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US: Mike Pence calls on Supreme Court to overturn decision on abortion rights:
WASHINGTON: US abortion rights may soon be consigned to the "ash heap of history," former vice president Mike Pence told activists Tuesday on the eve of a crucial Supreme Court hearing. The top court is preparing to hear a case that may roll back 50 years...
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Indian Army to have new combat uniform
New Delhi: Aiming to provide more comfort and sustainability, the Indian Army has changed its combat uniform for its personnel that will be get to see on Army Day Parade on January 15. For the first time in the history, the Army Day parade will witness...
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US Confirms First Case Of Omicron In California, Variant Found in Fully Vaccinated Citizen Returning From South Africa
California: The US on Wednesday reported the nation's first case of new COVID variant Omicron, health officials confirmed. Giving further details, White House chief medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci said the person, who was fully vaccinated, had just returned...
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Taliban, Iranian border guards clash on Nimroz border over misunderstanding
Tehran: The Taliban and the Iranian border security forces clashed near the Afghan province of Nimruz after the Afghan side started firing over a 'misunderstanding' about some Iranians crossing the border into Afghan territory. This came after speculations...
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India: Omicron Scare: 6 People Coming from 'At-Risk' Countries Test Covid Positive on Day 1 of New Guidelines
New Delhi: As many as 6 persons tested positive for Covid-19 travelling from ‘at risk’ countries on the first day of the operation of the revised guidelines for international travellers. Read all the latest updates on COVID-19 here. A total of 11 international...
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WHO warns against 'toxic mix' of low vaccine coverage and testing amid Omicron scare
NEW YORK: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday said it was expecting the number of countries reporting the new Omicron variant of coronavirus to grow. The world health body also sounded a word of caution against the 'toxic mix' of low vaccination...
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Lebanon imposes COVID curfew for unvaccinated residents: Health Minister
Beirut: Lebanon will impose a curfew for COVID-19 unvaccinated residents, Minister of Health Firass Abiad said on Wednesday. "From December 17 to January 9, there are restrictions on movement from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am. Excluded from movement restrictions...
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US court dismisses ex-Yukos shareholders' lawsuit against Russia
Washington: A US court of appeals dismissed a lawsuit filed by former shareholders of the now-defunct Yukos oil company against Russia , a court ruling revealed. "Upon consideration of appellants' consent motion to dismiss, it is ORDERED that the motion...
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Taliban hold back American hostage Mark Frerichs, want Afghan drug lord set free from US prison in exchange
Washington: Taliban hold back American hostage Mark Frerichs, want Afghan drug lord set free from US prison in exchange It has been more than three months but still there is no sign of the last American hostage Mark Frerichs who was kidnapped last year...
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Putin likely to flag key military partnerships under 'Atmanirbhar' logo during pathbreaking visit to India
NEW DELHI: The Military-Technical Cooperation (MTC) between India and Russia is expected to grow stronger when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi on Monday. Delivery...
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World Aids Day 2021: UN calls for ending inequalities to fight epidemic
NEW YORK: As the globe marks World Aids Day on Wednesday, concerns remain over inequalities and a wait for vaccine to prevent the disease that has claimed millions of lives since discovered in early 80s. World Aids Day was first observed in 1988. The...
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US, Australia, UK sign agreement for exchange of naval nuclear propulsion information: White House
Washington: In a bid to enhance trilateral security partnership called "AUK US", the US, Australia and the United Kingdom have engaged in an 18-month consultation period to seek an optimal pathway for delivery of nuclear-powered submarines, United States...
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Clash at Afghanistan-Iran border a misunderstanding: Taliban
Kabul: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has confirmed a clash between the border forces of Iran and Afghanistan and described the incident as a "misunderstanding." According to media reports, a clash broke out between the forces of the two countries...
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U.S. Russian Foreign Ministers to Meet as Ukraine Tensions Soar!
Moscow: The chief diplomats of the U.S. and Russia are to meet in Sweden on Thursday as tensions soar after Washington expressed concern about Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine and warned of “high-impact” sanctions. U.S. Secretary of State Antony...
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Russia Is Interested In Maintaining Pragmatic Good Neighbourhood Relations With Romania!
Bucharest: Russia is interested in maintaining "pragmatic, mutually beneficial neighborly" relations with Romania, as well as stability and security in the Black Sea region, based on existing regional confidence-building formats, successfully tested,...
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Nearly half of Americans experiencing financial hardship due to inflation: poll
Washington: Nearly half of Americans in a new Gallup Poll reported that recent price increases are causing their family some degree of financial hardship, with 10 percent describing the hardship as severe. Overall, 45 percent of respondents said that...
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The three ghosts haunting US foreign policy: Andrew Latham is a professor of international relations- Defense Priorities in Washington, D.C.
Washington: The calls for the U.S. to do something in, about or for Ukraine are growing by the day. The U.S. must stand up to Russia, stand by our Ukrainian “ally,” resist Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bullying tactics and otherwise defend the freedom-loving...
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Biden says US launching hundreds of family vaccination clinics to get shots in one stop
WASHINGTON: The United States is launching hundreds of family vaccination clinics across the country to provide locations where families can get COVID-19 vaccine and booster doses all in one place, President Joe Biden said on Thursday. "Today I'm announcing...
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Merkel taps 'highlight' by punkrocker for farewell parade
BERLIN: With a hit by the "godmother of punk" Nina Hagen, Germany's military saluted a visibly moved Angela Merkel during a ceremonial farewell Thursday, just a week before she is due to bow out of politics after 16 years in office. Soldiers in full regalia...
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India seeks to establish strong ties with EU, which can help in transition to clean energy
New Delhi: India said on Wednesday that it seeks to establish a strong partnership with the European Union, which can contribute to the nation's goal of transition to clean energy. Read all the latest updates on COVID-19 here. The remarks came from Ministry...
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Appeals court questions Biden DOJ stance on Trump obstruction memo!
Washington: A federal appeals court on Wednesday questioned the Biden administration's efforts to conceal large portions of an internal legal memo clearing former President Trump of wrongdoing in connection with the investigation led by special counsel...
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LIVE India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score 2nd Test, Day 1 Today Match Updates:
Mumbai: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 2nd Test match between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Check the latest 2nd Test Live Score, 2nd Test Live Match, India vs New Zealand Live Score Today, India vs New Zealand T20...
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U.S. general Mark Milley says Russian military moves near Ukraine raising ‘lot of concern!
WASHINGTON: The United States is tracking enough indicators and warnings surrounding Russian military activity near Ukraine to trigger "a lot of concern" and Russian rhetoric appears increasingly strident, the top U.S. military officer said late on Thursday....
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Procurement of S-400 missile systems is 'sovereign decision' based on threat perception: Indian Defence Ministry
NEW DELHI: The procurement of Russian S-400 missile defence systems was a "sovereign decision" based on existing threat perceptions and to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Ajay Bhatt said on Friday....
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Macron allegedly calling Johnson 'clown' reflects difficult relations between two: Expert!
LONDON: If reports of French President Emmanuel Macron calling UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson a clown is true, than it is nothing new, as difficult personal relations between the world leaders are a common occurrence, with the Macron-Johnson spat being...