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Save the Children confirms two staff members among dead in Myanmar massacre
Save the Children confirmed on Tuesday that two of its staff were killed in a Christmas Eve massacre blamed on…
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Russia stages ‘successful’ third launch of new rocket
MOSCOW, Dec 28, 2021 (NNB/AFP) – Russia has conducted the third launch of its new heavy-class Angara rocket, the first…
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US, Russia set for talks on Ukraine, arms control on January 10
WASHINGTON: The United States and Russia will hold much-anticipated talks in January, a White House official told AFP Monday, with the rivals…
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France to impose more work-from-home in COVID-19 fight
PARIS: France will order companies to impose at least three work-from-home days a week for employees whenever possible to stem…
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World’s first octopus farm on cards
The world’s first commercial octopus farm is closer to becoming a reality but scientists and conservationists have discouraged the idea.…
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After 375 years, scientists discover eighth continent
In 1642, Abel Tasman, an experienced Dutch sailor and penchant for rough justice, was confident that in the southern hemisphere…
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No ‘panic,’ but Covid to ‘overrun’ some US hospitals: Biden
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Monday said some US hospitals could be “overrun” by Covid cases, but the country is…
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Philippines typhoon death toll rises to 388: govt
The death toll from one of the most destructive typhoons to hit the Philippines in recent years rose to 388…
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Rising Omicron cases disrupt air travel, 800 more flights canceled
US airlines canceled about 800 more flights on Monday after nixing thousands of flights during the Christmas holiday weekend, as…
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New UN Myanmar envoy says ‘deeply concerned’ by escalating violence
The new United Nations special envoy to Myanmar on Monday said she was “deeply concerned” by escalating violence in the…
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