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Omicron COVID variant threat: South Korea to restrict visa issuance, arrivals from 8 African countries
Seoul: South Korea's government restricted on Sunday the issuance of visas and travel from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe amid the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, Yonhap news agency reported....
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Fox & Friends Weekend' hosts suggest new variant meant to distract from Biden's struggles
Washington: The hosts of "Fox & Friends Weekend" on Saturday suggested that warnings from public health officials about the emergence of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus could be an attempt to distract from several challenges President Biden...
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Spain's Alexia Putellas wins women's Ballon d'Or!
Barcelona: Alexia Putellas of Barcelona and Spain won the women's Ballon d'Or prize at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, completing a remarkable year for the 27-year-old. Putellas is the third winner of the prize, following in the footsteps of Ada Hegerberg,...
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India, Russia to ink AK-203 deal during Putin's visit next week
New Delhi: In a major boost to India and Russia military ties, the two countries are scheduled to ink the deal on supplying 7.5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles on Monday during Russia n President Vladimir Putin's visit here. All necessary clearances have been...
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federal Judge says Trump 'stoked' crowd on Jan. 6
WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Wednesday said the speakers at the "Stop the Steal" rally that preceded the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol attack, including former President Trump, "stoked" the crowd and possibly "inspired" what went down that day, according to...
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Travel Apartheid Nigeria Condemns England S Covid Red List!
LONDON: Nigeria’s inclusion on England’s red list after cases of the Omicron Covid variant were linked to travel from the country has been condemned as “travel apartheid”. People arriving in the UK from Nigeria have to spend 10 days in hotel quarantine...
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Switzerland Parliament names top diplomat Cassis Federal President!
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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Philippines to ban travel from France starting Dec 13
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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U.S.-led troops end Iraq combat mission, as planned - military officials: Iraq says U.S.-led troops formally end combat role!
BAGHDAD: U.S.-led forces have ended their combat mission in Iraq, a move that transfers all remaining troops into a training and advising role, Iraqi military commanders and officials from the coalition led by the United States said on Thursday. Western...
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US designates two heads of Akrestsina detention centre in Belarus: Blinken
Washington: The United States designated the two heads of the Akrestsina Detention Center in Belarus over alleged human rights abuses against protesters who opposed the results of the country's presidential election last year, Secretary of State Antony...
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Russian jets intercept US - NATO planes over Black Sea:
MOSCOW: Russian jets intercept US - NATO planes over Black Sea: Escort footage of a US Navy reconnaissance aircraft with a Russian Su-30 over the Black Sea: The Russian Su-30 fighter escorted an American reconnaissance aircraft over the Black Sea, avoiding...
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Trump says his Jan. 6 speech was 'extremely calming'!
WASHINGTON: Former President Trump said his speech on Jan. 6 which preceded the Capitol riot was “extremely calming.” In an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on Friday, Trump discussed the Jan. 6 congressional panel that is investigating the events...
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To cancel or not to cancel: Omicron Is Here. Should You Cancel Your Trip?
NEW YORK: To cancel or not to cancel. That is the question that travelers are grappling with as the omicron variant scuttles around the world, reminding people that the pandemic roller-coaster ride is far from over. What’s different this time around is...
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Blinken spoke about the process of Ukraine and Georgia joining NATO
WASHINGTON: The Secretary of State noted that NATO's doors have been open to European countries since its inception. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that Ukraine and Georgia can make progress on joining NATO, subject to meeting the requirements....
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India may become first in line to buy Russian air defence system S-500: Deputy PM Borisov
MOSCOW: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov on Monday said that India may become the first in line to buy Russian air defence system S-500, if it expresses such a desire after the Russian Armed Forces receive them in the required quantity. This...
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After scandal over fake licenses last year, Pakistan's aviation authority hopes to resume licensing
Karachi: Pakistani aviation authority hopes to resume licensing in February after a scandal over fake licenses was unearthed in June last year. Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) hopes it can resume licensing pilots in February with the release...
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More than 40 dead after gasoline truck explodes in Haiti
Caribbean: Truck carrying gasoline exploded in northern Haiti Administration was deploying field hospitals to area to help those affected An eyewitness said a crowd of people gathered along a road around 1 am A truck carrying gasoline exploded in northern...
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France says mostly Iraqi Kurds dead in Channel boat tragedy
PARIS: French authorities said Tuesday that they had formally identified 26 out of 27 migrants who drowned last month in a Channel boat accident, with most of them Kurds from Iraq. A statement from the Paris prosecutor said that there were 17 men among...
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U.S. faces double coronavirus surge as omicron variant spreads
WASHINGTON: The new omicron coronavirus mutant speeding around the world may bring another wave of chaos, threatening to further stretch hospital workers already struggling with a surge of delta cases and upend holiday plans for the second year in a row....
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Australia vs England, 2nd Ashes Test Day 2 Live Cricket Score: Labuschagne falls after gritty ton; AUS lose 3
Australia vs England, 2nd Ashes Test Day 2 Live Cricket Score: Hello and welcome to the live score and updates of the 2nd AUS vs ENG Test from the Adelaide Oval. Australia did not have a very good start to their opening day at the Adelaide Oval as captain...
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Over 2,500 Myanmar refugees flee to Thailand amid clashes: Reports
Bangkok: More than 2,500 people crossed into Thailand from Myanmar in the past two days to escape fighting between Myanmar troops and rebels, Sputnik reported citing Thai media on Friday. Somchai Kitcharoenrungroj, who leads the Thai province of Tak bordering...
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Taiwan, Singapore resume military cooperation after long hiatus: Report
Taipei: Taiwan and Singapore have resumed military cooperation following a long hiatus. In October 2019, Taiwan and Singapore signed the "National Defense Exchange and Security Cooperation Agreement." However, as the pandemic raged on, and Singapore began...
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UK Brexit supremo David Frost resigns in blow to PM Boris Johnson: Mail on Sunday
LONDON: Britain’s Brexit minister David Frost has resigned due to disillusionment with Boris Johnson’s government, dealing a blow to the embattled prime minister just as the Omicron variant sweeps across the country, the Mail on Sunday newspaper said....
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PM Modi, Putin hold 'follow-up' phone call; discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday discussed ways to take forward bilateral cooperation in several key areas, including defence, supply of fertilisers and India's role in developing Russia's Far East....
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China condemns Lithuania over remarks on Taiwan!
BEIJING: If certain people or forces in Lithuania insist on colluding with "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and going further down the dark path, they will eventually end up in the trashcan of history, said a foreign ministry spokesperson Monday....