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US-China tensions expected to rise as Biden invites Taiwan to summit
The News International 24 Nov 2021
WASHINGTON. Risking China’s anger, US President Joe Biden has invited Taiwan to a virtual summit on democracy alongside more than 100 countries. The conference was a campaign pledge by the US president, who has placed the struggle between democracies and "autocratic governments" at the heart of his foreign policy ... Democracy in decline ... .
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“Die Here or Go to Poland”: Belarus’ and Poland’s Shared Responsibility for Border Abuses
Reliefweb 24 Nov 2021
(Brussels) – The crisis at the Belarus-Poland border is leading to serious human rights violations against migrants and asylum seekers by both governments, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 26-page report, “‘Die Here or Go to Poland’ ... The European Court does not have jurisdiction over Belarus ... .
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Brian Laundrie, boyfriend of slain Gabby Petito, died by suicide, attorney says
Star Telegram 24 Nov 2021photo: AP / Jeffrey Phelps
Child injured in US Christmas parade crash dies, taking toll to six: prosecutor
Manila Standard Today 24 Nov 2021
A child injured when a car plowed into a Wisconsin Christmas parade has died, taking the toll from the tragedy to six, a local prosecutor said Tuesday as the suspect appeared in court. Darrell Brooks, 39, was charged with five counts of intentional homicide, and now faces a sixth murder charge, prosecutor Susan Opper said ... .
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Four killed in Israel strikes on Syria: war monitor
Urdu Point 24 Nov 2021photo: AP / Marwan Ali
Sudan PM says investigation launched into violations against protesters
Indian Express 24 Nov 2021
An investigation has been launched into violations committed against protesters since the military power grab on Oct. 25, Sudan’s newly reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said, according to a statement from his office ... FFC had previously said on Sunday that it does not recognise any political agreement with the military leadership ... Tags ... .
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WHO Europe warns of possible surge in COVID deaths ahead
The Charlotte Observer 24 Nov 2021
The World Health Organization's Europe office says projections show its 53-country region could face another 700,000 deaths in the coronavirus pandemic by next spring, topping 2 million in total. WHO ... .
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Trump praises himself for making oil reserves ready for tapping
Russia Today 23 Nov 2021
Former US President Donald Trump slammed Joe Biden’s move to release 50 million barrels of oil from the US strategic reserves, calling it an “attack” on the reserves and claiming credit for filling them up earlier ... .
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Alarm grows over Ethiopia war
Dawn 24 Nov 2021
ADDIS ABABA. International alarm mounted on Tuesday over the escalating war in Ethiopia as Tigrayan rebels claimed to be edging closer to the capital Addis Ababa and more foreign citizens were told to leave ... .
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Bangladesh resumes moving Rohingya refugees to flood-prone island
Urdu Point 24 Nov 2021
Bangladesh has resumed moving Rohingya refugees to a remote and flood-prone island, authorities said Wednesday, despite criticism from aid groups and claims some are being relocated against their will ... "Navy ships will bring them to the island on Thursday," he added ... "If I go to Bhashan Char, I will not be able to go back to Myanmar ... ....
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New Zealand sets date for reopening to tourists after nearly two years
RTE 24 Nov 2021
New Zealand will keep its borders closed to most international travellers for a further five months, the government said, outlining a cautious easing of coronavirus border curbs that have been in place for nearly two years ... The travellers will have to self-isolate for seven days on arrival ... Latest coronavirus stories ... .
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4 killed in alleged Israeli airstrike on Syrian Hezbollah weapons convoy
The Jerusalem Post 24 Nov 2021
At least four were killed and seven people injured – including one civilian – in an alleged Israeli airstrike that reportedly targeted a weapons transfer to Hezbollah in Homs in western Syria on Tuesday night, according to Syrian media and reports. According to SANA, the airstrikes were carried out from the northeast of Beirut ... .
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Sydney nanny loses extradition appeal over Pinochet-era crimes
Urdu Point 24 Nov 2021
An Australia-based former nanny lost her second appeal against extradition to Chile on Wednesday where she allegedly served as a member of the feared secret police during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet ... Now, a full bench of the federal court has confirmed that decision ... ....
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The Taliban issue guidelines against Afghan women actors
The Wire Network 24 Nov 2021
KABUL.. Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities recently issued a new ”religious guideline” that called on the country’s television channels to stop showing dramas and soap operas featuring women actors ... It called for banning films or programmes that were against Islamic and Afghan values ... What do the guidelines consist of? ... ....
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Assisted death only for vaccinated, euthanasia association says
Russia Today 24 Nov 2021
Anyone wishing to be euthanized now has to first present proof of vaccination or recovery from Covid, as per the new guidelines issued by Germany's euthanasia association. Read more Germans will be ‘vaccinated, cured or dead’ by winter’s end – minister ... However, that is precisely the precondition for the spread of Covid.”.