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New ‘Omicron’ Variant Stokes Concern but Vaccines May Still Work  The New York Times What we know about the Omicron variant  CNN South Africa Omicron cases appear mild, but too soon to know severity  Business Insider What to know about omicron, the new

It’s easy, and not entirely wrong, to be cynical about Jerusalem’s newfound ties with Rabat. But there’s something earnest about them, owing to a deep cultural connection

A group calling itself Krause House DAO, named after the late Chicago Bulls general manager, Jerry Krause, has raised $4 million with the long-shot goal of trying to buy an NBA sports franchise. (Image credit: Krause House DAO)

Covid: US joins EU in restricting flights from southern Africa over new coronavirus variant  BBC News Travel curbed as new COVID variant sparks global worry  Reuters World races to contain new COVID threat, the omicron variant  Yahoo News New Covid Variant Triggers U.S.

Russia is keeping some 90,000 troops near the border following wargames and Kyev has warned that Moscow could be plotting a coup

Vaccine manufacturers have expressed confidence that they will be able to rapidly adapt their jabs if the Omicron variant spreads.

Some demonstrators hit with batons, birdshot during a protest in a dry river bed; mobile internet services in area reported cut

Bill brought following revelations of antisemitic incidents, including many in local schools; Jewish groups welcome move, even though legislation does not mention Holocaust

African nation, which has much lower infection rates than much of Europe, says countries must not be punished for scientific research into mutations; WHO also rejects travel bans

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