RT, the Russia-backed media outlet infamous for promoting Vladimir Putin's talking points, has seen its influence significantly diminish in recent days as cable carriers and social media companies have taken swift measures to block its reach.
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Monday, February 28, 2022
How a 1936 treaty could force Turkey to take sides in the Ukraine war
Turkey has officially labeled Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a war, in a move that experts said could potentially hinder some of Moscow's military activities in the region.
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https://ift.tt/lhT7Eej
Across Ukraine's Black Sea coast, Russia's strategy is hard to see
Battered by intense shelling, peppered with gunfire and then ... everything goes quiet. Along Ukraine's strategic Black Sea coast, Russian forces are playing a strange game, testing defenses, spilling blood and raising tensions but failing to drive home any significant gains.
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https://ift.tt/FLNldnf
The world is careening towards crucial tipping points that could alter the Earth forever, major UN report shows
Climate change is on course to transform life on Earth as we know it, and unless global warming is dramatically slowed, billions of people and other species will reach points where they can no longer adapt to the new normal, according to a major report published Monday.
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https://ift.tt/rKdRA0p
The invasion of Ukraine changed everything for Wall Street
Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine last week shattered the security order in Europe that has existed since the end of the Cold War. It's also compelled investors to consider whether they need to adjust to a world that's changed for good.
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https://ift.tt/BsVXeY2
States want to boycott Russian vodka. Here's why that won't work
Russian-made alcohol is the latest target in the growing backlash against the country's invasion of Ukraine.
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https://ift.tt/oyrgTnl
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Analysis: Why journalists covering Ukraine and Russia lean into the many unknowns of war reporting
A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.
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https://ift.tt/5CivxGT
How an Indian company is transforming palm leaves into tableware
It's time for lunch in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad and locals are crowding at Prahalad Tiffin Point, a popular roadside eatery serving regional staples like dosa and idli.
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https://ift.tt/dh07NrP
BP will dump its 20% stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft
BP is cutting ties with Rosneft in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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https://ift.tt/NjufqRP
How the Ukraine conflict could redraw the world air map
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and aviation bans are creating huge no-go areas in the sky, with major implications for long-haul carriers that normally criss-cross the skies of Eastern Europe en route to Asia.
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https://ift.tt/OEMDwB9
Christian Eriksen makes first appearance since cardiac arrest 259 days ago
Christian Eriksen made his first appearance in a game since suffering a cardiac arrest 259 days ago.
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https://ift.tt/FSwsqlx
Friday, February 25, 2022
Putin's plan: Annexations, a rump state or puppet rulers?
It took a matter of hours on Thursday for Russian President Vladimir Putin to rupture Europe's peace and security in his attempt to strip Ukrainians of their right to self-determination.
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https://ift.tt/QRaqjN2
Russian tennis stars speak out against war
Two top-10 Russian tennis stars, including world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev, have addressed their country's invasion of Ukraine this week.
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https://ift.tt/lFhyHAG
Analysis: Europe in a bind on Ukraine response
It was only a week ago that the major powers and institutions that hold the Western alliance together were triumphant in their unity over Russia's aggression toward Ukraine. What a difference a full-scale invasion has made.
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https://ift.tt/KgrIVtp
Boxing legends the Klitschko brothers vow to fight for Ukraine
Former heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko said he would take up arms alongside his brother and fellow Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko to fight in what is a "bloody war" following Russia's invasion of their country, Ukraine.
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https://ift.tt/P36YFnL
UEFA moves Champions League Final from St. Petersburg
UEFA announced that this year's Champions League Final will no longer take place in St. Petersburg following an extraordinary meeting of the governing body's Executive Committee on Friday.
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https://ift.tt/Uw8dGaf
'We just wanted to be together,' says Ukrainian couple who rushed to marry amid attacks
It was not the wedding day they envisaged, but as Russia attacked their country Thursday Yaryna Arieva and her partner Sviatoslav Fursin rushed to tie the knot with the sound of air raid sirens ringing in their ears.
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https://ift.tt/qKe6wOG
China lifts restrictions on Russian wheat imports
China has relaxed restrictions on imports of Russian wheat, a move that could address food security concerns in the world's second largest economy and ease the impact of Western sanctions on Russia.
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https://ift.tt/xXeR1BV
Thousands flee air strikes as fighting erupts in Myanmar
Myanmar's military deployed ground troops and launched air and artillery strikes against rebel forces in the country's east, witnesses, local media and an aid group said on Thursday, prompting thousands of people to flee.
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https://ift.tt/KaiWu83
Thursday, February 24, 2022
US military believes invasion is the largest conventional conflict in Europe since WWII
Russia's invasion of its neighbor in Ukraine is the largest conventional military attack that's been seen since World War II, a senior US defense official said Thursday outlining US observations of the unfolding conflict.
