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5 dead of suspected gas leak in Italian nursing home

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Firefighters confirmed the deadly incident in the town of Lanuvio, with the hypothesis of a gas leak

Firefighters stand outside a nursery home, where at least five people have died in a suspected monoxide poisoning accident, in Lanuvio, Italy, on January 16, 2021.

Pelosi tasks General with security review

Some House Republicans under scrutiny for their role in coordination with rioters

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Joe Biden’s virus plan: 100 million shots just the start

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“You have my word: We will manage the hell out of this operation,” Mr. Biden said

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden speaks about his plan to administer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines to the U.S. population during a news conference at Biden's transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. on January 15, 2021.

Nepal never accepts interference in domestic politics: Nepalese Foreign Minister Gyawali

Mr. Gyawali’s assertion came at a media interaction when asked about China’s attempt to play a role in the aftermath of fast-paced political developments in Nepal last month.

Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali. File

Firefighters stand outside a nursery home, where at least five people have died in a suspected monoxide poisoning accident, in Lanuvio, Italy, on January 16, 2021.

5 dead of suspected gas leak in Italian nursing home

Pelosi tasks General with security review

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden speaks about his plan to administer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines to the U.S. population during a news conference at Biden's transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. on January 15, 2021.

Joe Biden’s virus plan: 100 million shots just the start

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Nepal never accepts interference in domestic politics: Nepalese Foreign Minister Gyawali

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Tamil National Alliance Leader R. Sampanthan. File

Sri Lanka’s Tamil parties seek international mechanism to probe ‘war crimes’

Rescuers searching for victims at the ruin of a building flattened during an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, on January 16.

Damaged roads, power blackouts hamper rescue efforts at Indonesian quake site

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Indian-American health policy expert Vidur Sharma.

Biden names Vidur Sharma as Policy Advisor for Testing in COVID-19 Response Team PTI

The announcement of Mr. Sharma’s appointment as Policy Advisor for Testing was made by Mr. Biden on Friday along with additional members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team.

Coronavirus | Global COVID-19 death toll tops 2 million amid vaccine rollout

Coronavirus| China puts 20,000 villagers in quarantine over virus risk

Coronavirus | China COVID-19 vaccinations gather momentum as outbreaks spread

Germany passes 2 million mark for COVID cases

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Nepal never accepts interference in domestic politics: Nepalese Foreign Minister Gyawali
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Sri Lanka’s Tamil parties seek international mechanism to probe ‘war crimes’
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U.S. retains terrorist designation of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba
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Europe

Merkel ally wins race to lead her party
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Germany: Armin Laschet elected leader of Angela Merkel's party
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Germany passes 2 million mark for COVID cases
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Germany approves resuming Russia gas pipeline work
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Abbas decrees first Palestinian elections in 15 years
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US rejects UN plea to reverse Yemen rebel terror designation
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57 killed in deadliest Israeli strikes on Syria in years
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Israelis hold dawn protest over PM's corruption trial
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Museveni wins 6th term amid allegations of rigged election

Merkel ally wins race to lead her party

Pelosi tasks General with security review

5 dead of suspected gas leak in Italian nursing home

Firefighters confirmed the deadly incident in the town of Lanuvio, with the hypothesis of a gas leak

Nepal never accepts interference in domestic politics: Nepalese Foreign Minister Gyawali

Mr. Gyawali’s assertion came at a media interaction when asked about China’s attempt to play a role in the aftermath of fast-paced political developments in Nepal last month.

Sri Lanka’s Tamil parties seek international mechanism to probe ‘war crimes’

No scope for a domestic process, they note in joint letter to UNHRC members

Damaged roads, power blackouts hamper rescue efforts at Indonesian quake site

Operations were focused on about eight locations in the hardest-hit city of Mamuju, where people were believed to be trapped.

Germany: Armin Laschet elected leader of Angela Merkel's party

Mr. Laschet defeated Friedrich Merz, a conservative and one-time Merkel rival, at an online convention of the Christian Democratic Union

Out-of-control Australian bushfire threatens Perth homes

‘Around 150 firefighters were expected to work overnight into Sunday to bring the 80-100 hectare blaze under control’

Biden names Vidur Sharma as Policy Advisor for Testing in COVID-19 Response Team

The announcement of Mr. Sharma’s appointment as Policy Advisor for Testing was made by Mr. Biden on Friday along with additional members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team.

Russia withdrawing 300 military instructors from Central African Republic

A letter from Russia’s U.N. Mission to the Security Council committee monitoring sanctions against the conflict-wracked country said its assistance in the run-up and during the election was ending.

Trump administration carries out 13th and final execution

President Donald Trump’s Justice Department resumed federal executions last year following a 17-year hiatus.

U.S. retains terrorist designation of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba

Days ahead of the transition of power, the U.S. Department of State said that it has amended the terrorist designations of LJ and ISIL Sinai Peninsula (ISIL-SP) to include additional aliases.

Five Hong Kong democracy protesters seek asylum in the U.S.

Their escape follows the mass arrest of democracy figures in Hong Kong under a new national security law that is part of a mounting crackdown by China on the financial hub.

