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Blinken faces Republican critics of Afghanistan withdrawal

Dec 12, 2024

New York [US], December 12: Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as an ending of the country's longest war that freed resources for other conflicts, in testimony in the House of Representatives.
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South Korea police try to raid Yoon's office over martial law

Dec 12, 2024

Seoul [South Korea], December 12: South Korean police tried to search President Yoon Suk Yeol's office but have not been able to enter the main building, Yonhap news reported as an investigation into the U.S. ally's decision to declare martial law widened.

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Vienna Airport welcomes over 30 million passengers for first time since 2019

Dec 12, 2024

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UN appeals for $4.07 billion to support Gaza, West Bank

Dec 12, 2024

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2024 hottest year on record: WMO report

Dec 12, 2024

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FAO launches first major global assessment of salt-affected soils in 50 years

Dec 12, 2024

Geneva [Switzerland], December 12: The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has released the first major global assessment of salt-affected soils in 50 years.
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EU spent €381.4 billion on R&D in 2023

Dec 12, 2024

Brussels [Belgium], December 12: In 2023, the EU spent €381.4 billion on research & development (R&D), which is 6.7% more than in the previous year (€357.4 billion) and 57.9% more...
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Austria drops veto on Bulgaria, Romania fully joining Schengen Travel Zone

Dec 12, 2024

Vienna [Austria], December 12: Austria is dropping its veto on Romania and Bulgaria becoming full members of Europe's Schengen free-travel area, the Austrian Interior Ministry said on Monday, paving the...
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Hungary's Orban calls Putin to discuss diplomacy options in Ukraine war

Dec 12, 2024
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Ex-defence chief in South Korea tries to kill himself after being arrested

Dec 12, 2024
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Afghanistan's refugee minister Haqqani killed in suicide blast in Kabul

Dec 12, 2024
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Iran blames Israel, US for overthrow of al-Assad

Dec 12, 2024
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Syria's new PM appeals to refugees: 'Come back!'

Dec 12, 2024
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EU to discuss potential sanctions on Georgia after protest violence

Dec 12, 2024
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Taiwan urges China to stop military activities in surrounding waters

Dec 12, 2024
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Billions of malaria cases prevented this century

Dec 12, 2024
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Israel 'more optimistic' on prospects of Gaza hostage deal

Dec 11, 2024
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UN Security Council appears united on Syria

Dec 11, 2024
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Russia would not invade NATO, says Latvian foreign minister

Dec 11, 2024
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France begins military withdrawal from Chad

Dec 11, 2024
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Prince Harry faces four days in witness box in Murdoch papers trial

Dec 11, 2024
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Trump offers fast permits for $1B

Dec 11, 2024
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Russian missile strike kills three, injures 14 in Zaporizhzhya

Dec 11, 2024
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Nobel Prize winners receive awards on anniversary of founder's death

Dec 11, 2024
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Georgian intelligence service warns of plot before presidential poll

Dec 11, 2024
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At least 13 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Dec 11, 2024