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Here’s where countries stand on the Russia-Ukraine crisis

World leaders are engaged in a flurry of diplomacy to seek a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Here's where different countries stand.
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Here’s where countries stand on the Russia-Ukraine crisis

World leaders are engaged in a flurry of diplomacy to seek a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Here's where different countries stand.

Monica Vitti, multifaceted actress who symbolized Italian mystique, dies at 90

She secured an enduring place in art house drama as the muse of Michelangelo Antonioni in the 1960s before redefining herself as a vibrant comedian.
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Monica Vitti, multifaceted actress who symbolized Italian mystique, dies at 90

She secured an enduring place in art house drama as the muse of Michelangelo Antonioni in the 1960s before redefining herself as a vibrant comedian.

Mel Mermelstein, Auschwitz survivor who challenged Holocaust deniers, dies at 95

In fulfillment of a sacred promise to his father and the millions of other Jews murdered by the Nazis, he took a group of Holocaust deniers to court in the 1980s and won a legal and moral victory in the enduring battle against historical revisionism.
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Mel Mermelstein, Auschwitz survivor who challenged Holocaust deniers, dies at 95

In fulfillment of a sacred promise to his father and the millions of other Jews murdered by the Nazis, he took a group of Holocaust deniers to court in the 1980s and won a legal and moral victory in the enduring battle against historical revisionism.

Putin expected to publicly address tensions with West for first time this year, as diplomacy over Ukraine crisis continues

Alongside U.S. diplomatic efforts, leaders from Britain, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey and Canada are in Ukraine or planning to visit in the coming days.
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Putin expected to publicly address tensions with West for first time this year, as diplomacy over Ukraine crisis continues

Alongside U.S. diplomatic efforts, leaders from Britain, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey and Canada are in Ukraine or planning to visit in the coming days.

The latest in covid dining etiquette? South Korea’s new nose-only mask.

A South Korean company has released a new mask designed to help people feel more comfortable dining indoors by covering just their nose while they are eating or drinking. Behold: The “kosk.”
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The latest in covid dining etiquette? South Korea’s new nose-only mask.

A South Korean company has released a new mask designed to help people feel more comfortable dining indoors by covering just their nose while they are eating or drinking. Behold: The “kosk.”

I live in Tokyo. He lives in D.C. Omicron forced us to marry if we ever wanted to see each other.

The infamous difficulties of a long-distance relationship reach new heights in the constantly changing circumstances of a pandemic.
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I live in Tokyo. He lives in D.C. Omicron forced us to marry if we ever wanted to see each other.

The infamous difficulties of a long-distance relationship reach new heights in the constantly changing circumstances of a pandemic.

Pregnant journalist says she’s returning to New Zealand after strict covid rules left her in Afghanistan

Bellis attracted international attention by saying she found «safe haven» under the Taliban as a pregnant and unmarried woman when she was denied entry to New Zealand.
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Pregnant journalist says she’s returning to New Zealand after strict covid rules left her in Afghanistan

Bellis attracted international attention by saying she found «safe haven» under the Taliban as a pregnant and unmarried woman when she was denied entry to New Zealand.

Israeli military disciplines three officers in death of elderly Palestinian American

An investigation by the Israeli military concluded that the death of Omar Assad, 78, after being detained by troops earlier his month was a «grave and unfortunate event, resulting from a moral failure and poor decision-making on the part of the soldiers
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Israeli military disciplines three officers in death of elderly Palestinian American

An investigation by the Israeli military concluded that the death of Omar Assad, 78, after being detained by troops earlier his month was a «grave and unfortunate event, resulting from a moral failure and poor decision-making on the part of the soldiers.»

With Prince Andrew’s deposition still unscheduled, judge asks British, Australian courts to secure other witnesses in sexual abuse suit

U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan signed requests to courts in the United Kingdom and in Australia, where Giuffre and her family live
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With Prince Andrew’s deposition still unscheduled, judge asks British, Australian courts to secure other witnesses in sexual abuse suit

U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan signed requests to courts in the United Kingdom and in Australia, where Giuffre and her family live

Police investigate ‘illegal’ acts at Ottawa anti-vaccine mandate trucker protests

National monuments were defaced and people were reportedly intimidated during the self-described Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa.
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Police investigate ‘illegal’ acts at Ottawa anti-vaccine mandate trucker protests

National monuments were defaced and people were reportedly intimidated during the self-described Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa.

Government workers in Belgium won’t have to field emails after hours, under ‘right to disconnect’ rule

The measure will allow 65,000 civil servants to become unavailable at the end of the workday.
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Government workers in Belgium won’t have to field emails after hours, under ‘right to disconnect’ rule

The measure will allow 65,000 civil servants to become unavailable at the end of the workday.

John Singlaub, audacious warrior who waged private battle against communism, dies at 100

The two-star Army general resigned in 1978 after publicly criticizing President Jimmy Carter’s defense policy and later ran anti-communist groups that supplied weapons to the Nicaraguan contras.
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John Singlaub, audacious warrior who waged private battle against communism, dies at 100

The two-star Army general resigned in 1978 after publicly criticizing President Jimmy Carter’s defense policy and later ran anti-communist groups that supplied weapons to the Nicaraguan contras.

