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10 coronavirus patients die in Romania hospital blaze

Doctor on duty, who tried to help victims, suffers second- and third-degree burns to 80% of his body

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Iraq Olympic Committee elects new president

Former treasurer Sarmad Abdelilah gets 19 votes to outgoing president Raad Hammoudi’s 17

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Greece shuts schools, nurseries as virus deaths breach 1,000

Daily number of Covid-19 fatalities in country has quadrupled since late last month

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More than 1.3 mil Covid-19 deaths worldwide: AFP

However, World Health Organisation expert warns disinformation on Covid-19 vaccines could cause public distrust

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Tiktok granted 15-day extension to reach deal with US buyers

Ban is 'pure paranoia', says senior researcher

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Australia cancels PNG visit amid leadership challenge

Political turmoil in Papua New Guinea upends Prime Minister Scott Morrison's travel plans

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Palestinians view Pompeo visit as ‘dangerous precedent’

US secretary of state’s trip a way to ‘legitimise the settlements’, says Palestinian PM

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Court imposes travel ban on ousted Peru president amid protests

Thousands of people now in the streets to protest his impeachment over corruption allegations

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EU backs tighter borders and online terror rules

Fight against terrorism not directed at religious or political beliefs, but fanatical and violent extremism, says bloc

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Dutch ban New Year fireworks over virus fears

This is to avoid extra pressure on already overburdened care works, says Dutch govt

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Al-Qaeda No. 2 secretly killed in Iran: NYT

Assassination mission involves two Israeli operatives

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Trump claims win in Pennsylvania

US Court of Appeals rejects suit alleging voting violations

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France proposes delaying regional elections over Covid-19

Campaigning will be difficult as country is facing nationwide lockdown