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UN Launches Selection Process for Next Secretary-General
The UN Security Council and General Assembly on Thursday launched the recruitment process for the next secretary-general, a post currently...
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Murdochs cash in on transformation to digital
Despite a raging worldwide pandemic, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp has recorded one of its best quarters in years.The company reported...
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Diplomat from Iran’s embassy in Vienna sentenced over attack plan
A high-placed Iranian embassy official has been ordered to spend 20 years in prison for his part in planning the...
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WTO DG Race: Coast Clear For Okonjo-Iweala As S. Korean Trade Minister Withdraws Candidacy
SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee withdrew her candidacy for the post of the World...
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COVID-19: Britain mandates hotel quarantine for arrivals from over 30 countries
London, Feb. 5, 2021 – Britain has made it mandatory for UK residents and nationals arriving from more than 30...
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Tokyo governor says Olympics facing ‘major issue’ after Mori’s sexist remarks
Tokyo, Feb. 5, 2021 – Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday the Olympic Games were facing a “major issue”...
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Bezos to quit top executive role at Amazon, Andy Jassy to step up
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is to relinquish his role as CEO and take the chair of the company.His...
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Aung San Suu Kyi formally charged, remanded in custody
Police in Myanmar have filed several charges against the elected civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi following Monday's military coup.Her...
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Canada declares ‘Proud Boys’ as terrorists
Ottawa , February 4 (ANI): Canada has formally designated the Proud Boys -- an all-male, far-right, white nationalist group --...
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Oil prices rise as OPEC+ maintains output cuts
Washington, Feb. 4, 2021 – Oil prices extended gains on Thursday as the OPEC+ alliance of major producers stuck to...
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