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Saudi Arabia ends entry ban, keeps some coronavirus restrictions: State news agency

Saudi Arabia said that entry to the kingdom by sea land and air will be resumed starting Sunday after a ban that lasted two weeks amid fears of a new

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Passenger queue up at King Abdulaziz Airport in Saudi Arabia. File (representational image)

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Two French soldiers killed in Mali: French presidency

The soldiers were on a reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering mission in the eastern region of Menakawhen the blast occurred late Saturday morning, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.

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A combination released on January 3, 2021 by the press office of the French army (Sirpa) shows sergeant Yvonne Huynh (L) and Brigadier Loic Risser, the two French soldiers killed by an improvised explosive device in northeastern Mali on January 3.

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After pardon, Blackwater guard defiant: ‘I acted correctly’

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In an interview with The Associated Press, his first since being released from prison, Liberty, 38, again expressed little remorse for actions he says were defensible given the context

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In this Dec. 31, 2020, file photo pardoned Blackwater contractor Evan Liberty poses for a photo in Washington.

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Ted Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump

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The 11 senators, led by Ted Cruz, said they will vote against certain State electors unless Congress appoints an electoral commission to immediately conduct an audit of the election results

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Passenger queue up at King Abdulaziz Airport in Saudi Arabia. File (representational image)

Saudi Arabia ends entry ban, keeps some coronavirus restrictions: State news agency

A combination released on January 3, 2021 by the press office of the French army (Sirpa) shows sergeant Yvonne Huynh (L) and Brigadier Loic Risser, the two French soldiers killed by an improvised explosive device in northeastern Mali on January 3.

Two French soldiers killed in Mali: French presidency

In this Dec. 31, 2020, file photo pardoned Blackwater contractor Evan Liberty poses for a photo in Washington.

After pardon, Blackwater guard defiant: ‘I acted correctly’

Ted Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump

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In this July 21, 2020 file photo Pall bearers carry a casket with the body of Lydia Nunez, who died from COVID-19, after a funeral service at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, in Los Angeles.

Coronavirus | California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages

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Army vehicles moving towards Line of Actual Control (LAC) amid border tension with China, in Leh. File Photo.

U.S. Congress provision condemning China’s military aggression towards India becomes law

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U.K. re-activates emergency COVID-19 hospitals, closes London primary schools Reuters

With more than 50,000 new daily cases of COVID-19 for the last four days, the health service said it was preparing for an anticipated rush of patients and needed more beds.

Turkey bans Britons after detecting cases of coronavirus variant in travellers from U.K.

France imposes earlier curfew in 15 departments from Saturday

Coronavirus | U.K. in ‘eye of storm’ as cases surge

BioNTech founders warn of vaccine supply gaps

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Nepal Communist Party | After the rise, rift reigns among the Communists
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Scottish leader tells EU ‘we hope to join you again’

Israeli gunshot paralysed Palestinian

Explosion at wedding kills five in Yemen

After pardon, Blackwater guard defiant: ‘I acted correctly’

Saudi Arabia ends entry ban, keeps some coronavirus restrictions: State news agency

Two French soldiers killed in Mali: French presidency

Coronavirus | California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages

As communities across the country feel the pain of a surge in coronavirus cases, funeral homes in the hot spot of Southern California say they must

3rd body found after landslide in Norway; 7 still missing

Rescue teams searching for survivors four days after a landslide carried away homes in a Norwegian village found no signs of life Saturday amid the

At least 70 killed in suspected militant attacks in Niger-security sources

About 49 villagers were killed and 17 people wounded in thevillage of Tchombangou, said one of the security sources

Ted Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump

The 11 senators, led by Ted Cruz, said they will vote against certain State electors unless Congress appoints an electoral commission to immediately conduct an audit of the election results

U.K. judge to rule on U.S. extradition for WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange

Whichever side loses is expected to appeal, which could lead to years more legal wrangling

The Hindu Explains | What is in store for Britain and the European Union after the Brexit deal?

What are some new hurdles the U.K. will face? How serious could be the impact of the exclusion of services from the accord?

Woolly rhino from the Ice Age found in Russia

A well-preserved Ice Age woolly rhino with many of its internal organs still intact has been recovered from permafrost in Russia's extreme

Loujain al-Hathloul | The activist behind bars

The rights champion has been jailed for ‘trying to undermine national security’

CPEC | The corridor of uncertainty

Despite its limitations, the project is bolstering ties between China and Pakistan

Nepal Communist Party | After the rise, rift reigns among the Communists

The Himalayan republic plunged into a political crisis after Prime Minister K.P. Oli, faced with intra-party challenges, got Parliament dissolved

China warns of action against U.S.’ delisting of its telcos

Beijing also calls on U.S. to put bilateral trade relations back on track

Ten more arrested over attack on Hindu temple in northwest Pakistan

With the latest arrests, the number of accused arrested in the case has risen to 55

Pakistan approves ₹2.35 crore to purchase ancestral houses of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor

After procurement, both the houses will be converted into a museum

Ahead of crucial FATF meeting, Pakistan arrests LeT leader Lakhvi

India questions seriousness of the action, terms it routine.

