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Dozens of people missing after boat capsizes off Florida: US Coast Guard

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On Friday, 32 people were rescued after a boat capsized some five miles west of Bimini in another suspected human smuggling attempt

Uganda

Pandemic causing 'nearly insurmountable' education losses globally: UNICEF

Rich countries are far from being spared. In the United States, learning losses have been observed in several states, including Texas, California and Maryland

Illegal migrants

US reports nearly 2 mn migrant apprehensions at southern border in 2021

The Republican Party quickly accused Democratic President Joe Biden and his Vice President Kamala Harris of having created a "historic humanitarian crisis."

Beijing Winter Olympics

Beijing tests 2 million for coronavirus as Winter Olympics loom

With the Beijing Games starting on February 4, international delegates, media personnel, and some athletes have already begun arriving.

COVID-19

Pfizer BioNtech vaccine

Pfizer-BioNTech begin Omicron vaccine trial

The trial is taking place across the United States and South Africa, and the first participant was...

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UK arrivals

Covid tests to end for arrivals into UK: govt

Last week, Johnson also scrapped almost all domestic restrictions in England after several weeks of...

Hong Kong

Single hamster handed over for Hong Kong Covid cull tests positive

The risk of transmission from animals "remains low", the World Health Organization has said, but is...

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Syrian prisoners

IS attacks Syria prison, freeing jihadists: monitor

Relatives of jihadists, including children, are kept in Kurdish-controlled camps in Syria's...

Japan Airlines

5G launches in US without huge impact on flights

The FAA said Wednesday that it has now approved 62 percent of the US commercial fleet to perform...

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries

UK freezes BBC funding for two years

The licence fee funds BBC television, radio and online services, as well as programming, many of...

Peng Shuai

Australian Open to allow 'Where is Peng Shuai?' shirts after backlash

Relaxation of the policy came as local media cited human rights experts as saying Tennis...

Ansu Fati

Ansu Fati sends message to Barcelona fans amid latest injury

The Barcelona striker has yet to decide if he will undergo surgery

Cristiano Ronaldo

Frustrated Ronaldo may leave Manchester United due to pay cut

The Portuguese star is set to receive a salary reduction if the club fails to qualify for the...

Alena Dalskaya-Latosiewicz

“NFT and esports: One of the most promising collaborations of 2022

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Roll up: NFT's magical mystery now includes Beatles memorabilia

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Pope Benedict

Ex-pope Benedict under scrutiny in German child abuse probe

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South Korea

South Korean leader hails K-pop impact on Mideast trip

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Josiane Paris

Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews confront #MeToo claims

By Alexandra Vardi and Michael Blum

euthanasia

Colombian dies publicly under new euthanasia policy

By Juan Sebastian Serrano

North Macedonia

The long decline: mass migration batters Balkans

By Darko Duridanski with Lajla Veselica in Brestovac

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Home Office 'refusing to blink' over Prince Harry's police protection issue

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Food bank

'Heating or eating': Britons struggle with rising costs

By Charles Onians

Boris Johnson

'In the name of God, go!' UK PM defies calls to quit

By Jitendra Joshi

Boris Johnson

British PM denies lying about lockdown party

By Jitendra Joshi, Anna Malpas

Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew stripped of HRH title, made 'private citizen' at royal summit; may lose home and security

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

US orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv

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Donald Trump

Trump rallies faithful at 'MAGA Woodstock'

By Huw Griffith

Joe Biden

US Supreme Court blocks Biden vaccine-or-test mandate for businesses

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Ransomware

Ransomware attack locks down US prison

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Truth Social

Trump social network expects February 21 launch

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US Capitol siege

Biden to call out Trump 'lies' in Capitol riot speech

By Sebastian Smith

Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr.

New York subpoenas Trump, children in fraud probe

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JFK Airport

US airport chaos as more than 2,700 flights cancelled

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Trump Supporters

'Incredible': Trump supporters recall Capitol siege

By Camille Camdessus

US Cruise Ships

US monitoring Covid-hit holiday cruise ships

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US President Joe Biden

Political paralysis, Covid surge: problems pile up for Biden

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US Mexico border

US ends talks on compensation with families separated at Mexico border

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Russia crypto mining

Russia's central bank calls for crypto crackdown

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Why China Banned Bitcoin

Is Bitcoin a Safe Investment?

Is Bitcoin a Safe Investment?

