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China blocks 2 WHO team members after failed Covid test
The WHO first tweeted that the international team of 13 scientists examining the origins of the virus that causes Covid-19 arrived in Wuhan.
Donald Trump impeached for second time: What next? Can he run for White House again in 2024?
The Lower house of the United States Congress voted 232-197 to impeach Donald Trump with 10 Republicans joining with the Democrats in saying that the outgoing President needs to be held accountable for his actions. The Congress also warned ominously of a “clear and present danger” if Congress should leave him unchecked before president-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration January 20.
Biden briefed on security concerns regarding inauguration
The transition team's announcement announcement comes in the wake of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's warning about plans of armed protests from January 16 through January 20 at all the 50 state capitols, and from January 17 through January 20 at the US Capitol in Washington D.C.
Dozens killed in clashes between Yemeni govt forces, Houthis
The clashes took place in the district of Jabal Murad in southern Marib as the government forces recaptured a chain of hills. Meanwhile, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV said the Saudi-led coalition, which backs the Yemeni government forces, launched a series of airstrikes on the Houthi fighters in the hills of Jabal Murad district on Wednesday.
Twitter CEO defends permanent ban on Trump
Twitter last week permanently banned Trump from its platform, citing "risk of further incitement of violence". The Twitter ban came after a pro-Trump mob stormed the US Capitol, hoping to stop the certification of Joe Biden's election victory.
Snapchat to permanently ban Trump's account from Jan 20
Trump attempted to violate Snapchat's polices several times. The company had sent warnings to his team about content that violated the rules. The permanent ban officially goes into effect from January 20, the day when President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th President of the US.
US agency hikes wages for foreign workers holding H-1B visas, Green Cards
The new rule is going to be published in the federal register on January 14 and it is the second attempt by the Donald Trump administration that is meant to hike the wages for foreign workers that include the H-1B or PERM labour certification program.
Pro-Trump accounts now flourish on Telegram, being blocked
Telegram confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday that it has pulled down dozens of channels that we're inciting violence on its platform. The company observed several accounts promoting white supremacy, Nazi iconography and other forms of far-right extremism.
Joe Biden appoints Kurt Campbell as Indo-Pacific coordinator to address concerns emerging from China
Kurt Campbell is a former top Pentagon official and has served as an assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs during the Obama administration. "I can confirm Kurt will be Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific at the NSC," said a spokeswoman for Biden's transition.
Russia denies Pompeo allegation of links between Iran, Al Qaeda
Pompeo on Tuesday alleged that Iran had become a "new home base" for al-Qaeda, doubling down the maximum pressure campaign against Iran before leaving office in less than 10 days.
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