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U.S., NATO send written responses to Russia on its demands over Ukraine crisis

President Biden is moving to bolster support for European allies, some of which rely on Moscow for their energy needs, as fears of a renewed Russian invasion loom.
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U.S., NATO send written responses to Russia on its demands over Ukraine crisis

President Biden is moving to bolster support for European allies, some of which rely on Moscow for their energy needs, as fears of a renewed Russian invasion loom.

Israelis were mostly unbothered about NSO’s spyware — until it was reportedly turned on them

The Israeli firm’s Pegasus surveillance technology is facing heightened scrutiny after a news report it was used by Israeli police.
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Israelis were mostly unbothered about NSO’s spyware — until it was reportedly turned on them

The Israeli firm’s Pegasus surveillance technology is facing heightened scrutiny after a news report it was used by Israeli police.

These countries are withdrawing embassy staffers from Ukraine amid growing fears of an invasion by Russia

The United States and Britain are among the nations evacuating diplomats or dependents from embassies in Kyiv.
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These countries are withdrawing embassy staffers from Ukraine amid growing fears of an invasion by Russia

The United States and Britain are among the nations evacuating diplomats or dependents from embassies in Kyiv.

Picasso’s descendants to sell more than 1,000 NFTs linked to never-before-seen ceramic work

Picasso's heirs see the sale of non-fungible tokens linked to the Spanish artist's work as a way of bridging the worlds of fine art and crypto assets.
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Picasso’s descendants to sell more than 1,000 NFTs linked to never-before-seen ceramic work

Picasso's heirs see the sale of non-fungible tokens linked to the Spanish artist's work as a way of bridging the worlds of fine art and crypto assets.

U.S. sends written responses to Russia on its demands over Ukraine crisis

President Biden is moving to bolster support for European allies, some of whom rely on Moscow for their energy needs, as fears of a renewed Russian invasion loom.
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U.S. sends written responses to Russia on its demands over Ukraine crisis

President Biden is moving to bolster support for European allies, some of whom rely on Moscow for their energy needs, as fears of a renewed Russian invasion loom.

Omicron could derail efforts to reverse vaccine inequality and end the pandemic, experts warn

The rapid spread of the variant could be a major setback for efforts to reverse sharp divides in the availability of effective coronavirus vaccines around the world, according to public health experts.
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Omicron could derail efforts to reverse vaccine inequality and end the pandemic, experts warn

The rapid spread of the variant could be a major setback for efforts to reverse sharp divides in the availability of effective coronavirus vaccines around the world, according to public health experts.

U.S.-backed Syrian forces announce defeat of Islamic State in prison standoff

For nearly a week, dozens of militants were holed up in the prison wing reserved for minors amid reports of heavy casualties.
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U.S.-backed Syrian forces announce defeat of Islamic State in prison standoff

For nearly a week, dozens of militants were holed up in the prison wing reserved for minors amid reports of heavy casualties.

Autopsy finds Palestinian American man died of heart attack after being bound and gagged by Israeli soldiers

Omar Assad, 78, was seen being pulled from his car and marched to the construction site where he was held for more than an hour.
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Autopsy finds Palestinian American man died of heart attack after being bound and gagged by Israeli soldiers

Omar Assad, 78, was seen being pulled from his car and marched to the construction site where he was held for more than an hour.

Talks in Paris aim to resolve Ukraine crisis as Russia warns the West

President Biden is moving to bolster support for European allies, some of whom rely on Moscow for their energy needs, as fears of a renewed Russian invasion loom.
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Talks in Paris aim to resolve Ukraine crisis as Russia warns the West

President Biden is moving to bolster support for European allies, some of whom rely on Moscow for their energy needs, as fears of a renewed Russian invasion loom.

In meeting that Italian government tried to stop amid Ukraine crisis, Putin speaks to Italian CEOs via video

The leaders of some of Italy’s most influential companies defied the Italian government on Wednesday, meeting via videoconference with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss economic ties.
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In meeting that Italian government tried to stop amid Ukraine crisis, Putin speaks to Italian CEOs via video

The leaders of some of Italy’s most influential companies defied the Italian government on Wednesday, meeting via videoconference with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss economic ties.

A Chinese teen found his birth parents with a social media appeal. He killed himself after the reunion took a dark turn.

His tragic story, which played out on social media, touched a nerve as many in China asked why he had been so repeatedly failed by the country’s social safety net.
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A Chinese teen found his birth parents with a social media appeal. He killed himself after the reunion took a dark turn.

His tragic story, which played out on social media, touched a nerve as many in China asked why he had been so repeatedly failed by the country’s social safety net.

These countries are withdrawing embassy staff from Ukraine amid growing fears of an invasion by Russia

The United States and Britain are among the nations evacuating diplomats or dependents from embassies in Kyiv.
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These countries are withdrawing embassy staff from Ukraine amid growing fears of an invasion by Russia

The United States and Britain are among the nations evacuating diplomats or dependents from embassies in Kyiv.

He trades bitcoin naked. El Salvador is paying the price.

One thing Nayib Bukele has succeeded at: Turning the president of a gang-plagued Central American country into the world’s most unlikely tech bro.
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He trades bitcoin naked. El Salvador is paying the price.

One thing Nayib Bukele has succeeded at: Turning the president of a gang-plagued Central American country into the world’s most unlikely tech bro.

U.S. steps up arms shipments to Ukraine, moves to protect Europe from a Kremlin-initiated fuel crisis

President Biden is moving to bolster support for European allies, some of whom rely on Moscow for their energy needs, as fears of a renewed Russian invasion loom.
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U.S. steps up arms shipments to Ukraine, moves to protect Europe from a Kremlin-initiated fuel crisis

President Biden is moving to bolster support for European allies, some of whom rely on Moscow for their energy needs, as fears of a renewed Russian invasion loom.

