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New US sanctions destructive to bilateral ties: Russia
"The latest innovations of the US Department of Commerce aimed at modernising its export regime, namely, the incorporation of the concept of 'military end user' and the inclusion of more than 40 Russian legal entities in the corresponding list, are perplexing and outrageous," Xinhua news agency quoted Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova as saying on Thursday.
Trump, Melania tout Covid-19 vaccine as 'Christmas miracle'
The first couple delivered their Christmas greetings in a video released on Thursday, The Hill news website reported. The two vaccines, one produced by Pfizer and BioNTech, the other by Moderna, have recently been cleared for emergency distribution. According to health experts, the general public will get widespread access to the vaccines sometime next spring.
Pakistan: Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed jailed for over 15 years in another case
Besides Saeed, ATC Judge Ijaz Ahmed Buttar also handed down punishments to Hafiz Abdul Salam, Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad Ashraf and Yahya Mujahid to 15 years and six-month imprisonment, whereas a six-month imprisonment was handed down to Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki, the report quoted details issued by the JuD as saying.
UN urges Libyans to consolidate efforts towards national polls
The appeal came amidst the celebration of the 69th independence day of Libya on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported. The mission called on the Libyans to consolidate their efforts and take courageous steps towards national reconciliation, and look forward to a bright future for all to live in peace and prosperity, affirming its full commitment to assisting the country's people in building their unified state.
UNICEF appeals funding for 2M vulnerable Ethiopians
In a statement on Thursday, Unicef said it needs 1the funding to meet the needs of 2.3 million people between December 2020 and January 2021 living in the conflict-ridden northern Tigray state and the adjacent localities in neighbouring Amhara and Afar regions. The UN agency had already developed an emergency response plan for three months from November 2020 to January 2021.
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.
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