China's Kintor says interim analysis of COVID treatment trial misses statistical criteria
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Syrian air defences confront Israeli 'aggression' on Latakia port - Syrian state TV
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FOREX-Safe-haven yen sinks to one-month low as Omicron worries ebb
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Fauci says U.S. should consider air travel vaccine mandate as flights grounded
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Australia COVID numbers surge as Omicron outbreak strains domestic politics
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Kentucky death toll from Dec 10 tornadoes climbs to 77
USA-WEATHER/TORNADOES-TOLL:Kentucky death toll from Dec 10 tornadoes climbs to 77
China reports 209 new COVID-19 cases on Dec 27 vs 200 a day earlier
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/CHINA-CASES (URGENT):China reports 209 new COVID-19 cases on Dec 27 vs 200 a day earlier
Mexico reports 42 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing toll to 298,819
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/MEXICO-TALLY (URGENT):Mexico reports 42 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing toll to 298,819
Blackouts, financial meltdowns and a petrol crisis - the year Lebanon unravelled
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Barbados to hold Jan. 19 snap election after becoming republic
BARBADOS-ELECTION/ (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Barbados to hold Jan. 19 snap election after becoming republic