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Australia records 10th day of no local COVID-19 cases

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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

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Mexico close to approving Russian vaccine, with little data

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise on strong earnings; IMF boosts sentiment

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise on strong earnings; IMF boosts sentiment

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GLOBAL-MARKETS-Stocks slip from highs; investors wait on Fed

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Verizon misses postpaid phone subscriber estimates

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China: A savior for emerging markets or a poison pill?

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Future of Urban Planning: Artificial Intelligence guiding the way

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Australia records 10th day of no local COVID-19 cases

Australia records 10th day of no local COVID-19 cases

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US STOCKS-Nasdaq futures jump, Merck keeps Dow, S&P 500 subdued

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks mixed with stimulus hopes offset by COVID concerns

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks mixed with stimulus hopes offset by COVID concerns

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Brazil trucker strike gathers steam as oil workers union lends support

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Brazil trucker strike gathers steam as oil workers union lends support

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Aid workers warn on COVID-19 in camps for Mozambique cyclone victims

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Indian police fire tear gas in clash with farmers on Republic Day

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1st private space crew paying USD 55M each to fly to station

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Google to open vaccination clinics at some of its sites

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Are you being served? Five-star tips for client relations in a masked era

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Norway to fine dating app Grinder $11.7M over privacy breach

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U.S. commission cites 'moral imperative' to explore AI weapons

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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

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Indonesian president receives 2nd injection of Sinovac vaccine

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China stocks dip weighed by policy tightening concerns; Hang Seng up

Japan's COVID crisis reawakens deflation fears as cash hoarding returns

EDUCATION

Bulgaria makes COVID-19 tests compulsory for travellers from Jan. 29

Bulgaria makes COVID-19 tests compulsory for travellers from Jan. 29

Bulgaria

Jharkhand govt to reserve 75 pc jobs in private sector for locals: CM

Jharkhand govt to reserve 75 pc jobs in private sector for locals: CM

India

US Embassy, Delhi govt launch English teaching programme for teachers from city women colleges

US Embassy, Delhi govt launch English teaching programme for teachers from city women colleges

India

UP governor meets youngsters from Tharu community on R-Day; AMU buries time capsule

UP governor meets youngsters from Tharu community on R-Day; AMU buries time capsule

India

'Gender Park' to come up in Kerala

'Gender Park' to come up in Kerala

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ENERGY & EXTRACTIVES

INSIGHT-Nissan flips the switch on electric reboot in China

INSIGHT-Nissan flips the switch on electric reboot in China

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Two years after Brazil mining disaster, no closure for victims or Vale

Two years after Brazil mining disaster, no closure for victims or Vale

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MSCI to remove 5 Chinese firms from global index based on Trump order

MSCI to remove 5 Chinese firms from global index based on Trump order

Global

White House says Biden believes Nord Stream 2 pipeline is 'bad deal' for Europe

White House says Biden believes Nord Stream 2 pipeline is 'bad deal' for Europe

United States

AP sources: Joe Biden to pause oil drilling on public lands

AP sources: Joe Biden to pause oil drilling on public lands

United States

HEALTH

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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 100 million as nations tackle vaccine shortages

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Health News Roundup: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 100 million as nations tackle vaccine shortages; Mexico eyes delivery of Russian Sputnik V vaccine next week and more

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Mexico eyes delivery of Russian Sputnik V vaccine next week

LAW & GOVERNANCE

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Indian-origin US lawmakers Jayapal, Krishnamoorthi named to key congressional committees

United States

DOJ rescinds 'zero tolerance' immigration rule

United States

Pro-Khalistan group gathers in Washington in support of Indian farmers

India

Farmers' tractor rally: Plea in SC seeks inquiry commission to look into violence on R-Day

India

Why Centre resisting direction to translate draft EIA in all vernacular languages: HC

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

Climate litigation spikes, giving courts an ‘essential role’ in addressing climate crisis

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Climate litigation spikes, giving courts an ‘essential role’ in addressing climate crisis

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World leaders call for collaboration, environment protection at Davos Agenda Summit

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World leaders call for collaboration, environment protection at Davos Agenda Summit

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Mozambique: UN responds as thousands are caught in the wake of devastating Cyclone Eloise

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Mozambique: UN responds as thousands are caught in the wake of devastating Cyclone Eloise

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AP sources: Biden to pause oil and gas sales on public lands

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AP sources: Biden to pause oil and gas sales on public lands

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Industrialised nations becoming too inward-looking, not doing enough to help developing countries: Merkel

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Industrialised nations becoming too inward-looking, not doing enough to help developing countries: Merkel

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Only way out of pandemic will be economy that fights inequality: Macron

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Only way out of pandemic will be economy that fights inequality: Macron

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Interviews

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Russian Federation

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Lighting Global Program: An exclusive discussion with Dana Rysankova of World Bank and Russell Sturm of IFC

