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Omicron v. delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical

(AP) — As the omicron coronavirus variant spreads in southern Africa and pops up in

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

(Reuters) – Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: NYC expands

US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

(AP) — The U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in

Second Ghislaine Maxwell accuser called to testify at sex abuse trial

(Reuters) – A second woman who has accused Ghislaine Maxwell of grooming her for abuse

Myanmar’s ousted leader Suu Kyi gets four-year jail term in trial

(Reuters) – Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi received a four-year jail term on

Omicron Is Threatening Asia-Pacific’s Reopening Plans

(CNN): Little is known about the potential dangers posed by the Omicron coronavirus variant but

Violence escalates in India’s northeast after forces mistakenly fire on civilians – officials

Protesters threw stones and set fire to areas around a camp belonging to Indian forces

Alibaba overhauls e-commerce businesses, appoints new CFO

(Reuters) – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK) said on Monday it was reorganising its international

Japanese princess celebrates coming of age

(Reuters) – Japan’s Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, on

Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 13; dozens injured

(Reuters) – The eruption of Indonesia’s Semeru volcano has killed at least 13 people and