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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls violence in Brazil an "attack on Brazilian democracy"
Date: 2023-01-10 07:51:31 GMT - Switzerland - World - SN:10 - ID:9961267
GENEVA, Jan 10 (MENA) - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has described as an "attack on the heart of Brazilian democracy" the violence experienced on Sunday after thousands of supporters of former President Jair ....
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US Marines to set up unit in Okinawa for remote Japan island defense
Date: 2023-01-10 06:27:34 GMT - Japan - World - SN:6 - ID:9961137
TOKYO, Jan 10 (MENA) - The United States will set up a rapid reaction unit of the Marine Corps in Okinawa for the defense of remote islands in southwestern Japan, Kyodo reported Tuesday quoting Japan-US diplomatic sources. A Marine Littoral ....
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Peru protests: Many dead in new clashes
Date: 2023-01-10 06:11:19 GMT - Peru - World - SN:4 - ID:9961120
LIMA, Jan 10 (MENA) - At least 17 people have died in clashes between supporters of the former president and security forces in south-eastern Peru, the BBC reported Tuesday. Dozens more were injured on Monday in the city of Juliaca in some of the ....
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Russian Guard says it confiscated documents showing theft of property in Ukrainian military units
Date: 2023-01-09 23:05:25 GMT - Russia - World - SN:88 - ID:9961008
MOSCOW, Jan 9 (MENA) - Soldiers of the Russian Guard found documents belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, showing the theft of property in Ukrainian military units and the low level of protection of military facilities, RIA Novosti news agency ....
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Saudi Arabia scarps restrictions on Hajj pilgrim numbers
Date: 2023-01-09 20:45:03 GMT - Egypt - World - SN:81 - ID:9960961
RIYADH, Jan 9 (MENA) - Saudi Arabia will welcome pilgrims to preform Hajj this year with pre-COVID numbers, according to the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah. The Kingdom will scrap all age requirements for pilgrims, after three ....
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Met Office gives verdict on cold snap hitting Britain before the month is out
Date: 2023-01-09 19:52:39 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:79 - ID:9960929
LONDON, Jan 9 (MENA) – A risk of snow is looming over the UK, with the Met Office refusing to rule out "wintry showers" in the coming days, Express reported. Forecasters are aware of a colder spell potentially hitting parts of Britain in just ....
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US, Amazon team up to support women entrepreneurs, increase educational opportunities in Mexico, Brazil
Date: 2023-01-09 17:00:47 GMT - USA - World - SN:71 - ID:9960718
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (MENA) – With the North American Leaders’ Summit getting underway this week in Mexico City, the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and Amazon announced Monday a new public-private partnership ....
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Russia condemns riots in Brazil, supports president — Kremlin spokesman
Date: 2023-01-09 14:18:52 GMT - Russia - World - SN:53 - ID:9960425
MOSCOW, Jan 9 (MENA) - Moscow absolutely supports Brazilian President Lula da Silva and condemns the actions of riot instigators in that country, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov was quoted by Tass news agency as saying on ....
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UN chief: World made some important breakthroughs during COP27
Date: 2023-01-09 13:42:29 GMT - Switzerland - World - SN:52 - ID:9960243
GENEVA, Jan 9 (MENA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday the world made some important breakthroughs at the recent UN Climate Conference in Egypt, including progress on addressing loss and damage, speeding the shift to renewables, ....
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Covid infections exceed 664 million worldwide- JHU
Date: 2023-01-09 11:28:07 GMT - USA - World - SN:38 - ID:9960057
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (MENA) – As many as 664,352,638 people have been reported to be infected with coronavirus globally, Johns Hopkins University (JHU) said on Monday. It added that about 6,707,311 have died from the virus worldwide. The US continues ....
