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Norway's capital tightens lockdown to combat more contagious virus variant
OSLO (Reuters) - Norway's capital Oslo and nine neighbouring municipalities imposed some of their toughest lockdown measures yet on Saturday after an outbreak of a more contagious coronavirus variant, first identified in Britain.
British lawmakers seek investigation into UK-registered firm possibly linked to Beirut blast
LONDON (Reuters) - Two senior British parliamentarians called on Friday for an investigation into a British-registered company possibly linked to last year's devastating explosion in Beirut, after Reuters found that the firm had not disclosed its beneficial owners.
'I want to feel safe again': Americans lament slow pace of U.S. COVID-19 vaccine rollout
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - Jerry Shapiro, a 78-year-old pharmacist from Los Angeles, is at the top of the list of Californians now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but more than a month after the state began inoculations, he has yet to receive one.
Indian trader group says minister pledges strict foreign investment rules for e-commerce
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - An India trader group representing millions of brick-and-mortar retailers on Friday said it has received government assurances that stringent changes will be made to foreign investment rules for e-commerce, a move that could hit Amazon.com Inc.
Elon Musk to offer $100 million prize for 'best' carbon capture tech
(Reuters) - Tesla Inc chief and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Thursday took to Twitter to promise a $100 million prize for development of the "best" technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions.
Highlights: Hong Kong citywide protests spread
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Anti-government protesters paralysed parts of Hong Kong for a fourth day on Thursday, forcing schools to close and blocking highways and other transport to disrupt the financial hub amid a marked escalation of violence.
Man accused of stabbing pregnant wife cries and cries as charge is read out
KUALA LUMPUR: The 38-year-old man who made news last Friday (Nov 8) for stabbing his heavily-pregnant wife has been charged with the offence at the Sessions Court here on Thursday (Nov 14).
Hold smoking ban until laws on vape industry are enacted, says MP
KUALA LUMPUR: A Pakatan Harapan lawmaker wants the Health Ministry to halt the implementation of the smoking ban at open-air eateries on Jan 1 next year until proper regulation is put in place for the vape industry.
Should people be paid for sharing their personal data online?
From tagging photos on Facebook to driving with Google Maps, people should join forces in "data unions" to demand payment for letting online tools collect their data, according to an economist advocating for radical reforms to improve society.
Health Ministry: Seven million M'sians may suffer from diabetes by 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Although 3.6 million Malaysians are confirmed diabetics – the highest rate in Asia – many more are unaware that they actually suffer from this disease, says the Health Ministry.
