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Read MoreMexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries in Latin America to begin vaccination campaigns.Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries in Latin America to begin vaccination campaigns.

Read More (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The police chief of Columbus, Ohio, recommended on Thursday that the officer who shot and killed Andre Hill, a 47-year-old Black man, earlier this week be fired. Police Chief Thomas Quinlan said in a statement that he filed two departmental charges alleging critical misconduct against officer Adam Coy in the…

Read MoreState TV says Syrian air defences confronted an ‘Israeli aggression’, downing a barrage of missiles over Hama.State TV says Syrian air defences confronted an ‘Israeli aggression’, downing a barrage of missiles over Hama.

Read More Pope addresses fewer than 200 people in St Peter’s; South Korea reports more than 1,200 daily cases; China joins ban on UK arrivals Staff at UK coronavirus testing lab hit by outbreak Johnson refuses to rule out national lockdown as UK death toll rises by 574 Trump claims to be ‘working tirelessly’ but…

Read MoreMichael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California has found a new owner in billionaire businessman Ron BurkleMichael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California has found a new owner in billionaire businessman Ron Burkle

Read MoreMPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.

Read MoreThey made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role.They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role.

Read MoreIn the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.

Read MoreRecord-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

Read MoreHow did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

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Read MoreAs a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. “What I saw captivated me,” he said.As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. “What I saw captivated me,” he said.

Read MoreThis year’s services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.This year’s services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

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Read More Syria’s air defenses have been activated to repel a suspected ‘Israeli attack’ in the Hama Governorate, as the country’s state media report blasts in skies over Masyaf. The alleged strikes came on Friday morning, in the early hours of Christmas Day, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. The attack reportedly targeted military…

Read More Total number of UK deaths from Covid-19 now 69,625, with further 39,036 daily cases recorded See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson has refused to rule out another national lockdown as the UK death toll from coronavirus rose by 574, with a further 39,036 cases. Thursday’s figure, covering people who died within 28…

Read More Experts fear Christmas could turn into a superspreading event as ‘Avalon cluster’ spreads throughout greater Sydney; people in NSW and Victoria encouraged to hold gatherings outdoors. Follow all the latest news and updates, live NSW Covid hotspots – list of venues and case locations Authorities fear Sydney CBD workers could spread Covid at…

Read More SYDNEY, Dec 24 (IPS) – What a challenging year 2020 has been! A year of living dangerously – “Tahun vivere pericoloso”- perhaps these words of late President Soekarno of Indonesia are the best description. Fortunately, I managed to remain sane, reading and writing op-eds (mostly about the pandemic, here, here). Read the full…

Read MoreMany had wondered if he would mention the former king’s scandals in his Christmas speech.Many had wondered if he would mention the former king’s scandals in his Christmas speech.

Read More Prime minister joins ranks of prominent figures using clothing to comment on issues Boris Johnson delivered his press conference on Christmas Eve, outlining the Brexit trade deal that will separate the EU and UK, while wearing a tie with a subtle fish motif in a nod to one of the dominant issues of…

Read MoreOfficials say Moderna vaccine will be distributed to remote, isolated communities in northern Canada.Officials say Moderna vaccine will be distributed to remote, isolated communities in northern Canada.

Read More The department police chief apologised for his officer’s actions and demoted one  The department police chief apologised for his officer’s actions and demoted one 

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Read More Only 100 or so people attended the service, and they wore masks and socially distanced. The Mass began two hours early so all could make it home before Italy’s virus curfew. (Image credit: Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images) Only 100 or so people attended the service, and they wore masks and socially distanced.…

Read MoreSubdued scenes were repeated across the world as the festive family gatherings and packed prayers that typically mark the holiday were scaled back or canceled.Subdued scenes were repeated across the world as the festive family gatherings and packed prayers that typically mark the holiday were scaled back or canceled.

Read More The U.K. and the European Union have finalized their post-Brexit agreement, striking a deal to allow for tariff-free trade after the U.K. exits the EU single market and customs union. The U.K. and the European Union have finalized their post-Brexit agreement, striking a deal to allow for tariff-free trade after the U.K. exits…

Read More The U.K. and the European Union have reached an agreement on the Brexit trade deal. NPR remembers the day when listeners heard the word “Brexit” for the first time. The U.K. and the European Union have reached an agreement on the Brexit trade deal. NPR remembers the day when listeners heard the word…

Read MorePfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Sputnik V and Sinopharm vaccines being administered to people in more than 10 countries.Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Sputnik V and Sinopharm vaccines being administered to people in more than 10 countries.

Read MorePanama welcomes 220 Cuban doctors to confront a surge in COVID-19 cases and shortages of medical workers.Panama welcomes 220 Cuban doctors to confront a surge in COVID-19 cases and shortages of medical workers.

Read MoreOmar Sheikh was acquitted earlier this year of murdering the US journalist in Pakistan in 2002.Omar Sheikh was acquitted earlier this year of murdering the US journalist in Pakistan in 2002.

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Read More Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh’s murder conviction was overturned in April and he was ordered released for time served for kidnapping Pearl. He has remained in detention pending appeals. (Image credit: Getty Images/Getty Images) Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh’s murder conviction was overturned in April and he was ordered released for time served for kidnapping…

Read More But von der Leyen questioned PM’s understanding of sovereignty while OBR expects Brexit to hurt GDP Britain heads into a new chapter in its relationship with the rest of Europe today with Boris Johnson vowing to pit the country against the EU in a race for economic success. After nine months of tortuous…

Read More For many, the last-minute agreement comes as a relief, despite criticisms of the negotiations process For many, the last-minute agreement comes as a relief, despite criticisms of the negotiations process

Read More The former politician disappeared when he was sentenced for selling pistols without a permit The former politician disappeared when he was sentenced for selling pistols without a permit