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Omicron spreads global gloom over New Years celebrations

Omicron spreads global gloom over New Years celebrations

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  • Tuesday, 28 Dec, 2021

After struggling with the coronavirus for far too long, the world understands all too well Belgium’s word of the year, “knaldrang!”…

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Former China envoy Vikram Misri appointed Deputy NSA

Former China envoy Vikram Misri appointed Deputy NSA

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  • Tuesday, 28 Dec, 2021

He handled relations with Beijing during the 20-month border standoff

Vikram Misri, who returned to Delhi last week after completing his stint…

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Photos of aftermath of massacre in Myanmar fuel outrage

Photos of aftermath of massacre in Myanmar fuel outrage

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  • Monday, 27 Dec, 2021

BANGKOK - Photos of the aftermath of a Christmas Eve massacre in eastern Myanmar that reportedly left more than 30 people, including women and children,…

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Ukraine leader discusses Russia tensions with US lawmakers

Ukraine leader discusses Russia tensions with US lawmakers

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  • Monday, 27 Dec, 2021

KYIV, Ukraine - The president of Ukraine held a video call with 20 U.S. senators and members of Congress on Friday amid tensions with Russia,…

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Chinese Ambassadors visit to Jaffna sparks concern commentary in Sri Lanka

Chinese Ambassadors visit to Jaffna sparks concern commentary in Sri Lanka

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  • Monday, 27 Dec, 2021

Some newspapers and television channels saw the visit as a provocation to India, which has traditionally held close ties with the North, owing to geographic,…

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Omicron: US to lift travel restrictions from southern Africa

Omicron: US to lift travel restrictions from southern Africa

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  • Saturday, 25 Dec, 2021

The US is to lift travel restrictions it imposed on eight southern African nations over a new coronavirus strain.

The White House said the 29…

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Covid: Australian trial tests blood thinner as nasal spray

Covid: Australian trial tests blood thinner as nasal spray

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  • Saturday, 25 Dec, 2021

Australian researchers are conducting a trial to see whether squirting a blood thinner into the nose could offer protection against Covid.

The…

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New York eases quarantine rules for essential workers as omicron hits key industries

New York eases quarantine rules for essential workers as omicron hits key industries

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  • Saturday, 25 Dec, 2021

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says most of the state's essential workers can return to work just five days after a positive coronavirus test if they're…

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