African Union health watchdog CDC appeals for calm over Omicron
The head of African Union's health watchdog urges moderation in the world's reaction to the new coronavirus variant.
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As Omicron is detected in a deprived London borough, fears rise
Newham, in east London, is home to a large ethnic minority community, and has suffered significantly in previous waves.
Turkey central bank comments on easing at odds with Erdogan’s
Central bank will assess interest rate cut impact early next year, an official tells Bloomberg News.
Mexico and US to launch plan to stem Central American migration
The vast majority of people heading to the US-Mexico border are from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador.
Powell hedges again on inflation after retiring ‘transitory’ tag
Powell said though most economists see US inflation easing by mid-2022, 'We can't act as if we're sure of that.'
Wall Street closes lower as Omicron fuels volatility
US stocks slumped on a slew of bad news including the Fed's hawkish stance and the detection of a new COVID-19 variant.
Women’s tennis suspends all China tournaments over Peng concerns
The Women’s Tennis Association said China has failed to calm concerns that tennis star Peng Shuai is free and safe.
Officials lament wait for information as Omicron variant spreads
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the US confirm their first cases of the new variant that is spreading fear and uncertainty.
Honduras president-elect hopes for small majority in Congress
Xiomara Castro hopes her left-wing party can muster the congressional votes to rewrite the country's constitution.
UN calls for release of Kashmir rights defender Khurram Parvez
Parvez, 44, coordinator of a local human rights group, was arrested on November 22 by India’s anti-terror unit.
Saudi Arabia, UAE detect first cases of new coronavirus variant
United Arab Emirates reports its first case hours after Saudi Arabia declared an Omicron infection in the Gulf kingdom.
OPEC+ mulls oil output as Omicron uncertainty weighs on markets
The conversation around oil has changed in recent days as the US taps reserves and fears over a new COVID variant grow.
US reports first confirmed case of Omicron variant
New coronavirus strain confirmed in a person in California who returned from South Africa last month, CDC says.
Michigan school shooting: Fourth student dies of injuries
Local prosecutor says 15-year-old suspect will face multiple charges, including terrorism and murder.
EU plans to sanction Belarus, Syrian airlines over migrant crisis
Bloc states are expected to approve sanctions on 17 individuals and 11 entities this week, sources tell Bloomberg.
Italy accuses Egyptian security of Giulio Regeni’s murder
Italian parliamentary panel report says Egypt's security apparatus was responsible for the 2016 killing of the student.
Russia planning ‘aggressive moves’ against Ukraine, Blinken says
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington 'will be prepared to act' if Russia invades Ukraine.
Iran and Taliban forces clash in border area
Iranian media say Taliban forces opened fire on Iranian farmers, thinking they violated the border.
Lebanon launches cash card aid, despite funding shortfall
Cash assistance programmes aim to help 700,000 families cope with the withdrawal of subsidies.
Why Libya’s upcoming election raises more questions than answers
Analysts say the real test of the fledgeling democracy is not whether an election can be held but what happens after it.