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WHO team arrives in Wuhan to trace the origins of COVID-19
It comes as the country’s north is battling resurgent cases, and reported the first death from the virus in eight months.
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Europe: A COVID-19 vaccine for Christmas?
It is a quiet Christmas across Europe as many nations struggle to contain a winter surge in infections and deaths.
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US continues to deport Central American migrants
Despite appeals from leaders for a pause during the pandemic, this year alone, more than 20,000 Guatemalans have been sent back.
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‘Message of hope’: Europe launches COVID vaccination campaign
Health care workers, the elderly and leading politicians got some of the first shots across the bloc to reassure the public that the vaccinations are safe.
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Canary Islands lure remote workers to make up for tourism losses
Canary Islands are joining a growing list of destinations trying to tempt remote workers to help replace business lost to COVID-19.
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Solar eclipse turns skies dark over Chile and Argentina
Turning day into night. Thousands gather in Chile and Argentina to view a rare total solar eclipse.
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US: COVID-19 led to ‘largest exodus of health officials’
Some say they have been targeted by political activists, conservative groups and anti-vaccination campaigners who have united around common goals.
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UK's COVID-19 mutation makes social media splash
Concerns are growing worldwide over a mutated strain of coronavirus that has emerged in the UK.
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Thailand races to contain COVID-19 outbreak
More than 1,000 cases have been identified in what is country's largest single outbreak, which originated in seafood market in province of Samut Sakhorn.
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US advisory panel endorses Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The critical decision opens the door for the US Food and Drug Administration to formally approve the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Pandemic: South Korea, Japan face changes to everyday life
While some people and businesses have struggled to adapt, others have come up with novel ways to stay afloat.
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COVID-19 surge forces Chile to reimpose restrictions
A surge in COVID-19 infections in southern Chile has surpassed the second wave in European countries.
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Video game industry marks financial success amid pandemic
Economies worldwide have been hit hard by COVID-19, but one of the big winners in 2020 has been the video game industry.
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US issues emergency authorisation of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
Officials hope the vaccine will get COVID-19 pandemic under control as cases surge and as the death toll nears 300,000.
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Countries across Asia report COVID-19 spikes
A number of countries across Asia are reporting a rise in coronavirus cases, after initial success in containing its spread.
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Child marriage rates surge in Sierra Leone
UN estimates that hardships resulting from COVID-19 will drive 13 million more girls to marry before the age of 18.
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WHO team to probe COVID-19 origins in China's Wuhan
International investigators have been given the green light to travel to the Chinese city of Wuhan to look into the origins of the new coronavirus.
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Latin America reports worst economic crisis in over a century
The pandemic is the main cause of an overall seven percent drop, a figure representing mass job losses and businesses shutting down.
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Netanyahu gets COVID vaccine, starts Israel roll-out
Israel rolls out vaccination campaign with the aim of 60,000 shots per day, but Palestinians living under Israeli occupation will have to wait longer.
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How sports photographers were cropped out amid COVID-19
Not only were the world’s best athletes sidelined this year because of coronavirus, but the cancellation of major events like the Olympics forced top photographers to change their plans as well.
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Tourist destinations struggle to attract remote workers
Canary Islands are joining a growing list of destinations trying to tempt remote workers to help replace business lost to COVID-19.
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UK struggles with the spread of new variant of coronavirus
About 1.5 million people have received only a single dose of vaccines so far, and London hospitals could be overwhelmed within days.
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Malaysia declares state of emergency over COVID-19
Country's embattled PM Muhyiddin Yassin says additional powers are needed to stop a surge in COVID-19 cases, but critics say it is an attempt by an unstable government to cling to power.
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Tokyo Mask Land opens amid COVID-19 crisis
Event will run for a month in Yokohama with exhibitions on the history of face masks and unique mask making workshops.