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Veteran U.S., Russia diplomats to tackle Ukraine tensions in Geneva
January 7, 2022
Veteran U.S., Russia diplomats to tackle Ukraine tensions in Geneva
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Talks between U.S. and Russian diplomats begin in Geneva on Monday after a weekslong stand-off…
Japan, Australia sign defence pact for closer cooperation
January 6, 2022
Japan, Australia sign defence pact for closer cooperation
MELBOURNE, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Japan and Australia hailed on Thursday a new agreement to cooperate closely on defence as…
Thailand fears “tens of thousands” of new COVID-19 cases, weighs curbs
January 6, 2022
Thailand fears “tens of thousands” of new COVID-19 cases, weighs curbs
BANGKOK, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Thailand is considering measures such as limiting large gatherings and banning alcohol sales in restaurants…
Japan’s security role and Taiwan seen in focus at ‘two-plus-two’ talks with U.S.
January 6, 2022
Japan’s security role and Taiwan seen in focus at ‘two-plus-two’ talks with U.S.
TOKYO/WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) – The question of Japan’s security role at a time of rising tension over Taiwan is…
Biden urges U.S. to reject Trump lies on anniversary of Capitol attack
January 6, 2022
Biden urges U.S. to reject Trump lies on anniversary of Capitol attack
WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will urge Americans to reject lies and live by the “light of…
France forecasts ‘supersonic’ rise in COVID-19 cases in coming days
January 6, 2022
France forecasts ‘supersonic’ rise in COVID-19 cases in coming days
PARIS, Jan 5 (Reuters) – A “supersonic” rise in French COVID-19 cases will continue in the coming days, an official…
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Dodik
January 6, 2022
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Dodik
WASHINGTON/SARAJEVO, Jan 5 (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday imposed fresh sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and…
“Supersonic” rise in French COVID-19 cases in coming days, government says
January 5, 2022
“Supersonic” rise in French COVID-19 cases in coming days, government says
PARIS, Jan 5 (Reuters) – A “supersonic” rise in French COVID-19 cases is set to continue in the coming days…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro is released from hospital after two days
January 5, 2022
Brazil’s Bolsonaro is released from hospital after two days
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from a hospital on Wednesday morning in Sao Paulo, and…
Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions
January 5, 2022
Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities announced a two-week ban on flights from the United States and seven other…