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Indonesia’s volcano spews ash and lava in deadly eruption
Irish Independent 04 Dec 2021photo: AP / Andriy Dubchak
Biden says he is crafting a plan for Russia-Ukraine crisis
Hong Kong Standard 04 Dec 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he is developing comprehensive initiatives to make it difficult for Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine and that he would not accept Moscow's "red lines," as fears mounted that the simmering conflict could erupt into war. ... The Standard Channel. IOS Android. IOS Android ... U.S ... .
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Gambians vote in 1st post-Jammeh presidential election
The Associated Press 04 Dec 2021
BANJUL, Gambia (AP) — Lines of voters snaked around corners outside polling stations in Gambia’s capital Saturday as the nation holds a presidential election that for the first time in decades does not include former dictator Yahya Jammeh as a candidate ... “As a country, we cannot heal without justice ... Jammeh left Gambia in 2017 ... ADVERTISEMENT ... ___ ... .
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Blinken says any move by China to invade Taiwan would have 'terrible consequences'
Hong Kong Standard 04 Dec 2021
Any move by China to invade Taiwan would have "terrible consequences," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday, adding that he hoped Chinese leaders would think very carefully about "not precipitating a crisis" across the Taiwan Strait. ... we will continue to make good on that commitment." ... IOS Android.
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'No regrets' as Djokovic season ends in Davis Cup defeat
News24 04 Dec 2021
Novak Djokovic's dream of adding a second Davis Cup to his 20 Grand Slam titles was shattered on Friday when Serbia were defeated by Croatia in the semi-finals but the world number one insisted. "I have no regrets" ... .
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Iran nuclear talks on brink of crisis as they adjourn until next week
The Wire 04 Dec 2021
VIENNA. ... The seventh round of talks in Vienna is the first with delegates sent by Iran’s anti-Western President Ebrahim Raisi ... Read more. ... Also read. ... With the deal’s nuclear benefits now badly eroded, some Western officials say there is little time left before the foundation of the deal is damaged beyond repair. Firm stance ... ....
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Jeffrey Epstein’s staff were ordered: ‘See nothing, hear nothing, say nothing’, trial told
Irish Independent 04 Dec 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell told staff to “see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing” in a painstakingly detailed household manual for employees at Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion, a New York court has heard ... He described the orders as “degrading” and, in court yesterday, likened his 18-hour days to “slavery” ... “Respect their privacy,” it added ... .
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Probe ordered into Brazilian President Bolsonaro for ‘spreading false information’
Anadolu Agency 04 Dec 2021
Brazil's Supreme Court opened a probe Friday into remarks by President Jair Bolsonaro, who argued that coronavirus vaccines may raise the chance of contracting AIDS. ... CPI members approved the report in a 7-4 vote ... Concerning crimes against humanity, accountability would depend on the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague ... .
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Ukraine uses Turkish drones in Donbass conflict zone, Putin tells Erdogan
Metro USA 03 Dec 2021
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Ukraine is using Turkish-made drones in the conflict zone in the Donbass region, sticking to “destructive” behaviour, Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan on Friday, the Kremlin said ... Moscow denies plans for an offensive operation ... .
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Militants kill at least 31 in central Mali, say local authorities
Indian Express 04 Dec 2021
An internal security memo, shared by a source, said first responders to the scene of the latest attack discovered 25 burned bodies in the truck ... Live Blog ... Dravid, Pujara and the dying art of batting timeOpinionNational Family Benefit Scheme is in urgent need of revivalWhat is the citizens' movement for Old Goa heritage?LifestyleWinter special ... .
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In Khashoggi's shadow, Macron set for Saudi talks with crown prince
The Times of India 04 Dec 2021
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA. French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for face-to-face talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, becoming the first major western leader to step on the kingdom's soil since journalist Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 murder ... Start a Conversation. .
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Medvedev seals Russia’s win over Germany in Davis Cup semis
Indian Express 04 Dec 2021
Daniil Medvedev had just put Russia into the Davis Cup final by sealing a win over Germany when he turned to the stands at the Madrid Arena and started pointing repeatedly at the hard court beneath his feet. He was here to stay in Madrid for one more day, to lead Russia against Croatia for the most illustrious team trophy in men’s tennis ... Tags.
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Russia shoots down American military satellite
Pravda RU 02 Dec 2021
Most likely, Thompson referred to the Peresvet laser complex, which has recently entered service with the Russian army ... .
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Chernobyl's Air Is Now 47 Percent Less Radiated With Novel Technology
Interesting Engineering 03 Dec 2021
The technology called was tested at a 2.5-acre area (1 hectare) between November 2019 and September 2020, and at the end of this period, the radiation contamination levels in the soil have been decreased by 37 percent, and in the air by 47 percent ... This is real hope for the whole area, including the treatment of the sarcophagus." ... Advertisement.
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Taliban leader decrees Afghan women's rights must be 'enforced'
Raw Story 03 Dec 2021
The Taliban issued a decree Friday in the name of their supreme leader instructing Afghan ministries "to take serious action" on women's rights, but failed to mention girls' access to schools ... It instructs the Ministry of Culture and Information to publish material on women's rights "to preventongoing repression" ... © 2021 AFP .