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Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official

The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zKfJO via IFTTT

Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal

A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35PI3Nq via IFTTT

Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic

Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kp9Sod via IFTTT

Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US

Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQaEhm via IFTTT

Trapped Chinese miners' note sparks hopes for rescue

Rescuers say at least 12 workers are alive a week after an explosion blocked the mine's exit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nVnRzI via IFTTT

Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend

China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qs7TyS via IFTTT

Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines

A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bUryUh via IFTTT