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Britain, France send ships to Jersey as fishing spat deepens
SAINT HELIER: Britain and France sent navy and coastal patrol ships to waters near the Channel island of Jersey on…
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India’s virus surge pressures Modi to impose strict lockdown
With coronavirus cases still surging to record levels, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing growing pressure to impose a…
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Napoleon’s 200th death anniversary observed amid debate over legacy
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Napoleon Bonaparte 200 years after his death on Wednesday on an anniversary…
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Philippine diplomat apologises for profanity towards China
MANILA: The Philippines’ foreign secretary apologised on Tuesday after tweeting an obscene phrase demanding China get out of Philippine-claimed territory…
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Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban, calls for more review
Facebook’s independent oversight board on Wednesday upheld the platform’s ban on former US president Donald Trump but called for a further review…
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British academic sues UAE officials for assault, torture and false imprisonment
A British academic, who was detained in the United Arab Emirates two years ago on spying charges, has launched legal…
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Covid scare at G7 meeting after Indian delegates test positive
The Group of Seven foreign ministers’ meeting in London was hit by a Covid-19 scare on Wednesday when India’s foreign…
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India authorises 5G trials without China’s Huawei, ZTE
India has authorised trials of super-fast 5G wireless technology, giving access to international companies with the notable absence of Chinese…
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Pfizer says its Covid-19 vaccine protects younger teens
Pfizer announced on Wednesday that its Covid-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in children as young as 12, a…
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Boeing recommends airlines suspend use of some 777s after United incident
Boeing Co said it recommended suspending the use of 777 jets with the same type of engine that shed debris…
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