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US says Russian invasion of Ukraine no longer imminent as it deploys more troops to Eastern Europe An American instructor trains Ukrainian soldiers on the use of M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (SMAW-D) missiles at the Yavoriv military training ground in Ukraine. (AP file photo)
The administration of President Joe Biden is no longer using the word "imminent" to describe a potential Russian invasion... |
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12 migrants found frozen to death near Turkey-Greece border Turkish officials carry the bodies of migrants found frozen to death in the Pasakoy Village of Ipsala District, Turkey, on February 2, 2022.
Twelve migrants were found dead in a small Turkish town near the Greek border often used by migrants seeking to enter the European Union, after they apparently... |
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UK vital industries on cliff edge as workers shun jobs over low pay and poor conditions Workers assemble cars at the plant for the Mini range of cars in Cowley, near Oxford, Britain June 20, 2016. (Reuters photo)
The UKs crucial industries are threatened by a shortage of workers because of poor conditions and low pay, a factor that is putting off potential new recruits, research shows.
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US not finished with sanctions on Myanmar military Protesters march through the streets during an anti-government demonstration in Mandalay, Myanmar, December 7, 2021. (Photo by AP)
Counselor of the US Department of State Chollet Derek says the country will continue to slap new sanctions on the Myanmar military and its affiliates.
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Cost of living in Eurozone at all time high Cost of living in the 19-country Eurozone hits an all time high as inflation rises to 5.1%. EU lawmakers demand emergency measures to prevent even more citizens from falling into poverty. |
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Macron: UK hypocrisy to blame for Channel migrant deaths Frances President Emanuel Macron says London refuses to establish a legal migration route to Britain, and is therefore responsible for the death of the migrants, who undertake the perilous journey through the Channel.
"The British continue to have a system from the 1980s, which manages economic immigration... |
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U.S. advice to banks: OK to transfer aid money to Afghanistan International banks can transfer money to Afghanistan for humanitarian purposes, and aid groups are allowed to pay teachers and healthcare workers at state-run institutions without fear of breaching sanctions on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban), the United States said on Wednesday.
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White House: Republican call for deconfliction in Ukraine is parroting of Russian propaganda US Republican Senator Josh Hawley
The White House has accused Republican Senator Josh Hawley and other conservative GOP lawmakers of "parroting Russian talking points" amid heightened tensions between Russia and the United States over the Pentagons announcement of deploying thousands of more troops... |
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Putin and Johnson discuss NATO expansion, Ukraine FILE PHOTO: Vladimir Putin makes a telephone call to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, June 23, 2017 © Getty Images / Kremlin Press Center
The Russian president reiterated Moscows opposition to the blocs growth
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White House: Ukraine invasion no longer imminent White House press secretary Jen Psaki gestures as she speaks during the daily White House press briefing on February 02, 2022 in Washington, DC. © Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images
The US is no longer using the word because it created an unintended message, says Jen Psaki
The US government is... |
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Record euro zone inflation piles pressure on ECB Euro zone inflation rose to a new record high in January, defying expectations for a big drop and piling pressure on the European Central Bank. (AFP file photo)
Euro zone inflation rose to a new record high last month, defying expectations for a big drop and piling pressure on the European Central... |
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Ten civilians killed in exchange of fire between Turkish forces, SDF in Syrias Aleppo Ten civilians are killed in an exchange of fire between Turkish forces and the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northern province of Aleppo on February 2, 2022.
Ten civilians have been killed in an exchange of fire between Turkish forces and the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)... |
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Putin says US trying to draw Russia into war over Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin (File photo by Reuters)
President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of deliberately designing a scenario to lure Russia into a war over Ukraine.
The Russian president said at a recent news conference in Moscow that the United States was trying to pull Russia into... |
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Landslide kills at least 24 in Ecuadors capital, 12 still missing Rescue workers carry the body of a victim in Quito, Ecuador, February 01, 2022. (Photo by AP)
At least 24 people perished in a landslide in Ecuadors capital Quito, and 12 others were missing, Mayor Santiago Guarderas said on Tuesday, as rescue teams searched homes and streets covered by mud following... |
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Five killed in eastern Indian coal mine collapse Five people have been confirmed dead after a pile of waste collapsed over locals trying to lift coal from an abandoned open cast mine owned by state-run Coal India Ltd in the eastern state of Jharkhand, police say.
