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Suicide bomber attacks bar in eastern Congo, killing 6
Published On: December 26, 2021 04:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press
CONGO, Dec 26: A suicide bomber attacked a restaurant and bar Saturday as patrons gathered on Christmas Day, killing at least six others in an eastern Congolese town where Islamic extremists are known to be active.
3 militants killed in gunfights in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Published On: December 26, 2021 03:45 PM NPT By: Republica
SRINAGAR, Dec 26: Three militants were killed in two separate gunfights in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the police said on Sunday. Police said two militants were killed in Tral of Pulwama district and one was gunned down in the Srigufwara area of Anantnag district.
India logs 7,189 new COVID-19 cases, nationwide Omicron infections rise to 415
Published On: December 25, 2021 04:46 PM NPT By: Republica
NEW DELHI, Dec 25: India has logged 7,189 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Saturday. The tally of cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus in the country has risen to 415. As per the Health Ministry, the country's active caseload stands at 77,032, presently the lowest in 579 days.
China reports highest number of coronavirus cases in four months
Published On: December 25, 2021 04:43 PM NPT By: Republica
BEIJING, Dec 25: China Saturday reported its highest number of new coronavirus cases in four months as officials rushed to contain outbreaks in several regions, including Xi'an city where millions are still under lockdown.
UK sets new record for COVID cases as Omicron sweeps London
Published On: December 25, 2021 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Dec 24: Britain reported another day of record COVID-19 cases on Friday, with new estimates showing swathes of London's population are carrying the virus, underlining the relentless advance of the Omicron variant.
Thousands of flights canceled globally as Omicron mars Christmas weekend
Published On: December 25, 2021 07:25 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, Dec 25: Commercial airlines around the world canceled more than 4,500 flights over the Christmas weekend, as a mounting wave of COVID-19 infections driven by the Omicron variant created greater uncertainty and misery for holiday travelers.
India records 6,650 COVID-19 new cases
Published On: December 24, 2021 05:54 PM NPT By: Republica
NEW DELHI, Dec 24: India's COVID-19 tally rose to 34,772,626 on Friday, as 6,650 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data. Besides, as many as 374 deaths were recorded since Thursday morning, taking the death toll to 479,133.
AstraZeneca vaccine booster works against Omicron, Oxford lab study finds
Published On: December 24, 2021 07:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
Dec 24: A three-dose course of AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the rapidly-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, the pharmaceutical company said on Thursday, citing data from an Oxford University lab study.
Britain exceeds 100,000 daily COVID-19 cases for the first time
Published On: December 23, 2021 07:45 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Dec 23: Britain reported more than 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases for the first time since widespread testing was introduced, with 106,122 on Wednesday compared with 90,629 on Tuesday.
S.African study offers Omicron hope ahead of second coronavirus Christmas
Published On: December 23, 2021 07:22 AM NPT By: Reuters
GENEVA/JOHANNESBURG, Dec 23: South African data offered a glimmer of hope on Wednesday about the severity of the Omicron coronavirus variant, but World Health Organization officials cautioned that it was too soon to draw firm conclusions as the strain spread across the globe.
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