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Giving up on virus control ‘dangerous’: WHO chief

He acknowledges a certain level of “pandemic fatigue” had set in

6y

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

President Donald Trump says confirmation ‘a momentous day for America’

6y

Pope to celebrate Christmas without congregation

In a letter to foreign envoys, ceremonies will take “a private form” this year

6y

Chileans look to future after referendum result

State likely to play a greater role in the economy, reducing inequality and providing greater social welfare spending.

6y

Trump, Biden battle for prize of crucial Pennsylvania

Joe Biden makes a surprise appearance in hopes of changing a few minds in the swing state

6y

Thai PM says 'illegal protests' must be controlled as parliament opens

Despite Parliament being in session, thousands of protestors continued to march the streets

6y

EU scales back in-person meetings due to virus

The move to video-conferencing comes at a time when EU leaders are in the midst of contentious budget talks

6y

Biden no lover of UK's 'Trump clone' Johnson

Joe Biden has long had a testy relationship with the UK prime minister, that will likely colour relations if he wins the presidency

6y

China 'to sanction' US firms over Taiwan arms sale

Under President Donald Trump the US has brought Taiwan into play as part of a wider diplomatic and economic squeeze of China

6y

Japan PM sets 2050 deadline for carbon neutrality

Innovation is key, says Yoshihide Suga, citing examples including next-generation solar batteries

6y

Ultra-royalists push back against protesters

'The monarchy is necessary for stability'

6y

Biden accuses Trump of giving up in Covid fight

Biden has maintained a stable lead of around 10 points in national polls

6y

Qatar ‘forcibly examined’ women, drawing angry diplomatic response

Security agents escorted a number of women from the tarmac to ambulances, where they were examined for signs they had recently given birth.