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UN calls for avoiding further escalation in Ukraine conflict - Spokesman

UN calls for avoiding further escalation in Ukraine conflict - Spokesman

03 Dec 2024 | 8:44 AM

Kyiv, Dec 3 (UNI) The United Nations is calling on the global community to prevent further escalation of the Ukraine conflict, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, commenting on reports about possible deployment of Western troops to Ukraine.

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Canada to unveil new Arctic foreign policy in coming days: FM

Canada to unveil new Arctic foreign policy in coming days: FM

03 Dec 2024 | 1:26 PM

Ottawa, Dec 3 (UNI) Canada has been working on its Arctic foreign policy and plans to unveil it in the coming days, the country’s foreign minister, Melanie Joly, said.

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Businessman Warren Stephens to be next US ambassador to UK: Trump

Businessman Warren Stephens to be next US ambassador to UK: Trump

03 Dec 2024 | 1:13 PM

Washington, Dec 3 (UNI) US President-elect Donald Trump has said he has nominated businessman Warren Stephens to serve as US ambassador to the United Kingdom.

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12 police officers injured at rally in Tbilisi

12 police officers injured at rally in Tbilisi

03 Dec 2024 | 12:19 PM

Tbilisi, Dec 3 (UNI) A total of 12 police officers have been injured at another rally in Tbilisi, the Rustavi 2 broadcaster reported on Tuesday, citing the ministry.

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Businessmen Warren Stephens to be next US ambassador to UK: Trump

Businessmen Warren Stephens to be next US ambassador to UK: Trump

03 Dec 2024 | 12:11 PM

Washington, Dec 3 (UNI) US President-elect Donald Trump has said he has nominated businessman Warren Stephens to serve as US ambassador to the United Kingdom.

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Israel expands military presence in central Gaza

03 Dec 2024 | 12:00 PM

Jerusalem, Dec 3 (UNI) Israel is expanding its network of military bases in the central Gaza Strip to create a buffer zone, The New York Times reported, citing Israeli officials and satellite images.

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Georgian riot police disperse oppn rally near Tbilisi State University

03 Dec 2024 | 12:00 PM

Tbilisi, Dec 3 (UNI) Georgian riot police used a water cannon to disperse an opposition rally near Tbilisi State University, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.

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Over 50k people displace by fighting in NW Syria: OCHA

03 Dec 2024 | 11:59 AM

Damascus, Dec 3 (UNI) More than 48,500 people have been displaced by fighting in northwest Syria from November 26-30, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said.

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US sanctions against Syrian govt to remain unchanged

03 Dec 2024 | 9:25 AM

Washington, Dec 3 (UNI) The United States will not change its policy toward the Syrian government and is not going to change or lift sanctions from the country, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.

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Pak reports three new polio cases, raising tally to 59: EOC

Pak reports three new polio cases, raising tally to 59: EOC

03 Dec 2024 | 9:05 AM

Karachi, Dec 3 (UNI) Pakistan has confirmed three new cases of the wild poliovirus, bringing the nationwide total of polio cases to 59 this year, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

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US Cong admits over $250bln in Covid-19 aid stolen by fraudsters

US Cong admits over $250bln in Covid-19 aid stolen by fraudsters

03 Dec 2024 | 9:03 AM

Washington, Dec 3 (UNI) More than $250 billion were stolen in the United States as a result of fraudulent schemes in government aid payments during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by US congressmen following a two-year investigation.

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Total US military aid to Ukraine under Biden tops $62bln - Pentagon

Total US military aid to Ukraine under Biden tops $62bln - Pentagon

03 Dec 2024 | 8:53 AM

Washington, Dec 3 (UNI) The total volume of US military aid to Ukraine under US President Joe Biden has exceeded $62 billion, the US department of Defense said.

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Norway to send NASAMS air defense systems, F-35s, 100 troops to Poland

03 Dec 2024 | 8:50 AM

Moscow, Dec 3 (UNI) The Norwegian Defense Ministry announced on Monday that it would send several F-35 fighters, NASAMS air defense systems and about 100 troops to Poland to provide air defense.

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Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in southern Lebanon

03 Dec 2024 | 8:50 AM

Beirut, Dec 3 (UNI) The Israeli air force carried out strikes on a number of settlements in southern Lebanon, killing nine people and injuring three others, the Lebanese Health Ministry's emergency operations center said.

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Gaza conflict to remain top priority for US presidency of UNSC: Envoy to UN

Gaza conflict to remain top priority for US presidency of UNSC: Envoy to UN

03 Dec 2024 | 8:38 AM

Gaza, Dec 3 (UNI) The United States will further work to end the Gaza conflict and return all Israeli hostages back to their homeland since the situation in the Gaza Strip will remain a top priority during the US presidency of the United Nations Security Council, US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said.

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