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UN agency to inspect Ukraine nuclear plant in urgent mission

Shawdesh desk: A U.N. nuclear watchdog team set off on an urgent mission Monday to safeguard the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia atomic power plant at the heart of fighting in Ukraine, a

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EU ministers to study call for ban on Russian tourists

Shawdesh desk: EU foreign ministers are to discuss this week an appeal led by Ukraine to ban Russian tourists from visiting Europe. The idea, to be studied in a two-day

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Russia, Ukraine trade claims of nuclear plant attacks

Shawdesh desk; Russia and Ukraine traded claims of rocket and artillery strikes at or near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant on Sunday, intensifying fears that the fighting could cause a

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3 Dutch soldiers shot outside hotel in Indianapolis

Shawdesh Desk: Three Dutch soldiers were shot and wounded early Saturday in a shooting in downtown Indianapolis after what local police believe was a disturbance outside the hotel where they

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Libya clashes kill 23, spark fears of new war

Shawdesh Desk: Clashes between backers of Libya’s rival governments killed at least 23 people and damaged six hospitals in Tripoli on Saturday, sparking fears that a political crisis could spiral

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Fresh shelling at Ukraine nuclear plant sparks radiation fears

Shawdesh Desk: Ukraine and Russia traded fresh accusations of shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Saturday, as its operator warned of the risk of a radioactive leak. The

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Global Covid cases top 605 million

Shawdesh desk: The overall number of Covid cases has now surged past 605 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world. According to the latest global

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India would welcome Argentina’s entry into BRICS – Foreign Ministry

Shawdesh desk: BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) – India supports Argentina’s intention to join the BRICS group and is interested in boosting bilateral cooperation, the Argentine Foreign Ministry said. On Friday, Indian

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