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Revised IMF growth forecasts for 2020-2022 for selected countries, as of January 2021

Global Economy On Stronger Footing, But Suffers Huge Losses: IMF

Global economy on stronger footing, but suffers huge losses: IMF

'Historic' Winter Storm Invokes Emergency Declarations Across These Regions

Blizzard conditions in Chicago

Parts of Nebraska haven't seen this much snow in a 24-hour period in more than a decade.

Why Scientists Think UK Variant Could Be More Deadly

British experts now say the variant that first emerged in the UK last September could be both more transmissible and potentially deadlier

Why scientists think UK variant could be more deadly

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3M Profits Jump Amid Heavy Demand For Face Masks

3M profits jump amid heavy demand for face masks

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South Korea: AI To Recreate Deceased Singer's Voice For TV Show

National broadcaster SBS plans to use AI to recreate the voice of late singer Kim Kwang-seok, but concerns have been raised over the ethics of using this technology.

The Philippines has recorded nearly 500,000 cases of coronavirus

Philippines Reports Domestic Transmission Of U.K. COVID-19 Variant

The country’s health ministry said that the new variant spread among 12 people in the mountainous northern province of Bontoc.

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Arkansas Woman Found Dismembered Inside Freezer, Roommate Arrested

The dismembered remains were found in a freezer dumped in a wooded area of Polk County in Arkansas.

Some hospitals are on the brink of collapse in Indonesia as they are overwhelmed with patients, public health experts warn

Indonesia Passes One Million Coronavirus Cases

Indonesia passes one million coronavirus cases

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Woman Reported 'Dead' From COVID-19 Shows Up Alive 10 Days Later

Her husband was reportedly surprised when she came back alive to the care home days after they were told that she had died.

The riots have spread since the curfew came into effect on Saturday

Dutch Police Arrest Nearly 200 In New Curfew Riots

Dutch police arrest nearly 200 in new curfew riots

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Carnival Cancels Some Cruises As Far Off As 2023

The cruise company drops some advance bookings and reshuffles its winter itineraries.

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was a leading member of the last government and seen by many as a prime minister in waiting

Malaysia's Opposition Leader Challenges PM Over Parliament Suspension

Malaysia's opposition leader challenges PM over parliament suspension

Shipping containers have been brought in to handle an influx of Covid-19 corpses in hard-hit South Africa

S.Africa Turns To Temporary Morgues As Covid Deaths Soar

S.Africa turns to temporary morgues as Covid deaths soar

Just six months before the Olympics are due to begin, Tokyo and other areas are under a state of emergency to tackle a record spike in Covid-19 cases

Tokyo Seeks 10,000 Medical Staff For Olympics Despite Virus Surge

Tokyo seeks 10,000 medical staff for Olympics despite virus surge

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American Film Institute Announces Top 10 Films And TV Series Of The Year

The American Film Institute (AFI) released its list of the top 10 movies and TV shows that captured the hearts and minds of audiences in 2020. The list included titles like "Nomadland," "Minari," "The Queen' Gambit," "The Crown" and many more.

Central banks pumped huge amounts of money into the economy to avoid a meltdown

Third Stimulus Check: $1,400 Payments To Be Approved By March, Economists Predict

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House is expected to vote and pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill next week.

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Leonardo DiCaprio, Other Notable Personalities Urge Joe Biden To Tackle Climate Change Immediately

Leonardo DiCaprio, Jane Fonda and more than 100 notable personalities from all over the world have urged the 46th President of the United States Joe Biden to raise awareness about climate change as soon as possible.

Mexico's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 150,000, putting it behind only the United States, Brazil and India

Mexico's Coronavirus Death Toll Passes 150,000

Mexico's coronavirus death toll passes 150,000

An Israeli health worker prepared a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at Clalit Health Services in Jerusalem earlier this month as part of a vaccination campaign considered one of the largest in the world to date

Pfizer Or Sinopharm? 'Vaccine Diplomacy' In Middle East

Pfizer or Sinopharm? 'Vaccine diplomacy' in Middle East

Janet Yellen will be the first woman to lead the US Treasury and will face the daunting tasks of shepherding a $1.9 trillion economic rescue package through Congress

US Senate Confirms Yellen As First Female Treasury Secretary

US Senate confirms Yellen as first female Treasury secretary

A barrier to sport: can the Euro 2021 final go ahead as planned at Wembley?

Sports Face Vaccine Dilemma Ahead Of Olympics, Euros

Sports face vaccine dilemma ahead of Olympics, Euros

Reports in German press on Monday said Berlin had estimated the efficacy of the jab among over-65s was just 8 percent, citing sources

AstraZeneca Rejects 'Incorrect' Reports On Covid-19 Jab Efficacy In Elderly

AstraZeneca rejects 'incorrect' reports on Covid-19 jab efficacy in elderly

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Meghan Markle's Interviews With Larry King Resurface After Legendary TV Host's Death [Watch]

Larry King's interviews with Meghan Markle resurfaced after he passed away on Saturday.

It's possible to get six doses from vials of the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine rather than five, but only with a special syringe

Speciality Syringe Supply Crunch Strains Covid-19 Vaccinations

Speciality syringe supply crunch strains Covid-19 vaccinations

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, who is undergoing treatment for Covid-19, is one of the world's richest men

Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim Has Covid, Family Says

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has Covid, family says

United Airlines announced a contract tracing initiative on all flights in the effort to contain Covid-19

Two US-Based Airlines Now Using Digital COVID-19 'Passport'

There are now two U.S. airlines that have created apps and online resources to help with COVID-19 travel information.

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