US to impose China Covid testing as virus surge jangles global nerves
The United States and Italy announced mandatory Covid-19 testing for travellers from China as Beijing's sudden abandonment of tough measures to contain the coronavirus -- and surge in virus cases -- caused jitters around the world.
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Liverpool confirm Gakpo deal
Liverpool confirmed the signing of Cody Gakpo, subject to a work permit, on Wednesday with the Dutch international forward joining from PSV Eindhoven.
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Bolivia arrests key opposition leader: government
Bolivian police on Wednesday arrested Luis Fernando Camacho, a key opposition figure and governor of the economic powerhouse Santa Cruz region, the government announced, without specifying the charges.
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After huge storm, Mississippi capital hit by another water crisis
Tens of thousands of residents in Jackson, the capital of the southern US state of Mississippi, were stuck without running water Wednesday, after frozen pipes burst following a monster winter storm that hit most of the country over the holidays.
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Peru's ousted president asks court for his freedom
Peru's ousted president Pedro Castillo, jailed while awaiting trial on charges of "rebellion" and conspiracy, asked a court Wednesday to free him.
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Travel misery grinds on as US digs out from superstorm
Thousands more flights were canceled across the United States on Wednesday, with no end in sight to days of travel misery as the country digs out from a deadly superstorm.
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Canada-led group seeks arbitrator over jet downing by Iran
A group of countries led by Canada on Wednesday called for an arbitrator to settle claims against Iran over its shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger plane in January 2020.
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Dazzling Doncic following in mentor Nowitzki's record breaking path
On Christmas Day, the Dallas Mavericks unveiled a statue to their former great Dirk Nowitzki but after Luka Doncic's historical triple double on Tuesday they might need to commission another monument.
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Fences could be erected at Wembley in response to Euro final chaos
New gated perimeter fencing could be erected at Wembley as part of the Football Association's response to the chaotic scenes at the Euro 2020 final.
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Exeter's Baxter expects more upsets without relegation
Exeter supremo Rob Baxter has forecast there will be further surprise results in English rugby union's Premiership while relegation no longer remains an option.
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