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Hong Kong activists abroad urge boycott of ‘patriots-only’ polls

Call to shun election in defiance of new law criminalising incitement

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Omicron may pose higher reinfection risk but could be milder than Delta: WHO chief

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also warns against slacking off vigilance against the virus

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US authorises AstraZeneca Covid-19 treatment in select cases

However, drug Evusheld not a substitute for vaccination, warns Food and Drug Administration

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Ex-White House chief sues Capitol assault probe over subpoena

Mark Meadows is seen as a key witness to Donald Trump’s role in efforts to overturn the election

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UK PM Boris Johnson faces outcry over lockdown party video

Leaked footage shows Downing Street staffers joking about holding Christmas party during lockdown

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Olaf Scholz takes reins from Merkel as German chancellor

Social Democrat politician poised to lead Germany's first national ‘traffic light’ coalition

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Helicopter crashes with India military chief on board

Country’s air force says General Bipin Rawat’s chopper met accident near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu

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Omicron no worse than other virus variants: top WHO, US scientists

But more research crucial in evaluating severity of latest strain, scientists say

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Australia joins US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

‘No surprise’ says Prime Minister Scott Morrison

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UN sec-gen self-isolating following Covid-19 exposure

UN Press annual gala, Security Council meeting originally on Antonio Guterres' agenda this week

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UK officers jailed after sharing murder victim photos online

Judge says duo disregarded victims’ privacy for ‘a cheap thrill’ or ‘some form of bragging rights’

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EU agency clears arthritis drug for severe Covid-19 cases

European Commission must now formally approve Amsterdam-based watchdog’s recommendation

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International outcry as Myanmar junta jails Suu Kyi for 2 years

Govt imposes gag order on ousted leader’s court proceedings