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With Novak Djokovic deported, Australian Open begins under omicron cloud

The tournament the unvaccinated Serb had been favored to win was finally underway without him — but the mood was a little dour.
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With Novak Djokovic deported, Australian Open begins under omicron cloud

The tournament the unvaccinated Serb had been favored to win was finally underway without him — but the mood was a little dour.

Omicron’s arrival in Beijing prompts clampdown ahead of Winter Olympics

China had gone to extraordinary lengths to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible new variant in recent weeks, locking down entire cities.
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Omicron’s arrival in Beijing prompts clampdown ahead of Winter Olympics

China had gone to extraordinary lengths to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible new variant in recent weeks, locking down entire cities.

The U.S. government is boycotting the Beijing Olympics over human rights. Coke and Airbnb are still on board.

For two years, campaigners representing the people of Hong Kong, Tibet and China’s Xinjiang region have been pushing U.S. and Western companies to drop their sponsorships of the Games, which start Feb. 4. None have.
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The U.S. government is boycotting the Beijing Olympics over human rights. Coke and Airbnb are still on board.

For two years, campaigners representing the people of Hong Kong, Tibet and China’s Xinjiang region have been pushing U.S. and Western companies to drop their sponsorships of the Games, which start Feb. 4. None have.

Texas synagogue hostage-taker identified as 44-year-old British man, FBI says

The hours-long standoff at the Dallas-area synagogue on Saturday ended with hostages freed and the suspect confirmed dead.
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Texas synagogue hostage-taker identified as 44-year-old British man, FBI says

The hours-long standoff at the Dallas-area synagogue on Saturday ended with hostages freed and the suspect confirmed dead.

Who is Aafia Siddiqui? Texas synagogue hostage-taker allegedly sought release of ‘Lady al-Qaeda’

Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani woman convicted on terrorism charges, is in U.S. federal prison for trying to kill American soldiers.
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Who is Aafia Siddiqui? Texas synagogue hostage-taker allegedly sought release of ‘Lady al-Qaeda’

Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani woman convicted on terrorism charges, is in U.S. federal prison for trying to kill American soldiers.

Ousted Malian president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has died, his family says

Keïta led the West African nation of 20 million for seven years before his ouster by the military in 2020. Mali remains in crisis.
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Ousted Malian president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has died, his family says

Keïta led the West African nation of 20 million for seven years before his ouster by the military in 2020. Mali remains in crisis.

U.K. aware of ‘death of a British man in Texas’ after synagogue standoff ends

The hours-long standoff at the synagogue on Saturday ended with hostages freed and the suspect confirmed dead.
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U.K. aware of ‘death of a British man in Texas’ after synagogue standoff ends

The hours-long standoff at the synagogue on Saturday ended with hostages freed and the suspect confirmed dead.

Underwater Pacific volcano sends tsunami waves to Tonga, cutting off contact with outer islands

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano spewed ash, steam and gas up to 20 km (12 miles) into the air late on Friday.
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Underwater Pacific volcano sends tsunami waves to Tonga, cutting off contact with outer islands

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano spewed ash, steam and gas up to 20 km (12 miles) into the air late on Friday.

‘Being Jewish and alive shouldn’t be a miracle’: World reacts to Texas synagogue attack

News that a rabbi and others were being held hostage in a Colleyville, Tex., synagogue sent shockwaves through Jewish communities worldwide.
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‘Being Jewish and alive shouldn’t be a miracle’: World reacts to Texas synagogue attack

News that a rabbi and others were being held hostage in a Colleyville, Tex., synagogue sent shockwaves through Jewish communities worldwide.

U.K. aware of ‘death of a British man in Texas’ after synagogue standoff ends, hostages freed

The hours-long standoff at a Colleyville synagogue on Saturday ended with hostages freed and the suspect confirmed dead.
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U.K. aware of ‘death of a British man in Texas’ after synagogue standoff ends, hostages freed

The hours-long standoff at a Colleyville synagogue on Saturday ended with hostages freed and the suspect confirmed dead.