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Maharashtra attracted investments even during COVID-19 crisis: Governor

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Maharashtra attracted investments even during COVID-19 crisis: Governor

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'Resilient recovery': Cities link pandemic, climate adaptation responses

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'Resilient recovery': Cities link pandemic, climate adaptation responses

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Centre leaving no stone unturned to make J-K progressive, prosperous: Lt governor's adviser

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Centre leaving no stone unturned to make J-K progressive, prosperous: Lt governor's adviser

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Nigeria: Delta state affirms to complete flood control project in time

Nigeria

Nigeria: Delta state affirms to complete flood control project in time

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Philippine province cancels award for China Communications' $10 bln airport project

Philippines

Philippine province cancels award for China Communications' $10 bln airport project

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TRANSPORT

China offers flight refunds to curb travel

China

China offers flight refunds to curb travel

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Brazil suspends flights from South Africa to prevent spread of COVID-19

Brazil

Brazil suspends flights from South Africa to prevent spread of COVID-19

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U.S. 'actively looking' at mandating COVID-19 testing for domestic air travel

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U.S. 'actively looking' at mandating COVID-19 testing for domestic air travel

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UK airline bosses criticise hotel quarantine plan, seek support

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UK airline bosses criticise hotel quarantine plan, seek support

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Southwest Airlines makes new voluntary leave offer to cut costs

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Southwest Airlines makes new voluntary leave offer to cut costs

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SPORTS

Global

Sports News Roundup: Florida offers to replace Tokyo as Olympics host; IOC's Pound wants to examine reasons for Japan public's concerns and more

Global

Tennis-Positive COVID-19 tests linked to Australian Open downgraded to eight

Watch and admire: Man City goes top of EPL after 5-0 win

Soccer-Brighton post losses of 67.2 mln pounds as COVID-19 hits revenues

Being locked up for months in bio-bubble is unsustainable: Finch

WASH

Delhi's health system didn't collapse during pandemic: Kejriwal

Delhi's health system didn't collapse during pandemic: Kejriwal

India

Centre should be asked to accept, notify revised E-flow for Delhi stretch of Yamuna: NGT panel

Centre should be asked to accept, notify revised E-flow for Delhi stretch of Yamuna: NGT panel

India

Villagers pool money to lay pipes for potable water in J-K's Doda

Villagers pool money to lay pipes for potable water in J-K's Doda

India

Nigeria: Govt to rehabilitate scheme worth $ 1.5m to ensure potable water supply in Enugu metropolis

Nigeria: Govt to rehabilitate scheme worth $ 1.5m to ensure potable water supply in Enugu metropolis

Nigeria

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ART & CULTURE

Entertainment News Roundup: Jane Fonda to get lifetime award at Golden Globes; Flaming Lips hold a socially-distanced show and more

Entertainment News Roundup: Jane Fonda to get lifetime award at Golden Globes; Flaming Lips hold a socially-distanced show and more

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Entertainment News Roundup: Jane Fonda to get lifetime award at Golden Globes; Disney's Jungle Cruise ride to remove 'negative depictions' and more

Entertainment News Roundup: Jane Fonda to get lifetime award at Golden Globes; Disney's Jungle Cruise ride to remove 'negative depictions' and more

Global

Cambodia's cash-strapped cyclo drivers treated to pedal-in movie

Cambodia's cash-strapped cyclo drivers treated to pedal-in movie

Global

Afghanistan's first female breakdancer sets sights on Paris Olympics

Afghanistan's first female breakdancer sets sights on Paris Olympics

Global

LS Speaker inaugurates virtual Bharat Parv-2021

LS Speaker inaugurates virtual Bharat Parv-2021

India

POLITICS

Global

Mexican president felt unwell before commercial flight, took COVID-19 test later - spokesman

Global

Mexican president felt unwell before commercial flight, took COVID-19 test later - spokesman

Biden says he's 'bringing back the pros' for virus briefings

Biden to reopen 'Obamacare' markets for COVID-19 relief

Barcelona presidential election to take place on March 7, club confirms

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SOCIAL & GENDER

Rise in antisemitism during pandemic shows we can never let down our guard: UN chief

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Rise in antisemitism during pandemic shows we can never let down our guard: UN chief

Yesterday

UN experts urge Sri Lanka to stop forced cremation of COVID-19 bodies

Global

UN experts urge Sri Lanka to stop forced cremation of COVID-19 bodies

Yesterday

Ekurhuleni's EHP continue to monitor funeral and mortuary premises

South Africa

Ekurhuleni's EHP continue to monitor funeral and mortuary premises

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Relief activated to assist communities left devastated by cyclone Eloise

South Africa

Relief activated to assist communities left devastated by cyclone Eloise

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Tripura celebrates 72nd Republic Day

India

Tripura celebrates 72nd Republic Day

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Labour department relaxing some processes to avoid long queues

South Africa

Labour department relaxing some processes to avoid long queues

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