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UK sets new record for COVID cases as Omicron sweeps London

UK sets new record for COVID cases as Omicron sweeps London

LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Britain reported another day of record COVID-19 cases on Friday, with new estimates showing swathes…
Russian court fines Alphabet’s Google 7.2 bln roubles

Russian court fines Alphabet’s Google 7.2 bln roubles

MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) – A Moscow court on Friday said it was fining Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O) 7.2 billion roubles ($98 million)…
U.S. equity funds enjoy big inflows on easing Omicron worries

U.S. equity funds enjoy big inflows on easing Omicron worries

Dec 24 (Reuters) – U.S. equity funds saw big inflows in the week ended Dec. 22, supported by easing fears…
Australian states reinstate COVID-19 curbs as Omicron cases jump

Australian states reinstate COVID-19 curbs as Omicron cases jump

SYDNEY, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Australia reintroduced COVID-19 curbs such as mandated mask wearing indoors, capacity limits and QR code…
Japan’s record $940 bln budget to help recovery as fiscal reform in back seat

Japan’s record $940 bln budget to help recovery as fiscal reform in back seat

TOKYO, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Japan’s cabinet approved on Friday an annual budget of $940 billion that is a record…
CDC cuts quarantine time for healthcare workers amid Omicron surge

CDC cuts quarantine time for healthcare workers amid Omicron surge

Dec 23 (Reuters) – Healthcare workers in the United States who test positive for COVID-19 but are asymptomatic can return…
U.S. to allow waiving of in-person interviews for H-1B, other visas through 2022

U.S. to allow waiving of in-person interviews for H-1B, other visas through 2022

Dec 23 (Reuters) – The United States will allow its consular officers to waive in-person interviews for H-1B and other…
Spain brings back outdoor mask-wearing to stem Omicron spread

Spain brings back outdoor mask-wearing to stem Omicron spread

MADRID, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Spain will make it compulsory to wear a face mask outdoors again as part of…
France cancels order for Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral drug

France cancels order for Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral drug

PARIS/MILAN, Dec 22 (Reuters) – France has cancelled its order for Merck & Co’s (MRK.N) COVID-19 antiviral drug following disappointing trial data…
Putin: we don’t want conflict over Ukraine

Putin: we don’t want conflict over Ukraine

MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Russia wants to avoid conflict with Ukraine and the West, President Vladimir Putin said on…
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