Covid concerns, razor wire and no Trump: An inauguration like no other

Jan 20,2021
With war-zone-like security, no crowds and coronavirus distancing for guests, Joe Biden's swearing-in as the 46th US president will be a muted affair unlike any previous inauguration.
Malaysia reports 3,631 new COVID-19 cases, expands movement restrictions to counter spread
Jan 20
Malaysia will expand tighter movement restriction measures by including most of the country to contain the spread of COVID-19, Defense Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Tuesday.
Serbian health minister receives Sinopharm vaccine 
Jan 20
Serbian Health Minister Zlatibor Loncar received the Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, becoming the first person to receive the vaccine in the country.
8 killed, over 20 injured in road accident in SW Pakistan 
Jan 20
At least eight people were killed and over 20 others injured in a road accident in Pakistan's southwest district of Lasbela on early Wednesday morning, local media reported.
Sri Lanka to offer relaxed safety protocols for foreign tourists
Jan 20
Sri Lanka will relax restrictions on foreign tourists when the country re-opens its international airports later this week for commercial flights, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) was quoted by local media as saying on Tuesday.
Colombia will expel foreigners caught partying as virus spreads
Jan 19
Colombian immigration officials announced Monday that foreign nationals caught taking part in underground parties in violation of a ban on social gatherings during the pandemic will be expelled from the country.
China reports 4 infections of COVID-19 variants
Jan 19
China has confirmed at least four cases of infection with new strains of the coronavirus.