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First Biden-Putin call shows both cautious on big concerns
The treaty limits the number of strategic nuclear warheads deployed by the United States and Russia to 1,550 each as well as the number of land- and submarine-based missiles and bombers that deliver them.
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Republican senators signal opposition to Trump impeachment
The result confirmed Democrats will struggle to persuade 17 Republican senators — the number needed for the required two-thirds majority — to vote to convict Trump.
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Farmers back at protest camp after deep challenge to PM Modi
The protests demanding the repeal of new agricultural laws have grown into a rebellion that is rattling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. On Tuesday, more than 10,000 tractors and thousands more people on foot or horseback tried to advance into the capital,
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Australia records 10th day of no local coronavirus cases
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt tweeted on Wednesday marked the 10th day of no community transmission of COVID-19 Australia wide, adding the country’s success comes at a time when global coronavirus cases have crossed 100 million with the death toll surpassing 2 million.
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At least 100 militants killed in French-Malian offensive
It said the campaign lasted from Jan.2 to Jan.20 and targeted areas bordering Burkina Faso, where militant groups with links to Al Qaeda and Daesh control large tracts of the remote desert and regularly carry out raids on the army and civilians.
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VIDEO: Bear chases skier on Romanian resort
The tourist who was skiing on the slope in Predeal had the misfortune to be chassed by a bear. At first, the animal began to follow him and then started the hot pursuit.
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Japan PM apologises after lawmakers’ night club outings
Japan this month issued a state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas to tame a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases. The measure includes a request for restaurants and bars to close by 8 p.m. although there are currently no penalties for non-compliance.
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VIDEO: Sister saves younger brother from near death in China
In a nailbiting moment, a Chinese girl saved her brother after he nearly hanged himself by mistake while playing with a plastic barrel at his residence in Beijing.
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VIDEO: COVID-19 vaccine has mild side effects, UAE authorities tell residents
Nurse Ghada Mohammed, from SEHA Health, explained that any side effects of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine are usually mild and are normal. They can be treated with a painkiller.
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Dwayne Johnson is a contender in NBC sitcom 'Young Rock'
In a 2018 Vanity Fair interview, the film and TV star said he'd seriously considered a 2020 run for president but decided against it.
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Reach out to the stars and night sky with Samy Al Olabi at Xposure
Samy Al Olabi is Egyptian-Syrian and is currently based in Dubai. Inspired by his love for nature and night skies, he reaches for the stars from the dark corners of Arabia.
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Rare 20-million-year-old tree found in Greece
It is the first time a tree has been found in such good condition complete with branches and roots since excavations began in 1995.
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