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Djokovic breaks silence on Australia debacle Novak Djokovic © Giampiero Sposito / Getty Images
Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic has sent a message to his fans as he awaits a decision on whether he will be deported from Australia after being held when he entered the country for the first Grand Slam of 2022.
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Britain calls in military to help with hospital COVID staffing crunch Britains Ministry of Defense began the deployment of the military to support hospitals experiencing staff shortages and extreme pressures due to record COVID-19 cases in the country on Friday.
The government said that 200 Armed Forces personnel had been made available to support the National Health... |
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2022 Dakar Rally: Terranova wins stage 6, drama for Loeb Orlando Terranova has won stage 6 of the 2022 Dakar Rally for the pro-drive-run Bahrain team while Nasser Al-Attiyah extended his overall advantage, despite finishing only 10th.
Argentinian driver, Terranova fended off a stern challenge from Audis Mattias Ekstrom in the closing segment of the second... |
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UKs Johnson under fresh criticism after text messages with Conservative donor emerges British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures during a press conference for the latest COVID-19 update, in the Downing Street briefing room, in central London, the UK, on December 8, 2021. (Photo by AFP)
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has come under fresh criticism amid revelations about his plea... |
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Iran reports lowest COVID-related daily deaths in almost 2 years The file photo shows a healthcare worker preparing to give an injection of the COVID-19 vaccine at a hospital in Tehran, Iran.
Irans Health Ministry says the COVID-19 has claimed 19 lives over the past day, the lowest daily toll in almost two years.
The ministry on Friday reported 1,178 new COVID-19... |
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Indias COVID-19 cases set for new highs as Omicron spreads Indias daily COVID-19 cases jumped to 117,100 on Friday (January 7), a five-fold increase in a week and on course to overtake its previous infection peak as the fast-spreading Omicron variant replaces Delta in cities.
Government officials have privately said they are working under the assumption... |
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Taliban appeal for humanitarian aid without political bias A man holds a child as vendors wait for customers at a market during heavy snowfall in Kabul, Afghanistan, on January 4, 2022. (Photo by AFP)
The Taliban have called on the international community to send emergency humanitarian aid to Afghanistan without "political bias," as snow and freezing temperatures... |
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Britons protest against racist nationality bill outside parliament Several organizations and members of the public participate in demonstrations against the Nationality and Borders Bill, in Parliament Square Gardens, London, the UK, on January 6, 2022.
British protesters have rallied in Westminster to protest against the Nationality and Borders Bill, calling for... |
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NBA: New Orleans Pelicans 101-96 Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors have suffered their 2nd loss in a row after going down 101-96 against the Pelicans in New Orleans.
The visitors were the better side of the game in the opener by beating the hosts 22-16. But the Warriors, who did not have their superstar Stephen Curry due to injury, fell... |
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UK NHS staff absences hit record high, data shows A view of the NHS Nightingale Hospital North West in Manchester, Britain, on January 5, 2021 (photo by Reuters)
The British government faced the highest level of hospital staff absence in early January since the vaccine rollout, data from National Health Service (NHS) shows.
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Constitutional order mostly restored in Kazakhstan, says president File photo of Kazakh security officers speaking to a gathering of people in wake of violent protests over sharp rise in fuel prices. (Photo by TASS)
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev says constitutional order has mostly been restored in the Central Asian nation as security forces appeared in... |
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Seasoned US, Russia diplomats to tackle Ukraine tensions in Geneva Relations between the US and Russia have dramatically soured over Ukraine. (AFP Photo)
Talks between US and Russian diplomats begin in Geneva on Monday after a weekslong stand-off over Russian troop deployments near its border with Ukraine, with veteran envoys on each side trying to avert a crisis.
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WFP asks for $2.6 billion to feed Afghans in 2022 World Food Program has once again expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis and starvation in Afghanistan and said that they need up to $2.6 billion to get fed Afghan people.
Speaking with National Republic Radio (NPR) spokesperson of the program for Afghanistan Shelley Thakral said that Afghan... |
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Pakistans National Security Advisor to Visit Kabul Moeed Yusuf, the National Security Advisor of Pakistan, will visit Kabul soon as tensions have risen along the Durand line, the de facto border between the two countries.
Based on Pakistan media reports, it was decided during a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Thursday that National Security Advisor... |
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We prevent economic collapse in Afghanistan: Talibans FM The acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Amir Khan Motaqi Establishment of the Emirate has withheld the economic collapse of Afghanistan.