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https://ift.tt/y3aNVM7
Image shows empty airspace over Ukraine and its border with Russia
The airspace over Ukraine and its border with Russia is empty, according to flight tracking websites, with heavy air traffic apparently avoiding the region as evening sets in on Thursday, local time.
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https://ift.tt/6i8Sl4U
Global oil prices soar above $100
Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, piling pressure on a global economy already reeling from rampant inflation.
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https://ift.tt/Njyqw4Q
Will $100 oil force Biden to call the Saudi crown prince?
Less than a month into his presidency, the White House said Joe Biden would "recalibrate" his relationship with Saudi Arabia, effectively refusing to speak to the Kingdom's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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https://ift.tt/a9kP6xl
Russia's invasion will have huge economic consequences for American families
The Russia-Ukraine crisis is taking place thousands of miles away from the closest major US city. And yet millions of American families would feel the economic consequences of a full-blown conflict.
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https://ift.tt/UxspSWJ
Oreo maker and Coke bottler close up shop in Ukraine
A number of companies have suspended production or limited manufacturing output in Ukraine because of the Russian invasion early Thursday.
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https://ift.tt/8pX4dyZ
What Covid did to Amsterdam's cannabis coffee shops
Once crowded by too many tourists, the canals of Amsterdam continue to stand empty, even as the Netherlands eases travel restrictions. The infamous Red Light District is also mostly deserted. The Dutch capital remains a ghost town.
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https://ift.tt/2IEMLpB
Pakistan-American man sentenced to death for beheading a diplomat's daughter
A Pakistan man has been found guilty of murdering the daughter of a distinguished diplomat in a brutal beheading case that sparked renewed calls for better protection of domestic violence victims.
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https://ift.tt/rmfs13g
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
This is how your wallet could be affected by the Russia-Ukraine crisis
President Biden has announced new sanctions against Russia amid growing tensions between the country and Ukraine. CNN's Brian Todd explains how the move could affect your pocketbook.
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https://ift.tt/TCNcA5Z
The dress that changed British pop history
Remember when being British was cool?
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https://ift.tt/OdPqWSF
Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act, saying existing laws are enough to deal with protesters
The Canadian government announced Wednesday it will lift the Emergencies Act, nine days after it was invoked, saying police have the tools they need to continue to deal with unlawful protesters.
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https://ift.tt/ugKc2Fh
Energy price shock from the Russia-Ukraine crisis could hurt the economy
As oil rapidly approaches $100 a barrel, JPMorgan warned Tuesday that a spike in energy prices and other ripple effects from the Russia-Ukraine crisis could hurt both the stock market and the economic recovery.
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https://ift.tt/KxBTpNE
Huge new cruise ship is the world's largest
It's been three years in the making, but the world's largest cruise ship is finally ready to welcome passengers.
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https://ift.tt/qN7zvhU
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
How a battery shortage could threaten US national security
Bob Galyen has spent his career building electric car batteries. And he thinks the United States has a problem.
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https://ift.tt/WZbVjr7
The Middle East already has a crypto hub, and it's not Dubai
When the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange decided in December to set up an advisory body in Dubai, local bitcoin enthusiasts celebrated. Binance's presence would be the jewel in the city's crypto crown as it tried to position itself as a hub for the digital asset.
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https://ift.tt/tMxrPlm
Why markets care about Putin's aggression
In 2021, investors might have averted their eyes from a military conflict in Ukraine. But as concerns about inflation and reduced support from central banks loom, geopolitical tensions that could hurt the global economy are taking center stage.
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https://ift.tt/j2J1Eke
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is on the scrap heap because of the Ukraine crisis. Here's why that matters
There are few energy projects in the world as controversial as the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, and on Tuesday, it all but died in the water as Germany's leader halted its approval process over the Ukraine crisis.
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https://ift.tt/jObWoLQ
Why Donbas is at the heart of the Ukraine crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized two separatist territories in eastern Ukraine as independent states, ordering the deployment of Russian troops there in a dangerous gambit that defies international law and risks a deadly military confrontation.
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https://ift.tt/NEl2aMp
At least 60 people killed in blast at gold mine in Burkina Faso, state TV reports
About 60 people were killed and dozens more wounded on Monday in an explosion at an informal gold mining site in southwest Burkina Faso, state television reported, citing local officials.
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https://ift.tt/LPFKAGB
Monday, February 21, 2022
North Korea breaks ground on 10,000-home high-rise district
North Korea has started work on a sprawling 10,000-apartment residential project as the country embarks on a housing drive in its capital, Pyongyang.
