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For first time in a long time, Israel’s PM Netanyahu’s rule threatened

For the past 12 years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dominated Israeli politics, vanquishing a stream of challengers as he…

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Ahead of Beirut visit, French minister threatens Lebanese politicians

France’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he would carry a strongly worded message to Lebanese politicians when he visits Beirut…

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UN chief Guterres pushes drug firms to voluntary share COVID-19 vaccine licenses

UN chief Antonio Guterres believes vaccine makers should allow other companies to produce versions of their COVID-19 shots, a UN…

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Greece imposes lockdown on Kalymnos island as COVID-19 cases rise

A rise in coronavirus infections on the Greek island of Kalymnos prompted authorities to place it under lockdown on Tuesday,…

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US President Biden says hopes to meet Russia’s Putin during June trip to Europe

US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would like to hold his proposed summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin…

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Canada taken to court over COVID-19 policy that pushes asylum-seekers to US

Canada’s pandemic-era policy of turning back asylum-seekers trying to enter between official border crossings is unlawful and violates their rights,…

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Coronavirus: It’s not just India, new COVID-19 waves hit developing nations worldwide

It’s not just India. Fierce new Covid-19 waves are enveloping other developing countries across the world, placing severe strain on…

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