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Around 8,000 flights cancelled globally over Christmas weekend due to COVID-19

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Around 8,000 flights were cancelled globally between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day as airlines experienced staff shortages due to COVID-19. Approximately 3,000 of the cancelled flights were in or out of the United States, where the highly transmissible Omicron COVID variant is causing a surge in infections, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.com © Thomson Reuters Passengers […]

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Death toll from DRC suicide attack up to 7

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An area is cordoned off as police officers inspect the scene of a bomb explosion in Beni, eastern Congo Sunday Dec. 26, 2021. A bomb exploded at a restaurant Saturday as patrons gathered on Christmas Day in an eastern Congolese town where Islamic extremists are known to be active. (AP Photo/Al-hadji Kudra Maliro) AL-HADJI KUDRA

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UK condemns Iran’s launch of ballistic missiles in war games

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  LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Friday it condemned a launch of ballistic missiles by Iran in war games conducted this week. © Reuters/WANA NEWS AGENCY Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in a joint exercise called the ‘Great Prophet 17’, in the southwest of Iran“These actions are a threat to

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Saudi Arabia-China Ballistic Missile Deal ‘Deeply Alarming,’ Senator Says

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A reported deal between Saudi Arabia and China to help the former develop its ballistic missile arsenal could spark a new arms race in the region, Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) has warned. © Lintao Zhang/Pool/Getty Images Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands with Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during a signing ceremony at the

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‘Let’s Go Brandon’: Caller taunts Biden during White House Christmas event

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President Joe Biden was trolled by a caller Friday who said “Let’s Go Brandon” — a coded insult that has become a rallying cry for supporters of Donald Trump — during a White House Christmas Eve event. © ALEX WONG A caller’s taunt during a White House event came after US President Joe Biden and First

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South Africa: Nelson Mandela prison key sale condemned by minister

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The key to the Robben Island prison cell is being put up for sale by Nelson Mandela’s former jailer. Mandela’s oldest daughter approved its sale, but South African officials have objected to the auction. A South African minister on Friday urged the cancellation of an upcoming US auction of a key to the prison cell

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IMF extends emergency funding by 18 months due to Covid

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The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it will extend its flexible access to emergency funding for an additional 18 months to help nations severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. © MANDEL NGAN The International Monetary Fund has taken multiple steps in December 2021 to help developing and poor nations severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemicThe IMF’s

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UK surges past Israel to become second most boosted nation in the world

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The UK has overtaken Israel in the race to become the most boosted nation in the world. © PA Wire Woman wearing a face mask Britain has distributed the second highest number of third jabs after take-up climbed to 45.2 per cent. The figure beats the number administered in Israel which stands at 44.9 per cent. However, the

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K-pop star Suga tests positive for COVID-19 after BTS return from U.S

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By Hyonhee Shin © Reuters/AUDE GUERRUCCI FILE PHOTO: 2021 American Music Awards Arrivals at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles SEOUL (Reuters) – Suga, songwriter and rapper for K-pop sensation BTS, has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States, the group’s management said on Friday. Suga, 28, whose real

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Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all our readers!

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After all the twists and turns of the last 12 months, we all deserve something to help this festive season feel a little more special. That’s why we’re sending you a truly cracking Christmas  Christmas is a period of spiritual reflection on the critical values and beliefs of the Christian faith. It is among the key

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