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France set to announce daily record of 350,000 new Covid-19 infections
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NATO ‘never promised’ not to expand, US claims
A host of long-declassified documents, however, show Moscow was promised bloc wouldn’t admit more states
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US ready to discuss curbing military exercises in Ukraine talks with Russia
Reciprocal restrictions on missile deployments in region could also be on table in Geneva negotiations on Monday
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US, Russia hold high-stakes talks on Ukraine war fears
Geneva (AFP) – The United States and Russia open talks Sunday in Geneva on soaring tensions over Ukraine, with Moscow seeking a wide-ranging new security arrangement with the West but facing strong pressure to pull back troops.
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Kazakhstan unrest: Russian troops fly in as crackdown continues
A Russian-led force has arrived in Kazakhstan at the request of the country's authoritarian president, amid a violent crackdown on anti-government protests.
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French president Macron's desire to 'piss off' unvaccinated individuals triggers outrage
Macron's opponents have said he is 'unworthy' to serve as president
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Kazakhstan’s Government Resigns Amid Unrest Over Fuel Prices
President declares two-week curfew in parts of former Soviet nation after some protests turn violent
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Protesters storm govt building in Kazakhstan’s largest city
Energy price hikes have prompted widespread civil unrest across the Central Asian nation
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Kazakhstan protests: government resigns amid rare outbreak of unrest
President appoints acting prime minister after earlier declaring a state of emergency to tackle widespread demonstrations over rising fuel prices
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Kazakhstan declares state of emergency amid violent fuel protests
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accepted the government's resignation on Wednesday and declared a state of emergency in the capital and other parts of the country amid violent protests triggered by a fuel price increase in the oil-rich Central Asian nation.
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Covid-19: Omicron spreading at lightning speed - French PM
The Omicron variant is "spreading at lightning speed" in Europe and will likely become dominant in France by the start of next year, French Prime Minister Jean Castex has warned.
Russia demands talks on US, NATO containment amid Ukraine showdown
A Ukrainian soldier walks along a trench on the frontline with Russia-backed separatists, not far from town of Avdiivka, Donetsk region, on December 10, 2021.
Germany’s choice of new chancellor confirmed
Germany’s so-called traffic light coalition has unveiled its plan to form a government eight weeks after the federal election, with former finance minister Olaf Scholz set to be chancellor.
Italy makes vax pass mandatory for teachers, students & public transport passengers amid ongoing protests over new health ID
Italy has expanded its list of ordinary activities which will now require proof of vaccination or negative Covid status, as anger over the implementation of the new health pass spills onto city streets across the country.
French Constitutional Court rules health pass, mandatory vaccination of health workers constitutional amid nationwide protests
France’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the new law that makes the coronavirus ‘health pass’ mandatory for the general public, and vaccination compulsory for healthcare professionals, to be in line with the constitution.
France slams ‘discriminatory’ UK quarantine rules as travelers must undergo isolation despite waivers for EU and US arrivals
Paris has slammed the UK’s decision to maintain quarantine measures for travelers from France, arguing that it is “discriminatory,” as double-jabbed citizens across the European Union (EU) are able to forgo the requirement.
French parliament approves bill forcing vaccination for medical workers & greater health pass use amid growing protests
The French parliament has approved a bill to further tighten requirements for mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations and health passes in response to the Delta variant. The new constraints come amid mounting protests in France.
Nord Stream 2: Ukraine and Poland slam deal to complete controversial gas pipeline
But the pipeline is almost completed and has had the staunch support of German Chancellor Angela Merkel throughout the process.
Covid-19 Vaccine Passport System Gets First Test in Europe
EU’s digital health certificate comes as airlines hope for summer travel recovery
France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states
France's far-right National Rally (RN) have failed to win their first ever region, as results from the second round of regional elections come in.
