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Ukraine: Ukraine military says Russia fired 81 missiles, eight drones in morning strikes
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Ukraine: Ukraine military says Russia fired 81 missiles, eight drones in morning strikes

KYIV: Russia fired 81 missiles, including six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, and eight drones at Ukraine in early-morning strikes on Thursday, the Ukrainian air force said.Ukraine…

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Taiwan: Taiwan president plans 'transit' in Los Angeles, New York: Government
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Taiwan: Taiwan president plans ‘transit’ in Los Angeles, New York: Government

TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen plans to stop off in Los Angeles and New York as part of a visit to Central America, a minister…

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Nepalese lawmakers vote to elect new President
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Nepalese lawmakers vote to elect new President

KATHMANDU: Nepalese lawmakers on Thursday began voting to elect a new President, the outcome of which could impact the stability of the government headed by…

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Ukraine Explosion News: Russian missiles attack many Ukrainian regions of Kharkiv and Odesa | World News
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Ukraine Explosion News: Russian missiles attack many Ukrainian regions of Kharkiv and Odesa | World News

NEW DELHI: Explosions were reported across Ukraine after Russian strikes hit city of Kharkiv and the Black Sea port of Odesa in early morning attacks.The…

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Iran: Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan
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Iran: Women’s Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan

MEXICO CITY/ISTANBUL: Rallies marking International Women’s Day took place around the world on Wednesday with a focus on Afghanistan, where girls are denied the right…

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Yunus: Global figures urge end to 'harassment' of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus
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Yunus: Global figures urge end to ‘harassment’ of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus

DHAKA: Forty global figures including Ban Ki-moon, Hillary Clinton and Bono published Wednesday a joint letter calling on Bangladesh to stop “unfair” attacks and harassment…

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US sanctions Iranian officials over women's rights abuses
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US sanctions Iranian officials over women’s rights abuses

WASHINGTON: The US is imposing more sanctions on Iran, hitting people and firms accused of violating women’s rights during nationwide anti-government protests over the treatment…

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Canada to examine if China interfered in its 2021 elections
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Canada to examine if China interfered in its 2021 elections

TORONTO: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he will appoint a special investigator to decide whether there should be a public inquiry into reports of…

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Canadian official to examine Chinese election interference
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Canadian official to examine Chinese election interference

TORONTO: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he will appoint a special investigator to decide whether there should be a public inquiry into reports of…

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Indonesia landslides kill 10, rescuers search for 42 missing
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Indonesia landslides kill 10, rescuers search for 42 missing

JAKARTA: Rescuers were searching for 42 people still missing Tuesday after two landslides triggered by torrential rains hit villages on an island in Indonesia’s remote…

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