Downing Street gatherings during U.K. lockdowns ‘difficult to justify,’ report finds

Johnson is fighting for his political life, unable to move on from a scandal dubbed “partygate.”
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Downing Street gatherings during U.K. lockdowns ‘difficult to justify,’ report finds

Johnson is fighting for his political life, unable to move on from a scandal dubbed “partygate.”

U.S., Russia face off over Ukraine at U.N. amid whirlwind of talks and continuing uncertainty

Officials are applying pressure on Russia ahead of a series of meetings over the Ukraine crisis, including a United Nations Security Council session Monday that U.S. diplomats say will offer a chance for Russian officials to “explain themselves.”
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U.S., Russia face off over Ukraine at U.N. amid whirlwind of talks and continuing uncertainty

Officials are applying pressure on Russia ahead of a series of meetings over the Ukraine crisis, including a United Nations Security Council session Monday that U.S. diplomats say will offer a chance for Russian officials to “explain themselves.”

Megachurch pastor steps down to fight charge of concealing father’s alleged child sexual abuse

Australian pastor and co-founder of international megachurch Hillsong, Brian Houston, will step down from his duties to deal with legal allegations, he told his members during a Sunday broadcast.
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Megachurch pastor steps down to fight charge of concealing father’s alleged child sexual abuse

Australian pastor and co-founder of international megachurch Hillsong, Brian Houston, will step down from his duties to deal with legal allegations, he told his members during a Sunday broadcast.

Argentina is the tango partner the IMF can’t quit

Argentina’s deal with the International Monetary Fund marks a good moment to consider who’s to blame for the IMF’s long dance with a country that steps from one financial crisis to another, all while spending other people’s money.
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Argentina is the tango partner the IMF can’t quit

Argentina’s deal with the International Monetary Fund marks a good moment to consider who’s to blame for the IMF’s long dance with a country that steps from one financial crisis to another, all while spending other people’s money.

U.S., Russia to face off over Ukraine at U.N. Security Council meeting

Officials are applying pressure on Russia ahead of a series of meetings over the Ukraine crisis, including a United Nations Security Council session Monday that U.S. diplomats say will offer a chance for Moscow to “explain themselves.”
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U.S., Russia to face off over Ukraine at U.N. Security Council meeting

Officials are applying pressure on Russia ahead of a series of meetings over the Ukraine crisis, including a United Nations Security Council session Monday that U.S. diplomats say will offer a chance for Moscow to “explain themselves.”

Ukraine’s Zelensky’s message is don’t panic. That’s making the West antsy.

Biden says he is on the same page as Zelensky. But that doesn't always come across in Zelensky's public statements.
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Ukraine’s Zelensky’s message is don’t panic. That’s making the West antsy.

Biden says he is on the same page as Zelensky. But that doesn't always come across in Zelensky's public statements.

Top Russian and U.S. officials likely to meet this week amid escalating threat to Ukraine

Britain also said it was preparing to send extra land, air and sea forces to Eastern Europe to support NATO allies.
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Top Russian and U.S. officials likely to meet this week amid escalating threat to Ukraine

Britain also said it was preparing to send extra land, air and sea forces to Eastern Europe to support NATO allies.

Russia relocates naval exercise near Ireland after Irish fishermen said they would disrupt it

Russian officials said they would move drills scheduled to take place off the coast of Ireland next week after local fishermen pledged to send boats out in protest.
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Russia relocates naval exercise near Ireland after Irish fishermen said they would disrupt it

Russian officials said they would move drills scheduled to take place off the coast of Ireland next week after local fishermen pledged to send boats out in protest.

In Germany’s east, far-right extremists find footholds in escalating anti-vaccine protests

Anti-vaccine movements have hardened across Europe in recent months and at times drifted into threats and violence.
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In Germany’s east, far-right extremists find footholds in escalating anti-vaccine protests

Anti-vaccine movements have hardened across Europe in recent months and at times drifted into threats and violence.

Top Russian and U.S. officials likely to meet next week amid escalating threat to Ukraine

Britain also said it was preparing to send extra land, air and sea forces to Eastern Europe to support NATO allies.
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Top Russian and U.S. officials likely to meet next week amid escalating threat to Ukraine

Britain also said it was preparing to send extra land, air and sea forces to Eastern Europe to support NATO allies.

North Korea fires its longest-range missile since 2017, the latest in a string of test launches

South Korean President Moon Jae-in convened an emergency meeting of the country’s National Security Council to discuss the launch, North Korea’s seventh weapons test this month.
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North Korea fires its longest-range missile since 2017, the latest in a string of test launches

South Korean President Moon Jae-in convened an emergency meeting of the country’s National Security Council to discuss the launch, North Korea’s seventh weapons test this month.

U.K. prepares to deploy forces to NATO’s eastern flank, as Ukraine sees continued cyberattacks

Ukraine’s president faulted Western leaders for delaying more damaging sanctions on Moscow, even as he accused them of inciting “panic” with suggestions that an invasion was imminent.
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U.K. prepares to deploy forces to NATO’s eastern flank, as Ukraine sees continued cyberattacks

Ukraine’s president faulted Western leaders for delaying more damaging sanctions on Moscow, even as he accused them of inciting “panic” with suggestions that an invasion was imminent.