Iran tell inspectors it plans up to 20% enrichment at Fordo

As of now, Iran is enriching uranium up to 4.5%, in violation of an international accord’s limit of 3.67%.

Alphabet unit Wing blasts new U.S. drone ID rule, citing privacy

On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued rules that will allow small drones to fly over people and at night in the United States and mandate remote identification technology for nearly all drones.

Facebook's advertising integrity chief leaves company

Rob Leathern, director of product management, said earlier this month on Facebook's internal network that he would be leaving the company on Dec. 30. His exit had not been previously reported.

U.S. Congress provision condemning China’s military aggression towards India becomes law

President Trump on December 23 vetoed the NDAA, which had bipartisan support, arguing it had provisions that would damage national security.

Texas judge dismisses suit aimed at overturning U.S. election results

The Justice Department represented Mike Pence in a case that aimed to find a way to keep his boss, President Donald Trump, in power.

In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of Defence Bill

In an extraordinary New Year’s Day session, the Republican-controlled Senate easily turned aside the veto, dismissing Mr. Trump’s objections to the $740 billion bill and handing him a stinging rebuke just weeks before his term ends.

U.K. re-activates emergency COVID-19 hospitals, closes London primary schools

With more than 50,000 new daily cases of COVID-19 for the last four days, the health service said it was preparing for an anticipated rush of patients and needed more beds.

Hard-line Iran cleric, Mohammad Taqi Mesbah Yazdi dies at 85

The cleric was known as a backer of former hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who questioned the Holocaust and claimed there were no gays or lesbians in Iran.

Biden’s pick to lead Treasury made over $7 million in speaking fees

Ms. Yellen was the Federal Reserve chair from 2014 to 2018. Her term was not renewed by President Donald Trump. She took in the speaking fees in 2019 and 2020.

Mystery monolith makes appearance in Canada

Canadian media said the four-meter (12-foot) tall shiny metal structure, which appeared to be hollow, was spotted on the city’s shore on New Year’s Eve.

Iran tells IAEA it plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at Fordow site

The move is the latest of several recent announcements by Iran to the International Atomic Energy Agency that it plans to further breach the deal

U.S. Congress slaps Trump by overriding veto of defense bill

Republican lawmakers have largely stood by the president during his turbulent four years in the White House.

Turkey bans Britons after detecting cases of coronavirus variant in travellers from U.K.

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said the 15 travellers have been isolated, as have those with whom they were in contact. No other cases of the COVID-19 variant have been detected in nationwide regular screenings.

Algerian president signs new constitution into law

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who returned to Algeria this week after two months in Germany, had promoted the new constitution as the “cornerstone of the new Algeria”.

Delay sought in ex-officers’ trial over George Floyd’s death

The trial has been scheduled for March 8 for the four now-fired police officers charged in the death of Floyd on May 25.

France imposes earlier curfew in 15 departments from Saturday

France has the highest COVID-19 cases count in Western Europe and the fifth in the world, with 2,620,425 in total. The death toll is 64,632.

‘Dangerous ploy to fight Biden win’

GOP Senator and a potential 2024 presidential contender rebuts Trump’s claims.

Coronavirus | U.K. in ‘eye of storm’ as cases surge

New infections have doubled in recent weeks; hospitals to face perilous few weeks.

‘Truck bomb detonates near Russia base in Syria’

It is first such jihadist attack in the area.

In a hand-written letter, Kim thanks N. Koreans for support

He writes New Year message ahead of crucial party meet.

Gunmen shoot dead Afghan radio journalist in car ambush

He is the fifth media personnel to be killed in two months

Mike Pence seeks dismissal of suit aiming to overturn U.S. election

Mr Pence, as president of the Senate, will oversee the Wednesday session and declare the winner of the White House race

Post Brexit, U.K. abolishes ‘tampon tax’

EU law had prevented member states from reducing the rate of value-added tax below 5%, meaning the period products were treated as luxury items and not essentials.

India seeks action for attack on Hindu temple in Pakistan

MEA said it expects details of probe into incident to be shared with New Delhi; over 30 held for demolition

Iran general warns U.S.: Military ready to respond to pressure

The head of Iran's judiciary, Ebrahim Raisi, said all those who had a role in Soleimani's killing would not be able to “escape law and justice,” even if they were a U.S. president

Sri Lanka calls for joint patrols to resolve fishing issues with India

The Sri Lankan delegation underlined the need to address the matter of illegal fishing in its waters by Indian fishermen, which resulted in loss of livelihood and damage to fishing equipment of local fishermen

BioNTech founders warn of vaccine supply gaps

The company’s shot has been slow to arrive in the European Union because of relatively late approval from the bloc's health regulator and the small size of the order placed by Brussels.

Lawyers file petition against refusal of Pakistan authorities to release Daniel Pearl's killers

The Sindh High Court on December 24 directed security agencies not to keep Sheikh and other accused under "any sort of detention". However, the provincial and jail authorities have not released them as yet

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