Turkey on Thursday reported over 6,200 new coronavirus cases, according to Health Ministry data. A total of 6,289 cases, including 743 symptomatic patients, were confirmed […]
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Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said Thursday that he received the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said Thursday that he received the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V. “Getting vaccinated serves to become immune against coronavirus. Let’s do […]
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Kenya on Thursday confirmed three more deaths related to the novel coronavirus and 186 infections over the last 24 hours
Kenya on Thursday confirmed three more deaths related to the novel coronavirus and 186 infections over the last 24 hours, according to official data. The […]
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For the second day in a row, Spain broke its record for daily coronavirus contagion with the Health Ministry reporting 44,357 new infections
For the second day in a row, Spain broke its record for daily coronavirus contagion, with the Health Ministry reporting 44,357 new infections. The number […]
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The Turkish security teams held 212 irregular migrants in eastern Bitlis northwestern Canakkale provinces and the Aegean Sea
The Turkish security teams held 212 irregular migrants in eastern Bitlis, northwestern Canakkale provinces and the Aegean Sea, local authorities said Thursday. Twenty irregular migrants […]
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Greece on Thursday extended mandatory military service in the land forces from nine to 12 months
Greece on Thursday extended mandatory military service in the land forces from nine to 12 months. Speaking in the country’s parliament, National Defense Minister Nikos […]
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The US condemned twin suicide bombings Thursday in Baghdad that killed at least 32 people
The US condemned twin suicide bombings Thursday in Baghdad that killed at least 32 people. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms today’s terrorist attacks […]
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The government in Kyrgyzstan resigned Thursday after the country’s former prime minister was officially named winner of a recent presidential ballot
The government in Kyrgyzstan resigned Thursday after the country’s former prime minister was officially named winner of a recent presidential ballot. The Presidential Press Center […]
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Kyrgyzstan’s Central Election Commission on Wednesday announced the final results of the presidential election and referendum
Kyrgyzstan’s Central Election Commission on Wednesday announced the final results of the presidential election and referendum. Voters went to the polls on Jan. 10 to […]
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A court in Japan has ruled that the country’s law prohibiting citizens from having multiple nationalities is constitutional
A court in Japan has ruled that the country’s law prohibiting citizens from having multiple nationalities is constitutional, local media reported on Thursday. The Tokyo […]
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The writer is Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science and International Relations
The writer is Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Istanbul Gelisim University ISTANBUL The socialist Self-Determination Movement (LVV) led by […]
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France will establish a “memories and truth” commission to bring in a possible memorial reconciliation with Algeria — whose 132-year-long occupation ended with a brutal war in 1962
France will establish a “memories and truth” commission to bring in a possible memorial reconciliation with Algeria — whose 132-year-long occupation ended with a brutal […]
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More than 12,400 people in Israel have tested positive for coronavirus after being vaccinated with the Pfizer/BioNTech jab
More than 12,400 people in Israel have tested positive for coronavirus after being vaccinated with the Pfizer/BioNTech jab, including 69 who had received their second […]
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Footage filmed from a police helicopter above the scene of Wednesday’s gas explosion in downtown Madrid captured the extent of the damage inflicted
Footage filmed from a police helicopter above the scene of Wednesday’s gas explosion in downtown Madrid captured the extent of the damage inflicted in a […]
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Opposition Patriots for Economic Progress – PEP- President Sean Tembo has supported government’s decision to acquire 1-hundred percent stake in Mopani mine through ZCCM-IH
Opposition Patriots for Economic Progress – PEP- President Sean Tembo has supported government’s decision to acquire 1-hundred percent stake in Mopani mine through ZCCM-IH saying […]
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A Turkish relief agency on Wednesday distributed food to migrants struggling to survive in difficult conditions of Bosnia and Herzegovina
A Turkish relief agency on Wednesday distributed food to migrants struggling to survive in difficult conditions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Istanbul-based Humanitarian Relief Foundation […]
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The Turkish Education Ministry on Wednesday announced that face-to-face education at private coaching centers will start as of late January
The Turkish Education Ministry on Wednesday announced that face-to-face education at private coaching centers will start as of late January. According to a statement by […]
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Turkey’s health minister said late Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccinations for people over the age 85 will start on Thursday
Turkey’s health minister said late Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccinations for people over the age 85 will start on Thursday. In the first stage of the […]
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A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Turkey’s western province of Izmir early Thursday according to the country’s disaster management agency
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Turkey’s western province of Izmir early Thursday, according to the country’s disaster management agency. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority […]
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At least three people were killed and another three wounded in a thermal power plant blast in Uzbekistan
At least three people were killed and another three wounded in a thermal power plant blast in Uzbekistan, local officials said on Wednesday. The explosion […]
