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Joe Biden makes COVID test, quarantine mandatory for people entering U.S.

In terms of total deaths from coronavirus, the U.S. is the worst-hit country with more than 406,000 lives lost, according to Johns Hopkins University.

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U.S. President Joe Biden signs executive orders as part of the COVID-19 response in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on January 21, 2021.

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Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad

At least 32 people were killed and over 100 people wounded.

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An Iraqi security force member walks near the damage site in the aftermath of a twin suicide bombing attack in a central market, in Baghdad, Iraq January 22, 2021.

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EU leaders agree to keep borders open, want to limit travels

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Expressing great concern about the virus' mutations, the 27 leaders looked at further border restrictions like limits on all non-essential travel, better tracking of mutations and improving coordination of lockdowns.

European Council President Charles Michel, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leave after a joint news conference at the end of a EU summit video conference at the European Council headquarters in Brussels on January 21, 2021.

China calls for ‘better angels’ to prevail in reset with Biden’s U.S.

It hopes to revive ties after a ‘difficult period’ under Trump

U.S. President Joe Biden signs executive orders as part of the COVID-19 response in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on January 21, 2021.

Joe Biden makes COVID test, quarantine mandatory for people entering U.S.

An Iraqi security force member walks near the damage site in the aftermath of a twin suicide bombing attack in a central market, in Baghdad, Iraq January 22, 2021.

Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad

European Council President Charles Michel, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leave after a joint news conference at the end of a EU summit video conference at the European Council headquarters in Brussels on January 21, 2021.

EU leaders agree to keep borders open, want to limit travels

China calls for ‘better angels’ to prevail in reset with Biden’s U.S.

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Biden administration believes WHO is vital to contain COVID-19 pandemic: VP Harris tells WHO chief PTI

Earlier in the day, Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious-disease expert, while addressing the WHO executive board meeting said the U,S. will cease the drawdown of its staff seconded to the agency.

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Google, French press ink copyright payments deal
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EU chief urges Putin to free Navalny

China hits out at EU over ‘gross interference’ on HK

Russia begins crackdown on Navalny allies ahead of protests

Trump impeachment article to be sent to Senate on Monday

Biden orders aid to combat hunger crisis

Biden administration believes WHO is vital to contain COVID-19 pandemic: VP Harris tells WHO chief

Bangladesh Prime Minister thanks Modi for COVID-19 vaccine gift

Ms. Hasina hoped that the vaccine that Bangladesh procured from India would arrive by January 25-26, a report said.

Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad

At least 32 people were killed and over 100 people wounded.

Joe Biden makes COVID test, quarantine mandatory for people entering U.S.

In terms of total deaths from coronavirus, the U.S. is the worst-hit country with more than 406,000 lives lost, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Sequoia Holdings says employees can draw part of salary in cryptocurrencies

The surge has been powered by increased demand from institutional, corporate and more recently retail investors, attracted by the prospect of quick gains.

Google and French publishers sign agreement over copyright

Google has only signed individual agreements with a few publications so far, including national dailies Le Monde and Le Figaro.

Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19

The comedian has cancelled his upcoming shows in Austin, Texas.

Chinese phone maker Honor partners with key chip suppliers after Huawei split

As Chief Executive George Zhao launched the View40, Honor'sfirst phone model since the split, Honor said in a statement itnow had its own deals with some tech firms.

Facebook's oversight board to decide if Trump should stay suspended

The social media company blocked Trump's access to his Facebook and Instagram accounts following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by the former president's supporters earlier this month.

Google says it will shut search engine in Australia if forced to pay for news

Australia is on course to pass laws that would make the Big Tech giants negotiate payments with local publishers and broadcasters for content.

EU leaders agree to keep borders open, want to limit travels

Expressing great concern about the virus' mutations, the 27 leaders looked at further border restrictions like limits on all non-essential travel, better tracking of mutations and improving coordination of lockdowns.

Joe Biden respects successful India-U.S. relationship, says White House

Kamala Harris as Vice President further cements the importance of our relationship, says Press Secretary.

Biden proposing to Russia 5-year extension of nuke treaty: U.S. official

The move is almost certain to be welcomed both by Russia and key American allies.

Google, French press ink copyright payments deal

Framework set to negotiate licence deals

Taiwan invited to inauguration in a rare shift

Taiwan’s de facto Ambassador to the U.S. was formally invited to President Joe Biden’s inauguration in what Taipei said on Thursday was a

Bernie Sanders sparks meme storm

Bundled-up Senator spawns 1st viral meme of the Biden era

China calls for ‘better angels’ to prevail in reset with Biden’s U.S.

