US sees record COVID hospitalisations as vaccinations lag
US COVID-19 cases surpass 21 million, with many healthcare systems approaching breaking point.
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Major US business group urges Pence, cabinet to remove Trump
The National Association of Manufacturers said the vice president and the cabinet should consider removing Trump.
Fed supports advance notice on changes to $120bn bond purchases
The US central bank is making the monthly bond buys to buoy an economy struggling to emerge from the COVID crisis.
‘Dark days of labour market’: US firms shed jobs as COVID surges
The ADP National Employment Report showed job losses for US-based private employers across all industries.
Heart of Gold: Neil Young sells 50% of song rights to UK firm
Artists cut off from touring revenue by the coronavirus pandemic have looked to selling their back catalogues for cash.
China extends debt relief to DR Congo amid COVID-19 crisis
DRC, a major producer of cobalt and copper, has attracted billions in investment from Chinese firms in recent years.
Trump still will not concede as Congress meets to affirm election
Trump falsely insists he won the election, telling thousands gathered in Washington that victory was 'stolen' from him.
UK records over 1,000 daily COVID deaths, highest since April
UK reports 1,041 deaths and more than 62,000 new coronavirus cases in one day.
Three drown, dozens missing after boat sinks in DR Congo
Survivors say the vessel headed to the regional capital Goma was carrying more than 100 people.
Joe Biden selects judge Merrick Garland as attorney general
Garland was previously nominated to the US top court but Senate Republicans refused to hold confirmation hearings.
Georgia’s Warnock to make history as state’s first Black senator
Reverend Raphael Warnock's victory has put the US Senate majority in reach for Democrats.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro accuses syringe makers of COVID price gouging
Brazil's government failed to buy hundreds of millions of syringes via auctions for its COVID-19 vaccination drive.
Iran uranium enrichment move carries ‘very significant risks’
Germany, France and Britain urge Iran to stop enriching uranium to up to 20 percent 'without delay'.
Epiphany: Thousands of Orthodox Christians ignore COVID warnings
COVID warnings and restrictions flouted in Bulgaria and Greece amid observance of centuries-old Epiphany traditions.
Hospitals in Peru and Bolivia overflow as COVID-19 cases rise
Depleted resources, weary medical workers and a rush of severe cases are taxing already ailing healthcare systems.
NYSE pulls yet another U-turn on delisting China telecoms
In its second about-face this week, the NYSE has decided to go ahead with plans to delist three major Chinese telecoms.
US Capitol locks down with legislators inside: Live
Crowds gathered in support of Trump attempted to gain access to the complex as Congress met to certify Biden victory.
Moderna: EU medicines agency approves second COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna to become second vaccine in use across the EU after bloc began inoculations with Pfizer-BioNTech shots.
Sudan signs deal to normalise relations with Israel
PM's office said Sudan signed 'Abraham Accords'; deal also gives Sudan 'access to over $1bn in annual financing'.
Dow up 500 points to new record as investors mull Georgia runoffs
After opening in the red, the Dow and S&P 500 reversed course to hit new record highs.