen supplies.
COVID vaccinations begin in Brazil’s hard-hit Amazonas state
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Biden’s top cabinet nominees promise break from Trump worldview

Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken says US to end support for Saudi-led forces in Yemen, renew Iran nuclear deal.
Biden’s top cabinet nominees promise break from Trump worldview
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Kamala Harris: Vice president and Democratic Party heir apparent?

Harris will make history on Wednesday and will be closely watched as the possible future of the Democratic Party.
Kamala Harris: Vice president and Democratic Party heir apparent?
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YouTube extends Trump ban over fears of inauguration violence

YouTube said it will not terminate Trump's account unless he violates the service's policies three times in 90 days.
YouTube extends Trump ban over fears of inauguration violence
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US prosecutors say militia members conspired in Capitol riot

Three people linked to a far-right US militia group are facing federal charges in relation to deadly riot at US Capitol.
US prosecutors say militia members conspired in Capitol riot
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Trump baby protest blimp enters Museum of London collection

Museum describes blimp raised in London two years ago as a 'particular moment of resistance'.
Trump baby protest blimp enters Museum of London collection
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Photos: Kashmir resort sees tourists after back-to-back shutdowns

Influx of tourists a dramatic change for disputed region which faced the double whammy of COVID and security shutdowns.
Photos: Kashmir resort sees tourists after back-to-back shutdowns
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In Pictures: Tunisian troops quell unrest with force

More than 600 people arrested after nights of riots, mostly by young people in working-class districts.
In Pictures: Tunisian troops quell unrest with force
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China’s wide income gap holds back consumer spending

China is the only major economy to have grown last year but a wide income gap is leading to an unbalanced recovery.
China’s wide income gap holds back consumer spending
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India clinch Australia Test series with historic win at Gabba

India hand Australia their first defeat at Brisbane ground since 1988 and clinch series to win Border-Gavaskar trophy.
India clinch Australia Test series with historic win at Gabba
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Tunisia President Saied urges protester restraint on 4th day

Tunisian leader tells protesters in Tunis suburb to not let looters exploit their 'poverty and misery'.
Tunisia President Saied urges protester restraint on 4th day
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Palestinians set to receive first batch of Russian vaccines

Israel health ministry approved import of 5,000 units of Sputnik V jab for Palestinian Authority, Israeli media says.
Palestinians set to receive first batch of Russian vaccines
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