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Ottawa braces for ‘increasingly dangerous’ covid mandate protests as ‘Freedom Convoy’ blockades leave city on edge

Ottawa police said they planned to deploy 150 more officers to the downtown core.
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Rescuers less than 3 feet away from boy trapped in well in ‘final stage’ of mission gripping Morocco

The rescue operation has gripped Morocco and its neighbours, with the hashtag #SaveRayan turning into a rallying cry.
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Rescuers less than 3 feet away from boy trapped in well in ‘final stage’ of mission gripping Morocco

The rescue operation has gripped Morocco and its neighbours, with the hashtag #SaveRayan turning into a rallying cry.

On Canada’s ‘Spud Island,’ unsightly potatoes causing fear, frustration, economic pain

The Canadian government suspended exports from Prince Edward Island to the United States at the behest of Washington after potato wart was detected in two fields.
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On Canada’s ‘Spud Island,’ unsightly potatoes causing fear, frustration, economic pain

The Canadian government suspended exports from Prince Edward Island to the United States at the behest of Washington after potato wart was detected in two fields.

U.S. warns China risks embarrassment if it backs Russia on Ukraine

As the war of words between the United States and Russia over Ukraine continues, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Washington, Kyiv and Moscow this month.
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U.S. warns China risks embarrassment if it backs Russia on Ukraine

As the war of words between the United States and Russia over Ukraine continues, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Washington, Kyiv and Moscow this month.

Who are the Uyghurs and what’s happening to them in China?

President Biden said this week that he is considering a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as a way to protest human rights abuses in China, including against the Uyghurs.
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Who are the Uyghurs and what’s happening to them in China?

President Biden said this week that he is considering a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as a way to protest human rights abuses in China, including against the Uyghurs.

Guantánamo detainee who U.S. labeled 9/11’s ’20th hijacker’ recommended for transfer to Saudi Arabia

Government review board recommends Guantánamo detainee's repatriation to Saudi Arabia for an extremist rehabilitation program
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Guantánamo detainee who U.S. labeled 9/11’s ’20th hijacker’ recommended for transfer to Saudi Arabia

Government review board recommends Guantánamo detainee's repatriation to Saudi Arabia for an extremist rehabilitation program

House Democrats seek to halt remaining U.S. support to Saudi air war in Yemen

The proposal coincides with the anniversary of President Biden’s vow to cut off aid to offensive flights, a reflection of his administration’s attempt to put human rights at the center of its foreign policy.
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House Democrats seek to halt remaining U.S. support to Saudi air war in Yemen

The proposal coincides with the anniversary of President Biden’s vow to cut off aid to offensive flights, a reflection of his administration’s attempt to put human rights at the center of its foreign policy.

What is — and isn’t — in the joint statement from Putin and Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met face-to-face Friday for the first time in nearly two years.
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What is — and isn’t — in the joint statement from Putin and Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met face-to-face Friday for the first time in nearly two years.

Putin and Xi, united at Olympics, air shared grievances against absent U.S. amid Ukraine standoff

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for the Opening Ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which began Friday.
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Putin and Xi, united at Olympics, air shared grievances against absent U.S. amid Ukraine standoff

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for the Opening Ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which began Friday.

As Elizabeth II begins her Platinum Jubilee, a look back to the day she became queen in a treehouse in Kenya

The story of Elizabeth’s succession to the throne is history with echoes of Arthurian romance.
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As Elizabeth II begins her Platinum Jubilee, a look back to the day she became queen in a treehouse in Kenya

The story of Elizabeth’s succession to the throne is history with echoes of Arthurian romance.

As Olympics begin, Beijing projects ‘shared future’ of undisputed Chinese power

Opening Ceremonies espouse themes of unity amid global tensions and persistent coronavirus concerns.
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As Olympics begin, Beijing projects ‘shared future’ of undisputed Chinese power

Opening Ceremonies espouse themes of unity amid global tensions and persistent coronavirus concerns.

As Russia and the West face off over Ukraine, Russia battles omicron at home

Russia is facing a wave of coronavirus infections authorities blame on the rapid spread of the omicron variant.
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As Russia and the West face off over Ukraine, Russia battles omicron at home

Russia is facing a wave of coronavirus infections authorities blame on the rapid spread of the omicron variant.

Putin meets Xi in show of solidarity as U.S. warns against helping Russia evade Ukraine-linked sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for the Opening Ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which begin on Friday.
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Putin meets Xi in show of solidarity as U.S. warns against helping Russia evade Ukraine-linked sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for the Opening Ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which begin on Friday.

A boy fell 100 feet down a well, and the days-long rescue has transfixed Morocco

The elaborate rescue efforts in the northern Moroccan province of Chefchaouen are trying to rescue the boy without causing the well to collapse.
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A boy fell 100 feet down a well, and the days-long rescue has transfixed Morocco

The elaborate rescue efforts in the northern Moroccan province of Chefchaouen are trying to rescue the boy without causing the well to collapse.

