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Bulgaria’s vanishing act: Population dives by more than 11 percent over the past decade

Young people are increasingly moving elsewhere in the Europe Union to find jobs — a trend found across eastern and southern Europe.
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Bulgaria’s vanishing act: Population dives by more than 11 percent over the past decade

Young people are increasingly moving elsewhere in the Europe Union to find jobs — a trend found across eastern and southern Europe.

Sidney Poitier, first Black man to win Oscar for best actor, dies at 94

He forever changed the perception of African Americans in movies with his powerful and charismatic screen presence in films such as “The Defiant Ones,” “A Raisin in the Sun,” “In the Heat of the Night” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?”
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Sidney Poitier, first Black man to win Oscar for best actor, dies at 94

He forever changed the perception of African Americans in movies with his powerful and charismatic screen presence in films such as “The Defiant Ones,” “A Raisin in the Sun,” “In the Heat of the Night” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?”

School systems around the world debate new closures as omicron spreads

U.N. agencies have called for schools to remain open, arguing that another round of widespread closures would be “disastrous” for children.
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School systems around the world debate new closures as omicron spreads

U.N. agencies have called for schools to remain open, arguing that another round of widespread closures would be “disastrous” for children.

What Putin wants in Ukraine

The possibilities are myriad and — especially for the hopes of an independent, thriving and democratic Ukraine — range from bad to worse.
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What Putin wants in Ukraine

The possibilities are myriad and — especially for the hopes of an independent, thriving and democratic Ukraine — range from bad to worse.

Need a covid test in Australia? Good luck — or try importing one from 8,000 miles away.

As omicron spreads and health systems are overwhelmed, the process of getting tested has become a herculean task.
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Need a covid test in Australia? Good luck — or try importing one from 8,000 miles away.

As omicron spreads and health systems are overwhelmed, the process of getting tested has become a herculean task.

‘Novak Djokovic is not a criminal’: Serbia and Australia trade volleys as tennis star remains held in hotel

Officials rejected claims from Djokovic’s family that the player was being held prisoner ahead of a hearing that will determine whether he can stay in the country and play in the Australian Open.
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‘Novak Djokovic is not a criminal’: Serbia and Australia trade volleys as tennis star remains held in hotel

Officials rejected claims from Djokovic’s family that the player was being held prisoner ahead of a hearing that will determine whether he can stay in the country and play in the Australian Open.

Quebec’s cannabis, liquor stores to require coronavirus vaccination proof

As Quebec's covid hospitalizations rise, Health Minister Christian Dubé said holdouts should know: “If they can’t get vaccinated, then they should stay home.”
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Quebec’s cannabis, liquor stores to require coronavirus vaccination proof

As Quebec's covid hospitalizations rise, Health Minister Christian Dubé said holdouts should know: “If they can’t get vaccinated, then they should stay home.”

Kazakhstan president gives shoot-to-kill order against protesters, dismissing calls for negotiations

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Friday he had «mostly» regained control, after his government announced that 18 members of the security forces had been killed.
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Kazakhstan president gives shoot-to-kill order against protesters, dismissing calls for negotiations

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Friday he had «mostly» regained control, after his government announced that 18 members of the security forces had been killed.

European court declines to take Northern Ireland ‘gay cake’ discrimination case

The ruling ended a years-long legal battle that had raised questions about civil rights, religious freedoms and sexual orientation in Northern Ireland.
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European court declines to take Northern Ireland ‘gay cake’ discrimination case

The ruling ended a years-long legal battle that had raised questions about civil rights, religious freedoms and sexual orientation in Northern Ireland.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic draws renewed attention to Australia’s ‘detention hotels’

The Park Hotel has been used to host refugees and asylum seekers and for coronavirus quarantine, and it has been at the center of protests over the treatment of migrants.
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Tennis star Novak Djokovic draws renewed attention to Australia’s ‘detention hotels’

The Park Hotel has been used to host refugees and asylum seekers and for coronavirus quarantine, and it has been at the center of protests over the treatment of migrants.

Russian troops intervene in protest-roiled Kazakhstan, where security forces have killed dozens of demonstrators

Troops from the Collective Security Treaty Organization will enter Kazakhstan after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appealed for help controlling the anti-government protests.
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Russian troops intervene in protest-roiled Kazakhstan, where security forces have killed dozens of demonstrators

Troops from the Collective Security Treaty Organization will enter Kazakhstan after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appealed for help controlling the anti-government protests.

With beer, rum and chocolate, Taiwan rallies behind Lithuania in spat with China

Lithuanians have become minor celebrities among Taiwanese, who are lapping up the Baltic state's products. What’s behind all the fuss?
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With beer, rum and chocolate, Taiwan rallies behind Lithuania in spat with China

Lithuanians have become minor celebrities among Taiwanese, who are lapping up the Baltic state's products. What’s behind all the fuss?

Painting outside the lines: Israel’s ultra-Orthodox women take their quiet revolution to art school

At the Jerusalem academy, students are encountering secular teachers and fine arts in new ways.
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Painting outside the lines: Israel’s ultra-Orthodox women take their quiet revolution to art school

At the Jerusalem academy, students are encountering secular teachers and fine arts in new ways.

Tales of anguish emerge from China’s locked-down Xian, as hospital staffers are fired over woman’s treatment

Accounts of delayed care as the city prioritizes fighting the virus reveal the human costs of the country's “zero covid” approach.
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Tales of anguish emerge from China’s locked-down Xian, as hospital staffers are fired over woman’s treatment

Accounts of delayed care as the city prioritizes fighting the virus reveal the human costs of the country's “zero covid” approach.

Novak Djokovic thought he’d aced Australian immigration. It now looks like a fault.

