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Fauci warns of danger of hospitalization surge due to large number of COVID cases
Top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said there was still a danger of a surge in hospitalization due to...
Suspect due in court after huge fire destroys South Africa parliament
A man was due in court on Tuesday after a massive fire completely destroyed South Africa's national assembly, officials said,...
Twitter blocks US congresswoman’s account over false COVID claims
Twitter said Sunday it had banned the personal account of far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for multiple violations of the platform’s Covid-19 misinformation policy,...
Israel signs deal to buy $3.1 bln in U.S. helicopters, tankers
Israel has signed a deal with the United States to buy 12 Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) CH-53K helicopters and two Boeing Co (BA.N) KC-46...
Jan. 6 panel urges U.S. high court to deny Trump bid to shield records
The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to deny...
South Africa lifts curfew as Omicron peak subsides
South Africa has lifted a midnight to 4 a.m. curfew on people's movement with immediate effect, believing the country has...
More US flights cancelled as Omicron intensifies staffing issues
Hundreds of flights were cancelled Wednesday as the Omicron variant creates havoc both for travellers and for airlines that are...
Afghan women call for rights, protest alleged Taliban killings
A crowd of women has marched through the Afghan capital calling for women’s rights to be respected and accusing Taliban...
World hits record number of COVID-19 cases in a week
The world has hit a new record number of COVID-19 cases in a single week, according to one tally, with...
Gambia court rejects challenge to Barrow election victory
The Gambia’s Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by the country’s main opposition party to annul the outcome of the...