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https://ift.tt/0H6CeQN
Colombia becomes latest Latin American country to partially decriminalize abortion
Colombia became the latest country in Latin America to partially decriminalize abortion on Monday, marking a major victory for the nation's feminist movements and reflecting a wider shift in views toward the procedure across the region.
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https://ift.tt/2svwWR6
This could become the most expensive photo ever sold
Man Ray's famed "Le Violon d'Ingres" is poised to make history as the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction.
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https://ift.tt/1UMvs56
Nigerian startup is fighting baby jaundice with solar-powered cribs
In 2015, Virtue Oboro experienced every mother's worst nightmare: at just 48 hours old, her newborn son was rushed into hospital for emergency treatment.
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https://ift.tt/DGWOKxt
Australia demands answers from China over alleged laser incident at sea
• Beijing says it is 'seriously concerned' as India cracks down on Chinese companies • 50 years after Nixon's historic visit to China, questions hang over the US-China future
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https://ift.tt/tsCLNY7
Haiti hikes minimum wage by up to 54% following worker protests
Haiti's government on Monday hiked the minimum wage by as much as 54%, following weeks of demonstrations by garment workers who say their wages are not enough to keep up with the rising cost of living.
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https://ift.tt/FCzuwRs
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Solid earnings season wasn't enough to calm investors
Corporate earnings season was supposed to turn around Wall Street's sour mood. In the end, it wasn't much of a diversion.
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https://ift.tt/3BRJpX4
An entire group of men is being left out of the workforce. Here's why
The labor shortage has been a defining feature of the pandemic job market and it's not getting better any time soon. But there is a whole group of workers who are being overlooked even though they could be part of the solution.
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https://ift.tt/u1hslIo
Facebook is rebranding everything but faces the same old problems
Nearly four months ago, amid a firestorm of critical coverage stemming from a whistleblower's leaks, Facebook shifted its strategic focus to building an immersive version of the internet it calls the "metaverse" and changed its company name to Meta.
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https://ift.tt/eujBO6E
US adds sites operated by Tencent and Alibaba to 'notorious markets' list
E-commerce sites operated by China's Tencent and Alibaba Group were added to the US government's latest "notorious markets" list, the US Trade Representative's office said Thursday.
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https://ift.tt/PqeE9z7
Hundreds arrested in Ottawa protests as investigators look into 2 police-related incidents
A weeks-long blockade in the Canadian capital has led to almost 200 arrests and prolonged suffering for businesses caught in the middle of protests against Covid-19 mandates.
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https://ift.tt/jrdGI8s
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Harris says US 'stands with Ukraine' while warning Russia of 'swift, severe and united' consequences
Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday vowed there would be a "swift, severe and united" response if Russia invades Ukraine and assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the US "stands with Ukraine."
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https://ift.tt/dJSXu6s
A Chilean indigenous language vanishes as last native speaker dies
An indigenous language from South America's extreme south has all but vanished after the death of its last living speaker and guardian of its ancestral culture.
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https://ift.tt/1kD6mGJ
Why some North Korean defectors return to one of the world's most repressive regimes
He risked his life fleeing from one of the world's most repressive regimes, traversing a militarized stretch protected by barbed wire fences. Then a year later, he went back -- the way he came.
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https://ift.tt/0bfmHrM
Australia says Chinese warship 'illuminated' one of its planes with a laser
A Chinese warship used a laser to "illuminate" an Australian Air Force jet in what Canberra called a "serious safety incident" in a statement released on Saturday.
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https://ift.tt/rviFz4K
12 people still missing after Greece ferry fire
Twelve people are still missing after a blaze swept through a ferry sailing from Greece to Italy early on Friday, Greek authorities said on Saturday, as firefighters battled to control the flames.
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https://ift.tt/l38txyF
Friday, February 18, 2022
Opinion: China and Russia want to surf Latin America's 'pink tide.' It's not so simple
Right wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow Wednesday in the thick of the Ukrainian crisis. Given his disastrous handling of Covid-19 and his standing in polls forecasting next October's elections, it may be Bolsonaro's last trip to Russia, or anywhere, as president. If what many observers have called a "new pink tide" of support for left-leaning politicians continues to sweep through Latin America, former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva may banish an increasingly isolated Bolsonaro from office.
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https://ift.tt/Js4f5xS
'Cool Runnings': 'Most people die before their legacy is revealed, but I've had to live it,' says Dudley 'Tal' Stokes
It's been 34 years since Jamaica made its Winter Olympic debut in bobsled at the 1988 Games in Calgary, an unlikely appearance which was later immortalized in the Disney feature film, "Cool Runnings."
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https://ift.tt/b6rNyzn
Analysis: The Queen showed how far she was willing to go to distance the institution from her son
When British newspapers go in for the kill, they don't hold back.