Who is Aafia Siddiqui? Texas synagogue hostage-taker allegedly sought release of ‘Lady Al Qaeda’

Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani woman convicted on terrorism charges, is in U.S. federal prison for trying to kill American soldiers.
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Who is Aafia Siddiqui? Texas synagogue hostage-taker allegedly sought release of ‘Lady Al Qaeda’

Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani woman convicted on terrorism charges, is in U.S. federal prison for trying to kill American soldiers.

Novak Djokovic deported, won’t compete in Australian Open after bid to play unvaccinated fails

The presence of Djokovic, who has expressed opposition to coronavirus vaccines, could exacerbate anti-vaccine sentiments, a top Australian official said.
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Novak Djokovic deported, won’t compete in Australian Open after bid to play unvaccinated fails

The presence of Djokovic, who has expressed opposition to coronavirus vaccines, could exacerbate anti-vaccine sentiments, a top Australian official said.

Novak Djokovic loses visa challenge, denting hopes of playing in the Australian Open

A top Australian official said that the continued presence of Djokovic, who has expressed opposition to coronavirus vaccines, could exacerbate anti-vaccine sentiments and covid.
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Novak Djokovic loses visa challenge, denting hopes of playing in the Australian Open

A top Australian official said that the continued presence of Djokovic, who has expressed opposition to coronavirus vaccines, could exacerbate anti-vaccine sentiments and covid.

An Australian state banned singing and dancing during covid. Then the Hillsong megachurch held a ‘youth camp.’

New South Wales state prohibited singing and dancing at music festivals and nightclubs amid a major surge in coronavirus infections, but religious events are exempt from the order.
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An Australian state banned singing and dancing during covid. Then the Hillsong megachurch held a ‘youth camp.’

New South Wales state prohibited singing and dancing at music festivals and nightclubs amid a major surge in coronavirus infections, but religious events are exempt from the order.

Center court in Melbourne: Novak Djokovic vs. Australia as justices weigh deportation

A top Australian official said that the continued presence of Djokovic, who has expressed opposition to coronavirus vaccines, could exacerbate anti-vaccine sentiments and covid.
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Center court in Melbourne: Novak Djokovic vs. Australia as justices weigh deportation

A top Australian official said that the continued presence of Djokovic, who has expressed opposition to coronavirus vaccines, could exacerbate anti-vaccine sentiments and covid.

Underwater Pacific volcano sends tsunami waves to Tonga, with advisories extending to U.S. and Japan

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano spewed ash, steam and gas up to 20 km (12 miles) into the air late on Friday.
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Underwater Pacific volcano sends tsunami waves to Tonga, with advisories extending to U.S. and Japan

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano spewed ash, steam and gas up to 20 km (12 miles) into the air late on Friday.

Lisbon fined $1.4 million for sharing personal data of protesters with foreign countries, including Russia

The mayor's office violated the General Data Protection Regulation 225 times, the national data protection commission ruled.
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Lisbon fined $1.4 million for sharing personal data of protesters with foreign countries, including Russia

The mayor's office violated the General Data Protection Regulation 225 times, the national data protection commission ruled.

Why Ukraine’s Turkish-made drone became a flashpoint in tensions with Russia

Russia is demanding that NATO halt military aid to Ukraine. The Western alliance says Moscow can never dictate its policies.
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Why Ukraine’s Turkish-made drone became a flashpoint in tensions with Russia

Russia is demanding that NATO halt military aid to Ukraine. The Western alliance says Moscow can never dictate its policies.

After a North Korean defector returned home, a struggle for clues to his life in the South

Homesick? Lonely? Spy? Investigators, fellow defectors and lawmakers grapple with why the defector raced back over the DMZ on New Year's Day.
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After a North Korean defector returned home, a struggle for clues to his life in the South

Homesick? Lonely? Spy? Investigators, fellow defectors and lawmakers grapple with why the defector raced back over the DMZ on New Year's Day.

