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Russia's health system under strain as the coronavirus surges back
When Yekaterina Kobzeva, a nurse at a preschool in Russia's Ural Mountains, began having trouble breathing, she called an ambulance. It was four days before she managed to find a free hospital bed.
 "Russia's health system under strain as the coronavirus surges back")
Pope urges economists, leaders to promote post-pandemic development models
Francis said more must be done than meeting the most essential needs of our brothers and sisters
 "Pope urges economists, leaders to promote post-pandemic development models")
Thousands of Israelis protest against PM Netanyahu despite wintry weather
Several thousand people gathered outside Netanyahu's official residence in Jerusalem
 "Thousands of Israelis protest against PM Netanyahu despite wintry weather")
US polls: Judge rejects Trump's bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification
The state's 20 electoral votes would not have been enough on their own to hand Trump a second term
 "US polls: Judge rejects Trump's bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification")
United Kingdom signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit
The UK signed an interim trade deal with Canada in its second major agreement as negotiators hurry to cement trading relationships in preparation for life outside the European Union
 "United Kingdom signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit")
President-elect Biden could announce Cabinet picks as soon as next week
The Cabinet announcements could be released in tranches
 "President-elect Biden could announce Cabinet picks as soon as next week")
Pakistan Cricket Board looks to host top cricketing nations in 2021
After nearly a decade of hosting no home test matches, Pakistan says it's ready to welcome major cricketing nations like South Africa, New Zealand, England and West Indies in 2021
 "Pakistan Cricket Board looks to host top cricketing nations in 2021")
Joe Biden wants Congress to pass coronavirus aid in lame-duck session
Joe Biden is pushing Congress to approve billions of dollars in emergency COVID assistance before he takes office
 "Joe Biden wants Congress to pass coronavirus aid in lame-duck session")
Pfizer, BioNTech seek emergency use of coronavirus shots in US
Pfizer asked US regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID vaccine, starting clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic
 "Pfizer, BioNTech seek emergency use of coronavirus shots in US")
US elections: Georgia governor certifies presidential electors for Biden
Georgia's governor and top elections official on Friday certified results showing Joe Biden won the presidential race over Republican President Donald Trump
 "US elections: Georgia governor certifies presidential electors for Biden")
Novak Djokovic beats Zverev, advances to semifinals at ATP Finals
Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals at the ATP Finals and eliminated Alexander Zverev on Friday by beating the German 6-3, 7-6 (4) in an empty O2 Arena.
 "Novak Djokovic beats Zverev, advances to semifinals at ATP Finals")
Covid-19 impact: FIFA awards ceremony to be virtual event on December 17
FIFA's annual awards ceremony will be held as a virtual event on Dec. 17, soccer's governing body said Friday
 "Covid-19 impact: FIFA awards ceremony to be virtual event on December 17")
Trump admin should aid in Biden transition, says Republican Sen Alexander
He also drew upon the example of Al Gore, who 37 days after the 2000 election, "made the best speech of his life accepting the result" that George W Bush would become president
 "Trump admin should aid in Biden transition, says Republican Sen Alexander")
FIFA bans Haitian soccer president Yves Jean-Bart for life for sexual abuse
Haitian soccer federation president Yves Jean-Bart was banned from the sport for life on Friday following accusations of systematic sexual abuse of female players.
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman defends Lionel Messi's angry outburst "
Forced to handle yet another difficult situation regarding Lionel Messi, Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman demanded more "respect" for his disgruntled star.
 "Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman defends Lionel Messi's angry outburst \"")
Mexico becomes 4th country to hit 100,000 deaths due to coronavirus
Mexico passed the 100,000 mark in Covid-19 deaths Thursday, becoming only the fourth country behind the United States, Brazil and India to do so
 "Mexico becomes 4th country to hit 100,000 deaths due to coronavirus")
US elections 2020: Vote audit over; Biden still leads Trump from Georgia
A top Georgia elections official says a hand tally of the presidential race in Georgia is complete, and the results affirm Democrat Joe Biden's lead over Republican President Donald Trump
 "US elections 2020: Vote audit over; Biden still leads Trump from Georgia")
Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 73rd anniversary
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary, and for the occasion the royal couple have released a photograph of themselves
 "Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 73rd anniversary")
New FIFA rules to protect female football players' maternity rights
Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday by FIFA.
 "New FIFA rules to protect female football players' maternity rights")
For England's top football clubs, Jack Grealish is the one that got away
Given Grealish's status as English soccer's new star, it's strange how reluctant national coach Southgate was to place his trust in a midfielder many are now understandably comparing to Paul Gascoigne
 "For England's top football clubs, Jack Grealish is the one that got away")