GoFundMe for Canadian truckers approaches $10M, more than country's political parties raised last quarter

The GoFundMe page to support the “Freedom Convoy” of Canadian truckers was approaching $10 million as of Monday evening, which is more money than the major political parties of Canada raised during the last quarter of 2021.

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Top US diplomat in Ukraine performing several balancing acts at once

Kristina Kvien has a lot on her hands. She’s the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, or charges d’affaires. She’s been staying on top of the crisis created by Russia deploying some 130,000 troops near the country. That carries with it the implicit threat of invasion if Moscow doesn’t get its way.

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Canadian pastor who defied COVID ban by holding services sings 'Amazing Grace' at US border

A Canadian pastor who was imprisoned for holding church services in defiance of the government last year traveled with some of his friends to sing "Amazing Grace" at the Canadian-U.S. border as tens of thousands of Canadian truckers gathered in their capital to protest vaccine mandates.

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'Freedom Convoy' bans mainstream media from first press conference: 'Sabotage'

"Freedom Convoy" protest organizers banned mainstream media from first press conference

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Boris Johnson under fire: Report slams ‘serious failure’ of UK government lockdown parties

Social gatherings held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff while Britain was in lockdown represent a “serious failure” to observe the standards expected of government, an investigation found Monday.

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Critics mock 'puppet' Trudeau for fleeing capital during truckers protest: 'Tyrant on the run'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed as a "coward" for reportedly fleeing Ottawa residence as protestors converge on capital.

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Ukraine showdown at UN: Russia, US to face off at Security Council meeting

The United States and Russia are squaring off at the U.N. Security Council over Ukraine, with Washington calling Moscow’s actions a threat to international peace and security, while a Kremlin envoy ridiculed Monday’s meeting as a “PR stunt.”

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UN: More than 100 former Afghan troops, officials killed since Taliban takeover

The United Nations reportedly has received “credible allegations” that more than 100 former Afghanistan government officials, troops and those who worked with coalition forces have been killed since the Taliban took control of the country in mid-August, despite assurances from the militant group that they would remain unharmed.

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North Korea confirms test of missile capable of striking Guam

North Korea confirmed Monday it test-launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. territory of Guam, the North’s most significant weapon launch in years, as Washington plans steps to show its commitment to its Asian allies.

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Mugshot of wanted convicted burglar in the UK goes viral

The mugshot of an Englishman in West Yorkshire went viral over the weekend and local police were reportedly forced to disable comments on their Twitter post after he appeared to accumulate more fans than people interested in turning him in.

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Canada PM Trudeau, family move to 'undisclosed' location amid 'freedom' trucker vaccine protests: report

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been moved to a secret location, according to local reports, as tens of thousands of protesters demonstrating against vaccine mandates and continuing COVID-19 restrictions showed up in the downtown area of the nation’s capital of Ottawa this weekend.

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Northern Ireland marks 50 years since Bloody Sunday

Relatives of those killed and injured on Bloody Sunday marched in Northern Ireland to mark 50 years since one of the deadliest days in the conflict known as The Troubles.

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North Korea tests more missiles in January than all of 2021, including most powerful one in years

South Korean President Moon Jae-in compared the current state of the peninsula to that of 2017, before Kim Jong Un engaged in discussions with former President Donald Trump.

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China will impede vital US strategy to stop Ukraine-Russia conflict: Former defense official

Former defense official Robert Wilkie argues that China and Russia share a much tighter bond that will provide relief from any punishments the U.S. looks to impose.

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Nova Scotia outlaws support on highway for 'freedom' truckers days after massive protest

Nova Scotia issued a directive making it illegal for people to gather along a highway ahead of the “Freedom Convoy,” which is protesting vaccine mandates.

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North Korea fires missile into sea off east coast

North Korea fired projectiles into the sea off its east coast

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Britain considering major NATO deployment amid Ukraine crisis

Britain is considering making a major NATO deployment as part of a plan to strengthen Europe's borders

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Russia will hit US with cyberattack if sanctioned, cyber expert warns: ‘We are already in warfare state’

A top cybersecurity official Saturday warned that the U.S. is "already in a warfare state" with Russia and said it should prepare for cyberattacks coming out of Moscow.

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NATO chief stresses unity in face of China, Russia threat: 'They do not share our values'

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Friday that a strong alliance amongst member nations is more "important than ever" amid mounting threats from China and Russia.

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Ukrainian volunteer forces prepare to fight off Russian invasion as US troops deploy to Eastern Europe

They come from all walks of life — Ukrainian actors, plumbers or IT professionals — and from all political persuasions. But one thing unites them, and that’s the defense of their country from a Russian invasion.

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American woman, a former Kansas resident, accused of leading all-female ISIS battalion

An American woman has been charged with providing material support to terrorist organizations.

