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TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday (local time) announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. "Canada remains deeply disturbed by reports of human rights violations in China. As a result,...
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New Delhi: The US Embassy here on Wednesday expressed condolences over the demise of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, who was killed in a helicopter crash along with his wife and 11 others on board an India n Air Force's chopper in Tamil...
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London: The United Kingdom has joined the US in announcing a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over concerns about human rights abuses in China . "Britain will effectively impose a diplomatic boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in China...
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MOSCOW: Russia has legitimate fears over the risk of American military hardware being stationed close to its borders, the country's president, Vladimir Putin, has said, insisting he still hopes talks with Washington can ease tensions. Speaking alongside...
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Zurich: The Swiss parliament voted on Wednesday to appoint foreign minister Ignazio Cassis as the confederation's new president for what is a largely symbolic 12-month tenure. The 60-year-old was elected with 156 of 197 valid votes. He will take office...
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Manila: The Philippines will ban travel from France starting Dec. 13 to stem the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, a government official said Wednesday. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the ban will take effect until Dec. 15 just like the...
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CHENNAI: CDS Bipin Rawat Chopper Crash Update: An Army chopper (IAF Mi-17V5) carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, his wife and seven others crashed in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Apart from the crew, General Rawat's staff and family members were...
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Geneva: The Tibet Bureau in Geneva attended the UN forum on minority issues to underline the ongoing human rights situation in Tibet , and called on China to address grievances faced by Tibet ans. UN Advocacy officer Kalden Tsomo told the forum that Tibetans...
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Chennai: In an unfortunate incident, an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying Chief Defence of Staff Bipin Rawat, his wife, and military personnel crashed near Coonoor in the nearby hilly Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. An IAF...
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MOSCOW: In the Mediterranean Sea, the crews of the ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and the Egyptian Navy have embarked on a three-day naval phase of the Bridge of Friendship-2021 joint naval exercise. The squadron of ships of the Russian Navy includes...
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Beijing: China's violations against its own international commitments to freedom of opinion and expression has significantly increased under the current regime. The Great Leap Backwards of Journalism in China, a report has revealed the unprecedented campaign...
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Texas: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Tuesday was named vice chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Conference, an organization of Hispanic Republicans in the House. Gonzales, who was elected to the House in 2020, will join the Hispanic Conference's...
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