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A huge fire swept through a crowded river ferry in southern Bangladesh early Friday, leaving at least 37 dead and dozens injured as passengers jumped off the vessel to swim to shore, officials said. (Image credit: Niamul Rifat/AP)

A huge fire swept through a crowded river ferry in southern Bangladesh early Friday, leaving at least 37 dead and dozens injured as passengers jumped off the vessel to swim to shore, officials said. (Image credit: Niamul Rifat/AP)

The somehow still-looming Omicron threat brings with it worries of fresh restrictions (and a quarantine pandemic), a fourth shot gets frozen and Israel changes its tune on Iran

Turkish leader, long critical of Israel, tells spiritual leaders he values renewed dialogue with Herzog, Bennett; says he supports rebuilding local synagogues, condemns Holocaust

In Zimbabwe and other African nations, the virus’s resurgence is threatening the survival of millions. The United Nations says about 9 in 10 of the world’s extremely poor live in Africa. (Image credit: Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP)

In Zimbabwe and other African nations, the virus’s resurgence is threatening the survival of millions. The United Nations says about 9 in 10 of the world’s extremely poor live in Africa. (Image credit: Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP)

It’s been another turbulent year as coronavirus and the government’s handling of the pandemic dominated the headlines in 2021 – while the Royal Family once again featured heavily.

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A fire on-board a ferry has killed at least 39 people and injured 72 in Bangladesh, officials have said.

Helsinki Committee authorizing clinical trials yet to sign off on test-run of extra booster for 100 volunteers for unknown reason, even as Health Ministry okays shot for elderly