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Rockets fired at U.S. embassy land inside Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging compound

The Iraqi military said an “outlaw group” fired eight rockets.

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In this file photo, the U.S. Embassy is seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq. Many rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on December 20 Iraqi security officials said, sparking fears of renewed unrest as next month's anniversary of the slaying of an Iranian general draws near.

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Japan Cabinet approves more defence funds amid potential threats

The record 5.34 trillion yen ($51.7 billion) defence budget planned for fiscal 2021 is the first under Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and is a 1.1% increase over the current year’s budget.

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File photo of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, center, reviews Japan's Air Self-Defense Force personnel at Iruma Air Base in Sayama, northwest of Tokyo.

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Coronavirus | Canada halts passenger flights from UK for 72 hours due to new virus strain

France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland and Bulgaria have all announced restrictions on UK travel.

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U.S. lawmakers reach deal on $900 billion stimulus package

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It came after months of battling and posturing, but the negotiating dynamic changed in Republicans’ favour after the election and as the end of the congressional session neared.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)

In this file photo, the U.S. Embassy is seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq. Many rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on December 20 Iraqi security officials said, sparking fears of renewed unrest as next month's anniversary of the slaying of an Iranian general draws near.

Rockets fired at U.S. embassy land inside Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging compound

File photo of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, center, reviews Japan's Air Self-Defense Force personnel at Iruma Air Base in Sayama, northwest of Tokyo.

Japan Cabinet approves more defence funds amid potential threats

File photo for representation.

Coronavirus | Canada halts passenger flights from UK for 72 hours due to new virus strain

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)

U.S. lawmakers reach deal on $900 billion stimulus package

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U.S. lawmakers back $1.9 billion to replace telecom equipment from China's Huawei, ZTE - sources

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Japan Cabinet approves more defence funds amid potential threats

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Rockets fired at U.S. embassy land inside Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging compound

U.S. lawmakers reach deal on $900 billion stimulus package

It came after months of battling and posturing, but the negotiating dynamic changed in Republicans’ favour after the election and as the end of the congressional session neared.

Coronavirus | Canada halts passenger flights from U.K. for 72 hours due to new virus strain

France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland and Bulgaria have all announced restrictions on UK travel.

4 charged over attack on Charlie Hebdo offices

French authorities have charged and detained four Pakistanis suspected of links to a meat cleaver attack by a compatriot outside the former offices of

Dozens of students freed after abduction in Nigeria

Local vigilantes rescue 80 children from bandits’ custody

U.K. government to hold crisis meeting over virus travel bans

The British government said on Sunday it would hold a crisis meeting of its COBR emergencies committee after a string of countries banned travellers

Report: government spyware targets phones of Al-Jazeera reporters

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President Donald Trump on Saturday downplayed a massive cyberattack on U.S. government agencies, declaring it “under control” and undercutting the

Differences threaten to sink post-Brexit trade deal

Negotiations for a post-Brexit trade deal teetered on the brink of failure on Sunday, overshadowed by the coronavirus crisis and deadlocked over the

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Kuwait’s key reformer, son of late emir, dies at 72

Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al Sabah, who held various government posts over the years including minister of defense and deputy prime minister, had been considered a top contender for crown prince following the death in September of his father

Tougher U.K. coronavirus curbs may last some time, says health minister Hancock

New evidence showed the new strain was responsible for spiralling COVID-19 cases.

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New national lockdown in Britain not inevitable, says minister

A new national lockdown is notinevitable in Britain to stop the spread of a new variant of coronavirus, health minister Matt Hancock said on Sunday,

9 dead in Kabul attack targeting MP

Mohammad Wardak survived the blast but is among 20 injured, including children

Nepal set to face fresh election

President dissolves Parliament on Prime Minister Oli’s recommendation

Russia vaccinates its cosmonauts against COVID-19

Cosmonaunts Nikolai Chub and Oleg Artemyev, a former crew member of the International Space Station, had the first of the two Sputnik V vaccine jabs on Friday

Nirav Modi's brother Nehal charged with committing $2.6 million fraud in New York

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Coronavirus | To fight new COVID strain, U.K. PM Boris Johnson reverses Christmas plans for millions

The number of cases in England has soared in the last two weeks because of the virus variant

Israeli PM Netanyahu joins world leaders getting COVID-19 vaccine

The event also gave Mr. Netanyahu a political boost as the country appears to be heading to its fourth election in just two years.

Impasse over post-Brexit deal continues

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Imran denies interference by Pakistan Army

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Biden team slams Pentagon cooperation

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China appoints new PLA General to head India border command

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U.S. Space Force members get a new name: ‘guardians’

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France charges Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-associate over sex crime claims

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Google trial judge suggests potential trial date, and it is in 2023

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French President Macron blames his COVID-19 on negligence, bad luck

His infection “shows that the virus really can touch everyone, because I am very protected and am very careful.”

U.S. says it is shuttering last 2 consulates in Russia

The State Department told lawmakers last week that it would permanently close the consulate in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok and temporarily suspend operations at the consulate in Yekaterinburg

U.S. clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

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Biden appoints Indian American Vedant Patel to the role of White House Assistant Press Secretary

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Second severe reaction to COVID-19 vaccine reported in U.S.

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Pentagon okays top civilians, military for shots

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Pakistan starts legal process for ex-PM Sharif’s extradition

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UN investigating incident of UNMO vehicle damage along LoC, vehicle hit by unidentified object: UN

The sources said there was no firing from the Indian side in that sector on Friday.

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