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https://ift.tt/s97tyu4
Canadian police begin major operation to clear the capital city of protesters and their convoys
Police in Ottawa are making clear they are prepared to end a protest over Covid-19 regulations which has shut down portions of the capital and impaired the daily lives of residents for nearly three weeks.
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https://ift.tt/43cSwLI
World's first electric plane startup parts ways with CEO in mysterious rift
Eviation, the company behind what is supposed to be the world's first all-electric passenger airplane, has undergone an unexpected change in leadership just before the plane's projected first flight -- and the company and the now-former CEO are offering different takes on the situation.
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https://ift.tt/vCf8lZo
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Asia markets open lower after Ukraine invasion fears prompt Dow plunge
Asian stocks opened lower on Friday as tensions over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine continued, hours after US President Joe Biden's statement that an attack could take place "in the next several days" sent the Dow plunging to its worst day of 2022.
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https://ift.tt/XzeOmaU
Paris exhibit brings 'The Little Prince' home
"The Little Prince" has arrived in Paris, nearly eight decades after it was written.
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https://ift.tt/4tBjcfm
Advert for women train drivers in Saudi Arabia gets 28,000 applicants
A job advert to recruit 30 female train drivers in Saudi Arabia has attracted 28,000 applicants, highlighting the scale of pent up demand as the conservative kingdom opens up more opportunities to women.
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https://ift.tt/2UZ4OzD
6 ways the Russia-Ukraine conflict could hurt your wallet
The Russia-Ukraine crisis is taking place thousands of miles away from the closest major US city. And yet millions of American families would feel the economic consequences of a full-blown conflict.
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https://ift.tt/vSYHpGW
Gambling surged to new records last year
Here's more proof that the house always wins: In 2021, America's gaming industry had its highest-grossing year ever. Again.
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https://ift.tt/58xpIWl
Dry January was more popular than ever. That's good news for the alcohol industry
More people than ever participated in Dry January this year, but they didn't totally ditch the bottle.
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https://ift.tt/4gxuZyb
Hollywood actor's Ponzi scheme, explained: Why investors keep falling for scams
The tale of Zachary Horwitz made headlines this week after he was sentenced to 20 years for bilking investors out of $650 million by peddling bogus licensing deals with HBO and Netflix.
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https://ift.tt/p5FZTkm
Uber now lets you see how many one-star ratings you received from drivers
Confused how you ended up with a low rating on Uber? A new feature will offer a bit more insight.
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https://ift.tt/jLvyYNM
Surprising world of Stonehenge revealed in new exhibition
The distinctive silhouette of Stonehenge in the flat landscape of Salisbury plain in southwest England is instantly and iconically familiar.
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https://ift.tt/AQbTmH1
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
At least 13 dead after wedding guests fall into well at Indian ceremony
At least 13 people, including a one-year-old child, have died after falling into a well during a wedding ceremony in northern India, authorities from Uttar Pradesh state said on Wednesday.
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https://ift.tt/4FtPevl
Decision on Iran nuclear deal 'days away,' says French foreign minister
Negotiations over the revival of a 2015 deal that would see Iran curb uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief will conclude in days, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told the country's lawmakers on Wednesday.
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https://ift.tt/utQ0KXi
American detained in Russia says he is coughing up blood
Trevor Reed, an American who has been detained in Russia for more than two years, says he is coughing up blood and has not received medical care after prolonged exposure to tuberculosis in Russian prison, according to the US Embassy in Moscow.
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https://ift.tt/xeiHVWv
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
North Korea breaks ground on 10,000-home residential project in major housing drive
North Korea has started work on a sprawling 10,000-apartment residential project as the country embarks on a housing drive in its capital, Pyongyang.
https://ift.tt/DPnKrkW
https://ift.tt/DPnKrkW
Vietnam eyes full reopening to international tourists from next month
Vietnam's tourism ministry on Tuesday proposed a full reopening of the country to foreign visitors and a lifting of nearly all travel restrictions from March 15, three months earlier than planned.
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https://ift.tt/hmjypi2
Amnesty International accuses Tigrayan rebel fighters of gang-raping children in Ethiopia
Fighters affiliated with the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have been accused of committing atrocities including gang rape and assault in Ethiopia's Amhara region, according to a new Amnesty International report.
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https://ift.tt/d9qrLvl
Why the sky is still full of empty 'ghost' flights
In the early days of the pandemic, when demand for air travel abruptly flatlined and international borders closed, "ghost flights" became a common phenomenon.
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https://ift.tt/oAgp1jJ
They met on Valentine's Day while hiking in the Himalayas
It was Valentine's Day 1996 when Lee Green walked into a mountain lodge in Nepal, surrounded by the snowcapped Himalayas, and encountered Mandy Halse for the first time.
