US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington ‘will be prepared to act’ if Russia invades Ukraine.
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Officials lament wait for information as Omicron variant spreads
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the US confirm their first cases of the new variant that is spreading fear and uncertainty.
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Lebanon launches cash card aid, despite funding shortfall
Cash assistance programmes aim to help 700,000 families cope with the withdrawal of subsidies.
Italy accuses Egyptian security of Giulio Regeni’s murder
Italian parliamentary panel report says Egypt’s security apparatus was responsible for the 2016 killing of the student.
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US reports first confirmed case of Omicron variant
New coronavirus strain confirmed in a person in California who returned from South Africa last month, CDC says.
Honduras president-elect hopes for small majority in Congress
Xiomara Castro hopes her left-wing party can muster the congressional votes to rewrite the country’s constitution.
Saudi Arabia and UAE announce first cases of Omicron variant
United Arab Emirates reports its first case hours after Saudi Arabia declared an Omicron infection in the Gulf kingdom.
‘Deeply concerned’: UN calls for release of Kashmir activist
Parvez, 44, coordinator of a local human rights group, was arrested on November 22 by India’s anti-terror unit.
