INTERNATIONAL

Divisions in Lebanon over questioning of central bank chief

Divisions in Lebanon over questioning of central bank chief

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  • Wednesday, 16 Feb, 2022

BEIRUT - An investigative judge said Tuesday she may sue Lebanon’s police chief, accusing him of preventing a security force from bringing in…

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U.S. asks Honduras to arrest extradite ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez

China sets tougher rules on handling user data as it expands its oversight of Big Tech

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  • Tuesday, 15 Feb, 2022

China has passed legislation setting out tougher rules for how companies handle user data, a move pushing forward its campaign to curb big tech’s…

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Germanys Scholz to warn Russia of heavy consequences if Ukraine attacked source says

Germanys Scholz to warn Russia of heavy consequences if Ukraine attacked source says

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  • Monday, 14 Feb, 2022

BERLIN - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday warned Russia of immediate sanctions and "hard reactions" if it attacks Ukraine, maintaining…

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As cases surge Hong Kong to build Wuhan-style hospital

As cases surge Hong Kong to build Wuhan-style hospital

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  • Monday, 14 Feb, 2022

With a record 3,000 COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday, Hong Kong is rushing to build a Wuhan-style temporary hospital as its healthcare infrastructure…

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US: Over 130000 Russian troops now staged outside Ukraine

US: Over 130000 Russian troops now staged outside Ukraine

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  • Monday, 14 Feb, 2022

WASHINGTON - Some airlines canceled flights to the Ukrainian capital and troops there unloaded fresh shipments of weapons from NATO members Sunday,…

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3 defense contractors indicted for illegal contributions

3 defense contractors indicted for illegal contributions

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  • Saturday, 12 Feb, 2022

PORTLAND, Maine — Three former executives of a Hawaii-based defense contractor have been indicted on charges of funneling more than $200,000…

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Anti-crime bills gain momentum in New Mexico Legislature

Anti-crime bills gain momentum in New Mexico Legislature

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  • Saturday, 12 Feb, 2022

SANTA FE, N.M.— New Mexico legislators advanced a pillar of the governor’s tough-on-crime agenda Friday with House approval of a bill that…

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US to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears

US to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears

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  • Saturday, 12 Feb, 2022

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California would mandate that all businesses require their employees and independent contractors to receive the COVID-19…

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