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In Ukraine's capital, a cautious calm

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Chinese satellite observed grappling and pulling another satellite out of its orbit

The satellite displayed On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (OSAM) capabilities and moved the second satellite to a "graveyard orbit."

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Slain Mexico journalist described vulnerabilities in last report

Lourdes Maldonado was shot outside her home becoming the third Mexican journalist to be killed this year.

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Russia moves blood supplies near Ukraine border

Russia's military buildup along the Ukraine border now includes blood supplies along with additional medical supplies.

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Africa's tropical storm Ana kills at least 88

Storm Ana passed over Madagascar on Jan. 22, adding to days of already intense rainfall. The country declared a state of disaster on Thursday night, reporting a rise in the death toll from Ana to 48, with people killed by landslides and collapsing buildings or washed away.

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Climate talks need to include governance rules to handle billions being pledged: minister

Italy's Minister for Ecological Transition Roberto Cingolani shared that they are planning on how to best use the funds pledged to fight global warming.

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COVID strikes Kiribati: One of the last uninfected places on Earth

When the coronavirus began spreading around the world, the remote Pacific archipelago of Kiribati closed its borders, ensuring the disease didn’t reach its shores for nearly two full years.

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Olympics committee plans meeting with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai during Beijing Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee held two video calls with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai last year following her disappearance in November.

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Residents of 'Little Odessa' neighborhood worry about war between Russia and Ukraine, call conflict 'stupid'

Residents in New York City's 'Little Odessa' neighborhood share their thoughts on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

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In Afghanistan, aid workers rush to save millions in freezing temperatures

A bitter winter in Afghanistan leaves international aid organizations scrambling to save millions from starving or freezing

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Beijing 2022's new English language song for the Olympics divides opinions

The music video was released on China's Twitter-like platform Weibo

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India probes illegal immigration after Canada border tragedy

Indian authorities have detained six people after four illegal immigrants were found between the U.S. and Canada borders.

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Photos show Ukrainian schoolchildren learning about explosives ahead of potential Russian invasion

Images have emerged Thursday of police officers showing explosives to Ukrainian schoolchildren as concerns persist about a potential Russian military invasion.

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Last living signer of Canadian constitutional charter of rights sues government over COVID travel ban

The last living drafter and signatory of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is the highest law of the land, is suing the Canadian federal government over its COVID-19 restrictions.

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Ukraine: 5 soldiers shot dead inside missile factory, shooter on loose

At least five Ukrainian soldiers were killed Thursday when “a young conscript” opened fire on them inside a rocket factory in the central city of Dnipro, according to reports.

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Tomi Lahren: Why is defending Ukraine's border the priority over securing our own?

Tomi Lahren discusses Biden considering sending troops to protect Ukrainian border as ours remains open.

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Iraqi national pleads guilty to defrauding US refugee program: Justice Dept.

A Iraqi national has pleaded guilty to defrauding U.S. refugee programs, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.

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North Korea fires two missiles toward East Sea, South Korea says

North Korea fired two missiles into the sea off its eastern shore on Thursday, a South Korean military official claimed.

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Germany's soft stance on Russian aggression towards Ukraine concerns NATO allies

Germany’s refusal to join other NATO members in providing weapons to Ukraine has caused some allies to question Berlin’s resolve to oppose Russia.

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Air Force still mute on Afghan bodies in evacuation plane wheel wells, victims who plummeted from plane

The United States has provided no info on video of Afghans plummeting from airborne planes and reports of remains found crushed in the crevices of the craft during the U.S.' withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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US Navy races to recover crashed F-35 fighter jet in South China Sea – fifth mishap on ship in three months

The U.S. Navy reported a landing incident Monday involving a high-tech aircraft, now missing somewhere in the South China Sea.

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Russia shows 'every indication' of using 'military force' in Ukraine by mid-February: State Dept.

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman revealed the concerns and intelligence while speaking at the Yalta European Strategy Forum.

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Russia threatens 'appropriate measures' if West's responses to demands aren't constructive

Russia’s top diplomat on Wednesday promised to take appropriate measures if the West’s response to Moscow’s security demands is not found to be constructive.

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Nearly two dozen US citizens and legal residents escape Afghanistan with the help of US veterans and civilians

Nearly two dozen U.S. citizens and legal U.S. residents met at a safe house in Kabul on Thursday evening to prepare for their long-awaited escape from Afghanistan, almost five months after the Pentagon announced that the last evacuation flight was off the ground in Kabul.

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Omicron surge hits Czech hospitals hard

The number of COVID-19 patients in the Czech Republic is growing amid a surge of infections driven by the omicron variant.

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Ukraine racing to downplay fears of Russia invasion as US sends military aid

Ukraine’s government is scrambling Tuesday to downplay concerns of a potential Russian invasion, despite the U.S. delivering another shipment of military aid and heightening the readiness of some 8,500 troops.

