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North Korea confirms it fired ‘new ballistic missile’ from submarine
North Korea has test-fired a new ballistic missile from a submarine, according to state media. It confirms reports on Tuesday…
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There are millions of jobs, but a shortage of workers: Economists explain why that’s worrying
A contractor holds a sign reading “Slow” on Van Ness Boulevard in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Monday, March 22,…
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The Olympic torch arrives in Beijing under a cloud of protests and Covid fears.
The Olympic torch arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, beginning a countdown to a Winter Games being held under the shadow…
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Brazilian senators abandon call for homicide charges against President Bolsonaro
The accusations first appeared in a nearly 1,200-page draft report leaked to CNN by a representative of the Brazilian Senate…
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Bridget McKenzie warns ‘it will be ugly’ if Morrison commits to net zero target without Nationals support
Nationals minister Bridget McKenzie has declared “it will be ugly” if the prime minister, Scott Morrison, commits Australia to a…
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Hamas warns Israel another war is inevitable unless it ends occupation of Palestine
Hamas has warned Israel that another war is inevitable unless its occupation of Palestine ends and the dire humanitarian crisis…
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Coronavirus news live: Singapore reports highest ever Covid cases, UK urged to enact ‘plan B’ or risk NHS crisis
2.18am EDT02:18 Minister: ‘we’re going to have to live with’ Covid numbers in England Here’s some of the quotes from…
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Haiti gang demand $17m ransom for release of kidnapped American and Canadian missionaries
A ransom of $1m (£720,000) is being demanded for each of the 17 American and Canadian missionaries kidnapped in Haiti.…
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Kerala floods: Indian couple sail to their wedding in giant cooking pot
A couple in India arrived at their wedding in unusual style by floating through the flooded streets in a large…
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Former Australian Prime Minister Turnbull says ‘clean coal’ is a scam
The concept of “clean coal” is a scam, according to former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Speaking with CNBC Tuesday…
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