Lucky Block

5 Best Cryptocurrency to Invest in 2022 - Which Will Explode?

Why Play2Earn Is Booming

The Crypto Play 2 Earn Boom, Its Leaders And The Market To Date

First SMS

First SMS auctions for 107,000 euros as NFT

personal computer of Wikipedia founder

Wikipedia creator's computer and NFT auctioned for almost $1 million

US Constitution

Crypto donors pay $1 mn in fees for failed US constitution bid

Lionel Messi

Football industry embraces crypto as Messi helps 'fan tokens' take off

Squid coin

From Squid coin to memes, the 'Wild West' of crypto

What 1 Bitcoin Can Buy You

What 1 Bitcoin Can Buy You

Crypto mining

Crypto mining must go back to the future

Squid Game

'Squid Game' cryptocurrency 24-hour surge beats Bitcoin 2021 price increase

Tether and Bitcoin Manipulation – What You

Tether and Bitcoin Manipulation – What You Should Know

Independent foundation to manage Facebook's cryptocurrency

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Why U.K. HNWI's Look To Wyoming State For Asset Protection

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Why Some People Fear Bitcoin

Why Some People Fear Bitcoin

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Cryptocurrency

Record year for illegal cryptocurrency payments: study

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Big Tech companies

Tech 2022 trends: meatless meat, Web 3.0, big tech battles

By Joshua Melvin with Julie Jammot in San Francisco

Top Benefits of Bitcoin Lending

Top Benefits of Bitcoin Lending

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The Pros and Cons of Bitcoin Lending

The Pros and Cons of Bitcoin Lending

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VXPASS Gets Support By WHO, World Bank,

VXPASS Gets Support By WHO, World Bank, US State Department in COVID-19 Vaccine Monitoring Program in Lesotho

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5 Reasons Why Cryptocurrency Is So Popular

5 Reasons Why Cryptocurrency Is So Popular

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Bitcoin

Crypto market value tops $3 trillion for first time

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Crypto trading

Crypto addiction: A hidden epidemic?

By Katy Lee with Ed Jones in New York

Is Bitcoin an Inflation Hedge

Is Bitcoin an Inflation Hedge?

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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution For The Insurance Industry: The Pipedrive Example

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What Will Happen if Bitcoin's Price Went

What Will Happen if Bitcoin's Price Went to Zero?

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Can You Mine Bitcoin Alone?

Can You Mine Bitcoin Alone?

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Incorporation Rocket

Business Jurisdictions: How The UK Compares With the U.S.

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European union

EU budget battle looms, as economy lifts out of crisis

By Daniel Aronssohn, Alex Pigman

Hong Kong Bar Association

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Kluge

Europe could be headed for pandemic 'endgame': WHO

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Federal Reserve

Fearful Wall Street awaits Fed's next moves on inflation

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Microssoft

Microsoft sees strong earnings on cloud computing

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World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Covid pandemic 'nowhere near over': WHO

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Covid vaccine

Austria parliament approves mandatory Covid vaccination

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Vaccinate whole world to end pandemic, UN chief tells Davos

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Tonga volcano

Huge Tonga volcanic eruption felt around the world

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Mediator Cynthia McFarlane Weighs In On Inclusivity In Mediation

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Brazil Covid vaccination

Brazil green-lights Covid-19 vaccines for children age 5-11

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US authorizes Pfizer booster for kids as young as 12

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Rapid antigen Tests

Rapid Covid tests not as accurate with Omicron: US regulator

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Climate change 2021: There's no turning back now

By Marlowe Hood

Pfizer Covid pill

Pfizer says Covid Pill drastically reduces severe disease

By Issam Ahmed with Claire Doyen in Johannesburg

Merck covid pill

US regulator authorizes Merck's Covid pill

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British data indicate lower hospitalization rate for Omicron

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Pfizer Covid pill

US health regulator authorizes Pfizer's Covid pill as Omicron surges

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Covid-19 vaccination

Europe ramps up Covid vaccine drive for children as Omicron rampages

By Daniel Silva with AFP bureaus

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10 Online Games That Stimulate The Intellectual Mind

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As climate 'net-zero' plans grow, so do concerns from scientists

By Patrick Galey

Merck covid pill

US health panel endorses Merck Covid pill

By Issam Ahmed

Pfizer CEO

Pfizer already working on Covid vaccine targeting Omicron: CEO

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WHO head Tedros Ghebreyesus

Vaccines reduce Covid transmission by 40%: WHO

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Richard Branson

Mom and daughter bound for space after winning Virgin Galactic prize

By Lucie Aubourg

Covid patients Germany

Last resort: German hospitals sound alarm in pandemic surge

By Marion Payet

Pfizer

Pfizer strikes global licensing deal for Covid pill

By Robin Millard

COP26

Chasm opens between COP26 words and climate action

By Patrick Galey

Pfizer vaccine

US gives final approval of Pfizer's Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11

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US Capitol

Biden is a robot and JFK is still alive: QAnon's craziest conspiracy theories

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Princess Beatrice and Mozzi wed in secret

What will Princess Beatrice name her baby girl? Bookies bet for Sarah

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Sir Terence Conran.

Following in Sir Terence Conran's footsteps: how the pandemic has inspired a bold new era of design

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