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Greece imposes fines on unvaccinated people age 60 and older, reports say

Greece is now imposing fines on people age 60 and older who are unvaccinated – even as COVID-19 cases have been declining.

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Reporter's Notebook: Putin's Russia-Ukraine aggression built partly on fear, military analysts say

According to Andrei Soldatov, a security services expert, many of the people sent out to negotiate on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin do not always know what he's thinking.

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North Korea tested cruise missiles, South Korean officials say

North Korea on Tuesday test-fired two suspected cruise missiles in its fifth round of weapons launches this month, South Korean military officials said, as it displays its military might amid pandemic-related difficulties and a prolonged freeze in nuclear negotiations with the United States.

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London police investigating Downing Street lockdown parties

London police say they are now investigating Downing Street parties during lockdown.

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Syrian Kurdish forces move in on Islamic State-controlled prison

U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces are deploying within the prison facility where dozens of IS militants have been holed up

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Burkina Faso's President Kabore taken by mutinous soldiers after battle at palace

Gunshots were heard late Sunday night near President Kabore's residence, and a battle took place at the presidential palace while a helicopter flew overhead

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Christian forum asks bishops in India to take stand against rising anti-Christian violence

The Forum of Religious for Justice and Peace, a group of Catholic clergy and laity in India, wrote a letter to Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mumbai urging him to attend to the increasing attacks on Christians on the subcontinent, according to Crux Now.

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Taliban hold first talks in Europe since Afghan takeover

The Taliban and Western diplomats have began their first official talks in Europe since they took over control of Afghanistan in August.

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European Union not following US lead in evacuating Ukraine embassy staff, official says

The European Union will not be following the United States’ lead in ordering the families of embassy personnel in Ukraine to evacuate the country over concerns about a potential Russian invasion, an official announced Monday.

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UK to withdraw some staff from embassy in Ukraine, NATO sending ships, fighter jets to region

The British Embassy in Ukraine announced Monday that it will withdraw some staffers from Kyiv in response to the growing threat from Russia—just a day after U.S. officials told Fox News that the State Department ordered families of U.S. Embassy personnel in the city to begin evacuating.

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State Department issues 'do not travel' warning for Ukraine as embassy staff is told to leave

The U.S. State Department has ordered the evacuation of American citizens in Ukraine amid the threat of Russian military action.

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Biden's 'green light' to Putin on Ukraine will have 'ripple effect' throughout the world, critic says

One national security expert said that President Biden is giving Russian President Vladimir Putin a “green light” to enter Ukraine.

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China flies dozens of warplanes near Taiwan

China launched 39 aircraft, mostly fighter jets, near Taiwan Sunday — the largest show of force in months.

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German navy chief resigns after controversial comments favorable to Putin

The head of the German Navy is stepping down over controversial comments favorable to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Russia's purported plan to install pro-Kremlin leadership in Ukraine 'deeply concerning,' White House says

The White House is calling Russia's reported plan to install a pro-Kremlin leader in Ukraine “deeply concerning" in a statement

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Boris Johnson faces crucial week in battle to remain UK prime minister amid 'Partygate' scandal

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, fighting for his political life over revelations about his role in parties during strict lockdown, faces one of the most crucial weeks of his time in office -- and one that will likely decide whether he remains in 10 Downing Street, or is forced to step down.

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North Korea considers ‘resuming’ weapons tests, dropping concessions after US sanctions

The U.S. sanctioned five individuals in connection with the development of hypersonic weapons that North Korea tested over the past month.

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Russia-Ukraine tensions: First US shipment of 'lethal' aid arrives

NATO will also hold naval exercises starting next week to demonstrate the 'deterrence and defense' of the alliance.

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Families of US Embassy personnel in Ukraine ordered to begin evacuating as soon as Monday: officials

The State Department has ordered families of U.S. Embassy personnel in Ukraine to begin evacuating the country as soon as Monday, U.S. officials tell Fox News.

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Mexico resort shooting leaves 2 Canadian tourists dead, 1 wounded

Two Canadians were killed Friday and one more wounded in a shooting at a hotel along Mexico's Caribbean coast, state authorities said.

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Ukraine crisis highlights German dependence on Russian oil

Russia’s imminent threat of a Ukrainian invasion has reopened Cold War-era wounds and left world leaders scrambling to shore up NATO ties to present a united European front.

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Boris Johnson's 'partygate' scandal leaves many with second thoughts on the UK's PM

For Boris Johnson, facts have always been flexible.

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China criticizes US missile sanctions as hypocrisy

China on Friday criticized Washington for imposing sanctions on Chinese companies the U.S. says exported missile technology, and accused the United States of hypocrisy for selling nuclear-capable cruise missiles.

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Pope Francis pledges justice for victims of abuse after predecessor faulted

Pope Francis pledged Friday to provide justice to victims of clergy sexual abuse, a day after an independent audit faulted his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, for having botched four cases of abusive clergy when he was archbishop of Munich, Germany.