U.S.-backed Syrian forces close in on last Islamic State holdouts in week-long prison standoff

Dozens of militants are still holed up in the prison wing reserved for minors amid reports of heavy casualties.
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U.S.-backed Syrian forces close in on last Islamic State holdouts in week-long prison standoff

Dozens of militants are still holed up in the prison wing reserved for minors amid reports of heavy casualties.

Coast Guard searching for 39 people off Florida coast after suspected smuggling boat capsizes

Authorities learned of the boat that reportedly capsized Saturday night from a survivor, who was discovered about 45 miles east of Fort Pierce Inlet.
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Coast Guard searching for 39 people off Florida coast after suspected smuggling boat capsizes

Authorities learned of the boat that reportedly capsized Saturday night from a survivor, who was discovered about 45 miles east of Fort Pierce Inlet.

Russia moves troops and U.S. sends weapons as fear of war mounts in Ukraine

The United States and Russia traded provocations Tuesday, with Moscow conducting multiple military exercises and Washington delivering a fresh shipment of weapons to Kyiv.
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Russia moves troops and U.S. sends weapons as fear of war mounts in Ukraine

The United States and Russia traded provocations Tuesday, with Moscow conducting multiple military exercises and Washington delivering a fresh shipment of weapons to Kyiv.

NYC subway trains kill dozens of people a year. Other countries have paid for safety.

While episodes like these are rare, they also appear to be an outsize problem in New York and the United States at large.
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NYC subway trains kill dozens of people a year. Other countries have paid for safety.

While episodes like these are rare, they also appear to be an outsize problem in New York and the United States at large.

Could the pandemic be stabilizing? The WHO says it might be, but ‘our work is not done.’

World Health Organization officials say the emergency phase of the coronavirus pandemic could end this year — if enough people get vaccinated.
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Could the pandemic be stabilizing? The WHO says it might be, but ‘our work is not done.’

World Health Organization officials say the emergency phase of the coronavirus pandemic could end this year — if enough people get vaccinated.

London police to investigate Downing Street parties during lockdown, raising stakes for Boris Johnson

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said the force would investigate “without fear or favor.”
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London police to investigate Downing Street parties during lockdown, raising stakes for Boris Johnson

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said the force would investigate “without fear or favor.”

U.S. puts troops on alert and NATO sends ships, fighter jets to Eastern Europe as Russia continues buildup on Ukraine border

Britain ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Ukraine, amid growing alarm that Russia may invade.
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U.S. puts troops on alert and NATO sends ships, fighter jets to Eastern Europe as Russia continues buildup on Ukraine border

Britain ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Ukraine, amid growing alarm that Russia may invade.

Tennis Australia changes stance on Peng Shuai support, will allow messages on shirts

The head of Tennis Australia clarified that his organization had an issue with a pro-Peng banner but added, «If someone wants to wear a T-shirt and make a statement about Peng Shuai, that’s fine.»
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Tennis Australia changes stance on Peng Shuai support, will allow messages on shirts

The head of Tennis Australia clarified that his organization had an issue with a pro-Peng banner but added, «If someone wants to wear a T-shirt and make a statement about Peng Shuai, that’s fine.»

U.S. and NATO allies intensify diplomacy in push to deter Russian ‘lightning raid’ on Ukraine

President Biden and his European counterparts are rushing to discourage Moscow from a renewed attack on Kyiv, which Britain's Boris Johnson warned could come in the form of a «lightning raid.»
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U.S. and NATO allies intensify diplomacy in push to deter Russian ‘lightning raid’ on Ukraine

President Biden and his European counterparts are rushing to discourage Moscow from a renewed attack on Kyiv, which Britain's Boris Johnson warned could come in the form of a «lightning raid.»

Hacking group claims control of Belarusian railroads in move to ‘disrupt’ Russian troops heading near Ukraine

The «Cyber Partisans» collective of pro-democracy activists said they would return the rail network to “normal mode” if some political prisoners were released and Russian forces barred from Belarus.
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Hacking group claims control of Belarusian railroads in move to ‘disrupt’ Russian troops heading near Ukraine

The «Cyber Partisans» collective of pro-democracy activists said they would return the rail network to “normal mode” if some political prisoners were released and Russian forces barred from Belarus.

NATO to send more ships, fighter jets to Eastern Europe as Russia continues buildup on Ukraine border

Britain ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Ukraine, amid growing alarm that Russia may invade.
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NATO to send more ships, fighter jets to Eastern Europe as Russia continues buildup on Ukraine border

Britain ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Ukraine, amid growing alarm that Russia may invade.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal decision to extradite him to U.S., Britain’s High Court says

The WikiLeaks founder will have another day in court in his long legal battle against his forced removal to the United States.
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal decision to extradite him to U.S., Britain’s High Court says

The WikiLeaks founder will have another day in court in his long legal battle against his forced removal to the United States.

Afghanistan faces widespread hunger amid worsening humanitarian crisis

The Afghan economy collapsed after the Taliban took over and international aid was cut off, leading to growing poverty and hunger.
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Afghanistan faces widespread hunger amid worsening humanitarian crisis

The Afghan economy collapsed after the Taliban took over and international aid was cut off, leading to growing poverty and hunger.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal decision to extradite him to U.S., Britain’s Supreme Court says

The WikiLeaks founder will have another day in court in his long legal battle against his forced removal to the United States.
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal decision to extradite him to U.S., Britain’s Supreme Court says

The WikiLeaks founder will have another day in court in his long legal battle against his forced removal to the United States.