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England Lifts Face Mask Mandate, Lets People Return to Offices as Omicron Cases Near Peak
Johnson told lawmakers that the ease of restrictions was due to government scientists believing the surge of infections was likely prompted by Omicron and the variant's cases "have now peaked nationally," according to the Associated Press.
France Allows COVID Infected Medics to Work
The special exemption to France's quarantine rules being rolled out to hospitals, elderly care homes, doctors' offices and other essential health services
Wiesenthal Center Puts BBC 3rd – After Only Iran, Hamas – On Antisemitism List
Organization’s head says ‘months of intense debate and discussion’ preceded ranking; cites alleged biased reporting, antisemitic staff
Talks Aimed at Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal to Resume in Vienna
The talks have made scant progress since they resumed in November after a five-month hiatus following the election of hard-line Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
US: Talks with Russia Could Occur in January
"We're prepared to engage diplomatically through multiple channels," said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a press conference Tuesday.
Sanctions on Russia Still Being Debated as Europeans Fear Costs
Poland and Lithuania have backed Ukraine in urging Western powers to immediately impose sanctions on Russia over its military buildup along the Ukrainian border.
Wall Street Skids on Omicron Worry, Hit To U.S. Investment Bill
From: Reuters Wall Street's main indexes fell sharply on Monday as investors worried about the Omicron COVID-19 variant…