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Austrian Parliament votes to make vaccines mandatory for all adults

The lower chamber of the Austrian Parliament approved a measure Thursday to make vaccines mandatory for all adults in the country, enforceable by fines of up to 3,600 euros, or approximately $4,000.

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Russian threat to Ukraine could push Finland, Sweden to join NATO

Recent pronouncements coming from Finland and Sweden suggest the two countries are now more open to joining NATO.

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Things are getting edgy here in Ukraine. And cold.

With some 125,000 Russian troops built up near the country some said to be as closes as 25 miles from the border, Ukrainian President Zelensky snapped.

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Retired Pope Benedict XVI faulted over handling of abuse cases in Germany

A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany's Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI's handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s. The law firm that drew up the report said that Benedict strongly denies any wrongdoing.

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COVID-19: Europe considers accepting the virus

When the coronavirus pandemic was first declared, Spaniards were ordered to stay home for more than three months. For weeks, they were not allowed outside even for exercise. Children were banned from playgrounds, and the economy virtually stopped.

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Volcano explosion near Tonga left many deaf during evacuation, witness says

The eruption of the undersea volcano in the South Pacific on Saturday was so loud, many Tongans could not hear and had to signal to each other while evacuating, according to an eyewitness.

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French man charged with manslaughter after 5-year-old dies in ski collision: report

A French man has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly running into a five-year-old girl while skiing, according to a report

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Why Tonga eruption was so big and what's next

People around the world looked on in awe at the spectacular satellite images of an undersea volcano erupting in a giant mushroom cloud in the Pacific.

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UK reportedly seriously considering ending all COVID restrictions as PM Johnson faces party revolt

The U.K. had a more loose handle on restrictions prior to the omicron variant surge.

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Boris Johnson claps back against calls to resign amid 'partygate' scandal

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defied calls to resign in a feisty performance Wednesday in Parliament — but it may be too little to prevent a push by Conservative lawmakers to oust him.

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North Korea sanctioned by U.S. court in death of American student Otto Warmbier

A Washington, D.C. judge previously awarded over $500 million in damages to the Warmbier family, but North Korea has not complied and has denied any wrongdoing in the case.

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China warns foreign Olympic athletes that political statements during games 'subject to' punishment

Rule 50 of the IOC charter restricts demonstrations or propaganda, but the punishment and parameters of the offense fall in line with local laws.

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Scotland's COVID-19 omicron restrictions to be lifted

Nightclubs will reopen and limits on hospitality come to an end as all of Scotland's omicron coronavirus restrictions will be lifted next Monday.

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Family seeks to sue Lebanon over dead father's captivity

A Lebanese American man’s survivors, who filed an ambitious lawsuit last year alleging Lebanon’s security agency kidnapped and tortured him before he died in the U.S., hope to find an opening after the agency recently responded in an American court.

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Beijing residents disappointed Olympics will be closed to public

With just over two weeks before the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, residents of the Chinese capital say they’re disappointed at not being able to attend events because of coronavirus restrictions that have seen parts of the city placed under lockdown.

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China's mandatory Olympics app raises privacy and censorship concerns, watchdog group warns

An app that China is using to track attendees at the Beijing Olympics next month has raised concerns from a cybersecurity watchdog about “a simple but devastating flaw” that they say poses privacy concerns.

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Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi eyes comeback after ‘bunga bunga’ scandal

Billionaire media mogul Silvio Berlusconi has been in and out of the hospital in recent years, and in and out of court for many more. But at 85, what he is said to really want is to be back in power.

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Russia shortens COVID-19 isolation to 7 days amid omicron case spike

Russian authorities are shortening the required isolation period for people infected with COVID-19 from 14 to seven days as the country faces another surge of COVID-19 cases, this time driven by the highly contagious omicron variant.

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Boris Johnson denies lying about lockdown parties amid COVID pandemic

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday denied misleading Parliament about coronavirus lockdown-breaching parties, as senior government ministers said he would have to resign if he was proven to have lied.

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Australia reports record COVID-19 deaths, hospitals under pressure

Australia reported a record high of COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, and its second-largest state declared an emergency in hospitals to cope with surging patient admissions and a staffing shortage due to the coronavirus.

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Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after several hamsters test positive for COVID-19

Hong Kong authorities said Tuesday that they will kill about 2,000 small animals, including hamsters, after several tested positive for the coronavirus at a pet store where an employee was also infected.

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Despite huge volcano blast, Tonga avoids widespread disaster

Despite sitting almost on top of the volcano that erupted so violently on Saturday, the Pacific nation of Tonga appears to have avoided the widespread disaster that many initially feared.

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Former Ukraine president Poroshenko returns to face treason charges

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Monday returned to Ukraine to face court on treason charges he believes are politically motivated.

