New COVID variant threat causes worldwide scramble
The world is racing to contain a new coronavirus variant that is potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled waves of infection on nearly every continent Source link
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Migration row intensifies between U.K. and France after English Channel deaths
France’s Macron accused Britain’s Johnson of lacking seriousness. Source link
Read MoreTurkish court extends activist’s detention despite pressure
The ambassadors of 10 countries, including the U.S., Germany and France, last month demanded Kavala’s immediate release in line with a 2019 European Court of Human Rights ruling. Turkish President …
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Singapore to rule Tuesday on disabled Malaysian's execution
Singapore’s top court will decide Tuesday on the fate of a Malaysian man on death row who is believed to be mentally disabled Source link
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After more than two dozen migrants drown in the English channel, France and Britain spar over solutions to the problem
Nearly three times as many migrants have crossed by sea this year compared with last year as authorities have clamped down on other routes, including crossings by train and cargo …
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'Hitting mung’: In stressed-out South Korea, people are paying to stare at clouds and trees
Some South Koreans seek a social life without being social: visiting public spaces where they can be alone, de-stress and just “space out.” Source link
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Solomon Islands protesters burn parliament and capital enters lockdown
Sogavare, who is serving his fourth stint as prime minister, first came to power in the aftermath of a 2000 coup fueled by tensions between ethnic groups in the islands. …
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Germany: Olaf Scholz to lead new government as Merkel era ends
But few expect drastic departures in policy from a government under Scholz, who served as finance minister in Merkel’s outgoing cabinet. Merkel has tried to position Germany as a bridge …
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Chile’s election highlights growing polarization of Latin America
After a December runoff, one of the two men will become president, adding Chile to the growing ranks of New World nations — Brazil, El Salvador, Peru, the United States …
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Vegan snake soup? Meat-loving Hong Kong adapts plant-based options for local palates.
Infused with principles from Chinese medicine, the dish typically uses three to five snake meats and chicken shreds as its base. To replicate the taste and texture, restaurant owner Gigi …
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