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Afghan forces eliminate over 100 IS militants

21 Mar 2023 | 7:55 PM

Kabul, Mar 21 (UNI) The security forces of Afghan caretaker government have killed more than 100 militants affiliated to Daesh or the Islamic State (IS) outfit over the past 12 months, a local media outlet the Tolonews reported Tuesday.

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Israel repeals 2005 act banning settlers' return to evacuated settlements

21 Mar 2023 | 7:02 PM

Jerusalem, Mar 21 (UNI) Israel's parliament repealed on Tuesday a 2005 act that led to the evacuation of four Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank during the withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

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Russia, China preparing new transport projects: PM

Russia, China preparing new transport projects: PM

21 Mar 2023 | 4:44 PM

Moscow, Mar 21 (UNI) Russia and China are preparing new projects that will significantly increase the transportation potential of the Trans-Siberian and Trans-Asian routes, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Tuesday.

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Seoul imposes additional sanctions on those assisting Pyongyang's nuclear program

Seoul imposes additional sanctions on those assisting Pyongyang's nuclear program

21 Mar 2023 | 1:22 PM

Seoul, Mar 21 (UNI) South Korea has imposed additional sanctions on four individuals and six institutions assisting North Korea's nuclear and missile program, as well as Pyongyang's evasion of restrictions, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

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US Capitol Police preparing for protests ahead of potential indictment of Trump - Reports

US Capitol Police preparing for protests ahead of potential indictment of Trump - Reports

21 Mar 2023 | 1:11 PM

Washington, Mar 21 (UNI) The United States Capitol Police is elevating security posture preparation for protests that may take place in Washington ahead of a possible indictment of former US President Donald Trump, the Politico newspaper reported, citing sources familiar with the situation.

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Two teachers stabbed by student in Canadian Province of Nova Scotia - Law Enforcement

Two teachers stabbed by student in Canadian Province of Nova Scotia - Law Enforcement

21 Mar 2023 | 10:28 AM

Ottawa, Mar 21 (UNI) Halifax Regional Police said a student was taken into custody after stabbing two teachers at the Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford in Canada’s Province of Nova Scotia.

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Japanese FM confirms PM Kishida's visit to Ukraine

Japanese FM confirms PM Kishida's visit to Ukraine

21 Mar 2023 | 10:24 AM

Tokyo, Mar 21 (UNI) The Japanese Foreign Ministry confirmed the visit of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Ukraine on Tuesday, where he will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Kyodo news agency reported.

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Russia afraid some weapons obtained by Ukraine may end up on black market - Antonov

21 Mar 2023 | 10:07 AM

Washington, Mar 21 (UNI) Russia has reasons to fear that a part of US military aid to Ukraine may end up on the black market, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said.

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70 people detained in Paris during protests against pension reform - Reports

70 people detained in Paris during protests against pension reform - Reports

21 Mar 2023 | 9:59 AM

Paris, Mar 21 (UNI) Seventy people were detained in Paris on Monday evening during protests following the adoption of a pension reform by France's National Assembly (lower house of parliament), BFMTV reported, citing a police source.

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Amazon to lay off 9,000 more employees

Amazon to lay off 9,000 more employees

21 Mar 2023 | 8:39 AM

San Francisco, Mar 21 (UNI) Amazon announced the company's plan to cut 9,000 more jobs in a new round of layoffs.

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Death toll from Cyclone Freddy rises to 499 in Malawi

Death toll from Cyclone Freddy rises to 499 in Malawi

21 Mar 2023 | 8:29 AM

Lilongwe, Mar 21 (UNI) The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi reached 499 as of Monday evening, from 476 as reported Sunday evening, with the number of displaced people increasing from 490,098 to 508,244.

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US welcomes 60-day extension of grain exports agreement - Kirby

US welcomes 60-day extension of grain exports agreement - Kirby

21 Mar 2023 | 8:27 AM

Washington, Mar 21 (UNI) The United States welcomes the extension of the United Nations-brokered grain exports agreement - formally known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative - for an additional 60 days, National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said.

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Biden signs bill to declassify intel on Covid origins - White House

Biden signs bill to declassify intel on Covid origins - White House

21 Mar 2023 | 8:14 AM

Washington, Mar 21 (UNI) President Joe Biden signed legislation requiring the US government to declassify certain information related to its assessment of the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House said in a statement.

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Russia, Egypt agreed on customs cooperation - Federal Customs Service

21 Mar 2023 | 8:06 AM

Moscow, Mar 21 (UNI) Russia and Egypt have agreed on customs cooperation, the Russian Federal Customs Service said in a statement.

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Ukraine received Norwegian leopard 2 tanks - Norway's Defense Ministry

Ukraine received Norwegian leopard 2 tanks - Norway's Defense Ministry

21 Mar 2023 | 8:05 AM

Kiev, Mar 21 (UNI) Ukraine has received Norwegian Leopard 2 tanks, Norway's Defense Ministry said in a statement on Twitter.

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