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https://ift.tt/2BGseCq
Ex-Honduras president agrees to extradition to the US
The former President of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, opted on Tuesday to surrender to US authorities a day after they issued an extradition warrant for him.
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https://ift.tt/bupKOg4
Canada tries to block funding for illegal border protests against Covid-19 rules with sweeping new financial measures
Canada has invoked the country's Emergencies Act for the first time ever in an attempt to sever financial support for protesters' costly blockades at US border crossings over Covid-19 mandates.
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https://ift.tt/mvgsXtz
Monday, February 14, 2022
How 'Amapiano', South Africa's soulful sound, has become one of the hottest new music genres
A distinct sound is currently vibing on social feeds around the world: the deep house, log-drum driven basslines and soulful piano melodies of "Amapiano." While Amapiano dance challenges are currently sweeping TikTok, the streets of South Africa have been thrumming with its sound for years.
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https://ift.tt/SiMVL9m
'Once-in-a-decade talent': Why Eileen Gu is fashion's dream model
For followers of freestyle skiing and fashion alike, the buzz surrounding Winter Olympian Eileen Gu at this year's Games has come as little surprise.
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https://ift.tt/D1VqcNg
Two children among seven killed in French Pyrenees explosion
At least seven people, including two children, were killed in an explosion in the village of Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque in France on Monday.
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https://ift.tt/YDFaMzR
Lockheed Martin terminates $4.4 billion deal to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne
U.S. arms maker Lockheed Martin Corp said on Sunday it terminated its plan to acquire rocket engine maker Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc for $4.4 billion.
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https://ift.tt/TWLxIOV
Looking for bargains? Here are the stocks we love
Most companies have reported fourth quarter earnings. The biggest takeaway for investors? This is a stock picker's market. Some companies are thriving while their competitors are not.
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https://ift.tt/bAjpIhB
Musk blames 'fun police' for recall of feature that makes fart and goat noises
Tesla is recalling over 500,000 vehicles in the United States due to its Boombox feature, a 2020 update that allows drivers to play sounds such a bleating goat or a fart noise outside the vehicle.
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https://ift.tt/3127m4D
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Cook Islands braces for first community Covid-19 cases
Cook Islands, a small South Pacific nation that has not experienced Covid-19 in its community, is readying for its first coronavirus infections after an infected traveler visited, Prime Minister Mark Brown said on Sunday.
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https://ift.tt/NGWldUZ
Opinion: Canadian trucker protests are the latest example of Covid-19 absurdity
We've officially hit peak Covid absurdism.
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https://ift.tt/jGuBbXF
A comedian performed a powerful monologue addressing India's rape crisis. A right-wing activist called for his arrest
This time last year Nalin Yadav was detained in an Indian prison, not knowing when he would be let out.
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https://ift.tt/tCWmQij
US 'actively working' for release of American held by the Taliban in Afghanistan, Sullivan says
The US is "actively working" for the release of an American citizen who was detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan in early December, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday.
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https://ift.tt/oyQazfL
Why the Ambassador Bridge is crucial to two nations' economies
The United States' largest trading partner isn't China, or Mexico. It's Canada.
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https://ift.tt/kXbMxS8
Cisco makes $20 billion-plus takeover offer for Splunk
Network gear maker Cisco Systems has made a takeover offer worth more than $20 billion for software maker Splunk, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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https://ift.tt/GUryVCB
Former Amazon employee sentenced to federal prison for involvement in bribery scheme
A former Amazon employee was sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined $50,000 for an international fraud and bribery scheme, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced.
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https://ift.tt/1SARIFp
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Travel roundup: Two Caribbean islands are making entry easier
All around the world, restrictions are easing for vaccinated travelers, and more and more people will soon be on the move. But with traffic set to rise, airlines are keen to put a stop to bad behavior in the skies.
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https://ift.tt/EQpjPlI
Biden unfreezes Afghan funds for in-country relief and 9/11 legal fight
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday allowing $7 billion in frozen assets from Afghanistan's central bank to eventually be distributed inside the country and to potentially fund litigation brought by families of victims of the September 11 terror attacks, senior administration officials confirmed Friday.
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https://ift.tt/GYhoIbf
Analysis: Russia may be on the brink of war. In Moscow, you might not know it
Read most headlines coming out of the West around Ukraine, and the situation looks dire.
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https://ift.tt/jQWrIbv
China censors lesbian plotline in 'Friends'
Major Chinese streaming platforms have censored an LGBTQ plotline in the popular TV series "Friends," causing fans of the show to express their anger on social media.
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https://ift.tt/u10My9m
Friday, February 11, 2022
At least 7 British citizens and 1 American are being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan
At least eight Westerners have been arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan during different incidents in the last two months, CNN has learned, marking a sharp escalation of Taliban actions against Westerners living in the country.
