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Mutated Corona strain likely to cause more hospitalisations, deaths: Study
The new study conducted by the Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine shows concerns regarding increase number of hospitalizations and deaths
'We have taken back control' after securing UK-EU trade deal: UK PM
By the new deal, reached after nine months of hard negotiations between London and Brussels, Britain has "taken back control of our laws and our destiny," he said, adding that his country has also taken back control of money, borders and fishing waters. The deal is a comprehensive Canada-style deal, the prime minister said, adding that it will protect jobs across Britain.
French President welcomes post-Brexit trade deal
The EU and the UK reached a post-Brexit trade deal on Thursday, just a week before the Brexit transition period ends on December 31, 2020. The deal is beneficial for the French economy, commented France's leading economic daily Les Echos.
United Kingdom, European Union finally seal post-Brexit trade deal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will shortly hold a press conference, announcing the agreement. It comes after months of wrangling in Brussels. In a press conference in Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: "This was a long and winding road but we have got a good deal to show for it. It is fair, it is a balanced deal, and it is the right and responsible thing to do for both sides."
Dr Anthony Fauci, K. K. Shailaja among global personalities to get Mother Teresa Awards:
The awards, instituted since 2005 and the only one recognised by the Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata, have been given to a select few globally renowned personalities for their incredible contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic this year, with the theme 'Celebrating Compassion in Times of Covid', said Harmony Foundation Chairman Abraham Mathai.
Covid-19 Vaccine: Argentina registers Sputnik V vaccine
Argentina is the first country in Latin America to officially register Sputnik V. The vaccine was registered under the emergency use authorisation procedure and was approved by the regulator, National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Devices of Argentina (ANMAT), based on the results of Phase 3 clinical trials in Russia, without additional trials in Argentina.
No backdoor dialogue with India underway: Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Qureshi's statement comes at a time when heavy exchange of fire between the Indian and Pakistan border security forces have intensified, leaving dozens of casualties on both sides. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has been summoning the Indian envoy to record their protest against what it calls, India's deliberate ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC).
Aurobindo Pharma & Covaxx to develop corona vaccine for India, Unicef
Under the signed agreement, Aurobindo Pharma has obtained the exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and sell Covaxx's UB-612 vaccine in India and to Unicef, as well as non-exclusive rights in other select emerging and developing markets. Aurobindo will manufacture the finished doses of UB-612 at its facilities in Hyderabad.
More than one million Americans vaccinated against Covid-19: Official
Three million doses were delivered last week across the United States, with the first authorized vaccine, developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, administered on December 14.
Trump administration considers immunity for Saudi Crown Prince MBS in assassination plot
The current case accuses the crown prince of deploying operatives in the U.S. to track down Saad Aljabri, a former high-level Saudi official who has worked with U.S. intelligence agencies, and then dispatching a team to murder him.
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