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Greek parliament approved a bill Wednesday that envisions an increase to Greece’s territorial waters in the Ionian Sea from 6 nautical miles to 12
Greek parliament approved a bill Wednesday that envisions an increase to Greece’s territorial waters in the Ionian Sea from 6 nautical miles to 12. […]
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As Spain reported its highest number of daily coronavirus infections on Wednesday, the country’s central governments rejected calls for stricter measures to stem the spread of the virus
As Spain reported its highest number of daily coronavirus infections on Wednesday, the country’s central governments rejected calls for stricter measures to stem the spread […]
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The Portuguese Health Ministry confirmed more new daily COVID-19 deaths and new infections on Wednesday than ever before in the pandemic
The Portuguese Health Ministry confirmed more new daily COVID-19 deaths and new infections on Wednesday than ever before in the pandemic. Daily infections surged to […]
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Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir is the “biggest hotspot” of Islamophobia in the world where New Delhi is punishing people just for being Muslims
Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir is the “biggest hotspot” of Islamophobia in the world where New Delhi is punishing people just for being Muslims, the leader […]
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Kuwait, Qatar, and Palestine congratulated new US President Joe Biden on his inauguration
Kuwait, Qatar, and Palestine congratulated new US President Joe Biden on his inauguration on Wednesday. In a message, Kuwaiti Emir Nawaf al‑Ahmad al‑Jaber al‑Sabah congratulated […]
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China imposed sanctions on now-former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and 27 American officials late Wednesday as the Joe Biden administration took office
China imposed sanctions on now-former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and 27 American officials late Wednesday as the Joe Biden administration took office. “Over […]
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US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Wednesday alongside most living former presidents
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Wednesday alongside most living former presidents. […]
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Latin American leaders celebrated the new US administration Wednesday as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially sworn into office
Latin American leaders celebrated the new US administration Wednesday as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially sworn into office. Ecuadoran President […]
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Iran’s foreign minister welcomed the departure of US President Donald Trump and his administration Wednesday while suggesting that newly elected President Joe Biden
Iran’s foreign minister welcomed the departure of US President Donald Trump and his administration Wednesday while suggesting that newly elected President Joe Biden should […]
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Donald Trump has left the White House and boarded Marine One for the last time as the 45th President of the United States
Donald Trump has left the White House and boarded Marine One for the last time as the 45th President of the United States. Key points: […]
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Residents of a tiny Indian village surrounded by rice paddies were beaming with joy hours before a famous descendant, Kamala Harris
Residents of a tiny Indian village surrounded by rice paddies were beaming with joy hours before a famous descendant, Kamala Harris, takes her oath of […]
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Donald Trump changed the lives of 143 people through presidential pardons or commuting of sentences
Hours before Joe Biden’s inauguration as US President was due to begin, Donald Trump changed the lives of 143 people, through presidential pardons or commuting […]
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Locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 are spreading in China, prompting stricter measures ahead of the Lunar New Year next month
Locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 are spreading in China, prompting stricter measures ahead of the Lunar New Year next month. The National Health Commission said […]
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The United States has asked Australia to step back from its proposed law against Facebook and Google
The United States has asked Australia to step back from its proposed law against Facebook and Google, local media reported on Tuesday. In a letter […]
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Kazakhstan on Tuesday announced it will start mass vaccination against the coronavirus next month
Kazakhstan on Tuesday announced it will start mass vaccination against the coronavirus next month. During the first meeting of the newly formed government, Health Minister […]
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US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday resigned from the Senate, two days before her inauguration alongside President-elect Joe Biden
US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday resigned from the Senate, two days before her inauguration alongside President-elect Joe Biden. “I would like to thank […]
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The jailed spokeswoman for a Zimbabwean opposition party was granted bail Monday after spending a week behind bars in the country’s notorious Chikurubhi maximum prison
The jailed spokeswoman for a Zimbabwean opposition party was granted bail Monday after spending a week behind bars in the country’s notorious Chikurubhi maximum prison. […]
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Kazakhstan formed a new government Monday following parliamentary elections on Jan.10
Kazakhstan formed a new government Monday following parliamentary elections on Jan.10. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on the establishment of a new Cabinet under […]
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A Russian court ruled Monday that opposition politician Alexey Navalny will be kept in custody until Feb. 15
A Russian court ruled Monday that opposition politician Alexey Navalny will be kept in custody until Feb. 15, less than 24 hours after his return […]
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Azerbaijan on Monday launched the first stage of its vaccination campaign against the novel coronavirus with healthcare staff
Azerbaijan on Monday launched the first stage of its vaccination campaign against the novel coronavirus with healthcare staff. Health Minister Oktay Shiraliyev received the first […]
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