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Russia angrily rejects claim it's creating a pretext to invade Ukraine

Russia's top diplomat on Monday angrily rejected the U.S. allegations that it was preparing a pretext to invade Ukraine as Russian troops have remained concentrated near the border.

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Suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi kills 3 and wounds 6

A possible drone attack may have sparked an explosion that struck three oil tankers in Abu Dhabi and another fire at an extension of Abu Dhabi International Airport on Monday that killed three people and wounded six, police said.

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China's Xi pushes for greater cooperation on COVID-19, rejects 'Cold War mentality'

Chinese President Xi Jinping called Monday for greater world cooperation against COVID-19 and pledged to send an additional 1 billion doses of vaccine to other countries, while urging other powers to discard a "Cold-War mentality” at a time of rising geopolitical tensions — a not-so-veiled swipe at the United States.

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North Korea fires 2 suspected short-range ballistic missiles in test

North Korea on Monday launched two suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the ocean off its east coast, according to reports.

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Thousands of churches raise alarm about scope of new Canadian 'conversion therapy' ban

Thousands of clergy in North America devoted their sermons on Sunday to affirming biblical sexual morality in response to a new Canadian law some warn could effectively criminalize such teachings.

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Russia tightens grip on energy role as Europe enters crisis: Deputy PM blames 'short-sighted policy'

US State Department officials held talks with international energy companies on contingencies should Russia invade Ukraine.

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Beijing reports first omicron case ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics: state media

Officials had tried to double efforts to ensure a COVID-19 infection did not disrupt the games, with forced quarantine in several cities.

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Russia backs off from unpopular COVID-19 restrictions

The Russian government on Friday chose to delay adopting unpopular legislation restricting access to public places for the unvaccinated, despite an COVID-19 infection surge and warnings from top officials about the spread of the omicron variant.

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China steps up construction along disputed border, implicating security in key Indian territory

The buildings may provide a base of operations for China to improve its activity in the region after struggling to maintain forces during a standoff with India.

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Ireland mourns death of Ashling Murphy, teacher who was killed while running

Ireland is mourning the death of Ashling Murphy, a 23-year-old teacher and musician who was killed while on a leisurely run in Tullamore, County Offlay.

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Israel administers 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose to over 500,000 people

Israel has administered a 4th vaccine dose to more than 500,000 people, the Health Ministry said Friday.

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Ex-Johnson aide says sorry for party on eve of Prince Philip funeral

Boris Johnson’s former communications chief apologized "unreservedly" on Friday for a lockdown-breaching party in Downing Street last year — the latest in a string of rule-breaking social events that are threatening to topple the British prime minister.

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North Korea fires fresh missiles in response to US sanctions

North Korea on Friday fired two short-range ballistic missiles in its third weapons launch this month, officials in South Korea said, in an apparent reprisal for fresh sanctions imposed by the Biden administration for its continuing test launches.

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US Embassy in Baghdad targeted by 4 rockets: Iraqi officials

At least four rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Thursday, two Iraqi security officials said. The area is home to diplomatic missions and the seat of Iraq's government,

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Cambridge professors have public argument over whether the word 'eloquent' is racist

David Abulafia and Priyamvada Gopal have taken their fight to the media, using newspapers to exchange arguments about race and language.

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China sends people to 'quarantine camps' ahead of Olympic Games to clamp down on COVID-19 outbreaks

China has put entire cities into lockdown after detecting just a few cases as part of its "Zero COVID" policy.

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Emirate of Ajman will penalize workers for being exposed to COVID-19 twice

The emirate of Ajman is warning its government employees that they will be penalized for coming into contact for a second time with anyone who has contracted COVID-19, a report Thursday states.

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UK ministers express support for Boris Johnson amid 'Partygate' scandal

Senior British government ministers on Thursday expressed support for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and rejected demands he resign for attending a party during the country’s first COVID lockdown.

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French teachers go on strike over handling of COVID-19 pandemic

French teachers have walked out in a nationwide strike Thursday to express anger at the way the government is handling the virus situation in schools, denouncing confusing rules and calling for more protection.

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COVID-19 omicron variant: China doubles down ahead of Olympics

Just weeks before hosting the Beijing Winter Olympics, China is battling multiple coronavirus outbreaks in half a dozen cities, with the one closest to the capital driven by the highly transmissible omicron variant.

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Senate Democrats introduce bill with sanctions on Russian aggression against Ukraine

Senate Democrats on Wednesday unveiled a bill to sanction Russia should it take any action over Ukraine in an effort to counter Sen. Ted Cruz’s own measure on the issue.

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Footage purportedly shows Mexican cartel dropping bombs on rivals with a drone

New footage purportedly shows a major Mexican cartel dropping bombs on rival camps with a drone — marking the latest instance of instability and violence in the region from a cartel that officials say has been growing rapidly.

