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Three new variants of the coronavirus have been detected in recent weeks, spreading to at least 13 countries worldwide.

Venezuelan authorities say dozens of people died when a boat sank on December 6 en route to Trinidad and Tobago.

With infections surging, COVID-19 has exacerbated the Palestinian enclave's already dire living conditions in 2020.

While some developments have shined hope on ostensibly unsolvable conflicts, other dynamics have exacerbated issues.

Measure in place since a 2015 attack on a presidential guard bus claimed by the ISIL group.

The 24-member cabinet, announced last week, sworn in during a ceremony in Riyadh where Yemen's President Hadi is living.

In series of Saturday morning tweets, US president repeats claim $740bn legislation is a 'gift to Russia and China'.

Officials say 26 people killed and 21 rescued after boat sank on Wednesday on the lake that divides Uganda and the DRC.

Anonno Mamun arrested along with actor Shaheen Mridha for their portrayal of police attitudes towards rape victims.

Announcement comes after authorities in France and Lebanon also confirm cases of the UK variant.

The US shale oil boom has removed protecting Gulf oil from Washington's list of top priorities.

First UN-brokered prisoner exchange comes as part of ceasefire deal inked two months ago in Geneva.

Opposition requests to delay elections denied by the court amid escalating threat of violence.

'It will be done,' says President Rouhani after what Iran identified as 'maximum pressure' campaign by the US.

Injured taken to hospital in an altercation involving several people in the Kreuzberg district, police say.

The arrests came after an anti-Modi alliance won majority of seats in local elections last week.

At least two Palestinians were wounded in what Israel called a retaliatory attack on Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip.

In recent months, Afghanistan has been rocked by bombings, rocket attacks and targeted killings.

Killings come as violence escalates a day before CAR voters head to polls to choose a president and a new parliament.

France and Lebanon report cases of new COVID variant in passengers arriving from the UK.

Opposition is calling for PM Pashinyan's resignation over his handling of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan.

While welcoming the renewal of ties, King Mohammed VI said his country's position on Palestine remains unchanged.

Lawyers and rights defenders say pardons of men convicted in killings of 14 Iraqis undoes years-long fight for justice.

Tighter restrictions will be in place across Ontario until at least January 9, as province seeks to curb rising cases.

The country is facing extreme hunger, and aid agencies are warning of dire consequences.

Cisse, who was held hostage for six months earlier this year by an armed group, died in France aged 71, his family says.

PM Abiy Ahmed described Wednesday's attack on a village in western Benishangul-Gumuz region as a 'massacre'.

The boat was carrying passengers when it 'hit a strong wind' and 'went under water', a local official says.

The UK and the EU's newly-minted trade pact will shape their relationship for years, if not generations, to come.

Lyubov Sobol is accused of violently trespassing when she tried to doorstep an alleged secret agent in Moscow this week.

Family hopes men involved in 2002 killing will remain in jail, calling decision to release them 'travesty of justice'.

Authorities say investigation ongoing after explosion believed to be linked to a vehicle rocks downtown Nashville, US.

Rebel coalition says it is calling off three-day ceasefire, already dismissed by government, ahead of general election.

The Dutch violinist known as the 'King of Waltz' discusses how he made classical music accessible to the masses.

In Christmas message, Pope Francis highlights plight of children caught in wars and pleads for COVID vaccines for all.

PM Yoshihide Suga calls for strict quarantine measures at airports and on those returning from the UK.

Turkish president wants to bring ties to a 'better point' but says Israeli policy towards Palestinians is unacceptable.

Election, which was set to take place in August, was delayed because of the pandemic, as new date is set amid violence.

Second wave's daily death toll reaches record high, with total fatalities reaching grim first-wave milestone.

At least three new coronavirus strains have been detected in recent weeks, in the UK, South Africa and Nigeria.

Tens of thousands of farmers are protesting against new laws they say will threaten their livelihoods.

For those countries that have not yet secured a vaccine, China may be the only solution.

EU ambassadors give up festivities to inspect details of historic agreement secured between bloc and UK a day earlier.

Muted festivities as millions cancel gatherings in line with social distancing rules.

Ex-PM says he was unaware that his office had subsidised cherry blossom viewing parties for his supporters.

Trump has hinted he might veto legislation passed by Congress if payments to individuals are not increased.

We round up the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic stories so you can impress yourself and your friends.

Investors say the UK-EU trade deal leaves the UK facing many economic uncertainties.

CDC says passengers from the UK must test negative via either a PCR or antigen test within 72 hours of departure.

Most goods traded between the UK and EU will not face new restrictions but many new bureaucratic hurdles will emerge.