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https://ift.tt/OT29Ze6
Boy, 12, killed in Ireland after car he was driving collided with truck
A 12-year-old boy has died after the car he was driving collided with a truck in County Limerick, Ireland, early Friday morning, CNN affiliate Virgin Media News reported.
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https://ift.tt/efVQgcJ
Opinion: Putin's massive table is more than a massive table
With Russian troops massed on Ukraine's borders, the United States and its allies are scrambling for the right formula to communicate to Russian President Vladimir Putin their determination to prevent war -- and dissuade him from launching an invasion.
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Timeline of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's failed drug test
The doping scandal surrounding Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) figure skater Kamila Valieva has rocked the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Australia says koalas are now an endangered species in two states
Australia on Friday listed koalas along much of its east coast as endangered after the native marsupial's habitats were hit by prolonged drought, bushfires and developers cutting down trees.
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France announces plans to build up to 14 nuclear reactors
France has announced plans to build up to 14 new nuclear reactors in a move that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide a buffer against volatile energy prices.
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US auto factories disrupted by Canadian trucker rally
After a year of computer chip shortages, supply chain problems and temporary plant closings, this was about the last thing the auto industry needed.
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Canned cocktails are so big, they've made it to the Super Bowl
Anheuser-Busch, known for beers like Budweiser, Busch and Stella Artois, is shining a light on its canned cocktails with a new Super Bowl ad.
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Boris Johnson's go-to economic boast obscures the painful truth
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fond of saying the United Kingdom has the fastest growing economy in the G7.
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https://ift.tt/Wn1tfOh
Thursday, February 10, 2022
What the US is watching that could signal Russia is launching an invasion of Ukraine
It might be a cyberattack targeting Ukraine's energy grid. Or the movement of Russian battalions and tanks along the border and into firing range. Or perhaps even a long-range missile attack.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Search efforts resume in Colombia after landslide kills 15, injures dozens
Fifteen people have died and four are missing following a landslide in Colombia, the country's disaster management agency said Wednesday, with search efforts set to continue.
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Main suspect in deadly 2015 Paris terror attacks told a court he never killed or wounded anyone
Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in a jihadist rampage that killed 130 people in coordinated attacks across Paris in November 2015, on Wednesday told a French court he had never killed or wounded anyone.
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Oil could 'easily' hit $120 if Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates, JPMorgan warns
Oil prices could soar to $120 a barrel if Russia's crude exports are derailed by tensions with Ukraine, according to projections from JPMorgan.
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Protesters angry over Canadian Covid-19 mandates have blocked key roads and bridges. Now a judge has temporarily banned them from honking their horns
Tensions stemming from protests spearheaded by Canadian truck drivers over the country's Covid-19 mandates have been simmering in recent weeks, so much so that traffic at key US transit points has ground to a stop and a judge has temporarily banned demonstrators in the nation's capital from using horns.
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https://ift.tt/sRbf5Su
Nicaragua finds former foreign minister and journalist guilty of conspiracy
Nicaragua's former foreign minister Francisco Aguirre Sacasa and journalist Miguel Mendoza have been found guilty of conspiracy to undermine national integrity by the Nicaraguan judicial authority.
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What is the Minsk agreement and is it a way out of Ukraine crisis?
As world leaders scramble to find a diplomatic solution over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions, talk has turned to the 2015 Minsk Agreement as a possible way out of the crisis.
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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
North Korea boasts of 'shaking the world' by testing missiles that can strike the US
North Korea boasted on Tuesday that it is one of only a handful of countries in the world to field nuclear weapons and advanced missiles and the only one standing up to the United States by "shaking the world" with missile tests.
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https://ift.tt/TgULmFO
US-Iran talks near endgame: Here's what to look out for
Iran and the United States return to Vienna on Tuesday for another round of talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement abandoned by the Trump administration.
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Pope Benedict asks forgiveness but denies wrongdoing over child sex abuse cases
Pope Benedict XVI has pushed back against accusations that he knew in 1980 that a priest under his control was an abuser, while denying he had intentionally concealed his presence at a meeting about the priest that year.
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https://ift.tt/gf04pnd
Canadian protesters block access to major border crossing as demonstrations against Covid-19 measures continue
Canadian protesters have blocked access to the busiest international crossing in North America in yet another demonstration of their grievances against the nation's Covid-19 preventative measures.
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https://ift.tt/3T2LChM
Three Palestinian militants killed in Nablus in Israeli counter-terror operation
Three Palestinian militants have been shot dead by Israeli counter-terror police in the West Bank city of Nablus. The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministry accused Israel of carrying out an assassination.
