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Covid-19: US reports first known case of highly-infectious variant

Shawdesh dEsk: The first reported US case of the highly-infectious Covid-19 variant that emerged in the UK has been confirmed in the state of Colorado. The patient, a man in

Britain faces major Brexit challenges after last-minute deal

Shawdesh desk: Britain is set for a new chapter Friday after securing a hard-fought post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union as EU envoys gathered to discuss an accord reached

Three police shot dead, fourth wounded in central France

Shawdesh Desk: Three police were shot dead in Puy-de-Dome in central France on Wednesday after being called out to a domestic disturbance, sources in the public prosecutor’s office told AFP.

Covid-19: More than 40 countries ban UK arrivals

Shawdesh Desk: More than 40 countries have banned UK arrivals because of concerns about the spread of a new variant of coronavirus. Flights from the UK are being suspended to

Covid: US President-elect Joe Biden gets vaccine live on TV

Shawdesh desk: President-elect Joe Biden has received his first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, saying he was getting the jab to show Americans it is “safe to take”. Mr

Biden introduces his climate team, says ‘no time to waste’

Shawdesh Desk: Just as the United States has needed a unified, national response to COVID-19, it needs one for dealing with climate change, President-elect Joe Biden said Saturday as he

UK nixes Christmas gatherings, shuts London shops over virus

Shawdesh desk: Millions of people must cancel their Christmas get-togethers and most shops have to close in London and much of southern England, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday

Trump says cyberattack ‘under control,’ plays down Russian role

Shawdesh Desk: President Donald Trump on Saturday downplayed a massive cyberattack on US government agencies, declaring it “under control” and undercutting the assessment by his own administration that Russia was