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Kazakhstan’s Tokayev announces swift end to Russian-led intervention, reorganizes security forces

Tokayev has sidelined key figures associated with the old regime and reorganized security forces to consolidate his hold on power after the week of unrest.
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Kazakhstan’s Tokayev announces swift end to Russian-led intervention, reorganizes security forces

Tokayev has sidelined key figures associated with the old regime and reorganized security forces to consolidate his hold on power after the week of unrest.

President of European Parliament, David Sassoli, known for pushing covid relief legislation, dies at 65

Sassoli, an Italian socialist, fought hard for the union’s landmark coronavirus relief budget over the objections of wealthier members.
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President of European Parliament, David Sassoli, known for pushing covid relief legislation, dies at 65

Sassoli, an Italian socialist, fought hard for the union’s landmark coronavirus relief budget over the objections of wealthier members.

A Canadian politician’s photo of his wife shoveling snow sparked outrage. She says: ‘I just wanted to shovel’

Cynthia Reyes said “this tweet probably would not have gone viral if the gender roles were reversed.”
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A Canadian politician’s photo of his wife shoveling snow sparked outrage. She says: ‘I just wanted to shovel’

Cynthia Reyes said “this tweet probably would not have gone viral if the gender roles were reversed.”

Russia-U.S. talks hit impasse over NATO expansion, but Moscow says the situation is not ‘hopeless’

The United States and Russia remained deadlocked after crisis talks on Monday over Moscow’s desire to block any future NATO expansion to the east, but officials agreed to continue discussions on other high-stakes security issues that the Biden administratio
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Russia-U.S. talks hit impasse over NATO expansion, but Moscow says the situation is not ‘hopeless’

The United States and Russia remained deadlocked after crisis talks on Monday over Moscow’s desire to block any future NATO expansion to the east, but officials agreed to continue discussions on other high-stakes security issues that the Biden administrations hopes can avert another invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. and Russia delegations meet in bid to defuse crisis on Ukraine border

Antony Blinken has said this week’s negotiations will test whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to resolve the crisis diplomatically.
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U.S. and Russia delegations meet in bid to defuse crisis on Ukraine border

Antony Blinken has said this week’s negotiations will test whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to resolve the crisis diplomatically.

Threat of omicron keeps China walled off, as scientists search for more-effective vaccines

The tightened measures reflect official concerns about whether China’s vaccines can hold up against omicron, as well as the looming challenge of supplying the population with booster shots.
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Threat of omicron keeps China walled off, as scientists search for more-effective vaccines

The tightened measures reflect official concerns about whether China’s vaccines can hold up against omicron, as well as the looming challenge of supplying the population with booster shots.

The smell of burning, the pop of gunfire and a flood of rumors — surviving in Kazakhstan’s largest city during the unrest

The Internet is back on, and residents of Almaty are warily venturing back into the shattered streets of their city.
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The smell of burning, the pop of gunfire and a flood of rumors — surviving in Kazakhstan’s largest city during the unrest

The Internet is back on, and residents of Almaty are warily venturing back into the shattered streets of their city.

Novak Djokovic wins case against Australia over canceled visa, clearing path for him to play in Melbourne

A federal judge quashed a decision by federal officials to cancel the Serbian tennis star's visa, allowing him to compete in the Australian Open.
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Novak Djokovic wins case against Australia over canceled visa, clearing path for him to play in Melbourne

A federal judge quashed a decision by federal officials to cancel the Serbian tennis star's visa, allowing him to compete in the Australian Open.

Russia’s political action man sets up shop in Kabul, hoping to win deals for Moscow

Maksim Shugalei is a Cold War warrior for a new age, sweeping into Africa and Afghanistan to fight Western values and extend the Kremlin’s reach. An action movie franchise tells his “true story.”
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Russia’s political action man sets up shop in Kabul, hoping to win deals for Moscow

Maksim Shugalei is a Cold War warrior for a new age, sweeping into Africa and Afghanistan to fight Western values and extend the Kremlin’s reach. An action movie franchise tells his “true story.”

Queen Elizabeth II to mark Platinum Jubilee with pageantry, street parties and the search for a new royal dessert

Palace announces full line-up of events — including a cooking competition — in a landmark year for the queen.
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Queen Elizabeth II to mark Platinum Jubilee with pageantry, street parties and the search for a new royal dessert

Palace announces full line-up of events — including a cooking competition — in a landmark year for the queen.

Novak Djokovic ‘ticked absolutely every box’ to comply with Australia border rules, lawyer argues in visa hearing

The tennis star's standoff with Australian officials neared an end as a judge prepared to decide whether the Serb would be deported or released and allowed to compete in the Australian Open.
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Novak Djokovic ‘ticked absolutely every box’ to comply with Australia border rules, lawyer argues in visa hearing

The tennis star's standoff with Australian officials neared an end as a judge prepared to decide whether the Serb would be deported or released and allowed to compete in the Australian Open.

Kazakhstan officials say 164 are dead in protests, country now ‘stabilized’

Police in the capital began door-to-door searches to root out what authorities called “violators of public order."
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Kazakhstan officials say 164 are dead in protests, country now ‘stabilized’

Police in the capital began door-to-door searches to root out what authorities called “violators of public order."

Novak Djokovic’s Australian immigration limbo set to end as judge hears visa case

The tennis star's standoff with Australian officials neared an end as a judge prepared to decide whether the Serb would be deported or released and allowed to compete in the Australian Open.
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Novak Djokovic’s Australian immigration limbo set to end as judge hears visa case

The tennis star's standoff with Australian officials neared an end as a judge prepared to decide whether the Serb would be deported or released and allowed to compete in the Australian Open.