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https://ift.tt/QG8CZFr
US report finds Mexico is dominant source of fentanyl trafficked into US
A new government report out Tuesday details how opioid trafficking in the United States has changed in recent years, with Mexico now a "dominant source" of the country's fentanyl supply and synthetic opioids rapidly saturating drug markets.
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https://ift.tt/RDqPyV3
Monday, February 7, 2022
'May God be with my son': Dad's farewell to boy who died in well
Crowds gathered in Morocco's northern Chefchaouen province on Monday to attend the funeral of five-year-old Rayan Aourram, who died after being trapped in a well for four days.
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https://ift.tt/i7HcsSk
Madagascar hit by second cyclone in two weeks
Emergency rescuers were struggling on Monday to reach parts of Madagascar ravaged by a cyclone over the weekend because many roads and bridges were impassable, while rising river levels were threatening to displace more people, officials said.
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'I never said anyone had sexually assaulted me in anyway,' Chinese tennis star says
Olympic officials met with Chinese tennis superstar Peng Shuai over dinner on Saturday, the International Olympic Committee said -- following through on a promise to hold a meeting with the athlete who has been at the center of international concern.
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https://ift.tt/8QT9brG
Israel police under fire amid allegations of cybersurveillance use against public figures
Israel's government is set to consider opening a commission of inquiry into the police amid growing anger over the alleged police use of Pegasus hacking software against a wide array of senior public figures.
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Google sued over manipulating search results
Swedish price comparison firm PriceRunner said on Monday it was suing Alphabet-owned Google for about 2.1 billion euros ($2.4 billion), the latest firm to take legal action alleging the search giant manipulated search results.
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Facebook has successfully overhauled its business before. This time will be harder
Ahead of its 2012 initial public offering, Facebook was in trouble. Its revenue growth was slowing, expenses were surging and it was falling behind competitors in the transition to smartphones and other mobile devices.
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Why there's no need to fear a bear market
Stocks tumbled sharply in January and the market has remained choppy in February. There are worries globally about earnings, inflation, interest rates and Omicron. But some market experts think investors shouldn't be too concerned.
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The big reason the US and UK are facing such a massive labor shortage
Almost two years after the pandemic upended labor markets, job openings are plentiful in many advanced economies, yet workers have not fully returned.
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One of the world's most popular countries is reopening its doors this month
Australia will open its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers from late February, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Monday, February 7 after a meeting of the government's national security committee.
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Sunday, February 6, 2022
Prince Andrew to give statement under oath
Britain's Prince Andrew has agreed to give a statement under oath on March 10 in the UK as part of the civil case against him, a source close to the Duke of York told CNN on Saturday.
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Senegal beats Egypt to win Africa Cup of Nations trophy
Senegal defeated Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations championship match on Sunday, winning the continental championship for the first time on penalty kicks at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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Eight killed in two days after third deadly avalanche hits Austria
One person was killed and four others injured in an avalanche in western Austria on Saturday, police said, a day after two other avalanches killed seven skiers as heavy snowfall followed by warmer weather made for unusually dangerous conditions.
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Costa Rica mandated Covid-19 vaccines for children. But not everyone's on board
It started as a heated discussion between a father and his son's doctor. But it quickly escalated to a multi-person fist-fight that shocked the nation.
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https://ift.tt/o7lsWSA
Colombia struck a peace deal with guerrilla groups years ago. So why is violence surging?
This year kicked off with a violent start on the Colombia-Venezuela border, where dissident militant factions have been competing for territorial control of lucrative drug routes that connect the South American country to the US and Europe. At least 23 people were killed in violent clashes at the start of the year, followed by a deadly car bomb and the murder of a local community leader and his wife.
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https://ift.tt/mZoCrwh
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Why China won't put its economy on the line to rescue Putin
Russia has one obvious ally to turn to as geopolitical sparks fly with the West over Ukraine.
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Opinion: France is on a dangerous collision course with its Muslim population
French lawmakers last month voted to ban women and girls from wearing hijab while playing sports -- showing the world once again that when it comes to further politicizing, targeting and policing European Muslim women, our clothing choices and bodies, France is in a league of its own.
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https://ift.tt/mgnIALC
Rotterdam may dismantle historic bridge for superyacht reportedly owned by Jeff Bezos
Rotterdam is considering a request to dismantle part of an historic bridge to allow a yacht reportedly owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to leave the shipyard where it is being built.
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France launches inquiry after spill of over 100,000 dead fish off Atlantic coast
A spill of more than 100,000 dead fish in the Atlantic Ocean off the French coast has been described by the French Maritime Minister as "shocking" in an incident that has drawn the attention of environmental activist groups.
