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Russia-Ukraine crisis: 'If someone tries to take our freedom again, we will fight back,' Ukrainians say as tensions continue
It doesn't matter that I lived in Russia and experienced its winters for a number of years.
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Ukraine crisis: US and Russia lower temperature with 'candid' talks in Geneva
The US and Russia have met to discuss the crisis in Ukraine - and sought to lower the temperature after days of heated standoff over a feared Russian invasion.
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Ukraine crisis: Moscow accepts UK talks invite amid fears Russian invasion is 'imminent'
Russia's defence minister has accepted an invitation to meet his UK counterpart Ben Wallace amid fears that an invasion of Ukraine is "imminent".
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COVID-19: South African doctors fear new coronavirus variants could evolve in untreated HIV population
As the Omicron variant continues to sweep the world, registering a record number of infections in Japan, Russia and Romania amongst others, the country where the strain was first documented is now preparing to bid it goodbye.
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Thailand attack: British tourist hacked to death and friend seriously hurt
A British tourist was killed and his friend badly injured in an alleged sickle attack by a man in Thailand.
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Afghanistan: Musician says 'people are afraid to perform' after Taliban takeover
Classical musician Homayoun Sakhi was born in Kabul and plays the Rubab, the national instrument from Afghanistan.
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Yemen: UN condemns airstrike on temporary detention centre that killed at least 82 people
The UN has condemned an airstrike on a detention centre in Yemen that killed at least 82 people.
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New York shooting: Officer killed in Harlem after responding to 'domestic' incident
A New York City police officer was killed and a second injured following a shooting in Harlem on Friday.
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Shane McInerney: Irish football coach faces 20 years in jail for allegedly exposing himself on flight in row over food
An Irish football coach could face up to 20 years in prison for alleged "unruly behaviour" on a plane - including exposing himself to cabin crew in a row over the food.
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Honduras: Chaos in congress as politicians brawl over election of new president
There were chaotic scenes in Honduras's congress after a brawl broke out between members of president-elect Xiomara Castro's party during the swearing in of a new congressional president.