It hopes to revive ties after a ‘difficult period’ under Trump

Biden begins dismantling Trump’s legacy on Day 1

Signs orders on climate change, pandemic, immigration and equality inter alia

China defends new village in Arunachal Pradesh amid border construction push

The construction of the village has been seen by analysts as a move to bolster China’s claim to the area, and part of a broader recent push by China to build civilian settlements in disputed frontier areas.

Data | A year after the first COVID-19 death in China, fatalities peak worldwide

On January 19, 2021, 17,066 COVID-19 patients died worldwide — the second such day when daily fatalities crossed the 17,000-mark since the pandemic started

Sri Lanka reopens for tourists after 10 months

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has set up what it calls a “Safe and Secure” bubble, mandating pre-departure PCR tests for tourists

Coronavirus | Nepal, Bangladesh receive Covishield consignments

1.5 million doses to be flown to Myanmar in a special flight on Friday

Anthony Fauci announces Joe Biden’s support for WHO after Trump criticism

Mr. Fauci said the U.S. will join the UN health agency’s efforts to bring vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics to people in need, whether in rich or poor countries.

Committed to working closely with Joe Biden administration to overcome climate emergency: United Nations chief

Hours after he was sworn in, President Joe Biden announced the U.S. plans to re-enter the international climate agreement signed in 2015 to limit global warming.

At least 32 killed in Baghdad suicide bombings

Iraqi military officials said it was the work of the Islamic State group.

Sri Lanka reopens to tourists after 10 months

Sri Lanka reopened to foreign tourists Thursday after a nearly 10-month pandemic closure that cut deeply into the Indian Ocean island nation's

Greta Thunberg wishes ‘old man’ Trump a ‘wonderful future’

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was reversing a barb that outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump had aimed at her in 2019

Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control

The three Democrats join a Senate narrowly split 50-50 between the parties, but giving Democrats the majority with Harris able to cast the tie-breaking vote.

Google's advertising practices targeted by EU antitrust probe

Alphabet-owned Google, the world's largest online search engine, has been hit with fines totalling 8.25 billion euros ($10 billion) in the last three years for blocking rivals in online shopping, Android smartphones and online advertising.

Amazon sues EU antitrust regulators for letting Italian case go ahead

Amazon took its case to the Luxembourg-based General Court, Europe's second-highest, on Tuesday, asking it to annul the EU's decision to exclude Italy from the wider investigation, a court filing shows.

Australian PM rebuffs Cricket Australia over Jan 26 plans

Cricket Australia has run afoul of the country’s prime minister for refusing to refer to the national holiday in the marketing of three matches on

Google asks U.S. judge to move states’ antitrust lawsuit to California

In December, Texas and nine other states sued Google LLC in a U.S. court in Sherman, Texas, accusing the search engine company of working with Facebook Inc in a way that violated antitrust law to boost its already-dominant online advertising business.

Joe Biden plans temporary halt of oil activity in Arctic refuge

The fight to open the coastal plain to drilling goes back decades, with the State’s Republican congressional delegation hailing the issuance of leases as “significant and meaningful for Alaska’s future.”

‘We not only dream, we do’: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers first remarks to the nation

Prior to taking the oath at the U.S. Capitol, Ms. Harris paid tribute to the women who she says came before her.

U.N. chief welcomes U.S. re-engagement with WHO

Antonio Guterres said that supporting the health agency is “absolutely critical” to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic

Democrats gain control of U.S. Senate as new members take oath

The three newcomers join a Senate narrowly split 50-50 between the parties, but giving Democrats the majority with Ms. Harris able to cast the tie-breaking vote.

On Day One, Joe Biden targets Trump policies on climate, coronavirus

The 15 executive actions amount to an attempt to rewind the last four years of federal policies with striking speed.

Full text of U.S. President Joe Biden’s inaugural address

‘The will of the people has been heard and the will of the people has been heeded.’

China sanctions 28 Trump administration officials

Beijing says Pompeo, others interfered in China’s internal affairs and undermined its interests

Joe Biden inauguration | Poet Amanda Gorman summons dire, triumphant images

The 22-year-old read with urgency and assertion as she began by asking “Where can we find light/In this never-ending shade?”

Joe Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States, delivers message of unity

Kamala Devi Harris, the first woman, African-American and Indian-American to become U.S. Vice-President, was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor — the first Latina in the U.S. top court.

U.S. to review Houthi terrorist label, says Blinken

Biden’s top diplomat vows to end support to the Saudi offensive in Yemen, cites humanitarian crisis.

Israel rights group breaks taboo with ‘apartheid’ tag

It slams treatment of Palestinians.

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