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Women and girls left behind: Glaring gaps in pandemic responses
UN Women’s newest report reveals that women and girls have disproportionately suffered the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 – be it through lost jobs and reduced work hours, increased intensity of care and domestic work, and strains on their
Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, Dec. 21
WASHINGTON -- Omicron has become the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States, accounting for over 73 percent of new weekly cases, according to the latest model estimates of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday. The infection
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Dec. 21
BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed
EXPLAINER: Boosters key to fight omicron, lot still to learn
The new omicron variant took only a few weeks to live up to dire predictions about how hugely contagious it is but scientists don’t yet know if it causes more severe disease even as the world faces exploding cases just before Christmas. “Everything is riskier
UPDATE 1-IMF executive board extends debt service relief for 25 low-income countries
The International Monetary Fund said on Monday its executive board has extended Fund debt service relief for 25 eligible low-income countries for another three months until April 13, 2022. The approval of the fifth and final tranche of debt service relief
COVID-19: Biden does not plan to lock US down over Omicron surge
Washington: US President Joe Biden does not plan on “locking the country down” in response to a surge
COVID-19: British Queen Elizabeth cancels Sandringham Christmas
London: Queen Elizabeth II has decided to break with tradition and celebrate Christmas at Windsor Castle rather than at her Sandringham estate, British media reported on Monday. The decision comes as Britain is gripped by rising numbers of cases of the Omicron
California prepares for week of storms, likely travel troubles
Drought-stricken California is facing a week of heavy mountain snowfall and widespread rain from another series of the kind of storms that were not expected to be likely this fall and winter due to La Nina conditions in the Pacific Ocean. ...
'Santa rally' won't rekindle due to omicron risks and profit-taking, PNC Financial's CIO predicts
PNC Financial's Amanda Agati sees near-term trouble, but she's optimistic the market will see gains in 2022. ...
Bills eager for rematch vs Pats with AFC East on the line
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bring on the Patriots. That was the resounding message from several Bills players not long after a 31-14 win over Carolina on Sunday, in which Buffalo snapped a two-game skid by padding its record against yet another flawed opponent
Ghislaine Maxwell jury begins deliberations after closings
NEW YORK — A jury began deliberations Monday, tasked with considering whether Ghislaine Maxwell is a dangerous predator who recruited teens to be sexually abused by financier Jeffrey Epstein — as prosecutors put it — or the “innocent woman” a defense attorney
Jan. 6 committee seeks interview with GOP Rep. Scott Perry
WASHINGTON — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection requested an interview with Republican Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania on Monday, marking the first time the committee publicly sought to interview a sitting member of Congress.
Omicron now accounts for 73% of US COVID-19 cases
Travelers wait for a shuttle but to arrive at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported more than 3,500 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday as the number of daily new
Ghislaine Maxwell's fate now in hands of jury in sex trafficking trial
A prosecutor said Ghislaine Maxwell is a dangerous predator who helped Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls. Her defense attorney said she is innocent. ...
Experts: Boosters are key in fight against omicron
Here’s the latest on what’s known and what’s still to learn about omicron. ...
‘Serious fears’ for Afghans in UK refugee hotels as omicron cases soar
LONDON: There are “serious fears” about the potential risk the omicron variant of COVID-19 poses to the health of thousands of Afghan asylum seekers housed by UK authorities in temporary hotel accommodation, experts told Arab News. The UK is facing one of the
EU approves fifth jab as WHO urges greater effort to end pandemic
BRUSSELS: The European Union approved its fifth Covid-19 vaccine Monday, stepping up its battle against the omicron virus variant as the WHO called for greater efforts to ensure the pandemic ends next year. Europe is already far ahead of other parts of the
G7 condemns ‘erosion’ of democracy in Hong Kong polls
HONG KONG: World powers on Monday condemned Hong’s Kong tightly vetted legislature vote, saying rules imposed by Beijing that reduced directly elected seats and controlled who could stand had eroded democracy in the Chinese territory. China has overseen a
One in four Somalis face acute hunger due to drought: UN
NAIROBI: Nearly one in four people in Somalia are facing acute hunger as drought ravages the conflict-wracked country, following three seasons of poor rains and a fourth on the way, the UN warned on Monday. The crisis is expected to worsen, leaving 4.6 million
2021 in Review: Why an isolated and bankrupt Afghanistan could slide back into conflict
WATERLOO, Canada: As the last US troops departed Kabul on Aug. 31, drawing 20 years of war in Afghanistan to a dispiriting end, Taliban commanders were quick to declare victory. Little did they know, amid their jubilation, that a new and much more complex
Roundup: Omicron becomes dominant variant in U.S. as holiday gatherings begin
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Omicron has taken the hold to become the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States as more people are traveling and gathering for holidays. The infection cases caused by Omicron amounted to 73.2 percent of all infection
Chinese FM sums up China's foreign relations in 2021
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday delivered a speech at a symposium on the international situation and China's foreign relations in 2021. During the past year, the world has witnessed a persistent and unchecked pandemic,
COVID-19: UK cancels London New Year party over Omicron surge
London: A major New Year celebration in London will be cancelled, the British capital’s mayor said on Monday, as worries mount over a surge in virus cases sparked by the Omicron variant. Sadiq Khan said infections were at
COVID-19: Omicron now dominant variant in US
Washington: The fast-spreading Omicron variant is now the main coronavirus strain
Close Games Now Swinging Against Slumping Ravens
It has been a season of razorthin finishes for the Baltimore Ravens and those sure have evened out recently.