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Biden admin hits North Korea officials with sanctions over hypersonic missile test

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un claimed the successful missile test would greatly increase the country's nuclear "war deterrent."

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Israeli Security Agency foiled an Iranian attempt to recruit Israeli Jewish women to spy for Iran

Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet) foiled an Iranian attempt to recruit Israeli Jewish women to spy for Iran.

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NATO, Russia summit wraps up: 'Not an easy discussion,' says NATO chief

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that the talks with Russia Wednesday over military aggression along Ukraine’s border were "not an easy discussion."

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COVID-19: Anti-vaccine protesters attempt to storm Bulgarian parliament

Protesters opposing COVID-19 restrictions in Bulgaria clashed Wednesday with police as they tried to storm the Parliament in the capital of Sofia.

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COVID-19 vaccine mandate needs to be fully debated, German president says

Germany's president called Wednesday for a thorough debate over plans for compulsory coronavirus vaccinations for all adults in the country, saying such a drastic measure needs to be fully justified.

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Boris Johnson apologizes for attending party during COVID-19 lockdowns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized Wednesday for attending a garden party during Britain’s coronavirus lockdown in 2020, but brushed aside opposition demands that he resign for breaching the rules his own government had imposed.

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North Korea claims success after second hypersonic-missile test this week

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful flight test of a hypersonic missile he claimed would remarkably increase the country’s nuclear "war deterrent."

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UK police bust 2 London men in cold case disappearance of 14-year-old boy

Two London men have been arrested on human trafficking charges as part of a cold case investigation into the disappearance of a 14-year-old United Kingdom boy on a subway platform in the city in 2007.

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Canadian province announces plan to impose fine on unvaccinated

The premier of Quebec announced plans Tuesday to financially penalize residents of the province who remain unvaccinated for non-medical reasons.

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Spanish PM urges European leaders to treat COVID-19 as an 'endemic' illness, track it like the flu

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez proposed treating COVID-19 as an “endemic disease" rather than a pandemic this week, saying that Spain is considering a move to start tracking the virus like the flu instead of counting every case.

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Germany faces 'gigantic task' in achieving climate change goals, new climate minister says

Germany's new climate minister said Tuesday that the country faces a “gigantic” task if it wants to achieve its goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring sufficient energy for its energy-hungry industry.

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Biden admin backs Ukraine ahead of NATO, Russia summit

The Biden administration on Tuesday said it is "working in lockstep" with its allies as the NATO meeting with Russia looms amid heightened tensions with Ukraine.

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Boris Johnson faces accusations he threw party during lockdowns

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a wave of public and political outrage on Tuesday over allegations that he and his staff flouted coronavirus lockdown rules by holding a garden party in 2020 while Britons were barred by law from mingling outside the home.

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Chinese cities lock down ahead of Olympics to stop COVID, 20 million people confined to homes

About 20 million people in China are currently locked down in response to the coronavirus

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European Parliament President David Sassoli dies at 65

European Parliament President David Sassoli has died at a hospital in Italy, his spokesman said in a tweet Tuesday.

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Pope Francis speaks out against 'cancel culture,' condemns 'baseless information' about vaccines

Pope Francis took aim at cancel culture during his annual address Monday, warning that it is a kind of 'one-track thinking' that risk silencing important voices

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Afghanistan: Taliban arrests professor who criticized senior official

The Taliban have arrested a Kabul university professor who famously berated a senior official on live television, a sign of the intensifying crackdown on critics of Afghanistan’s new regime.

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World's longest COVID-19 school disruption, in Uganda, comes to an end

Uganda's schools reopened to students on Monday, ending the world's longest school disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Russia-US security talks present these main issues

Russian diplomats are meeting this week with officials from the United States and its NATO allies for security negotiations in three European cities.

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Nearly 8,000 in Kazakhstan detained by police amid unrest

Authorities in Kazakhstan said Monday that nearly 8,000 people were detained by police during protests that descended into violence last week.

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Mexico charges 7 in 'Fast and Furious' weapons trafficking, including top officials

Mexican prosecutors said Sunday they have charged seven people, including former top officials, in the “Fast and Furious” weapons trafficking scandal.

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Afghan baby handed to US troops during evacuation chaos returned to family

An Afghan baby who had been missing for nearly five months amid the evacuation from Afghanistan has been reunited with his family.

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Brazil rock collapse death toll rises to 10

At least 10 people were killed and dozens more were injured when a massive slab of rock collapsed onto boaters at a lake in southeastern Brazil on Saturday, officials said.

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Kazakhstan says 164 killed in last week's protests

Kazakhstan authorities said Sunday that 164 people, including a 4-year-old girl, were killed in a week of protests that marked the worst unrest since the former Soviet republic gained independence 30 years ago.

