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Mastercard to investigate allegations against Pornhub
A newspaper column recently revealed many videos posted on the adult website depicted child abuse
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Indonesia receives first Covid vaccine from China's Sinovac
The Indonesian government plans to receive another 1.8 million doses in early January
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Kuwaiti opposition make gains in first parliamentary vote under new emir
Final count shows 31 new lawmakers had been elected to the 50-seat assembly
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South Korea tightens curbs in Seoul as Covid-19 cases hit 9-month high
The country has so far reported a total of 37,546 cases, with 545 deaths
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Iran prepares to raise oil exports if sanctions eased: state media
It is estimated that Iran exports less than 300,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd)
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UAE target of cyber attacks after ‘Israel deal’
UAE broke with decades of Arab policy when it agreed to forge ties with Israel in a move that angered Palestinians
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Kuwait emir accepts post-election government resignation: KUNA
Asks the cabinet to stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new government is appointed
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India faces 'challenges' in nationwide virus vaccination
About eight potential vaccines currently in trial will be manufactured in India, including three indigenous vaccines
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India: Minister part of local vaccine trial gets virus
Vaccine only effective after 2 doses, volunteers have 50% chance of receiving vaccine or placebo, says developer
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Iran ex-VP for women says she will appeal jail sentence
The former VP has been accused of handing classified information to foreign parties
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Britain and EU to resume talks in final push for Brexit trade deal
Both sides hope they can secure a deal governing almost $1 trillion of trade a year
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Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island
Queensland’s emergency services urged residents to evacuate late on Sunday afternoon
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US Appeals Court rejects bid to block Georgia win for Biden
Judge says Trump's attorney had no standing to sue and the contested state had already certified the election
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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth to get Covid-19 vaccine ‘in weeks’: Report
The monarch, 94, and her 99-year-old husband Prince Philip are in line to get the jab early due to their age
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Trump keeps up baseless fraud claims at rally for US senators in Georgia
Trump claims of widespread voter fraud have been rejected by state and federal officials across the country
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Amid pandemic, Prince William tours country by train
Britain has been the hardest hit country in Europe by Covid-19, with over 60,000 deaths
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28 years after razing of Babri Mosque, persecution of Muslims continues in Modi’s India
Since Modi came into power the lynching of Muslims on any pretext has become a norm
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Australian state eases restrictions for 'Covid safe' summer
Masks will remain mandatory at indoor venues and on public and ride-share transport
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Pfizer seeks emergency approval for Covid-19 vaccine in India, media say
The Pfizer shot needs to be stored at minus 70 degrees Celsius or below
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Violence erupts during Paris protest against Marcron's security law
Rallies also took place in Marseille, Lyon, Lille and other French cities
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India fails to end deadlock with farmers, talks to resume next week
Thousands of Indian farmers have demonstrated against the laws, by camping on outskirts of the capital New Delhi
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BJP minister tests coronavirus positive days after taking India-made vaccine
Haryana home minister urges those who had come in close contact with him to get themselves tested
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Cuddling in Covd: 'Hug bubble' lets seniors feel the magic of touch
The 'hug bubble' allows care home residents to hold hands and embrace visiting relatives
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Viral image of Australian soldier drinking beer out of dead Taliban fighter's leg sparks outrage
Photo shows limb being used to down drinks in a special forces bar in Afghanistan
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Kuwaitis go to polls as economy poses challenge for new emir
Around 300 candidates, including 29 women, are vying for 50 seats in Gulf’s oldest assembly with legislative powers
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'WHO hopes to have 500m vaccine doses in first quarter of 2021'
To date, 189 countries have joined COVAX programme, which is backed by WHO and seeks to ensure equitable distribution
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Massive Palestinian funeral for killed teenager despite virus curfew
Ali Ayman Nasr Abu Aliya, 13, was 'shot with live rounds in the stomach' during clashes in the north of Ramallah
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Turkey in weekend lockdown as coronavirus cases hit record highs
Turkey now ranks fourth globally for the number of daily new cases, behind only the United States, India and Brazil
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India considers changing new farm laws after mass protests
Government open to look into various amendments, an official says ahead of a meeting between farmers and ministers
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Bahrain says it won't allow imports from Israeli settlements
Earlier, a Bahraini minister had voiced openness to settlement imports
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Iran's coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000 - health ministry
321 new fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours
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Moscow starts mass Covid-19 vaccination with its Sputnik V shot
Scientists raise concerns about launching mass vaccinations before full trials to test its safety and efficacy
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South Korea reports 583 coronavirus cases, off 9-month high
Prompts Seoul to announce unprecedented curfews
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South Korea reports 583 coronavirus cases, off 9-month high
Prompts Seoul to announce unprecedented curfews
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Trump campaign files election lawsuit in Georgia, suffers more legal defeats
The Trump campaign says new lawsuit would include sworn statements from Georgia residents alleging fraud
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Explainer: India's multi-billion dollar food programme is at the heart of farmers' protests
Left out of the safety net, most farmers from Bihar are forced to sell at a discount of 25% to 35%
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US decision to withdraw troops dismays some Somalis
US troops made a great impact on the training and operational effectiveness of Somali soldiers
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WHO warns against pandemic complacency amid vaccine rollout
Officials say healthcare systems could still buckle under pressure
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US ends China-funded exchange programmes, calls them 'propaganda tools'
The termination is the latest reflection of President Donald Trump's sharply antagonistic relationship with China
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Iran tells IAEA it will accelerate underground uranium enrichment
Iran plans to install more cascades, or clusters, of advanced IR-2m centrifuges in the underground plant at Natanz
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Iran tells IAEA it will accelerate underground uranium enrichment
IAEA's last quarterly report showed Tehran had stockpiled 12 times the 202.8 kg of enriched uranium, it is allowed
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'No presents': Mexicans urged to embrace abstemious Christmas to stop pandemic
Mexico has recorded just over 1.15 million Covid-19 cases and almost 110,000 deaths
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Indian farmers have the right to protest peacefully: UN
Tens of thousands of Indian farmers have camped for over a week on highways leading into New Delhi
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Coal mine accident in China's Chongqing kills 18
The dead were among 24 people trapped underground by excessive levels of carbon monoxide gas
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AGP points to irregularities in BTT, BRT
Projects suffered from poor planning, implementation
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More than half of Spaniards unwilling to take Covid-19 vaccine immediately, survey shows
About a third of the population would be ready to take the Covid-19 vaccine immediately
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UN warns 2021 shaping up to be a humanitarian catastrophe
2021 likely to be 'worst humanitarian crisis year since beginning of UN', says WFP chief David Beasley
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Yellow fever claims 172 lives in Nigeria: WHO
As of November 24, the outbreak has been reported in five states in Nigeria, says WHO spokesman
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Moderna plans 100 million Covid vaccine doses in early 2021
Between 85 and 100 million doses to be distributed in US, with rest of world receiving remaining 15 to 25 million
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Biden says killing of Iranian scientist will complicate ties
President-elect also says he will ask Americans to wear face mask during his first 100 days in office