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Omicron cases in India rise to 415, 115 recovered, says Union health ministry

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India on Saturday reported 415 cases of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus—up from 358 from Friday—even as several states clamped restrictions to stanch its spread, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare. The health ministry also said out of the 415 Omicron cases found across 17 states and Union […]

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IMF extends emergency funding by 18 months due to Covid

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The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it will extend its flexible access to emergency funding for an additional 18 months to help nations severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. © MANDEL NGAN The International Monetary Fund has taken multiple steps in December 2021 to help developing and poor nations severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemicThe IMF’s

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Omicron snarls some Christmas travel plans; 3,800 flights canceled worldwide

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About 3,800 flights were canceled around the globe on Friday and Saturday, as the fast-spreading omicron variant of the coronavirus infected or quarantined crews and prompted some travelers to change their Christmas plans. © David Mcnew/AFP/Getty Images More than 3,500 flights have been cancelled and thousands delayed around the world as the highly infectious Omicron variant

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BY HIS EXCELLENCY HON. UHURU KENYATTA, C.G.H. PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, STATE HOUSE, NAIROBI, 25TH DECEMBER 2021

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As the Year 2021 draws to a close, we give thanks to the Almighty for the Grace, Provision, and Protection extended to us as individuals, families, communities, as a Nation, and as humanity. This Holy and Festive season reminds us of our shared humanity and the common values that unite us irrespective of colour, creed,

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BY HIS EXCELLENCY HON. UHURU KENYATTA, C.G.H. PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, STATE HOUSE, NAIROBI, 25TH DECEMBER 2021 Read More »

Biden signs bills on forced labor in China, ALS research

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Thursday to block imports from China’s Xinjiang region unless businesses can prove the items were made without forced labor, the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against the Asian power for alleged abuses. The measure had to overcome some initial hesitation

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Human life should not be disregarded, Bishop Zziwa asks Ugandans.

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By Julius Mugaga/ KMA Updates. KAMPALA, UGANDA: “Human life must be respected, it’s a gift from God”. Bishop Antony Zziwa tells Countrymen and Women during a Press Conference delivering Christmas message to the country. While delivering a Christmas message on behalf of the Uganda Episcopal conference, the Chairperson and the Kiyinda Mityana Diocese Bishop, Joseph

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Tottenham moved into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup as they edged West Ham in a thrilling quarter-final tie.

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Tottenham are aiming to win their first trophy since lifting the League Cup in 2008 Tottenham moved into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup as they edged West Ham in a thrilling quarter-final tie. The hosts went ahead when Steven Bergwijn linked up with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and fired home his first goal of the season

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Managers to meet Premier League – Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

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Jurgen Klopp wants the Carabao Cup semi-final to be played over one leg Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has said managers will meet with the Premier League on Thursday to discuss issues around the Covid-19 pandemic. Nine of the past 20 top-flight games have been postponed, but Premier League clubs decided on Monday to not make

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How much of the Omicron variant is there in Australia, and is it the dominant strain?

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The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is now the dominant strain in England, South Africa, and probably in the US, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control. © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPSo do we know how many of Australia’s latest cases are due to Omicron, and if it’s the dominant strain in the country

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‘Nothing’s been good enough’: Biden addresses US Covid testing shortage before holidays

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Pressed about US testing shortages amid the omicron surge, Biden conceded in an interview that “nothing’s been good enough”. In an interview with ABC’s David Muir on Wednesday, the president signaled that the country was in a better shape now than last Christmas but said he wished he had ordered free at-home tests earlier than

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