Police said the mishap occurred early on Tuesday in Gopinathpur in the district of... |
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French FM says no sign of Russia action in Ukraine French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian (photo by Reuters)
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has spoken against US insistence that Russia is set to invade neighboring Ukraine, saying there are no current indications to that effect, as more Europeans move to avert another US-led row with... |
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Taliban says its happy with former governments media law Zabihullah Mujahid, an Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban) spokesman and deputy minister of Information and Culture, said the Taliban has studied the mass media law drafted under the previous government and have found no problem.
Mujahid made the remarks on Wednesday at a meeting in Kabul of... |
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Taliban rejects claims of Afghan interference in Kazakhstan unrest The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban) on Wednesday said in a statement there was no truth in allegations that Afghanistan was in any way involved in the recent unrest in Kazakhstan.
Some media outlets have quoted Russian officials as saying that some individuals from Afghanistan also took part... |
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England beat Afghanistan to reach Under-19 Cricket World Cup final England reached the Under-19 Cricket World Cup final after beating Afghanistan by 15 runs in Antigua on Wednesday.
Afghanistan appeared well placed for victory when James Sales conceded 20 runs in an over, including two no-balls, before Rehan Ahmed (4-41) took three wickets in the penultimate over... |
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Germany contributes US$140 million to support UNICEF in Afghanistan United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has announced that Germany Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation has announced US$140 million to their programs for children and women in Afghanistan.
UNICEF representative to Afghanistan Alice Akunga expressed gratitude to Germanys... |
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Taliban affiliates not allowed entering entertainment parks with weapons: Spokesman A spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Inamullah Samangani said that the cabinet of the interim government has decided to ban entering the Taliban affiliates to entertainment parks with weapons.
As per the decision, the military personnel of the IEA is not allowed to enter the parks... |
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Qatar-Taliban agreed upon resuming evacuation from Kabul The Foreign Ministry of Qatar said that they have agreed with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to evacuate foreign nationals who are in danger in the country.
In an interview in the US, the visiting Emir of Qatar Shiekh Tamim bin Al Thani said that they have agreed on two flights every week that... |
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European Parliament Gives Center Stage to Afghan Women The European Parliament is holding a two-day conference and a series of events to discuss the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan since the political change in the country.
The conference kicked off on Monday and will end on Wednesday. A number of prominent Afghan women, EU parliamentarians... |
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EU, UNAMA, Amnesty Intl Raise Concerns Over Detained Reporters The Free Speech Hub, an organization supporting open media in Afghanistan, as well as Amnesty International and UNAMA have called on the Islamic Emirate to provide information about the case of two Ariana News reporters arrested on Monday.
The Free Speech Hub in a statement said the two reporters--Aslam... |
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It is too early for India, Russia to recognize Taliban: Russian Deputy FM Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Varshinin said that it is too early for both Russia and India to recognize the interim government of Afghanistan but added that they will continue providing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.
The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister expressed the remarks... |
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Amir of Qatar and US Defense Minister discuss cooperation on Afghanistan US secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Al Thani on Monday, January 31, 2022, and discussed regional security issues including cooperation on Afghanistan, said Pentagon Press in a statement.
"Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim... |
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Minecraft NFT project founders disappear after making $1.2mn "Minecraft". © Xbox Game Studios
Blockverse creators apologize, say they were forced to switch off due to harassment
Yet another NFT project has pulled the rug from under its users. This time its Blockverse, "an on-chain Ethereum NFT that enables P2E on Minecraft like no other." Essentially,... |
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African Union suspends Burkina Fasos membership in wake of military coup Demonstrators in Ouagadougou show support for Burkina Fasos military on January 25, 2022. (File photo by AFP)
The African Union (AU) has suspended Burkina Fasos membership in the continental bloc in response to a recent military coup and the ouster and ensuing detention of President President Roch... |
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Man United suspends Greenwood following rape accusation Manchester United have suspended Mason Greenwood until further notice after he was accused of assaulting a woman.
The allegations, which included video, photographs and a voice note claiming to be a conversation between Greenwood and the woman, were released on Instagram on Sunday morning. Police... |
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Moscow slams UK sanctions plan against Russian companies, vows retaliation if necessary Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
Moscow has denounced a plan by the United Kingdom to target Russian companies with sanctions in order to deter what London claims to be a potential invasion of Ukraine by Russia, vowing that the Kremlin will retaliate if necessary.
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss... |
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