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Christian nurse harassed by hospital for years over cross necklace wins lawsuit

The Employment Tribunal in the United Kingdom ruled in favor last week of a Christian nurse who said she was forced into resigning from her job at a London hospital after being harassed over her crucifix necklace for years.

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Sec. Blinken gives Russia two choices ahead of talks in Geneva: 'Massive consequences'

Talks in Geneva will focus on security concerns over Ukraine after Russia amassed around 90,000 troops on the nation's borders.

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Former Kazakhstan anti-terror chief arrested over protests

The former head of Kazakhstan’s counterintelligence and anti-terror agency has been arrested on charges of attempted government overthrow in the wake of violent protests that the president has blamed on foreign-backed terrorists.

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Cold kills 22 stuck in cars in heavy snow at Pakistan resort

At least 22 people, including 10 children, died in a popular mountain resort town in Pakistan after being stuck in their vehicles overnight during a heavy snowstorm

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Baby lost in chaos of Afghanistan airlift found, returned to family after long ordeal

The case highlights the plight of many parents separated from their children during the hasty evacuation effort and withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country after a 20-year war.

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Brazil rock formation collapse kills at least 2, injures 15, caught on video

At least two people are dead and several injured after a massive rock formation collapsed on top of three boats in Brazil in an incident that was captured on video and posted on social media.

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NATO says it will not appease Russia with 'second class' allies as meeting looms

NATO’s secretary general rejected any option to establish "second-class" alliances ahead of the meeting with Russia next week as the Kremlin continues its military aggression along the Ukrainian border.

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Iran Revolutionary Guards commander says 'revenge' coming for Soleimani strike from 'within' US

Lt. General Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US air strike on Baghdad days after Iranian-backed militia stormed the US embassy in Iraq.

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North Korea claims Kim Jong Il invented the burrito

Halfway around the world from Mexico, North Korea is now claiming the burrito was invented by Kim Jong Un’s late father, according to reports.

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Macron maintains rude remarks about France's unvaccinated

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday defended his rude remarks about the country's minority of vaccine refusers

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Anti-regime activists in Iran take credit for torching of Soleimani statue

Activists opposed to the Iranian regime celebrating the torching of a statue of former Quds leader Qassem Soleimani, who was taken out in a U.S. strike two years ago, with activists claiming it showed their increased ability to fire back at the regime.

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Orthodox Christians observe Christmas amid COVID concerns

Orthodox Christians in Russia, Serbia and other countries observed Christmas on Friday amid restrictions aimed at dampening the spread of the coronavirus, but few worshipers appeared concerned as they streamed into churches on Christmas Eve.

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COVID-19: Germany to tighten restaurant rules while cutting quarantine time

Germany’s leaders agreed Friday to toughen requirements for entry to restaurants and bars, and decided to shorten quarantine and self-isolation periods as the omicron variant spreads fast through the country.

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Kazakh leader ordered use of lethal force on ‘terrorists’

The President of Kazakhstan said Friday he authorized law enforcement to open fire on “terrorists” and shoot to kill, a move that comes after days of extremely violent protests in the former Soviet nation.

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Australian state's COVID-19 rules ban dancing, singing in nightclubs, suspend elective surgeries

Australia’s most populous state reinstated some restrictions and suspended elective surgeries on Friday as COVID-19 cases surged to another record.

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China, Russia, North Korea reportedly have successful hypersonic missile tests on heels of America's failure

China and Russia reportedly completed weapons tests over the summer 2021, with China's glide vehicle capabilities taking US military officials by surprise.

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Iran wrestling chief, US green card holder, calls for a violent ‘Death to America’

The president of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s wrestling federation, Alireza Dabir, urged "Death to America" in a television interview on Wednesday, a little over a month before a wrestling dual meet slated to be held between the national teams of the US and Iran in Arlington, Texas on February 12.

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China: Hospital punished after pregnant woman refused entry has miscarriage

Hospital officials in the northern Chinese city of Xi’an have been punished after a pregnant woman miscarried after being refused entry, reportedly for not having current COVID-19 test results.

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'Leaked' Chinese spy-spoof mocking US draws rare response from MI6 chief: 'free publicity'

MI6 chief Richard Moore in November labelled China as the UK's top priority, citing the "debt trap" as a mechanism of particular concern.

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Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions

Hong Kong authorities announced a two-week ban on flights from the United States and seven other countries and held 2,500 passengers on a cruise ship for coronavirus testing Wednesday as the city attempted to stem an emerging omicron outbreak.

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China fires hospital workers when woman miscarries after denied entry to facility: report

The Chinese government fired two hospital workers and suspended another this week after a woman who was eight months pregnant miscarried outside of a hospital when she was denied entry on Jan. 1 because of strict coronavirus protocols, according to reports.

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Piranha attacks in Paraguay leave 4 dead, more than 20 injured this year

Four people were killed and 20 others have been injured in separate piranha attacks in Paraguay this year, causing concern among locals.

