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China has removed pangolin parts from its list of traditional medicines -- the animal is thought by some scientists to be the possible host of the novel coronavirus

China Jails Gang for Smuggling Pangolin Scales Worth $28 Million

The gang was convicted of importing 23 tonnes of pangolin scales from Nigeria in 2018 and 2019.

Japan Declares Virus State Of Emergency In Tokyo Region

The coronavirus measures will affect Tokyo and three surrounding areas

Japan declares virus state of emergency in Tokyo region

ElectroRAT Malware Could Be Draining Your Cryptocurrency Wallet Without You Knowing

Bitcoin is the best known virtual currency, but it may face a real problem next week

A malware that has gone undetected for over a year is quietly stealing users' cryptocurrency funds.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry, Prince William Could Make Amends This Year Amid Feud Rumors, Report Says

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly hopeful that this new year can be a "time of healing" for their family.

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Wednesday's mass arrest of pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong has prompted international condemnation

Condemnation Swells Over Hong Kong Opposition Mass Arrests

Condemnation swells over Hong Kong opposition mass arrests

Kyrgyz presidential candidate Sadyr Japarov Japarov became acting leader during a political crisis last year before quitting to run in the vote

Populist Poised To Win Kyrgyz Presidency

Populist poised to win Kyrgyz presidency

Containers at Dublin Port will likely depart for the EU directly more often now that Britain is outside the EU

Ireland Seeks Post-Brexit Plain Sailing With Direct Shipping To EU

Ireland seeks post-Brexit plain sailing with direct shipping to EU

'Bargaining Tools': Saudi Speeds Up Trials Before Biden Era

'Bargaining tools': Saudi speeds up trials before Biden era

Residents and traders from the Venezuelan port town of Guiria travel to Trinidad and Tobago by boat, risking their lives, to stock up on flour, rice, oil and other essentials that have become scarce and prohibitively expensive at home

Venezuelans Risk Lives To Buy Flour, Rice From Trinidad And Tobago

Venezuelans risk lives to buy flour, rice from Trinidad and Tobago

China is racing to vaccinate millions before next month's Lunar New Year exodus

China Reports Highest Covid-19 Figures Since July

China reports highest Covid-19 figures since July

Juventus players celebrate after ending AC Milan's 27-match unbeaten run.

Juventus End AC Milan's 27-game Unbeaten Run In Serie A

Juventus end AC Milan's 27-game unbeaten run in Serie A

A man watches a television screen showing news footage of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending the 8th congress of the ruling Workers' Party held in Pyongyang, at a railway station in Seoul on January 6, 2021

North Korea's Kim Pledges To Strengthen Defence Capabilities

North Korea's Kim pledges to strengthen defence capabilities

Democrats Jon Ossoff (L) and Raphael Warnock (R) won their US Senate races in Georgia on January 5, 2021, delivering a massive victory for their party which seized control of the Senate from Republicans

Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock Win Senate Races, Paving Way For Biden Administration To Enact Plans

The Democrats have gained crucial seats that will help enact policies by Joe Biden's administration.

The runoff votes in Georgia could decide the success of Joe Biden's legislative programme for at least the next two years

Wall Street Stocks Shrug Off Capitol Hill Unrest, Eye End Of Trump Term

Wall Street stocks shrug off Capitol Hill unrest, eye end of Trump term

Democrats Jon Ossoff (L) and Raphael Warnock (R) won their US Senate races in Georgia on January 5, 2021, delivering a massive victory for their party which seized control of the Senate from Republicans

With Historic Wins, Democrats Seize US Senate Control

With historic wins, Democrats seize US Senate control

President Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, Roy Blunt - Republicans weekly policy luncheon

Will The Republican Party Survive The Trump Era? Some Predict ‘Civil War’

While Republicans like Ted Cruz have saddled their political fortunes on Trump, others think the president has left the party in worse shape than he found it.

A sign in a German store window invites customers to shop online due to the coronavirus lockdown

Global Virus Deaths Hit Record High As EU Approves Second Vaccine

Global virus deaths hit record high as EU approves second vaccine

Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves’ Merch Sales Keep Her Band And Crew Employed During Pandemic

Despite not being able to tour because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kacey Musgraves has found an outlet that allows her to keep all of her employees on payroll.

90 Day Fiancé

Discovery+ 'Love Games': '90 Day Fiancé' Spinoff Airs Next Month

TLC will not be the home of the new spin-off show.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a variant strain of the virus was spreading with 'frightening ease and speed'

UK Vows 'Sprint' To Vaccine Finishing Line

UK vows 'sprint' to vaccine finishing line

Ford reported lower US auto sales in the fourth quarter, citing a lingering hit from a spring manufacturing shutdown caused by the coronavirus

Ford Says Q4 Sales Fall On Lingering Covid-19 Hit

Ford says Q4 sales fall on lingering Covid-19 hit

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers

Kansas City Chiefs Playoffs: What Are The Teams KC Can Play In Their First Postseason Game?

There are scenarios in which the Colts, Ravens and Browns visit the Chiefs in Kansas City's first playoff game.

A face mask rests on a cross in an area reserved for the burial of COVID-19 victims at the Nossa Senhora Aparecida cemetery in Manaus, Brazil

What Is The B117 Strain? Questions Surround New COVID-19 Variant

The new variant, B.1.1.7, has been identified in 4 states and 33 countries, and is set to besiege U.S. hospitals already stretched thin.

'Not satisfied with an existence punctuated only by work, consumption and screens'

Supporters Angry As France Jails Suspected Organiser Of New Year Rave

Supporters angry as France jails suspected organiser of New Year rave

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot

Chicago Teachers Union Takes Bold Stand Against School Reopening Plan

Chicago school teachers worry the city’s plans to return to the classroom would put them at risk.

Derrick Henry Tennessee Titans Ryan Tannehill

NFL Wild-Card Playoff Odds, ATS Picks: Road Dogs Ready To Howl?

The Bills, Titans and Bears are among the best picks against the spread on NFL Wild-Card Weekend.

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