Underwater Pacific volcano sends tsunami waves to Tonga, with advisories extending to U.S.

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano spewed ash, steam and gas up to 20 km (12 miles) into the air late on Friday.
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Underwater Pacific volcano sends tsunami waves to Tonga, with advisories extending to U.S.

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano spewed ash, steam and gas up to 20 km (12 miles) into the air late on Friday.

In the wake of unequal vaccine rollouts, countries face a ‘Wild West’ scramble for covid pills

Experts fear that despite generic versions of the drug already available, pills produced by Pfizer and Merck could end up largely bought up by rich countries.
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In the wake of unequal vaccine rollouts, countries face a ‘Wild West’ scramble for covid pills

Experts fear that despite generic versions of the drug already available, pills produced by Pfizer and Merck could end up largely bought up by rich countries.

Russia arrests 14 alleged members of REvil ransomware gang, including hacker U.S. says conducted Colonial Pipeline attack

In a rare moment of U.S.-Russia cooperation on ransomware, Russia shuts down REvil ransomware gang, seizing cash, bitcoin, computers and luxury cars
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Russia arrests 14 alleged members of REvil ransomware gang, including hacker U.S. says conducted Colonial Pipeline attack

In a rare moment of U.S.-Russia cooperation on ransomware, Russia shuts down REvil ransomware gang, seizing cash, bitcoin, computers and luxury cars

Novak Djokovic detained again just two days before start of Australian Open

The decision reignited a legal fight over the unvaccinated Serb's entry into the country and renewed doubt over whether he will be able to pursue a record 21st Grand Slam victory.
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Novak Djokovic detained again just two days before start of Australian Open

The decision reignited a legal fight over the unvaccinated Serb's entry into the country and renewed doubt over whether he will be able to pursue a record 21st Grand Slam victory.

Palestinian American who died after Israeli detention was unresponsive when released, witnesses say

Israeli military says the 80-year-old man was alive when soldiers left him.
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Palestinian American who died after Israeli detention was unresponsive when released, witnesses say

Israeli military says the 80-year-old man was alive when soldiers left him.

A French fashion brand is under fire for a photo shoot involving Indigenous women in southern Mexico

A video of a French fashion brand photographing an Indigenous woman in southern Mexico has drawn vociferous criticism, including from the Mexican government, but the brand says the images are being misconstrued.
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A French fashion brand is under fire for a photo shoot involving Indigenous women in southern Mexico

A video of a French fashion brand photographing an Indigenous woman in southern Mexico has drawn vociferous criticism, including from the Mexican government, but the brand says the images are being misconstrued.

Russia arrests 14 alleged members of REvil ransomware gang that cost global companies millions

In a rare moment of U.S.-Russia cooperation on ransomware, Russia shuts down REvil ransomware gang, seizing cash, bitcoin, computers and luxury cars
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Russia arrests 14 alleged members of REvil ransomware gang that cost global companies millions

In a rare moment of U.S.-Russia cooperation on ransomware, Russia shuts down REvil ransomware gang, seizing cash, bitcoin, computers and luxury cars

On eve of Prince Philip’s funeral, Downing Street held lockdown parties

One of the defining images of Prince Philip’s funeral was that of Queen Elizabeth II sitting alone in a pew, abiding by the strict covid restrictions at the time.
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On eve of Prince Philip’s funeral, Downing Street held lockdown parties

One of the defining images of Prince Philip’s funeral was that of Queen Elizabeth II sitting alone in a pew, abiding by the strict covid restrictions at the time.

Russia arrests 14 members of REvil ransomware gang that cost global companies millions

In a rare moment of U.S.-Russia cooperation on ransomware, Russia shuts down REvil ransomware gang, seizing cash, bitcoin, computers and luxury cars
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Russia arrests 14 members of REvil ransomware gang that cost global companies millions

In a rare moment of U.S.-Russia cooperation on ransomware, Russia shuts down REvil ransomware gang, seizing cash, bitcoin, computers and luxury cars