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Saudi Arabia allows women to join military
Women can join as soldiers, lance corporals, corporals, sergeants and staff sergeants
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India, China complete troop pullout from lake area
Disengagement provided good basis for resolution of other remaining issues along LAC, says official statement
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Elizabeth Ann, the first cloned ferret, spurs hope for endangered US species
Elizabeth Ann is a genetic copy of Willa, a black-footed ferret captured among the last wild individuals
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Gaza receives Covid vaccines from UAE, helped by Abbas rival
Gaza received 20,000 doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for Covid-19 vaccination
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Turkey sees window of opportunity for Iran, US on sanctions
Tehran says the United States must first lift sanctions on Iran
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Saudi Arabia signs agreement with Lockheed Martin to boost military capabilities
Joint venture is aimed at developing localisation capabilities, providing services to kingdom's armed forces
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White House says US communicating with Iran over detained Americans
Iran has arrested dozens of dual nationals, including several Americans, in recent years, mostly on espionage charges
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US not 'out of the woods' as nation nears 500,000 Covid-19 deaths
White House says it will memorialise the moment but had no immediate comment about its plans
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India court extends activist Ravi's detention over farm protest
Govt accuses her of sedition for her alleged role in the creation of an online toolkit aimed to help farmers protest
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Myanmar's minorities march in show of unity against coup
Demonstrators sceptical of the military’s promise to hold a new election and hand power to the winner
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Virus outbreak hits Chinese community in Cambodia
Kingdom has so far fared well in tackling the virus
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Russia to produce 88 million Covid-19 vaccine doses in first half: deputy PM
With the target of producing 30.5 million doses by the end of the first quarter of this year
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US says it won't bow to pressure from Iran on more sanctions relief before potential talks
Tehran and Washington at odds over who should make the first step to revive the accord
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Indonesian capital slammed by monsoon floods, more than 1,000 forced to evacuate
Floodwaters reached up to 1.8 meters high in some areas, no casualties reported
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China shares dramatic video of mountain clash with India troops
Footage shows Indian troops wading towards Chinese soldiers in Mountains, carrying sticks & shields reading 'Police'
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Two killed in Myanmar city of Mandalay in another day of protests
Opponents of coup took to streets, demanding end to military rule and release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi
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Kremlin critic Navalny loses appeal against jail term
A Moscow court also shortened his original jail term by six weeks, the original term was 3-1/2 years
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Iran spokesman says Tehran confident about lifting of US sanctions despite wrangling
We predict with confidence that diplomatic initiatives will result in a favourable outcome, says Ali Rabiei
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Concerns grow in India over Covid-19 resurgence
Infections have spiked in at least 5 states, says Health Ministry
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Iran border fence to complete by December: Sheikh Rashid
Interior minister says 40% of 576 miles border has been fenced off
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Argentina health minister resigns after reports of VIP vaccine access
Minister Gines says individuals were able to sidestep proper procedure for vaccinations due to ‘unintended confusion’
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UK's Prince Charles visits father Philip in hospital
Philip, was admitted to hospital after feeling ill with an ailment that is not related to Covid-19
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Sudanese refugee kills French immigration official after asylum request rejected
The assailant had arrived in France five years ago and had committed acts of violence with a knife in 2017
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Turkey's Erdogan says common interests with US outweigh differences
Turkey will continue to do its part in manner worthy of strategic partnership between two countries, says president
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Pakistan seeks end to Afghan violence as NATO intends to stay on
Foreign Office insists on all sides to seize historic opportunity for peace
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NASA's rover Perseverance makes historic Mars landing
The landing represented the riskiest part of two-year, $2.7 billion endeavor
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Pandemic to widen skill gaps as workplaces change: report
Medical care may see less change because there is little alternative to the high level of proximity they require
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Japan finds new Covid-19 strain, while immigration centre reports infections
Infection cluster presents new challenges as country tries to overcome third wave of pandemic
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Biden to debut at G7 with vaccines, economy and China in focus
A chance for US to project a message of re-engagement with the world and with global institutions
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In the name of insurance: Turkish man arrested for pushing pregnant wife off cliff
Husband tried to claim wife's life insurance and took out loans in her name
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China confirms four died in June clash on India border
The first confirmation of deaths by Beijing from the border clash that also killed at least 20 Indian soldiers
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India virus infections at three-week high, Mumbai hires marshals to enforce mask-wearing
Govt serological survey shows actual infections could range as high as 300 million
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New Zealand schools to offer period products for free from June
Jacinda Ardern says young people shouldn't miss out on education for something part of life for half population
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Myanmar protester dies after 10 days on life support; pressure on army grows
She was hit by what doctors said was a live bullet at a protest in the capital
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UN experts express concern over India ending IIOJK’s special status, enacting new laws
India’s decision to end IIOJK’s autonomy could curtail the political participation of Muslims, says UN experts
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Africa Covid-19 deaths surpass 100,000
South Africa has reported the highest number of deaths, followed by Egypt
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US reaffirms 'defence partnership' to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Austin spoke with Prince Mohammed 'to reaffirm the strategic defence partnership between two countries'
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‘Indian govt systematically targeting Muslim community’
PM Modi not only failed to protect minorities but providing political patronage, says HRW official
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Coronavirus vaccine turns people gay: Iranian cleric
In a bizarre claim, Ayatollah Abbas urges his followers not to interact with people vaccinated for coronavirus
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US should consult Taliban on troop pullout delay: Pak envoy
Ambassador Asad Majeed comments come as Biden administration conducts a review of a February 2020 deal
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Global new Covid-19 cases decline for five straight weeks
Weekly new cases of Covid-19 have fallen by almost half, reports Xinhua News
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Hong Kong fast tracks China's Sinovac vaccine approval
Officials may face uphill task persuading residents to take vaccine where public distrust of authorities runs deep
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Foreign diplomats check India's easing of IIOJK clampdown
Several roads deserted and markets plyartial shut despite govt's desire to showcase normalcy
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Myanmar junta targets paralysing strikes, as arrests near 500
Issues arrest warrants against six celebrities for encouraging protests that have paralysed many govt offices
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India to test travellers from Brazil, South Africa, UK after detecting new virus strains
Airlines would be required from next week to segregate inbound travellers from those countries
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More 'Brexit' companies shift to the Netherlands as uncertainty persists
Amsterdam poised to be Europe’s number one corporate listing venue this year
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Two journalists jailed for two years in Belarus for filming protests
Both women pleaded not guilty after being accused of orchestrating the demonstrations by filming them
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EU to be tougher in trade talks, include climate change goals in deals
Commission to propose on Thursday that 2015 Paris climate change agreement be part of future trade deals
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Africa Covid-19 deaths near 100,000 after second wave
MSF calls for urgent vaccine distributions in southern Africa to counter the spread of the new variant
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Biden, Netanyahu put signs of chill to rest with long-awaited call
Netanyahu was one of the last foreign leaders to get a call from US president

















































