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Russian missiles hit infrastructure in Kyiv
Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv as Russian missiles hit critical infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital, officials say. Kyiv’s military…
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German defense minister Lambrecht to step down: Bild
Germany’s defense minister Christine Lambrecht plans to resign, daily Bild reported on Friday, potentially adding to chancellor Olaf Scholz’s problems…
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Biden to give state of union speech Feb. 7: White House
President Joe Biden will deliver his annual State of the Union speech before Congress on February 7, the White House said Friday.…
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Russia claims capture of Soledar, acknowledges Wagner role
Russia said on Friday that its forces had taken control of the salt-mining town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, claiming…
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Israel’s PM Netanyahu defends plan to rein in judiciary
Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu defended on Friday a proposed shakeup of the judiciary but also indicated changes could be made to draft…
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Biden hails Japan defense reforms, tells Kishida alliance strong
US President Joe Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday and said the United…
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Uranium that arrived at UK’s Heathrow not from Pakistan: Official
Islamabad has denied reports in the British media that a package containing uranium, which arrived at London’s Heathrow airport in…
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Benin opposition wins seats in parliament, first time in 4 years
Benin’s opposition has returned to parliament after a four-year absence, winning 28 seats in elections dominated by President Patrice Talon’s allies, according…
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El Salvador passes law on cryptocurrency transfers
El Salvador, which became the first country in the world to recognise Bitcoin as a legal tender two years ago, has approved…
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Five dead in China after car ploughs into pedestrians: Media
Five people have been killed and 13 others injured when a car ploughed into crowds of people at two busy…
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