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Ireland's COVID-19 death rate at pandemic high 22.01.2021

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Protests in Russia: 'A new sense of determination' 23.01.2021

Russian police break up nationwide pro-Navalny protests 23.01.2021

COVID-19 vaccination jabs – British doctors concerned 23.01.2021

Opinion: Border closures are not the solution to the COVID-19 pandemic 22.01.2021

The EU is considering imposing more travel restrictions to try and curb the coronavirus. Even more? This is taking action just so you're seen to be doing something, says DW's Bernd Riegert.

Coronavirus: Joe Biden signs order requiring all US arrivals to quarantine 21.01.2021

Anyone flying to the US will be required to present a negative coronavirus test before departing and quarantine on arrival. Biden presented the plans in a speech launching his administration's pandemic response plan.

Australian Open: 2 more players test positive for COVID 19.01.2021

Australia's preparations for the tournament remain difficult. Some quarantined players have complained that they need access to tennis courts so they can train, but others rallied around the country's strict controls.

COVID-19: Ireland struggles to overcome its Christmas hangover 21.01.2021

The country was a model for using shutdowns to keep the pandemic under control — but Ireland is now also a case study for how temporary relaxations can cause devastating problems. Gavan Reilly reports from Dublin.