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Biden says he is crafting a plan for Russia-Ukraine crisis
Hong Kong Standard 04 Dec 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he is developing comprehensive initiatives to make it difficult for Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine and that he would not accept Moscow's "red lines," as fears mounted that the simmering conflict could erupt into war. ... The Standard Channel. IOS Android. IOS Android ... U.S ... .
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Gambians vote in 1st post-Jammeh presidential election
The Associated Press 04 Dec 2021
BANJUL, Gambia (AP) — Lines of voters snaked around corners outside polling stations in Gambia’s capital Saturday as the nation holds a presidential election that for the first time in decades does not include former dictator Yahya Jammeh as a candidate ... “As a country, we cannot heal without justice ... Jammeh left Gambia in 2017 ... ADVERTISEMENT ... ___ ... .
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Iran nuclear talks on brink of crisis as they adjourn until next week
The Wire 04 Dec 2021
VIENNA.. Indirect US-Iranian talks on salvaging the 2015 Iran nuclear deal teetered on the brink of crisis on Friday as they broke off until next week with European officials expressing dismay at the demands of Iran’s new administration ... Read more.. “Over five months ago, Iran interrupted negotiations ... Also read. ... Firm stance ... ....
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Blinken says any move by China to invade Taiwan would have 'terrible consequences'
Hong Kong Standard 04 Dec 2021
Any move by China to invade Taiwan would have "terrible consequences," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday, adding that he hoped Chinese leaders would think very carefully about "not precipitating a crisis" across the Taiwan Strait. ... we will continue to make good on that commitment." ... IOS Android.
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Jeffrey Epstein’s staff were ordered: ‘See nothing, hear nothing, say nothing’, trial told
Irish Independent 04 Dec 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell told staff to “see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing” in a painstakingly detailed household manual for employees at Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion, a New York court has heard ... He described the orders as “degrading” and, in court yesterday, likened his 18-hour days to “slavery” ... “Respect their privacy,” it added ... .
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In a rare move, parents of accused teen shooter charged in Michigan school shooting
Indian Express 04 Dec 2021
“I expect parents and everyone to have humanity and to step in and stop a potential tragedy,” she said ... “Lol ... Blockchain a technology I believe in ... The Process Metro Food Hoppers The Sandip Roy Show Talking Books What to Watch this Weekend From the Print Opinion Explained Delhi Confidential Astrology Epaper Todays Paper Sunday Eye ... .
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Militants kill at least 31 in central Mali, say local authorities
Indian Express 04 Dec 2021
Reuters could not independently verify the authenticity of the images ... 📣 The Indian Express is now on Telegram ... Advertisement ... Blockchain a technology I believe in ... The Process Metro Food Hoppers The Sandip Roy Show Talking Books What to Watch this Weekend From the Print Opinion Explained Delhi Confidential Astrology Epaper Todays Paper Sunday Eye ... .
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Probe ordered into Brazilian President Bolsonaro for ‘spreading false information’
Anadolu Agency 04 Dec 2021
Brazil's Supreme Court opened a probe Friday into remarks by President Jair Bolsonaro, who argued that coronavirus vaccines may raise the chance of contracting AIDS. ... CPI members approved the report in a 7-4 vote ... Concerning crimes against humanity, accountability would depend on the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague ... .
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In Khashoggi's shadow, Macron set for Saudi talks with crown prince
The Times of India 04 Dec 2021
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA. French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for face-to-face talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, becoming the first major western leader to step on the kingdom's soil since journalist Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 murder ... Start a Conversation. .
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WHO chief scientist urges people not to panic over Omicron
The Wire 04 Dec 2021
GENEVA.. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) chief scientist on Friday urged people not to panic over the emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant and said it was too early to say if vaccines would be need to be reworked ... Many governments have tightened travel rules to keep the variant out. Read more. ... Also read. ... ....
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Nurse who raped disabled patient in US jailed for 10 years
Straits Times 03 Dec 2021photo: White House / Shealah Craighead
Russia shoots down American military satellite
Pravda RU 02 Dec 2021
Most likely, Thompson referred to the Peresvet laser complex, which has recently entered service with the Russian army ... .
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Taliban leader decrees Afghan women's rights must be 'enforced'
Raw Story 03 Dec 2021
The Taliban issued a decree Friday in the name of their supreme leader instructing Afghan ministries "to take serious action" on women's rights, but failed to mention girls' access to schools ... It instructs the Ministry of Culture and Information to publish material on women's rights "to preventongoing repression" ... © 2021 AFP .
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New online archive for Benin Bronzes to go live at end of 2022
Metro USA 03 Dec 2021
LAGOS (Reuters) – An online archive bringing together information on thousands of Benin Bronze artefacts in museums around the world is expected to go live at the end of next year, one of the organisers said on Friday ... The statues were created from at least the 16th century onwards, according to the British Museum ... .
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Chernobyl's Air Is Now 47 Percent Less Radiated With Novel Technology
Interesting Engineering 03 Dec 2021
The technology called was tested at a 2.5-acre area (1 hectare) between November 2019 and September 2020, and at the end of this period, the radiation contamination levels in the soil have been decreased by 37 percent, and in the air by 47 percent ... This is real hope for the whole area, including the treatment of the sarcophagus." ... Advertisement.