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As the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines shows, science and technology are moving faster today than ever before.

The storming of the Capitol last week by Trump supporters delayed the certification of Biden's election victory.

Malaysia declared a state of emergency to curb a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, driving stocks lower for a second day.

Beijing also considers changes to electoral system, in an effort to further curtail the influence of the Democrats.

Destruction of monument at Jaffna University, showing arms sticking out of a mound, prompted threats of general strike.

Secretary of state's visit to highlight 'enduring importance' of transatlantic partnership and strengthen NATO ties.

The move is part of its $11bn global restructuring and will affect 5,000 employees, mostly in Brazil.

The new tariffs, effective Tuesday, come after talks failed to resolve a 16-year dispute over EU's aircraft subsidies.

Island is overhauling conscription as it tries to boost armed forces to face more assertive China.

At least two gorillas began coughing last week while a third is showing symptoms and five others could also be infected.

Amazon removed Parler, a messaging app popular with supporters of US President Donald Trump, from its hosting service.

State legislatures will also be suspended with parts of country heading back into lockdown amid a surge in COVID cases.

Damaged communication signal prevented rescuers from contacting trapped miners following the accident in Shandong.

Order authorises federal assistance in Washington, DC after officials warned of threats before Joe Biden inauguration.

The Consumer Electronics Show, an annual expo of cutting-edge products, is being held entirely online this year.

Former US corrections officers say federal executions scheduled in January could be superspreader events.

The Trump brand is quickly becoming a liability as Americans demand companies take a stand after the violence.

President-elect Joe Biden says he is confident his administration will hit ambitious vaccination-rate targets.

Observers say move in final days of Donald Trump's administration will complicate Joe Biden's foreign policy plans.

Iranian officials tell South Korean delegation Seoul must refrain from 'politicising' seizure of vessel.

NATO members at odds over limits of continental shelves, energy rights, air space and status of some islands.

US lawmakers slam the Houthi designation as 'a death sentence' for Yemenis and urge Joe Biden to overturn it.

More than four million people in Honduras were affected by tropical storms that triggered mass floods and landslides.

WHO stresses need for measures like physical distancing, hand washing and mask wearing to rein in the pandemic.

Parler, a social networking site favoured by Trump supporters, accused Amazon of making politically motivated decisions.

Only a fraction of transactions in Pakistan are on the books, but a new cash transfer programme aims to change that.

Melania Trump says she is 'disappointed and disheartened' by the deadly riot at the Capitol last week.

Allies and critics of the US president slam Twitter's move to ban him from its platform, citing freedom of speech.

Trump's move days before he leaves office will make it harder for President-elect Biden to reset relations with Cuba.

Held for third time in six months, Hopewell Chin'ono says he will challenge the state to withdraw charges against him.

It should be easy to make the political argument Trump’s words are at fault. Legally, it will be more difficult.

Move is part of new measures to stop traditional funeral rites believed to be increasing the spread of the coronavirus.

United States first lady breaks her silence days after a mob of her husband's supporters stormed the US Capitol.

Democrats have said they will impeach Trump for inciting the Capitol Hill riot if he is not removed from office.

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said announces new laws including rules on how Parliament will work.

More than 18 million people registered to take part in high-stakes vote after campaigning marred by deadly violence.

More than a dozen people died on Saturday night when a rocket struck a house in Khashrod district of Nimroz province.

Shares of Twitter and other tech giants that have muzzled Trump were under pressure on Monday.

PM Netanyahu orders advancement of plans to build 800 homes for Jewish settlers in last days of Trump's presidency.

Rivals meet in Kremlin months after Russia brokered a truce that ended weeks of deadly fighting.

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley plan to reduce exposure to Chinese telecom firms named in a US ban.

Bitcoin plunged as much as 21 percent over Sunday and Monday - its biggest two-day slide since March.

Last Soviet leader expresses hope over possible extension of the New START treaty but warns much more still to be done.

A former ambassador to Russia and Jordan, Burns, 64, rose to become deputy secretary of state before retiring in 2014.

Tech giant accuses some officials of a coordinated attack targeting public debate ahead of Thursday's election.

Foreign secretary's anticipated move comes amid mounting concerns of forced labour in China's Xinjiang province.

Saudia airline will fly from Riyadh to Doha later on Monday with services from Jeddah expected to start at later date.

The six-year war has left 80 percent of the population reliant on aid and millions on the verge of starvation.

Kathmandu on Monday witnessed clashes between riot police and protesters, who are demanding a return of the monarchy.

Roman Catholic Church to formally allow women to serve as readers, altar servers and distributors of communion.