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Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the West as tensions mount over Ukraine, warning he could be forced to take military action over the so called “expansion” of NATO.
December, 2021
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22 December
Myanmar rebel group calls for no-fly zone to protect civilians
Myanmar's oldest rebel force wants international help to establish a "no-fly zone" near the Thai border, after warning there was a danger of clashes with the army resulting in civilians being targeted by air strikes.
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22 December
NT eases testing rules, five new cases
The Northern Territory has detected five new COVID-19 infections as authorities ease testing requirements for interstate travellers.
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22 December
Afghanistan receives new batch of China-donated supplies
The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) has received a batch of assistance donated by the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC). A handover ceremony was held Tuesday at ARCS complex in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan,
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22 December
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, Dec. 22
SYDNEY — The state of New South Wales (NSW), as the epicenter of Australia's COVID-19 infections, reported a record high daily increase of cases on Wednesday. The state health department recorded 3,763 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths in the 24 hours to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, the highest daily increase …
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22 December
New video emerges of moment escalator at US train station suddenly sets into reverse before speeding up
Disturbing new video shows people tumbling backwards and piling up on top of one another, after an escalator malfunction at a US train station.
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22 December
Soldiers race to deliver aid to survivors of Typhoon Rai in the Philippines
Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has ordered the military to deploy ships, boats, aircraft and trucks to deliver food, drinking water and medical supplies.
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22 December
Japan hangs three inmates in first use of capital punishment in two years
Japan has hanged three death-row inmates, its first executions in two years, amid growing criticism by human rights groups about the country's use of the death penalty.
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22 December
PONANT offers new repatriation COVID insurance
PONANT has introduced a new AU$45 evacuation and luggage repatriation policy to cover guests travelling aboard.
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22 December
Covid Vaccine booster for Canadians in Hawaii – Hawaii Forum
I have heard that other states in the US are allow Canadians to get a Covid booster at a local pharmacy. Has any Canadian done this in Hawaii? a lot of pharmacies offer on line booking but do you need to show citizenship to get a shot.