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Israel Parliament takes first step towards new election

Three additional successful readings needed before new elections can be called in 2021

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WHO recommends masks indoors if ventilation poor

New recommendations apply in areas of known or suspected community Covid-19 transmission

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Coal under increasing financial pressure: activists

But  insurers are not ditching polluting fuel fast enough to meet climate targets

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Thai PM wins crucial legal battle to stay in office

MP Prayut Chan-O-Cha found not guilty of conflict of interest by living in army residence

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New Zealand’s Ardern declares ‘climate emergency’

She says urgent action is needed for the sake of future generations

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Lab-grown meat to go on sale in Singapore in world first

US start-up Eat Just's products created from animal cells, produced in bioreactors

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US judge blocks Trump rules on tech visas

US Chamber of Commerce, others argue that the changes rush new restrictions through without proper public review process

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California boat captain charged with 34 counts of manslaughter

Blaze breaks out while all six crew members, 33 passengers are asleep

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Joshua Wong leads young HK trio jailed for protests

Fellow campaigners Ivan Lam, Agnes Chow also imprisoned over police HQ rally

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UK approves Pfizer vaccine for rollout next week

Priority groups include care-home residents, health and care staff

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US probes into ‘bribery’ scheme to seek White House pardon

Scheme appears to have involved lobbyists, lawyers, a donor to political campaigns, a person hoping for presidential intervention

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Machu Picchu to ease Covid-19 visitor limit

Culture Ministry to allow 1,116 daily visitors provided they comply with health and safety measures

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Brazil’s poor fear looming end of Covid-19 emergency cash

Government relief payments – now set to expire at the end of the year, leave many in doubt over the future