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Covid live news: Six cases of Omicron variant found in Scotland; WHO says ‘very high’ global risk from new strain

Cases confirmed in Lanarkshire and Greater Glasgow and Clyde area; World Health Organization briefing says mutations ‘concerning for potential impact on pandemic trajectory’Japan has said...

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Japan shuts borders to nonresident foreigners in response to omicron variant

The country is slamming its doors closed again, just three weeks after reopening, amid growing fears about the new coronavirus strain.Source: Washington Post

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Omicron travel bans on African countries are ‘Afrophobia,’ Malawi’s president says

Many countries have closed their borders to travelers from southern Africa after the new virus variant was identified by South African scientists last week.Source: Washington...

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Omicron Variant Surfaces Amid an Airline Travel Rebound

With several countries imposing new restrictions, the question now is whether travelers will be deterred. Source: New York Times

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Climate Change Driving Some Albatrosses to ‘Divorce,’ Study Finds

MELBOURNE, Australia — Albatrosses usually mate for life, making them among the most monogamous creatures on the planet. But climate change may be driving more...

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Covid: South Africa’s president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

South Africa's president has condemned travel bans enacted against his country and its neighbours over the new coronavirus variant Omicron.Cyril Ramaphosa said he was "deeply...

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Interfaith love a risk amid India’s Hindu nationalist surge

BELAGAVI, India (AP) — Arbaz Mullah’s love story began, as romances often do, when he first laid eyes on the woman of his dreams, Shweta...

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Matthew McConaughey Says He Won’t Run for Texas Governor ‘at This Moment’

The actor and author Matthew McConaughey announced on Sunday that he would not run for governor of Texas for now, after months of weighing whether...

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Both parties claim victory as Honduras awaits election results.

Hondurans cast their vote Sunday in a largely peaceful, orderly election, that was nonetheless marred by deep polarization, technological shortcomings and fears of fraud.First polls...

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Blood test offers new hope for people with depression, bipolar

A blood test using RNA markers is offering new hope to people with mood disorders such as depression in what could be a significant breakthrough...