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North Korea implements nationwide COVID lockdown

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North Korea has entered its fourth day of nationwide lockdown in what’s reported to be its first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak. State media are reporting 42 deaths, a figure that’s likely to rise. With hundreds of thousands of suspected cases, many worry that a health crisis is already well under way… Al Jazeera’s Katia Lopez Hodayan reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #NorthKorea #COVID

Zimbabwe: Some teachers fail to show up after schools reopen

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Schools in many countries in southern Africa went back to full-time classes on Monday – after nearly two years of blended learning. But in Zimbabwe, some teachers failed to show up for work. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from the capital Harare. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Zimbabwe #COVID #COVID-19

UK: Johnson fights for his premiership after MP defects to Labour

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has again told Parliament he would not resign over the so-called “partygate” scandal. Johnson faced a barrage of ridicule and demands to stop telling lies. He urged everyone to wait for the outcome of an inquiry into parties at his Downing Street home during coronavirus lockdowns. Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker reports from London. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #UK #BorisJohnson

K-food sparks latest Korean craze in West amid pandemic

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After K-pop, K-drama and K-movies, K-food has become the latest South Korean export to have gained worldwide popularity and become a lucrative market. During the pandemic, global sales of instant Korean noodles surged, especially in the West. Al Jazeera’s Laura Burdon-Manley reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #K-food #K-pop #Korea #Korean #US

Africa Cup of Nations set to begin in Cameroon

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The African Cup of Nations gets underway in Cameroon in less than a week. The football championship was supposed to be held in 2020 – but was pushed back by the COVID-19 pandemic. And now, security concerns threaten its staging. Al Jazeera’s Alexi O’Brien reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Africa #Cameroon #COVID

Israelis concerned as deadly bird flu spreads amid COVID crisis

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A deadly strain of bird flu has killed up to 6,000 cranes in northern Israel. It comes as the country sees a surge in the Omicron variant of coronavirus in people. The area has been sealed off over fears bird flu could cross over into humans. Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker reports from Jersualem, Israel. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Israel #BirdFlu #COVID

Doctor who detected COVID variant Omicron criticises reaction | Al Jazeera Newsfeed

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“Extremely premature.” One of the South African doctors who first detected the new coronavirus variant Omicron is among those criticising the global reaction that has sparked travel bans and tough border measures. @Al Jazeera English @ Fahmida Miller – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #OMNICRON #Covid-19 #AlJazeeraNewsfeed

Malaysians in need urged to hang white flags outside homes

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A social media campaign in Malaysia is encouraging people who have fallen on hard times to hang a white flag outside their homes. That is to ensure they receive community help with food and paying rent as a COVID-19 lockdown continues indefinitely. But as Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi reports from the capital, the campaign has taken another turn, with people directing their anger towards the government. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Nepal experts warn Kathmandu could face COVID crisis like India

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Healthcare experts in Nepal are warning the capital Kathmandu could see scenes similar to neighbouring India. Infections are rising and hospital beds are filling up. With new restrictions being imposed, officials say the situation is under control. But many residents aren’t taking any chances. Al Jazeera’s Ramyata Limbu reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Nepal #India

Thailand faces worst COVID-19 outbreak

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Thailand is facing what appears to be its worst outbreak of COVID-19 so far. This is a blow for the tourism-dependent nation, which was hoping to reopen in time to celebrate its New Year holiday. Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler reports from the Thai capital Bangkok. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Thailand