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WHO convenes emergency committee early over coronavirus variants

German economy braces for second wave impact

Pandemic-driven shift to home work carries risks, UN says

S.Africa police arrest thousands for not wearing masks

High cost to wildlife from shark nets protecting S.Africa beaches

Defiant India stand firm for fighting draw in third Australia Test

There is a new cash king in town as Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now worth an estimated $194.8 billion, or $9.5 billion more than Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Pope, Queen Elizabeth join vaccine drive as German deaths top 40,000

India battle to save Sydney Test marred by crowd abuse allegations

US logs record virus caseload as millions in Asia enter new lockdowns

Wasps edge Bath in high-scoring thriller

Under-fire European officials step up vaccine push

UK reports record 1,325 coronavirus deaths over 24 hours

"A vaccine only working a month or two is, I think, out of the window,” Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said.

While it's not been peer-reviewed, Pfizer says it's reassured by the effectiveness of its vaccine against the new coronavirus strains.

Poorest countries can expect vaccines within weeks: WHO

CNBC estimated that Elon Musk has overtaken Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to become the world's wealthiest person.

UK vows 'sprint' to vaccine finishing line

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.

Covid deaths at record high as EU approves second vaccine

Alvarado stops Kriel to retain IBF light flyweight crown