The world No. 1 tennis star is now reportedly being held at a hotel used to house asylum seekers as his lawyers lodge an appeal.
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Novak Djokovic thought he’d aced Australian immigration. It now looks like a fault.

The world No. 1 tennis star is now reportedly being held at a hotel used to house asylum seekers as his lawyers lodge an appeal.

Russian troops arrive in protest-roiled Kazakhstan, where security forces have killed dozens of protesters

Troops from the Collective Security Treaty Organization will enter Kazakhstan after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appealed for help controlling the anti-government protests.
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Russian troops arrive in protest-roiled Kazakhstan, where security forces have killed dozens of protesters

Troops from the Collective Security Treaty Organization will enter Kazakhstan after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appealed for help controlling the anti-government protests.

India’s coronavirus cases rise as omicron spreads — and as election season heats up

Less than one year after India was devastated by the delta variant, coronavirus cases are again showing an alarming spike.
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India’s coronavirus cases rise as omicron spreads — and as election season heats up

Less than one year after India was devastated by the delta variant, coronavirus cases are again showing an alarming spike.

Here’s what you need to know about Russia’s military buildup on the border with Ukraine

Russia sees Ukraine as part of its traditional sphere of influence and does not want Kyiv joining the U.S.-led NATO alliance.
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Here’s what you need to know about Russia’s military buildup on the border with Ukraine

Russia sees Ukraine as part of its traditional sphere of influence and does not want Kyiv joining the U.S.-led NATO alliance.

Russia-led military alliance to send peacekeepers to Kazakhstan amid growing unrest. Here’s what you need to know.

Demonstrations in the authoritarian Central Asian country are rare and represent a greater discontent with de facto leader-for-life Nursultan Nazarbayev.
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Russia-led military alliance to send peacekeepers to Kazakhstan amid growing unrest. Here’s what you need to know.

Demonstrations in the authoritarian Central Asian country are rare and represent a greater discontent with de facto leader-for-life Nursultan Nazarbayev.

North Korea says it tested a new hypersonic missile — its second since September

North Korea said Thursday it had test-fired a new hypersonic missile that successfully hit a target, the second such test since September that demonstrates the country’s latest advancement in one of its top priorities as it seeks to diversify and expand it
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North Korea says it tested a new hypersonic missile — its second since September

North Korea said Thursday it had test-fired a new hypersonic missile that successfully hit a target, the second such test since September that demonstrates the country’s latest advancement in one of its top priorities as it seeks to diversify and expand its weapons arsenal.

What is ‘flurona’? Coronavirus and influenza co-infections reported as omicron surges.

Cases have been detected in countries including United States, Israel, Brazil, the Philippines and Hungary.
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What is ‘flurona’? Coronavirus and influenza co-infections reported as omicron surges.

Cases have been detected in countries including United States, Israel, Brazil, the Philippines and Hungary.

France says car ads must come with a caveat: Walk, bike or take public transit instead

Under the requirement, set to take effect in March, car advertisements must encourage people to bike, walk, take public transportation or carpool.
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France says car ads must come with a caveat: Walk, bike or take public transit instead

Under the requirement, set to take effect in March, car advertisements must encourage people to bike, walk, take public transportation or carpool.

Protesters in Kazakhstan storm airport and burn government buildings. Here’s what to know.

Demonstrations in the authoritarian Central Asian country are rare and represent a greater discontent with de facto leader-for-life Nursultan Nazarbayev.
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Protesters in Kazakhstan storm airport and burn government buildings. Here’s what to know.

Demonstrations in the authoritarian Central Asian country are rare and represent a greater discontent with de facto leader-for-life Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Advocates call for 22 billion more mRNA vaccine doses to ward off global omicron threat

Authors say the White House had disregarded a year of warnings to more quickly ramp up mRNA vaccine production.
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Advocates call for 22 billion more mRNA vaccine doses to ward off global omicron threat

Authors say the White House had disregarded a year of warnings to more quickly ramp up mRNA vaccine production.

Covax vaccine deliveries surge in final stretch of 2021, with a record 300 million doses sent out in December

Over 910 million doses were shared through the U.N.-backed initiative in 2021, far short of an original target of 2 billion.
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Covax vaccine deliveries surge in final stretch of 2021, with a record 300 million doses sent out in December

Over 910 million doses were shared through the U.N.-backed initiative in 2021, far short of an original target of 2 billion.

Biden says he warned Putin of ‘severe sanctions’ if Russia invades Ukraine again

The planned call with Zelensky will come three days after Biden spoke with the Russian president for nearly an hour at Putin’s request, in which the leaders discussed potential repercussions as a result of the Ukraine crisis.
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Biden says he warned Putin of ‘severe sanctions’ if Russia invades Ukraine again

The planned call with Zelensky will come three days after Biden spoke with the Russian president for nearly an hour at Putin’s request, in which the leaders discussed potential repercussions as a result of the Ukraine crisis.

Taliban cracks down on more rights while demanding Western aid

Even as they appeal to the West to release humanitarian aid funds, Taliban officials are imposing more restrictions on women's rights and democratic institutions.
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Taliban cracks down on more rights while demanding Western aid

Even as they appeal to the West to release humanitarian aid funds, Taliban officials are imposing more restrictions on women's rights and democratic institutions.

Fear, distress, relief. The many emotions of the pandemic can be found in Italy’s pharmacy testing lines.

In this omicron-driven phase, pharmacies have become increasingly central, offering rapid tests at a breathtaking pace.
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Fear, distress, relief. The many emotions of the pandemic can be found in Italy’s pharmacy testing lines.

In this omicron-driven phase, pharmacies have become increasingly central, offering rapid tests at a breathtaking pace.