Biden Welcomes Puppy To White House; No Word On Promised Cat
President Joe Biden has welcomed a new addition to the family, a puppy named Commander.
Jets' Porous D Continues To Get Run Around By Opponents
The inability to stop the run has been the running theme for the New York Jets' defense this season.
Revealed: First Omicron case left MIQ before variant identified
A person with Omicron went through managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ), recovered and was out in the community before the Ministry of Health even knew they had the country’s first known case of the more transmissible variant. The Ministry of Health
Israel to seize Palestinian-owned land in West Bank
WORLD Israel to seize Palestinian-owned land in West Bank " data-media=""> 20/12/2021 10:29 AM RAMALLAH, Palestine, Dec 20 -- Israel has announced that it will seize Palestinian-owned land in the occupied West Bank. Israeli occupation authorities said they
Life under threat of invasion: Russian-backed forces are at Ukraine’s border
On one side of the Kalmius river in Ukraine’s war-battered eastern Donbas region, a dirt road is lined with houses hit by artillery shells. On the other side are hills less than a mile away. That’s where the Russian-backed forces
Pandemic Will End When Vaccine Inequity Ends, WHO Chief Says
The World Health Organization warned the
Pro-Beijing Candidates Sweep Victories at Hong Kong Poll
Pro-Beijing candidates dominated Hong Kong's
U.S., Western Allies Express 'Grave Concern' over Hong Kong Vote
The United States and four other Western
Sudan Group Says 1 Person Killed in Anti-Coup Protests
CAIRO—A Sudanese protester was shot dead during mass demonstrations against the recent military takeover and a subsequent deal that reinstated
US Recommends Approving Google, Meta Undersea Data Cable to Asia
WASHINGTON—The Biden administration on Friday recommended Alphabet's Google and Facebook parent Meta get permission to use an undersea cable system to handle
Man Sentenced to Almost 4 Years for Assaulting Officer During Capitol Breach - Reports
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st December, 2021) A Washington man was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the evens
US, UK Send Cyberwarfare Teams to Ukraine Amid Concerns Over Russia - Reports
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st December, 2021) The United States and the United Kingdom sent cyberwarfare teams to Ukraine over concerns Russia could potentially launch a cyber
US Judge Blocks Biden Admin COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors - Filing
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st December, 2021) US Magistrate Judge David Noce blocked the enforcement of the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for
Putin to Outline Tasks for 2022 at Defense Ministry Meeting
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st December, 2021) Russian President Vladimir Putin will on Tuesday attend a Defense Ministry meeting, which
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly Tests Positive for COVID-19 - Statement
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st December, 2021) Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announed in a public message that sge has tested positive for the novel
Iran High on Agenda During Sullivan's Meeting in Israel - Biden Administration Official
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st December, 2021) Iran will be high on the agenda during US
Omicron Coronavirus Variant Now Accounts for More Than 73% of Sequenced Cases in US - CDC
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st December, 2021) The coronavirus Omicron variant
US May Erase Travel Restrictions on Visitors From Southern African Countries - Fauci
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st December, 2021) The United States may ease restrictions on visitors from southern African countries because the number of coronavirus infections in the country is
IMF to Provide Jordan With Additional $335Mln in Funding - Statement
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st December, 2021) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a statement that it will provide to Jordan more than $335 million in funding after completing the third review of
Economic forecasts dip after Manchin says he’ll oppose Build Back Better
Sen Joe Manchin’s fellow Democrats weren’t the only ones in mourning after his announcement opposing the Build Back Better Act likely killed hope for the legislation to be passed, at least
Santa Claus and firetruck crew help save family from burning home in New Jersey
Besides bringing children gifts in brightly-colored wrapping paper on Christmas morning — or coal for some — Santa Claus sometimes steps in to help save the day. This was true ...
