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No nationwide shutdown over virus, Biden says

US president-elect believes such an order ‘would be counterproductive’

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Report reveals misogyny, homophobia among Mounties

Former judge assesses more than 3,000 compensation claims made by women working for Canadian police

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Most UK pubs, eateries expect to shut next year

Survey shows these businesses, struggling with the impact of virus curbs, want govt to provide more support

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S. Korea reports fifth case of H5N8 bird flu

The highly pathogenic influenza strain was first found in late October

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Bridging funding gaps proves tricky for UK infrastructure revamp

Revamp part of plans to boost country's economy after coronavirus outbreak and departure from the European Union

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New York closes schools as US infection rates soar

Country sees  more than 157,950 new infections recorded over the past 24 hours on Wednesday

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Qatar hotels fighting to survive until 2022 World Cup

One Doha hotel manager said the lockdown had forced him to wait three to five months to bring staff from abroad

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UK to unveil 'largest military investment' in three decades

Increased UK military investments will target "cutting-edge technology", including cyber and space capabilities

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Row over rule of law infects EU virus summit

EU member states had planned to share the lessons learned in the first year of the pandemic and discuss a strategy to prevent a third wave of infections

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One year on, grief and anger over Iran protest crackdown

Activists say the authorities managed to impose control only after a ruthless crackdown

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Japan on 'maximum alert' after record virus cases: PM

More than 2,000 cases were recorded nationwide yesterday

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Will Biden be a one-term president?

If he were to run and be reelected in 2024, he would be 86 at the end of the second term in 2029

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Hundreds protest in Santiago against Chilean president

Police fired tear gas and water cannon to keep around 500 protesters from approaching the Moneda presidential palace