Speaking to spokespersons of the IEA on Thursday, January 7, 2022, the acting Foreign Minister said financial resources of Afghanistan... |
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Baradar directs relief assistance for flood-affected people in Afghanistan First Deputy Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar directed all relevant government administrations to provide flood-affected people in Afghanistan with assistance.
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar asked the bodies to identify the flood-affected people and provide... |
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Taliban is concerned about unrest in Kazakhstan: Foreign Ministry The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in a statement said that they are concerned about the recent unrest in Kazakhstan and have urged both the government and protesters to resolve issues through talks.
Spokesperson of the ministry Abdul Qahar Balkhi in a Twitter post said that... |
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Calling Omicron mild a mistake, warns WHO A health worker inoculates a boy with the CoronaVac vaccine, developed by Chinas Sinovac against the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19, at a vaccination centre in Bogota, Colombia, on January 4, 2022. (Photo by AFP)
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is killing people across the globe and should not... |
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Reports say 18 Kazakh police killed, over 700 others wounded in unrest Riot police officers patrol in a street after unprecedented protests over a hike in energy prices spun out of control in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on January 5, 2022. (Photo by AFP)
At least 18 Kazakh police have reportedly been killed and more than 740 others injured as authorities in the ex-Soviet country... |
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Losses from flash floods in south Iran estimated at nearly $180 mln: Reports Initial estimates suggest losses from flash floods in southern Iran amount to nearly $180 million.
Initial estimates suggest losses from flash floods that affected areas in south and southeast Iran earlier this week could amount to nearly $180 million.
Estimates provided by local authorities in four... |
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At least three people killed as Sudan security forces attack thousands of anti-coup protesters Sudanese protesters flash the victory sign as they walk past burning tires during a demonstration demanding civilian rule in the capital Khartoum on January 4, 2022. (Photo by AFP)
At least three people were shot dead after Sudans security forces attacked thousands of anti-coup protesters with tear... |
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UK threatens Russia with massive consequences, financial sanctions if Ukraine invaded General view of the Russia and UK flags outside Vitality stadium in Bournemouth, Britain, on March 17, 2018. (Photo by Reuters)
The UK has threatened Russia with massive consequences and financial sanctions if it carries out any military action against Ukraine.
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Durand Line Fencing 94% Completed: Pakistan Pakistans military says that it would complete the fencing along the Durand Line.
"The fencing alongside the (Durand Line) is continuing and work is completed 94 percent. Pakistan will finish it. This is good for the security of the people on both sides," said Babar Iftikhar, spokesman for Pakistans... |
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Prison review board releases 50 innocent prisoners in Kandahar Following an investigation into prisoners by Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban) officials in Kandahar, 50 inmates were released from the local prison.
The prisoners, who had been held on criminal charges, were released following a probe by a prisons regulatory administration delegation.
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Eight children, four adults killed in early-morning Philadelphia apartment fire US police and local residents are pictured near the scene of the fatal fire in the Fairmount neighborhood on January 5, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Via AFP)
Twelve people, including eight children, were killed early on Wednesday when flames swept through a public housing apartment building... |
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Japan, Australia ink defense, security pact Japans Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and Australias Prime Minister Scott Morrison hold up signed documents during their video signing ceremony of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), on January 6, 2022. (Photo by Reuters)
Japan and Australia have signed a "landmark" security pact on defense... |
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French parliament approves Macrons new vaccine pass Members of parliament attend a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French parliament, in Paris, France, on January 4, 2022. (Photo by AFP)
Frances parliament has approved President Emmanuel Macrons plans for a "vaccine pass" to help curb the spread... |
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Kazakhstan unrest: Dozens killed, about 2,000 arrested as protesters clash with police in Almaty Troops are seen at the main square where hundreds of people have been protesting against the government, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on January 6, 2022. (Photo by Reuters)
Clashes between protesters and security forces have left dozens killed while about 2,000 have been arrested in Kazakhstans biggest... |
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Google hit with 150mn French fine for cookie breaches A 3D printed Facebooks new rebrand logo Meta is seen in front of displayed Google logo in this illustration taken on November 2, 2021. (Reuters photo)
Frances data privacy watchdog CNIL said on Thursday it had fined Alphabets Google (GOOGL.O) a record 150 million euros ($169 million) for making... |
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Omicron wreaking disruption on US economy, 4th stimulus checks not expected New Yorkers queued for Covid-19 testing in Times Square on Dec. 26, 2021, as the omicron variant continued to spread. (Reuters photo)
The American economy is getting hit as the US federal government is grappling with the Omicron variant which has prompted Covid-19 cases to surge to record levels.
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