Indian officials announce elections, ban rallies as new daily cases soar to 160,000

As daily covid-19 cases rise at an unprecedented pace, Indian officials announced they will proceed with holding elections in five states beginning on Feb. 10, but will enforce a temporary ban on campaign rallies that health experts have warned could spread t
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Indian officials announce elections, ban rallies as new daily cases soar to 160,000

As daily covid-19 cases rise at an unprecedented pace, Indian officials announced they will proceed with holding elections in five states beginning on Feb. 10, but will enforce a temporary ban on campaign rallies that health experts have warned could spread the coronavirus.

Kazakhstan claims country ‘stabilized’ as capital police search door to door for ‘violators of public order’

Law enforcement in Nur-Sultan began door-to-door searches to root out what it called “violators of public order."
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Kazakhstan claims country ‘stabilized’ as capital police search door to door for ‘violators of public order’

Law enforcement in Nur-Sultan began door-to-door searches to root out what it called “violators of public order."

Military conscripts in Norway will be given used underwear amid covid-induced supply chain crisis

It's now mandatory for conscripts to hand over all clothing and equipment, including socks, underwear and bras, upon completion of their service.
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Military conscripts in Norway will be given used underwear amid covid-induced supply chain crisis

It's now mandatory for conscripts to hand over all clothing and equipment, including socks, underwear and bras, upon completion of their service.

Colombian woman dies by euthanasia after historic legal fight

The case of Martha Sepúlveda drew international attention last year when she planned to become the first person in Colombia without a terminal prognosis to die by legally authorized euthanasia.
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Colombian woman dies by euthanasia after historic legal fight

The case of Martha Sepúlveda drew international attention last year when she planned to become the first person in Colombia without a terminal prognosis to die by legally authorized euthanasia.

Putin dreams of a Russian ‘sphere of influence.’ Kazakhstan’s protesters are the latest to push back.

Across the former Soviet world, Putin has tried to recreate a Moscow-centric empire. Evidence of the struggle is everywhere.
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Putin dreams of a Russian ‘sphere of influence.’ Kazakhstan’s protesters are the latest to push back.

Across the former Soviet world, Putin has tried to recreate a Moscow-centric empire. Evidence of the struggle is everywhere.

Why is Kazakhstan claiming foreign links to the unrest? Here’s what we know.

Kazakhstan authorities have not furnished any concrete evidence of foreign involvement, but the claims may be more about offering cover for the government.
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Why is Kazakhstan claiming foreign links to the unrest? Here’s what we know.

Kazakhstan authorities have not furnished any concrete evidence of foreign involvement, but the claims may be more about offering cover for the government.

Richard Leakey, paleoanthropologist and protector of wildlife, dies at 77

The Kenyan fossil hunter advanced the understanding of human origins and worked to protect endangered elephants and African wildlife.
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Richard Leakey, paleoanthropologist and protector of wildlife, dies at 77

The Kenyan fossil hunter advanced the understanding of human origins and worked to protect endangered elephants and African wildlife.

Snowstorm kills at least 22, including 10 children, on Pakistani highway after thousands are trapped in cars

A storm in the popular Muree mountain resort town dropped an estimated 4 feet of snow overnight, the interior minister said, stranding a throng of tourists.
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Snowstorm kills at least 22, including 10 children, on Pakistani highway after thousands are trapped in cars

A storm in the popular Muree mountain resort town dropped an estimated 4 feet of snow overnight, the interior minister said, stranding a throng of tourists.

Top security official is detained as protest-roiled Kazakhstan settles into edgy calm

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's government detained a powerful ally of his predecessor on charges on high treason.
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Top security official is detained as protest-roiled Kazakhstan settles into edgy calm

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's government detained a powerful ally of his predecessor on charges on high treason.

A growing global potato shortage is affecting french fries, from Japan to Kenya

A number of other popular items, including marmite and cream cheese, have gone through periods of scarcity amid supply chain disruptions wrought by the coronavirus pandemic and extreme weather.
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A growing global potato shortage is affecting french fries, from Japan to Kenya

A number of other popular items, including marmite and cream cheese, have gone through periods of scarcity amid supply chain disruptions wrought by the coronavirus pandemic and extreme weather.

Protest-roiled Kazakhstan settles into edgy calm, amid signs that rift between autocrats contributed to chaos

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's government detained a powerful ally of his predecessor on charges on high treason.
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Protest-roiled Kazakhstan settles into edgy calm, amid signs that rift between autocrats contributed to chaos

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's government detained a powerful ally of his predecessor on charges on high treason.

Djokovic lawyers say Australian immigration office signed off on ‘quarantine-free’ entry

Novak Djokovic's legal team said the tennis star had a letter from Australia's Home Office clearing him to enter the country based on a medical exemption to vaccination requirements because of a recent coronavirus infection and recovery.
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Djokovic lawyers say Australian immigration office signed off on ‘quarantine-free’ entry

Novak Djokovic's legal team said the tennis star had a letter from Australia's Home Office clearing him to enter the country based on a medical exemption to vaccination requirements because of a recent coronavirus infection and recovery.

Canadian passengers partied maskless on a charter flight to Mexico. Airlines are refusing to fly them home.

The trip's organizer says he is trying to negotiate with airlines to fly the Canadians back home from Cancún.
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Canadian passengers partied maskless on a charter flight to Mexico. Airlines are refusing to fly them home.

The trip's organizer says he is trying to negotiate with airlines to fly the Canadians back home from Cancún.