WhatsApp pushes back policy roll out to May 15

Messaging platform says it’s ‘doing a lot more to clear up misinformation’ on privacy and security on the app

Morning Digest: World’s largest vaccination programme begins in the country today; farmers, govt. to continue talks, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

Rebels kill U.N. peacekeeper in Central African Republic

At least one peacekeeper was killed and another two were injured in two successive attacks by armed rebels near the town of Grimari in Central

U.S. imposes sanctions on Cuba citing human rights violations

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s Interior Ministry and its leader, accusing them of serious human rights

Joe Biden’s virus plan: 100 million shots just the start

“You have my word: We will manage the hell out of this operation,” Mr. Biden said

Abbas decrees first Palestinian elections in 15 years

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree on January 15, setting parliamentary and presidential elections for later this year in what would

Coronavirus | Global COVID-19 death toll tops 2 million amid vaccine rollout

“What was never on the horizon is that so many of the deaths would be in the richest countries in the world,” said Dr. Bharat Pankhania, an infectious diseases expert at Britain’s University of Exeter

‘U.S. rioters sought to assassinate lawmakers’

Justice dept. cites strong evidence

Coronavirus| China puts 20,000 villagers in quarantine over virus risk

China has sent over 20,000 rural residents living in the epicentre of the country’s latest virus outbreak to state-run quarantine facilities, as

9 security personnel killed in Afghan attacks

At least nine Afghan security personnel were killed when Taliban militants attacked two police checkpoints overnight in in a restive northern

Joe Biden’s U.S. National Economic Council pick sparks celebrations in Srinagar

Sameera Fazili has been appointed deputy director of the U.S. National Economic Council

Coronavirus | China COVID-19 vaccinations gather momentum as outbreaks spread

Sporadic cases in December have since spread to multiple provinces, forcing the lockdown of a handful of cities reminiscent of Wuhan in 2020.

Russia withdraws from Open Skies Treaty after U.S. departure

The pact allowed unarmed surveillance

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden picks familiar faces for top roles at FEMA, CIA

The picks include Deanne Criswell and David Cohen, along with a trio of other new nominations.

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Nepalese counterpart Gyawali

The talks are taking place under the framework of the Indo-Nepal joint commission meeting, officials said.

Germany passes 2 million mark for COVID cases

Germany has passed the mark of 2 million confirmed COVID infections since the start of the pandemic. The country's disease control agency said

Germany approves resuming Russia gas pipeline work

The Russian state-controlled natural gas company, Gazprom, has positioned a ship to resume work on the multi-billion pipeline.

Hong Kong censorship debate grows as internet firm says can block “illegal acts”

The moves came just days after the arrest of over 50 pro-democracy activists, and sources have told Reuters that China is planning a further crackdown.

North Korea holds huge military parade as Kim vows nuclear might

KCNA said the parade featured other missiles capable of “thoroughly annihilating enemies in a pre-emptive way outside (our) territory.”

Haiti braces for unrest as opposition demands new president

Flying rocks. Burning tires. Acrid smoke. Deadly gunfire.Haiti braced for a fresh round of widespread protests starting Friday, with opposition

At least 42 dead as Indonesia quake topples homes, buildings

More than 600 people were injured by the magnitude 6.2 quake, which sent people fleeing their homes in the darkness on January 15

More than 100 individuals arrested for Capitol Hill riots, says FBI

The violence on January 6 by outgoing President Donald Trump's supporters temporarily halted the counting of Electoral College votes and resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a police officer.

US rejects UN plea to reverse Yemen rebel terror designation

The US deputy ambassador told the Security Council the U.S. has listened to warnings of the terrorist designation's humanitarian impact and will take measures to reduce the impact on aid deliveries and commercial imports.

Rare sedition charge gains interest after Capitol attack

Applications of the law making it a crime to conspire to overthrow or forcefully destroy the government of the United States have been scant. But its use is being considered against the mob that killed a police officer and rampaged through the U.S. Capitol last week.

Biden announces USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan to revive US economy

The relief package includes USD 415 billion focused on combating the COVID-19 pandemic, over USD 1 trillion in direct aid to individuals and families and USD 440 billion in assistance to businesses

U.S. blacklists Xiaomi, CNOOC, Skyrizon, raising heat on China

U.S. investors will have to divest their stakes in Chinese companies on the military list by November this year.

Crematorium for Hindus, Sikhs inaugurated in Lahore

Built at a cost of ₹16 million, the crematorium is located on the banks of river Ravi.

Indian-American Garima Verma named digital director in Office of the First Lady

Biden also announced additional members to the Office of the First Lady, picking Rory Brosius to be the new executive director of the Joining Forces initiative

Morning Digest: PM Modi to launch COVID-19 vaccination drive on Jan. 16; farmers to attend 9th round of talks with govt without ‘much hope’, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

Deputy Defence chief to be temporary acting DOD Secretary

Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist has been asked to serve as the acting Secretary of Defence for President-elect Joe Biden until a permanent

U.S. imposes new sanction on Beijing over South China Sea

The penalties are yet another Trump administration move that may make President-elect Joe Biden’s diplomacy with China more difficult when he takes office next week

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A medic fills a syringe with COVAXIN before administering it to a health worker during its trials, at the Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society in Ahmedabad on November 26, 2020.

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Sameera Fazili.

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The remains of the mini-bus being removed from the Hubballi-Dharwad Bypass Road on Friday.

9K | Reunion plan turns tragic as 11 die in road accident

A health official shows a vial of Covishield vaccine in Assam’s Tezpur on January 15,2021.

9K | Coronavirus | World’s largest vaccination programme begins in India on January 16

Those receiving Bharat Biotech’s coronavirus vaccine Covaxin have been asked to sign a consent form before being vaccinated as the vaccine “has been allowed by the government in clinical trial mode”. Photo: Special Arrangement

8K | Coronavirus | Covaxin recipients asked to sign consent form on ‘clinical trial mode’

Vijay Sethupathi

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