New global Covid cases fell 16% last week, says WHO https://t.co/PtSzUJC0P8
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 17, 2021
The United Nations and United States voiced alarm over a Huthi rebel advance on the Yemeni government's last northern stronghold of Marib, saying the assault could endanger millions of civilians https://t.co/N1uBrDt3tu
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 16, 2021
An Arctic air mass delivered bone-chilling temperatures to parts of Texas, forcing the state’s electric grid to impose rotating blackouts because of higher power demand and leaving millions of people without power https://t.co/7CbA6RC7ut #TexasBlackout pic.twitter.com/Dqfx3e2fn0
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 17, 2021
Here’s a look at the city skyline tonight, with many of the surrounding homes and businesses in the dark. pic.twitter.com/W5N2hfH02v
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) February 16, 2021
China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner https://t.co/3fvvtWW2uI
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) February 17, 2021
Olympics: Calls grow to relocate 2022 Beijing Winter Games https://t.co/qK1paQ8KM9 pic.twitter.com/nmJWxl3Hhu
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 17, 2021
The volatility of Bitcoin - which has risen almost 200% in the last three months - was on display Tuesday. After rising above $50,000 for the first time, the price of the digital currency fell to near $48,000 in the afternoon. https://t.co/gtAiQ4aaul
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 16, 2021