Xi meets Putin in show of solidarity as U.S. warns against helping Russia evade Ukraine-linked sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for the Opening Ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which begin on Friday.
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Xi meets Putin in show of solidarity as U.S. warns against helping Russia evade Ukraine-linked sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for the Opening Ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which begin on Friday.

U.S. warns China against helping Russia evade Ukraine-related sanctions ahead of Xi-Putin meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for the Opening Ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which begin on Friday.
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U.S. warns China against helping Russia evade Ukraine-related sanctions ahead of Xi-Putin meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for the Opening Ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which begin on Friday.

Nicaragua strips universities’ legal status in new attack on dissent

The most prominent target was the Polytechnic University of Nicaragua, an epicenter of antigovernment demonstrations in 2018.
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Nicaragua strips universities’ legal status in new attack on dissent

The most prominent target was the Polytechnic University of Nicaragua, an epicenter of antigovernment demonstrations in 2018.

Live updates: ‘This horrible terrorist leader is no more,’ Biden says after ISIS leader killed in U.S. raid

Thirteen people died during the raid in Syria, including children, local first responders said. No U.S. casualties were reported in the operation, which left a U.S. helicopter destroyed on the ground.
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Live updates: ‘This horrible terrorist leader is no more,’ Biden says after ISIS leader killed in U.S. raid

Thirteen people died during the raid in Syria, including children, local first responders said. No U.S. casualties were reported in the operation, which left a U.S. helicopter destroyed on the ground.

Russia tries to cast Western-backed Ukraine as aggressor, suggests disputed peace deal as path forward

U.S. officials signaled encouragement for the Minsk agreements as a way to de-escalate, even as they called out Russian violations of the 2015 peace deal.
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Russia tries to cast Western-backed Ukraine as aggressor, suggests disputed peace deal as path forward

U.S. officials signaled encouragement for the Minsk agreements as a way to de-escalate, even as they called out Russian violations of the 2015 peace deal.

Live updates: ‘This horrible terrorist leader is no more,’ Biden says after U.S. raid kills ISIS leader

Thirteen people died during the raid in Syria, including children, local first responders said. No U.S. casualties were reported in the operation, which left a U.S. helicopter destroyed on the ground.
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Live updates: ‘This horrible terrorist leader is no more,’ Biden says after U.S. raid kills ISIS leader

Thirteen people died during the raid in Syria, including children, local first responders said. No U.S. casualties were reported in the operation, which left a U.S. helicopter destroyed on the ground.

Who is the ISIS leader killed in the U.S. raid? Here’s what to know about Qurayshi and northern Syria.

Qurayshi was named “caliph” after the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a 2019 raid.
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Who is the ISIS leader killed in the U.S. raid? Here’s what to know about Qurayshi and northern Syria.

Qurayshi was named “caliph” after the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a 2019 raid.

Live updates: U.S. military raid kills ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi in Syria, Biden says

Thirteen people died during the raid in Syria, including children, local first responders said. No U.S. casualties were reported in the operation, which left a U.S. helicopter destroyed on the ground.
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Live updates: U.S. military raid kills ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi in Syria, Biden says

Thirteen people died during the raid in Syria, including children, local first responders said. No U.S. casualties were reported in the operation, which left a U.S. helicopter destroyed on the ground.

‘Significant element’ from U.S. involved in self-described ‘Freedom Convoy’ in Canada, official says

Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly warned that “there may not be a police solution in this demonstration.”
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‘Significant element’ from U.S. involved in self-described ‘Freedom Convoy’ in Canada, official says

Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly warned that “there may not be a police solution in this demonstration.”

What to know about ‘Havana syndrome,’ the mysterious illness affecting U.S. officials around the world

Symptoms linked to Havana syndrome have now affected about 200 U.S personnel in multiple countries.
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What to know about ‘Havana syndrome,’ the mysterious illness affecting U.S. officials around the world

Symptoms linked to Havana syndrome have now affected about 200 U.S personnel in multiple countries.

Putin claims Ukraine crisis is over Russia’s future, but that rings with Cold War brinkmanship

Just months ago, Putin was struggling to be heard over demands that Ukraine be barred from NATO. Now he has the world’s attention.
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Putin claims Ukraine crisis is over Russia’s future, but that rings with Cold War brinkmanship

Just months ago, Putin was struggling to be heard over demands that Ukraine be barred from NATO. Now he has the world’s attention.

Watchdog report: London police officers engaged in misogynistic, racist, discriminatory behavior

A 15-page report published Tuesday found “multiple concerning behavioral themes” among officers predominantly based at a central London police station.
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Watchdog report: London police officers engaged in misogynistic, racist, discriminatory behavior

A 15-page report published Tuesday found “multiple concerning behavioral themes” among officers predominantly based at a central London police station.