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20,000 Afghan commandos left behind, lawmakers and veterans urge Biden to rescue them

The Biden administration has pledged to help vulnerable Afghans escape, but some lawmakers and veterans say the government has no plans to rescue Afghan commandos

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France allows COVID infected medics to work

France is allowing health care workers who are infected with the coronavirus but have few or no symptoms to keep treating patients rather than self-isolate

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Kazakhstan president's home ablaze as protests escalate: report

Protesters in Kazakhstan's largest city stormed the presidential residence and the mayor's office on Wednesday and set both buildings on fire, according to new reports, as demonstrations sparked by a rise in fuel prices in the Central Asian nation escalated sharply.

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Kazakhstan’s president declares state of emergency as protests over fuel price jump turns violent

Violent protests broke out in Kazakhstan’s most populated city on Wednesday over fuel prices that resulted in President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declaring a state of emergency as government buildings were attacked across Almaty.

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North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile for first time in two months

North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile into its eastern waters on Wednesday, just one week after Kim Jong Un pledged to ramp up the country's military might.

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England sees no need for further restrictions - for now

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday he hoped to “ride out" the pandemic without further restrictions

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China COVID lockdown causes some food shortages

Residents of the Chinese city of Xi'an are enduring a strict coronavirus lockdown, and some people complaining of difficulties finding food,

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China pledges to continue to 'modernize' nuclear arsenal, calls on US, Russia to make greater cuts

China on Tuesday said it would keep modernizing its nuclear program in the name of "safety" but called on the United States and Russia to make greater cuts to their arsenal stockpiles.

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Evangelicals increase in Spain

The number of evangelicals in Spain has been on the rise in recent years.

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Ontario begins lockdown: schools, gyms, indoor dining closed again

All schools in Canada’s most populous province will be shut down and move to online learning because of a record number of coronavirus infections fueled by the ultra-contagious omicron variant, Ontario’s premier announced Monday.

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British government rushes COVID-19 tests to schools before kids return

Schoolchildren returned to classes Monday in parts of Europe, while the British government pledged to rush ventilation units and enough COVID-19 test kits to schools to ensure they, too, can reopen later this week despite soaring infection rates in the UK.

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COVID-19: Goats and sheep encourage vaccination in Germany

Goats and sheep did their part in encouraging Germans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Boris Johnson warns COVID-19 has put UK's health system under strain

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that the country's health system is under a strain due to the increase in COVID-19 infections.

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Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized after abdominal discomfort

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken to a Sao Paulo hospital for tests early Monday after experiencing abdominal discomfort, the government said.

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2 armed drones intercepted as they approached Iraqi base hosting US troops: report

Two drones were intercepted Monday as they neared an Iraqi base that had been housing American forces on the anniversary of the U.S. assassination of a top Iranian commander, a report said.

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Aoife Beary, a survivor of 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse, dead at 27: report

A woman who was one of the survivors in the fifth-floor balcony collapse in 2015 that killed six college students in Berkeley, California, died Saturday night after suffering a stroke earlier in the week, according to a report.

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Jerusalem Post hacked on anniversary of Soleimani drone strike

The Jerusalem Post said Monday that its website and Twitter account were targeted by “pro-Iranian hackers” who posted an ominous image of a model of the Israeli Dimona nuclear facility under a ballistic missile attack.

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Sudan’s PM announces resignation amid political deadlock

Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation Sunday amid political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests following a military coup that derailed the country’s transition to democratic rule.

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Thousands protest strict lockdown measures in Amsterdam despite local government ban

Thousands of protesters in the marched in the streets of Amsterdam on Sunday to protest the government's coronavirus prevention measures, ignoring a ban placed on the demonstrations.

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Devastating fire rips through South Africa’s Parliament complex

A major fire ripped through South Africa's Parliament complex on Sunday, gutting offices and causing some ceilings in the building that houses the national legislature to collapse.

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Kim Jong Un largely ignores US, South Korea in year-end speech, vows weapons development

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to pursue high-tech weapons to counter what he called military instability on the Korean Peninsula, but largely ignored the U.S. and South Korea in a year-end speech.

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Scotland moves to pardon thousands executed as witches -- 400 years later

Legislation is moving through Scotland’s parliament to pardon thousands of women who were snared in Scotland’s great purge, including some who were tortured to death in the North Berwick witch trials.

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Baghdad rally marks anniversary of Iranian general's death; US, Israeli flags trampled

Chanting anti-American slogans, hundreds of people rallied in the Iraqi capital Saturday to mark the anniversary of the killing of a powerful Iranian general and a top Iraqi militia leader in a U.S. drone strike.

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Pope Francis honors mothers, says violence against women is 'almost Satanic'

Pope Francis began the new year with a sermon on the Virgin Mary, saying that to hurt a woman is a direct insult to God and decrying the harm done to women around the world.

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