Video shows crocodile eating a bull shark in Australia. Does it burp when it’s done?
It’s not uncommon for anglers to lose their catch to a bigger fish, but one man in Australia watched as the shark he reeled in was eaten by a large ...
Man who played the Missouri lottery for 20 years finally wins the Powerball
A man who played the Missouri lottery “once a week” for two decades has finally won, Missouri Lottery announced. The man, who was not identified, won a $50,000 Powerball prize ...
Missing college student found alive under pile of coal in man’s basement, Utah cops say
A 19-year-old missing college student was found alive under a pile of coal in a man’s basement, police in Utah said. Madelyn Allen was reported missing on Dec. 13 after ...
Tornadoes and storms that hit US were a derecho, says National Weather Service
Derecho, often described as an inland hurricane, hit the north-central US on 15 December, separately from Kentucky tornadoes The National Weather Service’s (NWS) storm prediction center has described the multiple tornadoes and thunderstorms that struck the
Primary school teacher sacked after being caught on film kicking horse
Footage of Sarah Moulds shared online by Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs viewed by millions in November A primary school teacher has been sacked after footage of a horse being kicked and slapped sparked outrage on social media. Sarah Moulds, 37, was initially
Kyle Rittenhouse cheered as ‘hero to millions’ as he claims homicide trial attempt to come ...
Kyle Rittenhouse, the man who was cleared of murder after shooting three people , was hailed at a “hero to millions” when he appeared before a group of young American conservatives. Register for free to continue reading Registration is a free and easy way to
U.S. CDC estimates Omicron accounts for over 73 pct of new weekly COVID-19 cases
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Omicron has become the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States, accounting
Swastika Found in Massachusetts High School Amid String of Controversies
The Massachusetts State House. Photo Credit: David Mark/Pixabay. A graffitied swastika was found in a bathroom at Danvers High School in Massachusetts last week, in the wake of a string of controversies in the North Shore community. Danvers High School
Saudi-led coalition hits Yemen’s Sanaa airport
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen on Monday carried out air strikes on the international airport of the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital Sanaa after asking civilians to immediately evacuate, state media reported. The
In a first, Korean rights group stages protest for detained Kashmiri activist
In an unexpected part of the world, a small protest was held on Monday in Seoul, South Korea demanding the release of Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez. People displayed banners reading, “Release Khurram Parvez” outside the Indian
Qatar Airways takes Airbus to court over A350 skin flaws
PARIS: Qatar Airways said on Monday it had started proceedings in a UK court against European planemaker Airbus in a bid to resolve a dispute over surface damage to A350 passenger jets. “We have sadly failed in all our attempts to reach a constructive
Sinopharm Covid-19 booster weaker against Omicron: study
BEIJING: A Covid-19 booster shot produced by China’s Sinopharm had “significantly lower” neutralising activity against the , Chinese researchers said in a paper, although they added the vaccine’s efficacy against Omicron remained
Russia presses for urgent US�response on security guarantees
RIYADH: Russia said on Monday it urgently needed a response from the United States on its sweeping security demands and again warned of a possible Russian military response unless it saw political action to assuage its concerns. Moscow, which has unnerved the
‘World cannot afford unstable Afghanistan’, COAS tells US envoy
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West called on Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed the current security situation in Afghanistan, besides opportunities of bilateral cooperation and matters of mutual interest, the military said.
Omicron spreading and infecting the vaccinated: WHO
GENEVA: The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading faster than the Delta variant and is causing infections in people already vaccinated or who have recovered from the Covid-19 disease, the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday.
Chile's Election of Leftist as President Shakes Nation's Markets
SANTIAGO, Chile—The election of a leftist politician as president in Chile caused markets to tumble on
China: Taiwan a 'wanderer' that will come home
A top Chinese diplomat called Taiwan a “wanderer” that will eventually come home to China, to which a Taiwanese governing council responded it "absolutely will not accept a path laid out by an autocratic political system," Reuters reported. Speaking to media
Peng Shuai tells paper she never wrote of being assaulted
Peng dropped out of sight after the accusation briefly appeared on her verified Weibo social media before being swiftly removed. ...
Omicron now causing 73% of US COVID-19 cases
Federal health officials say Omicron has raced ahead of other versions of COVID-19 and become the dominant variant in the U.S. ...
Check out the Bidens' new puppy patrolling the White House
"Welcome to the White House, Commander." ...
Stock futures rise following a losing day as omicron keeps investors on edge
The overnight action came after a losing day on Wall Street with low trading volume ahead of the holidays. ...
Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of US COVID-19 cases
NEW YORK (AP) — Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., accounting for 73% of new infections last week, federal health officials said Monday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
EPL plays on, urging 16% of players unvaccinated get jabbed
LONDON (AP) — Premier League clubs decided against pausing the season on Monday despite 10 fixtures being postponed in the previous week due to the most widespread coronavirus outbreaks to date across squads. While more than 90% of players in the Italian and
‘Evil takes no breaks’: Warnings as Steve Bannon vows to take over America’s entire ‘election apparatus’
Former Donald Trump advisor and right wing extremist podcaster Steve Bannon has vowed that he will take over the entire "election apparatus" of the US. Mr Bannon,
Police search Connecticut park related to Jennifer Dulos case
HARTFORD, Conn. — State police are searching Waveny Park in New Canaan, the area near where the SUV of Jennifer Farber Dulos was found more than two years ago, in ...
The Queen to celebrate Christmas in Windsor
The Queen will celebrate Christmas in Windsor this year instead of
Donald Trump sues New York Attorney-General to block investigation of his businesses
The lawsuit describes Letitia James, a Democrat, as having "personal disdain for Trump" and points to numerous statements she's made about him previously. ...
Live updates: N.C. governor declines new pandemic mandates
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s governor has issued his strongest public health warning yet heading into the Christmas holidays. Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday that officials expect the omicron variant of the coronavirus to soon severely strain hospitals and
Pioneering Black Educator's Statue to Replace Confederate Statue at the Capitol
Civil rights activist and Bethune-Cookman University founder Mary McLeod Bethune will soon
Five-time world champion van Barneveld makes winning return to World Darts Championship
The Netherlands' five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld made a winning return to the World Darts Championship after coming out of retirement earlier this year. Van Barneveld announced his retirement from the
Extended Maradona Auction Seeks New Bidders As Assets Go Unsold
An auction house tasked with selling some 90 items owned by the late football icon Diego Maradona announced on Monday it was extending the deadline to submit bids after the most expensive pieces were... ...
Moderna confident that booster works against Omicron
WASHINGTON, United States –US vaccine maker Moderna expressed confidence Monday that its booster shot was effective against the Omicron variant, after the announcement of laboratory results it described as “reassuring.” “We’ll be
Japanese space tourists return to Earth after 12 days on ISS
ALMATY, Kazakhstan — A Japanese billionaire returned to Earth Monday, after 12 days on the International Space Station where he made videos about performing mundane tasks including brushing teeth and going to the bathroom. AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN Online
Political paralysis, COVID surge: problems pile up for Biden
WASHINGTON, United States — A defiant rejection of his massive social spending bill by a single US senator — a fellow Democrat — and a surge in Covid cases are imperiling Joe Biden less than a year into his presidency. US President Joe Biden
EU to decide on new COVID jab as Omicron rages
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The EU’s drug regulator was set to decide Monday whether to approve a fifth Covid jab as the US warned of a bleak winter with the Omicron variant spurring new waves of infections globally. Since it was first reported in
Jan 6 committee seeks testimony and docs from GOP lawmaker accused of plotting election takeover ...
The House select committee investigating the 6 January insurrection has asked Pennsylvania Representative Scott Perry to provide documents and testimony regarding his push to have former president Donald Trump install a new acting attorney general who wanted
Pentagon issues rules aimed at stopping rise of extremism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials issued detailed new rules Monday prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities. The new guidelines come nearly a year after some current and
After reprieve, NYC is rattled by a stunning virus spike
NEW YORK (AP) — Just a couple of weeks ago, New York City seemed like a relative bright spot in the U.S. coronavirus struggle. Now it's a hot spot, confronting a dizzying spike in cases, scramble for testing, quandary over a major event and exhausting sense of
TikTokker says gym refused to ban male customer who followed her home and assaulted her
A TikTokker in Florida says a man followed her home from her gym and sexually assaulted her, but the health club refused
Human Rights Watch calls on Japan to cut ties with Myanmar’s military
Human Rights Watch called Monday for Japan to cut ties with Myanmar’s military and halt a military study-abroad program, according to a post on the organization’s website. The organization, which conducts research and advocacy for human rights,
Omicron is now dominant US variant, causing three-quarters of new cases, CDC says
The Omicron variant is now the driving force behind new Covid cases in America, according to health officials, causing nearly three-quarters of new infections over the last week. The new coronavirus variant, first identified in South Africa, has now spread
Oregon, among last holdout states, to join opioid agreement
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon, one of the last holdout states in joining a $26 billion settlement with the three largest distributors of opioids and drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, is on the verge of signing on, the state's attorney general said Monday. The state
Weekend shopper numbers on UK high streets suffer Omicron hit
Shopper numbers across Britain’s high streets
People pressure governments worldwide to act on inflation
Óscar Baños and thousands of fellow truck drivers
