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World shares mostly lower as virus cases prompt lockdowns
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World shares mostly lower as virus cases prompt lockdowns

Shares opened lower in Europe on Tuesday after a mixed session in Asia, as countries imposed lockdowns and other restrictions…
Ukraine airborne troops hold drill amid growing border tensions
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Ukraine airborne troops hold drill amid growing border tensions

KYIV, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Ukraine, alarmed by a build-up of Russian troops near its borders, has held another military…
China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan
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China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan

BEIJING/VILNIUS, Nov 21 (Reuters) – China downgraded its diplomatic ties with Lithuania on Sunday, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the Baltic…
Europe’s COVID crisis pits vaccinated against unvaccinated
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Europe’s COVID crisis pits vaccinated against unvaccinated

BRUSSELS (AP) — This was supposed to be the Christmas in Europe where family and friends could once again embrace…
Christmas in Bethlehem: Gilded treasures, but few tourists
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Christmas in Bethlehem: Gilded treasures, but few tourists

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Ahead of Christmas, a towering wooden screen — once blackened with soot from millions of…
Emirates cargo boss says supply chain constraints could stretch beyond 2022
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Emirates cargo boss says supply chain constraints could stretch beyond 2022

DUBAI, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Global supply chain constraints will continue to hit freight movers until at least the end…
EXPLAINER: Europe lacks natural gas. Is it Russia’s fault?
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EXPLAINER: Europe lacks natural gas. Is it Russia’s fault?

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe is short of natural gas — dangerously short. A cold winter could mean a severe…
EU moves to add airlines, others to Belarus sanctions list
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EU moves to add airlines, others to Belarus sanctions list

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday ratcheted up pressure on Belarus by agreeing to slap new sanctions on…
Queen sprains back, misses Remembrance Sunday service
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Queen sprains back, misses Remembrance Sunday service

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II missed out on the Remembrance Sunday service in London to pay tribute to Britain’s…
As virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders slow to act
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As virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders slow to act

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — At the main hospital in Romania’s capital, the morgue ran out of space for the dead…
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