US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time
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Pakistan court sentences three to death for blasphemy
Fourth accused, a college teacher, sentenced to 10 years in jail for 'blasphemous' lecture he delivered in a classroom.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard unveils missile base amid US tensions
The unveiling of the base came hours after the US flew strategic bombers over the region.
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine likely effective against UK mutation
The vaccine appeared to work against a key mutation in new variants of the coronavirus, the US drugmaker says.
Pakistani PM says will not be ‘blackmailed’ into visiting Hazaras
Khan says he sympathises with community that has faced targeted attacks, but will not visit until the dead are buried.
Brazil’s COVID deaths pass 200,000 as cases continue to rise
No sign of lockdown in the South American country, which has the second-highest death toll after the US, as cases spike.
Scottish fishermen halt exports due to Brexit red tape
In the first working week after Brexit, one-day deliveries were taking three or more days - if they got through at all.
Pakistan says all visa restrictions for Bangladeshis removed
The move is seen as an ice breaker in frosty relations between the two Muslim-majority countries in South Asia.
Boeing to pay $2.5bn to resolve 737 MAX criminal probe in US
Two deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia killed 346 people in total.
Trump administration officials mull broader China investment ban
The executive order signed by Trump bans US investment in companies allegedly owned by the Chinese military.
Who are the US Capitol rioters?
Shocked reactions to US Capitol siege continue as images, details of pro-Trump demonstrators in Congress emerge.
Biden: Capitol siege result of Trump’s ‘contempt for democracy’
The president-elect also promises a change of course at the US Justice Department with his nominee for attorney general.
US Republicans condemn Trump’s role in Capitol insurrection
Former AG Barr says incitement of ‘mob’ was a ‘betrayal’ as some Republicans join in calls for Trump's removal.
Qatar FM: Shutting down Al Jazeera not discussed in GCC talks
In 2017, the blockading nations issued a 13-point list of demands, including the closure of Al Jazeera Media Network.
India’s economy braces for biggest contraction since 1952
Despite having one of the strictest coronavirus lockdowns, India has the world’s second-highest number of infections.
Bitcoin hits $40,000 after doubling in value in the last month
Bitcoin accounts for about two-thirds of cryptocurrency market value, which is now beyond $1 trillion.
Ugandan police confront Bobi Wine during online briefing
Bobi Wine has asked the ICC to investigate President Museveni, senior officials for sanctioning rights abuses.
Will the pro-Trump riot change US politics? Don’t count on it
Even the shared experience of a violent insurrection is unlikely to bridge massive political rifts.
DC Mayor blames Trump, extends emergency in US capital
Mayor Muriel Bowser says US President Trump must be held accountable for an 'unprecedented attack on our democracy'.
Shopify removes Trump stores from platform after Capitol chaos
TrumpStore.com and Shop.DonaldJTrump.com displayed error messages on Thursday.