US blacklisting of Houthis ‘could tip Yemen into huge famine’
The UN’s aid chief urges the US to reverse a plan to designate the Houthis as a terrorist group. BBC News – Middle East
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Covid-19: Brazil hospitals ‘run out of oxygen’ for virus patients
Reports from Manaus say medical staff are begging for help in a critical situation due to Covid-19. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: EU anger over reduced Pfizer vaccine deliveries
Many EU countries are receiving significantly fewer doses due to a change in manufacturing processes. BBC News – Europe
Covid: UK to close all travel corridors from Monday
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the action is needed to protect against the risk of new Covid strains. BBC News – UK
US Capitol on high alert ahead of Biden’s inauguration
In the aftermath of last week’s Capitol riots, Washington DC is preparing with extreme security measures. BBC News – US & Canada
Uganda elections 2021: Museveni takes lead as Bobi Wine cries foul
President Museveni’s rival alleges the internet shutdown allows for rigging in the election count. BBC News – Africa