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Mexico's new daily record of almost 28,000 coronavirus cases, 1,623 deaths
The president''s top pandemic adviser, Hugo López-Gatell, said the 67-year-old president was doing well and was active, and had almost no symptoms apart from an occasional low-grade fever
 "Mexico's new daily record of almost 28,000 coronavirus cases, 1,623 deaths")
Brazil to end military-led programme against Amazon fires, logging
Government data showed that just over 11,000 square kilometers of forest disappeared between July 2019 and August 2020, up 9.5% compared to the previous year and the most since 2008
 "Brazil to end military-led programme against Amazon fires, logging")
Boeing posts $8.4 billion loss on weaker demand for planes during Covid-19
Boeing lost $8.4 billion in the fourth quarter on weaker demand for planes during the pandemic and another setback to a new large plane designed for long-haul flights.
 "Boeing posts $8.4 billion loss on weaker demand for planes during Covid-19")
Cannes Film Festival, cancelled in 2020, postponed to July amid Covid-19
The Cannes Film Festival, cancelled altogether last year by the pandemic, is postponing this year's edition from May to July in hopes of having an in-person festival.
 "Cannes Film Festival, cancelled in 2020, postponed to July amid Covid-19")
Indonesian volcano unleashes river of lava in new eruption: Report
Indonesia's most active volcano erupted Wednesday with a river of lava and searing gas clouds flowing 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) down its slopes.
 "Indonesian volcano unleashes river of lava in new eruption: Report")
Empty seas: Oceanic shark, ray populations down over 70% since 1970
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he's describing Jedis of the ocean
 "Empty seas: Oceanic shark, ray populations down over 70% since 1970")
France's Sanofi to help rival Pfizer-BioNTech make coronavirus vaccines
The announcement came as delays or production problems for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and a vaccine from Britain''s AstraZeneca have caused political uproar across the European Union
 "France's Sanofi to help rival Pfizer-BioNTech make coronavirus vaccines")
All 33 sports 'unanimously' want 2020 Tokyo Games: Francesco Ricci Bitti
The IOC is adamant the Tokyo Olympics will be held this year despite the pandemic. So, too, are Japanese organizers
 "All 33 sports 'unanimously' want 2020 Tokyo Games: Francesco Ricci Bitti")
Fawad Alam's 3rd Test century leads Pakistan to 308-8 vs South Africa
Fawad Alam's third test century put Pakistan in charge on the second day of the first test against South Africa on Wednesday.
 "Fawad Alam's 3rd Test century leads Pakistan to 308-8 vs South Africa")
Google says North Korea-backed hackers sought cyber research, steal info
While the country has denied involvement, North Korea has been linked to major cyberattacks, including a 2013 campaign that paralysed the servers of South Korean financial institutions
 "Google says North Korea-backed hackers sought cyber research, steal info")
UN panel: Yemen's civil war being fuelled by economic profiteering
The experts estimate Houthi rebels diverted at least USD 1.8 billion in 2019 that was supposed to go to the government to pay salaries and provide basic services to citizens
 "UN panel: Yemen's civil war being fuelled by economic profiteering")
Covid-19: Mexico close to approving Russian vaccine, with little data
The approval process described by Hugo López-Gatell, Mexico's assistant health secretary, sounded like a Cold War spy thriller, and may not foment confidence in the shot
 "Covid-19: Mexico close to approving Russian vaccine, with little data")
Mathew Wade excluded from Australia Test squad for South Africa tour
Matthew Wade has been cut from Australia's test squad for the scheduled tour to South Africa
 "Mathew Wade excluded from Australia Test squad for South Africa tour")
South Korea adds 559 new Covid cases, highest in 10 days; tally at 76,429
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said 112 of the new cases came from the southwestern city of Gwangju
 "South Korea adds 559 new Covid cases, highest in 10 days; tally at 76,429")
US: Biden oath second only to Reagan and Barrack Obama with TV viewers
Reagan's festivities in 1981 drew 41.8 million viewers, and Obama's 2009 inaugural reached 37.8 million, Nielsen said
 "US: Biden oath second only to Reagan and Barrack Obama with TV viewers")
Texas man arrested in Capitol riot, another stays in custody without bond
he FBI says 34-year-old Miller allegedly called for the assassination of Democratic U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York
 "Texas man arrested in Capitol riot, another stays in custody without bond")
Mexico: Criminals exploit desperation for oxygen as Covid-19 cases soar
Hospitals in some parts of Mexico are almost 90% full, forcing families to treat their relatives at home. But the oxygen tanks they rely on have been the object of thefts, hijackings and fraud
 "Mexico: Criminals exploit desperation for oxygen as Covid-19 cases soar")
Venezuela: Maduro's 'miracle' treatment for Covid-19 draws skeptics
His government has released no evidence. He even kept secret the name of the "brilliant Venezuelan mind" behind it, saying he needed to protect them
 "Venezuela: Maduro's 'miracle' treatment for Covid-19 draws skeptics")
Joe Biden to announce moratorium on oil and gas sales on public lands
Two people with knowledge of Biden's plans outlined the proposed moratorium, which will be announced Wednesday.
 "Joe Biden to announce moratorium on oil and gas sales on public lands")
US Senate confirms Biden aide Antony Blinken as 71st secretary of state
Senators voted 78-22 to approve Blinken, a longtime Biden confidant, as the nation's 71st secretary of state, succeeding Mike Pompeo
 "US Senate confirms Biden aide Antony Blinken as 71st secretary of state")