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Afghan mom had to decide whether to forgo escape -- or leave some of her kids behind
It was August 26 in Kabul, just barely evening, and Nasema was holding on tightly to two of the most important things in her life, not knowing that she would lose one of them before the sun completely set.
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https://ift.tt/prJxZYv
Iceland to end whaling from 2024 amid controversy and falling demand
Iceland says it will end whaling from 2024 amid dwindling demand and continuing controversy.
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https://ift.tt/sOXKDFf
Friday, February 4, 2022
Analysis: No one knows what to do about Boris Johnson
What will it take to finish him off? That's the question that close observers of Boris Johnson's premiership have been asking for weeks.
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https://ift.tt/GuWRolY
'Sleeper cells and hundreds of fighters': Why ISIS remains a terrorist threat
Just two days after the leader of ISIS killed himself during a US raid in northern Syria, a United Nations report says the terror group is far from vanquished. In fact, it remains a potent force in Iraq and Syria, with a growing presence in Afghanistan and West Africa, according to the UN analysis.
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It's been 70 years since the Queen took the throne, but she's not celebrating yet
Queen Elizabeth II is adding yet another achievement to her record-breaking reign, becoming the first British monarch to mark a platinum jubilee on Sunday.
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Suspected Chinese hackers hit News Corp with 'persistent cyberattack' in January
News Corp suffered a "persistent cyberattack" in January, the company said Friday, and investigators believe Chinese spies may be responsible.
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https://ift.tt/HRpy2sJ
Ice that took roughly 2,000 years to form on Mt. Everest has melted in around 25 years
The highest glacier on the world's tallest mountain is losing decades worth of ice every year because of human-induced climate change, a new study shows.
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Thursday, February 3, 2022
4 of Boris Johnson's key aides quit, marking latest blow for the UK PM
Four top aides to Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, marking the latest setback for the British prime minister whose government has been embroiled in scandal in recent days.
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'No admission of guilt': UK virginity testing ban opens historical wounds
Last week the UK government added a clause to its Health and Care Bill that would make hymenoplasty -- or "virginity repair" surgery -- illegal in England and Wales. In November 2021, "virginity testing" also became a criminal offence.
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Xi's Olympic guest list heavy on strongmen and autocrats
When China's leader Xi Jinping opens the Beijing Olympics on Friday he will be flanked by leaders who are unlikely to quell the chorus of concerns these Games are bolstering an authoritarian regime.
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Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin still a 'presence' among Australia's Olympic snowboarding team following his death
Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin continues to affect Australia's Olympic snowboarding team 'in a positive way' following his death, according to former teammate Cam Bolton.
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Afghan universities reopen to female students but with strict rules on mixing
Afghanistan's public universities opened on Wednesday with female students allowed back on campus for the first time since the Taliban took over the country last year.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
12 people found frozen to death, sparking diplomatic row between Turkey and Greece
Twelve migrants were found dead in a small Turkish town near the border with Greece, officials said Wednesday, a week after a rare winter storm blanketed both countries in snow.
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UAE intercepts and destroys 3 'hostile' drones
Three hostile drones were intercepted over the United Arab Emirates at dawn on Wednesday, the country's defense ministry said.
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White House is no longer calling potential Russian invasion of Ukraine 'imminent'
The White House says it's no longer describing a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine as "imminent," suggesting the word sent an unintended message.
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Congolese man beaten to death in Brazil over unpaid wages, family say
Brazilian authorities have shut down a beachside kiosk in Rio de Janeiro after a 23-year-old Congolese migrant was beaten to death, Rio de Janeiro's Civil Police said Wednesday.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
European country lifts all restrictions, saying Covid is no longer a 'socially critical sickness'
Denmark has lifted all Covid-19 restrictions within the country, with coronavirus no longer considered a "socially critical sickness," according to the government.
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Disaster-hit Tonga goes into lockdown after recording first local Covid cases
The Pacific island nation of Tonga has gone into lockdown after reporting its first community cases of Covid-19, weeks after a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami devastated parts of the archipelago.
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In eastern Ukraine they don't expect an invasion, but people are watching
On the frontlines east of the port city of Mariupol, the Ukrainian army's defensive positions look much as they did two years ago: Platoons shelter in improvised bunkers and ruined houses, and trenches curl through the frigid landscape.
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Putin says the West has 'ignored' Russia's key concerns over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Russian government was studying the responses from the United States and NATO to Russia's security concerns, but said his country's main concerns "had been ignored."
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At least 22 dead in Ecuador landslide
At least 22 people have died after heavy rainfall triggered a landslide on Monday in Quito, Ecuador, authorities said.
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West African bloc ECOWAS says coup attempt underway in Guinea-Bissau
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for peace in Guinea-Bissau, as gunfire was heard around the government palace in the capital Bissau on Tuesday, triggering concerns of a coup.
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