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President Donald Trump, on his state visit to Saudi Arabia, announced that he would be lifting US sanctions on Syria, a move that was met with widespread cheers and applause from the crowd gathered in Riyadh. Trump stated that he had made the decision after speaking with Saudi Crown Prince
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President Donald Trump announced the removal of sanctions against Syria, citing a desire to give the country a "chance at greatness." The announcement came during a speech at an investment forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which is the first stop of a major overseas tour focused on business
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The US, EU, and UK are ramping up economic punishment of Moscow in response to alleged atrocities committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. The sanctions target Russia's largest financial institution, Sberbank, and its biggest private lender, Alfa-Bank, preventing them from dealing with any US institution or individual. The
Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 2022-
Reports of civilian murders, mass graves, and atrocities by Russian forces in Ukraine's Kyiv region have sparked widespread condemnation from Western leaders. US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron have called for significant escalation of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on Russian oil and coal
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In the exclusive neighborhood of Belgravia, a stucco-fronted mansion at 5 Belgrave Square, once home to Sir Henry "Chips" Channon, served as a symbol of the UK's welcoming attitude towards Russian oligarchs in 2003. The property, marketed for £25mn, was bought by members of Oleg Deripaska&
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Vladimir Putin's decision to put Russia's nuclear forces on high alert has heightened tensions as the West imposes tougher sanctions on Moscow for its military offensive in Ukraine. The move comes after the US and its allies decided to eject a group of Russian lenders from
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Infectious disease experts at Boston University (BU) are cautioning against alarm as the Omicron variant, a new COVID-19 strain detected in South Africa, sparks concerns globally. The team, led by Davidson Hamer and Judy Platt, emphasizes that the existing COVID-19 vaccines and public health measures should remain effective against the
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African leaders have strongly condemned the hurried imposition of travel bans on several Southern African countries by high-income nations, including the US, UK, EU, and some Asian countries, over the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, classified as a SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO)
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Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the US Food and Drug Administration, has stated that the new, potentially more transmissible coronavirus strain found in the UK is already present in the US. Despite more than 40 countries imposing travel bans on the UK, Gottlieb believes that this measure will
Travel restrictions
Emergency airlifts are being sent to get hundreds of stranded travellers home for Christmas as the UK travel ban causes chaos at ports and airports in Britain. The 48-hour suspension of flights from the UK is likely to be extended due to a new strain of coronavirus spreading rapidly. Hundreds
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Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev concluded a 24-hour visit to Kuwait, assuring the country of Russia's commitment to its security and sovereignty. During his meetings with Kuwaiti leaders, Kozyrev reinforced Russia's support for implementing United Nations and Security Council resolutions, specifically targeting economic sanctions against Iraq.
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The House of Representatives voted 298 to 128 in favor of a bill that would compel President Clinton to end American participation in the United Nations arms embargo against Bosnia. The bill, identical to one passed by the Senate last week, faces a certain veto from the President, who has
